Jiggers Cottage - central 3 bedroom cottage

Jiggers is a superbly presented cottage, offering the perfect holiday accommodation for couples and families. It is centrally located, but in a quiet location, very close to Corfe Castle and the picturesque village square with its selection of shops, pubs, tea rooms and the Swanage Steam Railway.

Jiggers was built in the 1680s from the ruins of Corfe Castle. It is one of the earliest cottages to have been built on West Street. Originally the Purbeck stone outbuilding in the garden was the Blacksmiths and the front room of the cottage was the stables where the animals were kept overnight. The hooks in the lounge ceiling historically were used to hang the straw and hay bales for the animals to feed.

Jiggers was extended in the early 1970s to create a country cottage kitchen/dining room which has recently been updated and modified with modern appliances.

The front door opens into a large hallway which has an exposed Purbeck stone wall ample space for leaving coats, muddy boots or sandy flip flops, after an amazing day out. There are doors leading in to the sitting room, up to the bedrooms and out to the rear garden. The inviting sitting room is surprisingly spacious and tastefully furnished, with comfortable sofas, a Smart TV with apps for streaming, and provides a relaxing and cosy atmosphere. From the sitting room there is a door to a cloakroom with W.C. and wash hand basin and a door leads into the well-equipped, kitchen/dining room. With a range of units, dishwasher, gas double oven with integrated grill and gas hob, large fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine and a dining table with 6 chairs. This room is delightful and light, with doors and windows overlooking the wonderful garden.

Upstairs, the delightful main bedroom is bright with lovely views out to the rear garden. It has a king size bed, fitted wardrobes and en-suite shower room with a walk-in shower cubicle with overhead diverter shower, wash hand basin and W.C.

There is an equally attractive second bedroom with a large bed, fitted wardrobes, and an appealing third bedroom with two single beds.

The main bathroom has a bath, W.C. and wash hand basin. The bath has a shower mixer tap.

From the kitchen and hallway, doors lead out to the wonderful, well established, secluded and peaceful garden perfect for all seasons. Offering a high degree of privacy, you step out from the kitchen’s French doors onto the flagstone patio where you can enjoy a peaceful breakfast or sit and relax after an adventurous day exploring the beautiful area. Wander up the sweeping curved Purbeck stone steps to the tranquil lawn area, where you can catch the sun all day long in the summer months, and have a lovely view of the historic church.

For those steam train enthusiasts, the distant sound of the whistle of the steam train will transport our guests back to the “good ol days of steam” adding a nostalgic feel to your stay.

Jiggers is an impressive cottage, centrally located on West Street, just a short stroll to the village. A permit is provided to allow one car free parking in the West Street car park, which is a short stroll from the cottage. There is restricted parking on the road in front of the cottage, where you may be able to park to unload your vehicle. Jiggers is the perfect base for a holiday in this stunning area, it is within easy reach of the delightful countryside of the Isle of Purbeck, and only a short drive to some of the best beaches and various nearby attractions.