Places to stay near Spyway

Vineyard Farm Cottage is a pretty thatched cottage situated just below Corfe Castle. It takes its name from the castle’s vineyard, which was located in field nearby. The cottage boasts a wood burning stove and large, traditional inglenook fireplace. After breakfast, wander up the hill to the castle. Explore this ancient ruin before spending the afternoon discovering the local area. Sleeps four.

Boar Mill Cottage has it all; comfort, history, intrigue and a story to tell. As a former bakery, the three-bedroom stone cottage is teeming with quirky original features from the old bread oven in the dining room to remnants of the bakers’ implements still in the cottage. It sits in the shadows of the towering Corfe Castle in its eponymous village, with quaint shops and restaurants within walking distance. Sleeps six.

Groom’s Cottage is a quirky little holiday cottage located in the historic village of Corfe Castle. Once the home of the groom to a now converted medieval merchant house, Groom’s Cottage sits in the shadow of the castle, towering above. Inside, it’s a world away from its medieval beginnings with contemporary décor running throughout the cottage. Sleeps 2.

Set on a working cattle and sheep farm, this stone farmhouse was once used as a hunting lodge for Corfe Castle and has retained its rustic character with original flooring, inglenook fireplaces with wood burning fires and a Rayburn. To the side and rear of the property there is a large grassed garden with a barbeque and orchard. Sleeps eight.

This charming cottage is is thought to have been used as the cheese house and dairy for Westwood Farm and has now been transformed into a snug and characterful cottage for two. Enjoy peaceful views over the surrounding farmland from the bedroom. Downstairs, there is a lounge with a wood burner. There’s also a small, enclosed garden with a grassy area and barbeque. Sleeps two.

One of a pair of former farm workers’ cottages with stunning views over Swanage Bay. Small, but with everything you need for your stay, 1 Currendon Cottages is one of two  former farm workers’ cottages built during the 1860s. To the north of the cottage is a vegetable garden; feel free to ask the gardeners for some fresh produce. Sleeps four.

The other half of a pair of former farm workers’ cottages a short distance from Dorset’s beaches. The cottage boasts a cosy open fire in the living room and stunning views over the Isle of Purbeck. You are just a short distance from some of Dorset’s best beaches. Explore the beautiful sandy beaches at Studland before heading over to the Victorian seaside resort of Swanage. Sleeps four.

Seaview is a former tennis pavilion turned quirky holiday cottage with stacks of charm. From its veranda you’ll have front row seats of Studland Bay. Open the double French doors to a bright and airy space where cream wood-panelled walls run throughout the cottage. Studland Beach is just a 10 minute walk, where you’ll find a vast stretch of sand, an abundance of waters sports and views of Old Harry Rocks. Sleeps six.

At the edge of Poole Harbour, with green fields all around, this 1940s cottage has views to Brownsea Island. Inside, you’ll find a homely abode with an open fire, a modern kitchen and dining area and a south facing conservatory. Its partially enclosed garden leads down to the water’s edge. For the nearest sandy beach drive just five minutes to the golden sand dunes of Studland Beach. Sleeps five.

The first thing you’ll notice about 1 Heathland Cottages is its unusual design. The cladded building was once home to nurses working at a former isolation hospital nearby. Inside the three-bedroom cottage, you’ll find carefully restored rooms where its vernacular cladding remains. You’ll be treated to beautiful views over the Purbeck Hills from the double bedroom, views so enticing you’ll soon be outside in the fresh air enjoying them on foot. Sleeps six.

A quirky holiday cottage in a former isolation hospital with amazing views over the Purbeck Hills. The interior is clad in pitch pine and boasts a cosy open fire and tall ceilings. There are three bedrooms, one of which is a stunning gallery bedroom. Make your first pit stop the Halfway Inn, a delightful pub just a five minute stroll away. Sleeps five.

This former isolation hospital offers walks on the heathland and a cosy wood burner when you return.You’ll love the interior of this cabin-like building with its original vernacular pine clad walls, gallery bedroom and rustic log burner. It also benefits from adapted facilities for wheelchair users.  Outside, there’s a large open lawn which is shared with the neighbouring holiday homes. Sleeps six.

A picture-perfect thatched cottage with modern rustic interiors, close to Poole Harbour. Right on your doorstep is the RSPB Arne Reserve, with its wealth of rare bird life. Inside, original features like its two inglenook fireplaces give the cottage a real sense of history, but modern adaptations make it accessible to all. Sleeps six.

A cosy cottage attached to the larger farmhouse, with views of open heath and woodland. The cottage benefits from outstanding views across the reed bed and beyond, and is the perfect place for a romantic getaway. Nearby Middlebere Farm Hide is the best point from which to observe the upper reaches of Middlebere Lake. Sleeps three.

A charming, rustic conversion, this beautifully renovated country cottage has wonky beams, a log burner and a large upstairs bedroom with exposed timber adding to its rustic charm. Sitting in a former farmyard across from a 16th-century farmhouse, it boasts views over the reed beds and surrounding countryside. Sleeps two.