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Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast

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Property grounds
Sitting room
Dining room
Kitchen
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Langton Matravers
  • Isle of Purbeck
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Corfe Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast

The cottage at 5 North Street was originally built in the middle of the 19th century by quarrymen from the local quarries using Purbeck stone. Used as a holiday home for several decades by previous owners, it has been modernised and updated by the present owners while retaining many of its original features. It has been available as a self-catering holiday let since 2003, and is very popular with guests, many of whom return on an annual basis. Prices quoted are for weekly rentals. The cottage is also let for shorter periods from October to April - please contact the owner direct for prices and availability. Maximum occupancy is five for three adults and two children under the age of sixteen (or vice versa).

The village of Langton Matravers is within a conservation area and much of the surrounding countryside is classified as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village is within walking distance of Dancing Ledge one of the features of the Dorset & East Devon Coast, England's first natural site to receive World Heritage Status. The cottage has been refurbished to a high standard and provides a comfortable, relaxing holiday home. An electric immersion heater heats the water and central heating is provided by night storage heaters.

The accommodation comprises:

Ground Floor: Sitting room with colour TV, DVD and CD player; separate dining room; fitted kitchen with electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave oven; utility lobby with automatic top loading washing machine; bathroom and WC comprising bath with electric shower, wash basin, WC and heated towel rail.

First Floor: Main bedroom with 5ft wide double bed/wardrobe cupboard/chest of drawers (views of the Purbeck Hills and Swanage bay); bedroom 2 with 4ft 6” wide double bed; wardrobe; bedside chest of drawers.

Second Floor: Bedroom 3 with 4ft 6” wide double bed; wardrobe; chest of drawers (views of the Purbeck Hills and Swanage bay).

There is also a sunny walled patio garden to the rear of the cottage with table and chairs. To the front there is off-street private parking for one large family car and a garden. There is unrestricted parking in the High Street for additional cars.

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Property manager

Ann Garratt
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Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Bournemouth Beach, while Bournemouth Pier and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are popular area attractions. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Purbeck Shooting School or Vitality Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Langton Matravers

What's nearby

  • Isle of Purbeck - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Corfe Castle - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 9.5 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character stone cottage walking distance from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Langton Matravers Museum, Dancing Ledge and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Isle of Purbeck and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are also within 3 miles (5 km). Wareham Harman's Cross Station is 24 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage stay
We had a very happy stay as a family. The cottage is lovely, and children and adults were very happy. Good bedrooms and living areas, and greats views and location, and easy parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property
Very clean and cosy cottage in nice village. Good pub 10 mins walk with excellent beers. Many walks directly from the cottage to the sea.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Holiday's
A lovely cottage ideal for our stay. Extremely clean and well maintained. Ian and Ann were lovely. The location was ideal for exploring Dorset. Really enjoyed the stay and would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good Dorset Experience
The cottage was a very comfortable and exceptionally. We loved the location and the ability to do wonderful walks from the door or take the no 40 bus to get further afield.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and property
Everything as described, although there is a road between the house and garden in the picture.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swanage
Very comfortable in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good cottage in excellent location
Overall very good, but kitchen missing a few things we expected (chopping boards & slotted spoon.) The kitchen is small, so sharing the cooking is tricky! Also stairs to bedrooms would be difficult for less able people, especially with bathroom/toilet downstairs. However, it suited us fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Loretta M., GB 2 Clydesdale road, Braintree, Essex CM72NX

Charming Dorset stone cottage.
We stayed in the beautiful village of Langton matravers. The cottage was just charming. Full of character and very comfortable. It was exceptionally well equipped. Perfect in every way. I look forward to returning
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Fiona M., Hassocks

