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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

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Church Knowle, Dorset
  • Popular LocationCorfe Castle2 min drive
  • Popular LocationIsle of Purbeck8 min drive
  • Popular LocationStudland Beach and Nature Reserve19 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)49 min drive

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About the area

Wareham

Seaside stay .You'll find The Blue Pool and Tea House and Corfe Castle within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Kimmeridge Bay Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Corfe Castle - 2 min drive
  • Isle of Purbeck - 8 min drive
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 19 min drive
  • Kimmeridge Bay Beach - 21 min drive
  • Swanage Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Corfe Castle Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • Harry's Sports Bar - 6 min drive
  • Square & Compass - 8 min drive
  • The Salt Pig - 6 min drive
  • The Kings Arms - 6 min drive
  • Horse & Groom - 6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Relaxing Cottage, Peaceful Location, Coastal Walks, Near Corfe Castle

If you are looking for a place to unwind this cottage has the perfect answer! This beautifully furnished three-bedroom bungalow is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac in its own grounds in Church Knowle and with all modern facilities. Church Knowle nestles at the foot of Knowle Hill and is a delightful small 13c village built in Purbeck stone with thatched cottages and lying within a conservation area surrounded by beautiful countryside, on the Isle of Purbeck just a mile from historic Corfe Castle and 2.5 miles from the coast. The village has a wonderful pub, which serves excellent food, an historic 13c church and a newly equipped children’s play park.
It is well situated for numerous walks in the Purbeck Hills and lots of interesting places to visit including, Durlston Country Park, Blue Pool, Fossil Museum, The Tank Museum, the ancient Saxon walled city of Wareham and the steam train to Swanage - to name but a few.

Entrance to the bungalow is through the south-facing conservatory with relaxing chairs and on into a sitting area with a sofa, comfortable chairs and wood burning stove, which leads into a dining area with table and chairs. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, oven, gas hob and dishwasher. When standing at the sink you will enjoy a most beautiful view looking towards the Purbeck Hills with Kingston Church and Swyre Head in the distance. There is an inner hall with a place to hang coats and a door to the garden with the three bedrooms leading off this hall. One bedroom has twin (3') beds and views to the garden; the second has a king size (5.6) bed and an en-suite shower room; the third bedroom has king size (5.6) beds and French windows looking south, with a view over the hills and with steps leading down to its own patio area. The bathroom has a bath, separate shower, loo and basin. Apart from the kitchen and bathrooms there are fitted carpets throughout.
As you approach the property a pair of double gates open onto a gravel drive which widens to form a turning area and parking for several cars and a boat for those who like sailing. The rear garden is completely private surrounded by trees and a beech hedge with a good size patio for table and chairs.
People who stay at Stansfield cottage comment on its welcome and relaxing atmosphere
The property does not accept pets and smoking is not allowed on the premises.

Property manager

Mrs Helen McCormick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non-smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Relaxing Cottage, Peaceful Location, Coastal Walks, Near Corfe Castle Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fiona J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday home
Had a fantastic Easter break at this beautiful home. I highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Evie P., Surrey, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas break
2 grandparents, 2 parents and 9 year old child. The property was ideal. Beautiful location, excellent pub literally round the corner and close to Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge beach, Monkey World and Swanage. Still much more to visit next time! Wood burner with wood supplied added to the enjoyment and a lovely basket of goodies to welcome us with.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Lorraine M.

Lovely cottage and location
Really enjoyed our stay in Church Knowle, cottage is spacious, comfortable and has everything needed. Having two bathrooms is great. Location is good too, we walked to Corfe, easy drive to Wareham, Swanage, Studland and surrounding areas. Local pub serves good food. Only drawback was the cleaners didn't do a great job, which was a little disappointing that it hadn't been cleaned just before arrival, or even the day before. It smelt musty on entry, (which soon dissipated on opening windows though), there were noticeable cobwebs in the bedrooms, and the main bathroom was dusty, but otherwise fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in perfect location
Well equipped lovely decorated cottage. Peaceful location which was ideal for visiting the sights we wanted to see. Nice of the owner to leave some goodies. Will definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard B., Eastbourne, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Dorset Bungalow
We had a good week staying at Stansfield in the lovely Purbeck countryside. It felt great to arrive late Friday afternoon at a spacious and tidy bungalow with a perfect view across the valley towards Kingston Matravers. Not overlooked and not isolated. Our party of six, grandparents, parents and two young children were very comfortable even when it rained two out of the six days. Plenty to do in the area. Kids loved Swanage, and Corfe Castle a big hit, both the castle and village. Wareham carnival was good fun and it remained dry. Lots of outdoor space front and back, for playing and eating out on the big patio that gets late afternoon sun. Large parking area. The tiled conservatory very useful for beach gear, shoes and wellies. Thank you Helen for the delicious homemade and shop goodies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful holiday
Well equipped house in a fantastic peaceful and private location. The house had everything we needed, and Helen was very helpful. We particularly liked the conservation for reading crafting and painting. It was also a good base for exploring the Isle of Purbeck.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful spot to stay
Stansfield is a lovely house in the pleasent and peaceful village of Church Knowle. The house is well equipped, better than most properties. You wake up to beautiful views of rolling hills, which also make for excellent walks from the doorstep. You are very close to Corfe Castle as well as Swanage, Lulworth, Studland, Poole and many other places.You can easily spend a week here and have enough places left to visit to come back for another week. The house itself has three good sized bedrooms equipped with comfortable beds. The lounge is also comfortable and the adjoining conservatory is lovely to sit in and enjoy the views. The garden is spacious and would give kids plenty of space to run around. Helen is a lovely host with excellent communication. She is always friendly and helpful. The only question that remains is when to book the next week? We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay at Church Knowle
We had a lovely stay. The cottage is perfect for a getaway. Comfortable beds and a sunny conservatory with gorgeous views. Everything you need for a stay and some treats from the owner. A great base to see Corfe Castle, Swanage, Knoll beach and Durdle Door. We enjoyed meals at the village pub and the bakery in Corfe Castle.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Church Knowle
The house was lovely - clean, airy, light, and equipped with everything we needed. Great location, close to sites in the area, and the local pub (New Inn) is excellent for both drinks and food. Communications with Helen were easy and friendly. Overall, a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday home
Situated in a quiet location in beautiful countryside, the property had been accurately described and had everything we could wish for. It was clean and tidy and the beds were comfy. Communication with the owner was easy, and the basket of local goodies made us feel welcome.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022