Swanage, Dorset and Somerset

5 Bedroom House in Dorset

Grasmere is a dog friendly holiday cottage.

8 guests
5 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
dog friendly

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The traditional Victorian seaside town of Swanage has a great choice of independent shops, restaurants, pubs and cafes, and is known for its long sandy beaches, promenade and pier. The town is at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast and makes an ideal base for exploring the Purbeck Hills. Along the coast, you can visit the old Winspit Quarry (5.5 miles), Kimmeridge Bay (11.5 miles), Old Harry Rocks (4 miles), Lulworth Cove (18 miles) and the natural arch of Durdle Door (18.5 miles). Nature lovers can explore Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve (8 miles) or catch a ferry from Studland (3.5 miles) to explore the beautiful Brownsea Island. Heading inland, you can visit Lulworth Castle (15 miles) and Corfe Castle (6 miles). Five steps lead up to the front door of this delightful property. Heading inside there s a mosaic tiled hall where you can leave coats and boots. You will find a light and inviting open plan lounge/diner with plenty of cosy seating, a Smart TV/DVD, a bay window with sea views and French doors to the garden. The dining area is perfect for sharing a family meal together. You will also find an attractively designed kitchen equipped with a range oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine fridge, washing machine, dryer and dishwasher, as well as a handy breakfast bar and a door to the garden. There is also a ground floor WC. Going upstairs to the first floor, you will find the first three comfortable bedrooms, all with feature fireplaces and hand basins. The master bedroom has a 5 double bed and a bay window with a sea view; there s also a double room and a bunk bedroom. This floor has a shower room with shower and WC. The rooms on the second floor have reduced height in the eaves. There are two single bedrooms, both with sea views, as well as a bathroom complete with a claw foot bath, separate shower and WC. Outside, there s a gravelled area to the front of the property with a palm tree. The courtyard style back garden is reached by two steps and has raised beds, a gas BBQ and a slightly raised seating area which affords stunning views over the rooftops and out to Swanage Bay. There is roadside parking available.

5 bedrooms 2 single rooms, 2 doubles (1 with 5 bed), 1 bunk bedroom. 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC. 1 ground floor WC. Range oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, wine fridge, dishwasher, dryer, coffee machine (Nespresso compatible). Smart TV/DVD. Courtyard garden with BBQ and outdoor furniture. Roadside parking. Beach 300 metres, shops and pubs 200 metres.