Corfe Castle Retreat

Get back to nature with this delightful stone cottage on the Isle of Purbeck. Sleeping five, it boasts cosy and inviting accommodation complete with a warming wood burner and modern kitchen. Plus, there is a wonderful lawn garden opening onto grazing land and a shared tennis court. If you can tear yourselves away, set out on foot to explore the surrounding countryside or take to the coast with a trip to nearby Swanage (5 miles) or Lulworth Cove (13.5 miles).

Inside, this Purbeck stone cottage is homely and inviting, with a cosy lounge complete with a wood burner for those cooler evenings. A spacious modern fitted kitchen provides ample space for rustling up delicious family meals, while a sunny conservatory is a delightful spot for enjoying a cup of coffee with a good book. Upstairs, three bedrooms have been elegantly finished in soft pastel tones and enjoy pretty garden views. Step outside from the conservatory to enjoy an al fresco meal on the patio or a game on the lawn. Beyond the gardens, the extensive grounds of Afflington Manor include fields of alpacas, cows and sheep, wildlife-rich lakes and an AstroTurf tennis court.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside, this property is a walker's paradise. Explore the nearby picture-postcard villages, which include Corfe Castle (2.5 miles) with its dramatic ruins and Langton Matravers (2 miles) with its friendly pub. Or, take to the coast as you follow the famous South West Coast Path to reach the spectacular beauty spots of Tyneham Beach, Arish Mell and Mupe Bay. Heading east, Swanage is home to spectacular sandy beaches and a range of attractions and amenities, while Poole (20 miles) offers memorable boat trips and day cruises.