Above: 13842 Westcot, Sennen - sleeps 4.

Set in 2 acres of grounds - This light and airy detached barn conversion is within the grounds of the owner’s cottage in a glorious setting of 2 acres of stunning lawned gardens.
With 0.3 acres of ornamental water garden with a variety of ducks and attractive shrubs and plants, tennis court and 3 acres of arboretum, the cottage provides good, spacious holiday accommodation. The French doors in the living room lead out onto a private patio area where there are lovely views across the beautiful garden. Just 8 miles away are the Blue Flag beaches at Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth
Many coastal walks can be enjoyed in the Purbecks (15 miles), with Swanage Steam Railway, Corfe Castle (NT) and Studland Beach. The New Forest - with its famous ponies that roam freely - is within easy driving distance.
Shop 0.75 miles, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Situated in the pretty village of Dewlish, surrounded by the rolling Dorset hills, these two highly individual and beautifully converted 18th-century farm buildings occupy a quiet corner of a courtyard on the edge of a
500-acre dairy and arable farm. Both are full of charm and character and are set around a shared outdoor heated swimming pool. Manor Farm Barn is detached, the larger of the holiday properties, and is arranged over three floors, offering eight en-suite bedrooms. The spacious living room has a beamed ceiling and French doors out to the courtyard, and there is a large, well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen with range. Churn House offers four bedrooms, and boasts attractive brick and flint walls with pine panelling in the kitchen/dining room. Each has its own patio with furniture and bbq, and shared use of a games room, as well as access to acres of unspoilt woodland.

Children will enjoy watching the farm activities, with ducks and hens on site, and stabling is available for guests’ own horses (by arrangement at extra cost). There are bridle paths extending from the farm and many lovely walks to enjoy locally, with several inns nearby and a village pub just 150 yds away. The area is rich in history, and the landscape featured memorably in Thomas Hardy’s novels. Nearby is Tolpuddle, made famous by the Tolpuddle Martyrs, Clouds Hill (NT) where Lawrence of Arabia lived, and Athelhampton, a 15th-century battlemented manor house, set in fine gardens. The Dorset Coast is only 12 miles away, with unspoilt chalk cliffs, and the notable beauty spot of Lulworth Cove. Shop 11/2 miles.

Just 200 yards from the sea front, Mulberry’s is ideally located. The ground floor holiday apartment has its own private entrance and is centrally situated for enjoying the small seaside town of Swanage, with its Blue Flag beach, many shops, restaurants and pubs. It is finished to a very good standard, and is large and spacious, with a real light and airy feel. Fantastic coastal walks abound, or enjoy a trip on the Swanage Steam Railway. Monkey World and the Tank Museum are both 12 miles away, whilst Putlake Adventure Farm is just 0.5 miles. Horse riding, clay pigeon shooting and fishing are all available locally. Shops, pubs and restaurant 200 yards.

These two magnificent listed buildings (see below) offering wonderful character holiday accommodation are in a residential area just a mile away from the lovely sandy beaches of Swanage Bay. Newton Manor House dates back to the early 1600s and is built from local Purbeck stone. Lovingly restored by the present owners, the house has retained much original charm and features a profusion of ornate oak panelling and wood carvings. The principal rooms overlook the serene landscaped gardens, while the first and second floor rooms offer far-reaching views across the small seaside town of Swanage, to the sea and coast beyond. Newton Hall dates back over a thousand years and is originally believed to have been a Saxon barn. Altered during the 19th century to form a grand hall to the attached manor house, it has a beautiful walled garden with sunken fish pond, accessed via an old coach house. An ancient cupola adorns the vaulted ceiling of the hall. For larger groups a ‘secret passage’ can be opened to connect the two properties, and the main reception room of Newton Hall can be transformed into a stunning banquet-style dining hall for special occasions.
The town of Swanage nestles peacefully amidst the beautiful Isle of Purbeck countryside, and is set betwixt the Heads of Durlston and Studland, sloping gently down to the water’s edge. This small pleasant resort has an array of restaurants, interesting shops and a small theatre, not to mention spectacular floral displays in the parks and gardens. In season, pleasure cruisers leave the pier daily, bound for Poole, Bournemouth and the Isle of Wight. The Lifeboat Centre at Pervil Point is open to the public and fascinating to visit, whilst Durlston Country Park provides magnificent cliff walks and views of Anvil Point Lighthouse. A trip aboard Swanage’s restored steam railway also makes for a fun day out, winding its way through pretty scenery to the ruins of Corfe Castle.
Fine coastal walks extend round Studland Head, to the coveted Blue Flag beach in the north, whilst the South West Coastal Path leads to Kimmeridge, Tyneham and West Lulworth in the west, much of which is National Trust land and rich in local flora and fauna. The larger seaside resorts of Poole and Bournemouth are just a ferry ride away, boasting a huge range of shops, theatres, museums, cinemas, and restaurants. The entire coast is excellent for trying out all manner of watersports - windsurfing, water-skiing, yachting and surfing to name just a few. Fishing and tennis are available a mile away in Swanage, and a local golf course can be found nearby.