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful stay in quiet cottage close to Swanage, Jurassic coast
Lovely old cottage in the village of Langton Matravers, a couple of miles from Swanage, close to Dancing Ledge and coastal path. Lots to do nearby! Cottage was very clean and equipped with everything we needed for a week's peace hiking. Village is very quiet. There's a pub that serves food and more restaurants/ takeaways and shops down in Swanage.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect ‘walk in, walk out’ location
Delightful cottage, full of character, beautifully decorated and furnished. An idyllic ‘walk in, walk out’ location for coastal walks and other walks in the Purbeck hills. Also ideally located for Swanage, the RSPB reserve at Arne, Studland, Wareham and Brownsea Island. I could go on....
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Quiet location for exploring the Isle of Purbeck
The cottage is warm, comfortable. Good sized beds/rooms and has all the basics you need. We visited Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove/Durdle Door, Tyneham, Kimmeridge, Kingston Lacy, Swyre Head, Swanage, Durlston etc .... You can walk to Dancing Ledge almost straight across the road from the house, through Tom's field. Kids loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property and well located
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The property was a good size for us and located in a quiet cul de sac. We had use of the garden at the front and a small patio area at the back. The cottage was within easy reach of Swanage and other places to visit and also a good starting point for walks. Liaison with the owners was very straightforward and they were very helpful, taking into account all the issues concerning the virus. The property was spotless when we arrived and had all we needed. Well recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

angela k.

A lovely cottage in a very special region of the UK!
We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful cottage in Langton Matravers. The little stone house is restaurated in a very nice way, everthing is clean and very neat. Ann and Garret are very friedly and helpful. Also in advance the preparation of the journey was excellent. They even sent us a printed map to find the house. We loved the position of the house. Langton Matravers is a small village, everything what is necessary is in walking distance: The big football field (very important for the boys), the small shop, the pub and several very nice walks. The surrounding is great! You find great walks, the lovely castle of Corfe, great pubs and tea-rooms! You see a lot of sheep, cows, some horses and everywhere you hear and then find pheasants.Thank you very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Schöner Aufenthalt in Langton Matravers
super! Tolle Landschaft, uriges Haus, Busstation direkt um die Ecke, viele Wanderwege, tolle Ausblicke
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Suzie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nola M., Hinckley, Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
All that you require. Clean, with comfortable beds. Not much in the village itself but lots of nice walks and a good base to visit surrounding areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family holiday, October half term.
Communication with owners was perfect - friendly, helpful & quick to reply. Cottage is in a quiet spot and a good base to explore from, whether that be a walk from the door, by car or using the excellent no.40 bus service linking Swanage to Poole, with a bus stop just a minute’s walk from the cottage.. The cottage was very clean, is full of character, very well equipped and everything worked well, including the WiFi. Thanks for helping make our holiday so enjoyable and we would recommend this cottage without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 North Street
Very cosy and well equipped. There were only 3 of us so plenty of room. Excellent bus service to Swanage, Wareham, Poole and Bournemouth. Did not need to use car at all.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Very clean cottage and great location for walks , had a very enjoyable stay and hosts were very nice .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hols
Great location, lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Compact but clean
Great location for this clean property
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Comfortable cottage in an enchanting location
A pretty character cottage with generous sized bedrooms. Spotlessly clean and well equipped. The patio is sheltered and private, the garden is shared. Located in beautiful rolling countryside a short scenic drive to several beautiful beaches. Ian and Ann were superb hosts and we hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheila S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dorset Delight
It was a pleasure to stay in this delightful little cottage in a peaceful setting, yet with easy access to Swanage and many other places of interest. There are good views of the lovely surrounding countryside which afford great opportunities for exploration , either on foot or by car, A relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter Rumsey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Really comfortable and convenient
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

ROBIN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint cottage
Peaceful cottage close to many places of interest.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Ann Garratt

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We bought 5 North Street in 1995 after several enjoyable holidays in a friend's adjacent cottage. We renovated and furnished the cottage solely for our own use and only started letting it out in 2003 having been fortunate enough to purchase number six! We love the Isle of Purbeck - it's a unique unspoilt corner of England. In addition to the beaches, scenery and walks, the Isle of Purbeck has a lovely golf course with views over Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island. It's difficult to imagine a more perfect location for a holiday home in the UK, yet only a relatively short drive from London.

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