Spyway
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On a working farm not far from the sea, this cosy and contemporary, dog-friendly cottage has bags of charm and a great garden building.
You’ll find this welcoming, Victorian, semi-detached cottage at the heart of the working farm in Purbeck (the farmer and his three dogs live next door), perfect for a relaxed stay away from the crowds. Tractor-lovers young and old will enjoy watching daily farm life unfold, and the beautiful wooden floors, stone interior, handmade kitchen and cosy feel will win over everyone else.
Although there’s a traditional feel to this cottage, hiding under its stone roof is a contemporary and snug holiday retreat you’ll love. The conventional layout gives a homely feel and downstairs there’s the living room with woodburner, then the kitchen/diner at the back of the cottage with a small utility room just off it. Upstairs is the modern bathroom and two double bedrooms, brilliant for either a small family or group of friends. Head outside to discover the large garden with its seating area and lawn. You can also explore the converted stone carving shed in the garden where you’ll find a woodburner, table and chairs – great for gathering everyone together for a games tournament.
This wonderful location makes a great base for exploring Purbeck, and walkers will love being right on the South West Coast Path, and the Priest Way. For birdwatchers, the nearby cliffs, a 15-minute walk away, are perfect for spotting a variety of seabirds, including characterful puffins. And if you prefer your activities to have a bit more adrenaline, then the same cliffs are also world renowned for climbing and coasteering. For those craving some chilled beach time, then head for Swanage or Studland, both less than a 15-minute drive away.
When you’ve exhausted what’s on your doorstep, and had your fill of beach life, then pop to either Bournemouth or Poole for the distraction of shops, bars and restaurants. Or walkers can also head further afield to take in more of the incredible Jurassic Coast which stretches away for miles. Other ideas for places to visit include Monkey World and the Bovington Tank Museum, and nearby National Trust places include Corfe Castle, the wonderful Brownsea Island (home to a very cute resident red squirrel population), and Kingston Lacy. When you stay with us, the funds from your holiday often go towards special projects at the places we look after.
Ground floor layout
Sitting room with wood burner, kitchen/ dining room and small utility room.
First floor layout
Bathroom with shower over bath and two bedrooms (one double, one twin).
Garden and outdoor space
The garden is part-enclosed with a combination of stone walls and post/rail fencing. There is a gravel patio with dining furniture, lawn and a small, fenced pond to the rear of the garden. The garden has an outbuilding with woodburner, table and chairs, and it can also be used for bike storage and as a drying room.
The floor plan for Spyway | © National Trust Find information in the Accessibility Guide. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
Heating: Night storage heating throughout the cottage is included in the rental. There is a woodburner in the sitting room and outbuilding. We’ll lay the first fire for you and supply a few extra logs. More logs are available to purchase when making a booking. The current price will be shown on the payment page.
Wi-Fi: We provide free Wi-Fi access which is supplied by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can occur and line speeds can vary as can coverage within the building. The connection is unlikely to be suitable for gaming or streaming.
Parking: There is space for one car at the cottage. Parking for additional vehicles is available at the National Trust Spyway visitors car park which is on the approach road to the cottage approx. 300m away.
Please note: This cottages is reached on a gravel track and located on a working farm. The farmer next door has three dogs that are sometimes in the farmyard.
A popular footpath runs through the farmyard.
The staircase has a low ceiling so care should be taken as you ascend and descend the stairs.
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