About this property
Ammonite Cottage sits in a mid-terrace position, bursting with character and within a short walk of the amenities of the wonderful Dorset market town of Wareham. It is an 18th century grade II listed cottage with numerous original features. The name Ammonite Cottage was chosen because the property lies on the Jurassic coast where so many fossils have been found. You can see some of them in the national museums, but there are also small local museums. If you are lucky you may even find your own fossils on the beach as many amateur fossil hunters have done before you. With a wealth of rustic features, this is an ideal stay for family and friends wanting to come together and get away from it all. Feel welcome from the moment you step in through the bright blue door; a cosy sitting room is enhanced by original stone flooring and a fabulous woodburning stove. A classy dining room rests adjacently, also warmed by an attractive stove. Rustle up each scrumptious meal in the wonderful country-cottage-style kitchen, laced with cream fittings and all of the appliances you will require, including a marvellous Rayburn, bringing a real sense of character. To enjoy the sun from the comfort of this homely accommodation, take a seat in the sun room which looks over the surprisingly large back garden. Ammonite Cottage lies across three floors; the two upper floors house the four splendid bedrooms. The first floor, graced with rustic wooden floorboards, plays host to a king, a twin and a single, all thoughtfully finished and served by a classy bathroom featuring an exquisite roll-top bath. Head to the second floor to discover a peaceful double room nestling under the eaves with exposed beams and Velux windows making it a truly delightful spot to get your rest. Embrace your fine countryside location by spending some time in the back garden; a series of lawn and patio areas offer a variety of spots to sit and relax. A short stroll brings you to Wareham's town centre with its amenities, museum and cinema. Wareham is accessible by train and there are also busses and trains to many other local sites such as Corfe Castle or local beaches. You can even catch a steam train from Corfe to Swanage. There is much to see and do nearby, from the astonishing countryside and coastline of the Dorset AONB to the stunning coastal resorts of Poole and Bournemouth both making for excellent day trips. Wareham still has most of its medieval walls which you can walk around today. Wareham is the gateway to the Isle of Purbeck. If you are fan of Thomas Hardy, Enid Blyton, Laurence of Arabia or history from stone-age onwards there is much to discover in the town and surrounding area. As well as walking fishing, sailing or simply relaxing. A remarkably unique cottage in a fantastic location.
Known as the Gateway To The Purbecks, this market town offers a selection of amenities as well as a museum and a cinema. The Dorset aonb is a nature reserve offering countryside, beaches, cliffs and hills, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The popular seaside resort of Bournemouth also comes nearby.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor king, 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Bathroom with a hand-held shower, separate shower and basin, first floor toilet, ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room with gas burning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Sun room.
Gas central heating with a woodburning stove and a gas burning stove.
Electric oven, Rayburn, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, wine cooler, Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Rear enclosed garden with lawns and patios with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 minute walk.
Note: Tumble dryer in garden shed.
Please note: This property has steep narrow stairs which may be unsuitable for those with mobility issues or young children.
Nearby points of interest
- Corfe Castle
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
- Monkey World
- Poole Harbour
- The Tank Museum
- Swanage Railway
- Studland Bay
- Lulworth Cove
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Durdle Door
Reviews (26)
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Mary
We particularly liked being in the town and not always having to go out in the car. Despite being right on the road it was very peaceful. The cottage is very nicely styled - very tastefully and thoughtfully furnished. The sofas and beds are comfortable, and it was warm without having to adjust the heating. As it is an old property, you do have to be aware of low doorways (we had a few bumped heads) but this is clear in the property description. The steep stairs are really quite short, and as there is a downstairs loo, you don't have to use them that often anyway. The hand rail makes it quite easy if you go carefully. As for the parking - we managed to park two estate cars - if the second car lets passengers out first and then reverse in, it is much easier. It's the turn into the parking area from the street that is most challenging - much easier to go past it and come in from other direction. We managed fine - and really appreciated having parking space which is not often the case in town cottages. We enjoyed days out at Corfe Castle, Swanage steam railway, and walking on the coast path at Studland.
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Nicholas
Those two things aside a really lovely cottage, we enjoyed staying therea lot
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Sammi
We are a family of 5 (2 adults and 3 kids aged 15, 12 and 7) The cottage was lovely and welcoming. It had all the facilities required, everything was easy to find. The cottage we felt was in an ideal location for a family. I think the only thing we could have done with really was a washing line, but we managed with the air dryer. The owner, Mandy sent us an email before hand with lots of information which was a great help, and we really appreciated the lovely hamper on arrival! Wareham itself is a very pretty town with all the facilities you could require. We recommend the butcher's opposite the cottage, and the Italian bakery! Very friendly service and gorgeous food. The Italian kitchen restaurant also was fab! Some lovely walks just a stone's throw away. Wareham is also close to the coast by car. We visited Lulworth cove, Lyme Regis, Weymouth and Bournemouth. Also close by is monkey world and the blue pool! All great family days out. The cottage we found to be comfortable, but the road it's on can be quite noisy on a Fri and sat evening. Lots of traffic and people walking by after a night out. We did find it quite cold in the evenings and it was damp-there was wet patches on the floor of the lounge and the house itself did smell strongly of damp. We had a lot of rain when we stayed and noticed rain water did seem to seep in from the door. However it's a very old, listed property so I suppose it's to be expected? The cleanliness was in our opinion satisfactory. The bathroom had been cleaned, floors mopped etc, but there were dirty marks on the kitchen cupboards, skirting was dirty and the walls were very grubby. We did struggle with parking. The house has an allocated parking spot at the back of the house, but the neighbours also park there in there spaces. It's very tight and can be hard to get out of! A couple of times we couldn't park at all, as a local lad parked in the middle to work on his car, and neighbours a few doors away who are renovating often had work vans parked up, blocking the way in and/or out. I don't want to come across as a moaning bag, this didn't spoil our time here, but it was inconvenient and not really ideal. On the whole, we all enjoyed our stay at Ammonite cottage, and our daughter appreciated all the board games on rainy days! The garden was pretty and peaceful, it's just a shame we couldn't of enjoyed it more. but the weather wasn't the best. I feel the property is best suited to young couples or families with older children (due to the steep stairs)