Gullwing Cottage

A spacious, single storey, 2 bedroom cottage built on land formerly part of an old Manor House. Set in a peaceful location just one mile from Swanage town centre and its long sandy bay. There is a double bedroom with a king size bed, a single bedroom with a single bed & trundle bed under; a lounge/dining room with 2 comfortable sofas & rocking chair, TV & DVD player; a well equipped kitchen with double gas oven & hob, microwave, fridge freezer & dishwasher; and a fully tiled shower room. A south facing, walled garden with timber gazebo & gas barbecue provides a private, peaceful place to cook, dine and sunbathe. The cottage also has a small front garden and is set back from a private driveway, where there is secure off-road parking.

About the location

At any time of the year it is a superb location for enjoying coastal and country walks as well as water based activities; it is at the eastern end of Dorset`s Jurassic Coast (designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Swanage bay has a gently shelving beach, perfect for swimming, kayaking, SUP, windsurfing & sailing; fishing boat trips, scuba diving & kayak safaris are available from the pier. There are tennis courts, an 18 hole putting green and basket ball court at the Beach Gardens; and horse riding is available at the nearby Studland Trekking Centre. The Isle of Purbeck Golf Club is just 4 miles away and has spectacular views to Brownsea Island. There are several nearby locations from which to hire electric bicycles.
A heritage steam railway links the town with Corfe Castle and Wareham; there is a good bus service which includes the open-top Purbeck Breezer service. A chain-ferry for vehicles & pedestrians provides a quick and direct link to Sandbanks & Bournemouth.
The nearby South West Coast Path can be explored, starting from the glorious expanse of` Poole Harbour and Studland Bay, along past Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge, Kimmeridge Bay, the ghost village of Tyneham, the world famous Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove, and all the way to Weymouth, Chesil Beach & Lyme Regis. Away from the coast there are plenty of historic towns & villages to explore such as Corfe Castle and the Saxon walled town of Wareham, as well as Dorchester, Sherborne, Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum, all set within beautiful Dorset countryside.
The town centre of Swanage is just a short walk away and boasts a wonderful eclectic mix of independent shops, pubs, cafés and restaurants, as well as a traditional seaside pier and a folly castle set in a beautiful cliff-top Country Park. Swanage hosts many festivals and special events throughout the year; there is plenty on offer to suit all tastes and ages.

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