Burwell Cottage

About this property

Settled in the charming small village of Puncknowle, lying not far from the shores of the Dorset coast, is this incredible 300-year-old cottage, Burwell Cottage, complete with a picture-perfect thatched roof. Enjoying original characteristics, including exposed beams, feature fireplaces and historic charm, Burwell Cottage is an ideal dwelling for a group of six seeking a peaceful stay in Dorset. After a day of exploring the coast settle into the lofty living space where a huge feature inglenook rests before the plush seating, relax here before the Freeview TV or sit around the rustic dining table to the rear of the room for board games or activity planning. Discover the lovely country kitchen, home to an excellent Smeg range cooker along with a host of appliances, with a breakfast table in here to sit at with your morning coffee. Spend time out in the delightful courtyard garden with furniture, and let your dog stretch their legs. A cloakroom lies on the ground floor, while the bathroom can be found on the first floor, a cleverly designed wet room with a rainfall shower and a freestanding bath, all of excellent quality. Completing the property are the three bedrooms, including two king-size bedrooms, one with a grand sleigh bed, and a bunk room, with a top bunk suitable for children under 11. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful abode, venture to the local pub, The Crown Inn for a traditional setting in which to enjoy a well-deserved beverage and some delicious pub grub, making a wonderful way to end each day. For some wholesome Italian food, be sure to visit The Parlour Restaurant at Bredy Farm, situated in the heart of the picturesque Bride Valley. For the last-minute essentials, venture towards Burton Bradstock, where you will find Modbury Farm Shop along the way, or pay a visit to Tamarisk Farm in West Bexington, where there are also two more pubs and access to the wonderful Chesil Beach. Whilst in Burton Bradstock, be sure to dine at the famous Hive Beach Café, an opportunity to enjoy delicious seafood whilst soaking up the inspiring coastal setting, or perhaps book a table at The Club House, also in Burton Bradstock to catch a glimpse of the sun setting over the beautiful beach one summer’s evening. A little further along the coast is the Fleet Lagoon, home to Abbotsbury Swannery, one of Dorset's most popular attractions, where you can wander through a nesting colony of beautiful mute swans. Delight in exploring the 18th century Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens with rare plants and enjoy a bite to eat in the on-site restaurant. Weymouth has a host of attractions for all ages, from the fantastic Sandworld attraction with huge sand sculptures, to the SEA LIFE Centre with amazing creatures, to the picture-perfect Weymouth Beach with its vibrant beach huts and deckchairs, and of course plenty of restaurants, bars and eateries. Along with the Isle of Portland, walks and cycling in the Dorset AONB and the stunning coastal locations, an escape to Burwell Cottages is sure to be an unforgettable adventure to Dorset. For a chocolate-box holiday base in an idyllic location, choose Burwell Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1056891, together sleeping 8 guests.

Puncknowle is a wonderful village resting amongst the beauty of the Bride Valley, in the county of Dorset. Surrounded by rural landscapes, within easy reach of the coast, it makes a fantastic base for all kinds of countryside and coastal attractions, with plenty of walking and cycling routes to make the most of. The village is home to a wonderful restaurant and a farm shop, as well as benefiting from being in easy reach of Cogen Beach, the Jurassic Coast and so much more.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size, 1 x bunk room.

Wet room with freestanding bath, rainfall shower, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with baisn and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Living room/diner.

External utility

Oil central heating.

Smeg electric range cooker and hob, combi microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Freeview TV and super-fast broadband.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

On-road parking.

Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture.

One well-behaved dog welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.6 miles, pub 0.1 mile.

Cogden Beach 2 miles, Hive Beach 3.5 miles.

Note: The top bunk bed is only suitable for children under 11 years old.

Note: This property has an inter-connecting door to Little Burwell [1056891] which can be used if guests have booked together