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Worth Cottage

Worth Matravers, near Swanage, Dorset

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 1
grade 4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels for hire
Family friendly
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Grade II listed cottage with beautifully maintained original features and sympathetically updated accommodation
  • Almost one acre of split-level gardens offering a private outdoor space in which to relax
  • Award winning pub with stunning sea views located within walking distance of the cottage
  • Local footpaths lead to the sea and the coastal path at Winspit
  • Situated just a ten-minute drive from the seaside resort of Swanage with its sandy beach
Property code: OC-IC175

Located just a mile north of Dorset’s Jurassic coast and four miles south of Corfe Castle, the village of Worth Matravers is a splendid location for enjoying all that the Isle of Purbeck peninsula has to offer. In the village itself, and within walking distance of the cottage, a delightful tearoom is a great place to enjoy afternoon tea and is even open for evening meals on Saturday nights. The village pub, meanwhile, retains its original charm and has a pretty beer garden from where visitors can enjoy views towards the sea. To the east of the property, within a ten-minute drive, the seaside town of Swanage offers a sandy beach with a Victorian pier where visitors can hire deckchairs and enjoy ice creams from one of the sea-front shops.

It is hard to imagine a property which better represents most people’s idea of a picture-perfect country cottage, and the owners have carefully preserved many of the original features to retain that charming cottage-feel. This sympathetic sense of style is clearly in evidence in the lounge, an attractive room with wooden floors, inviting sofas, a warming wood burner, and a beamed ceiling, as well as a TV/DVD. The kitchen/diner too has been thoughtfully finished with a tiled floor, farmhouse table, and an excellent range of equipment including an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, whilst the freezer, a second fridge, and a washing machine can be found tucked away in a separate utility room which also has a WC and hand basin. The master king-size bedroom can also be found on the ground floor, and has been finished to a very high standard, with a beamed apex ceiling, oak floorboards, a seating area with a sofa and its own TV, and even a wood burner, all of which help to create a retreat-like feel to this beautiful space. A shower room with a shower and WC can also be found on the ground floor, whilst a door from the kitchen opens onto traditional cottage stairs leading up to the three remaining bedrooms and family bathroom. The first of these is another king-size room, again boasting its own seating area with a sofa, armchair, and a TV. The third bedroom is a smaller-sized, yet nonetheless delightful double room, whilst the fourth is a pretty twin room and the family bathroom has a free standing bath, separate shower, WC and hand basin

The property enjoys a fantastic amount of outside space, with generously-sized terrace patio with garden furniture and a BBQ area next to the cottage, beyond which steps lead to an impressively large lawn, where children can happily play to their heart’s content. A separate walled courtyard can also be found alongside the cottage. There is parking for four to five cars available on the driveway.

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  • Sleeps 8+1
  • 4 bedrooms - 2 king-size, 1 double, and 1 twins
  • Additional fold-out bed suitable for a child available on request at a supplementary charge
  • 1 Shower room with WC and basin, 1 separate WC with basin and 1 family bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, WC and basin
  • TV/DVD, plus additional TV in the two king-size rooms
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer
  • Bed linen, heating, and electric included
  • Towels available to hire
  • Cot and highchair available to hire
  • Off-road parking for 4/5 cars
  • 1 dog accepted after the 1st of June
  • Pub and beach within walking distance, shop 1.5 miles
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

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Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julie 23rd December 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely small village, close to the pub. The cottage was warm and cosy and well equipped. A perfect place to spend our Christmas. Thank you.

Reviewed by Alex 24th October 2025

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Reviewed by Henry 29th August 2025

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Lovely cottage in a pleasant, quiet village. It was very comfortable for a family holiday, with lots of character and a really well-designed and laid out living space (including a great kitchen). Highly recommended! Make sure you bring milk for tea/coffee, etc., as the nearest shop is 15 minutes' drive away.

Reviewed by Joanna 22nd August 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 1st August 2025

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Cottage well equipped, and complimentary items most welcome. Lots of walking around lovely village. Pub just at end of drive. Do not have to travel far to reach the beaches of Studland and Swannage.

Reviewed by Harry 18th July 2025

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Beautiful location and well appointed. Plenty of room for 6 persons.

Reviewed by Diana 4th April 2025

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Well equipped cottage in a fantastic location. We really made the most of our time and were very lucky with the weather. The area is beautiful with amazing walks and views. We had drinks in the Square and Compass and our grand children loved playing in the garden. Just before dusk we saw an owl in the field opposite.Studland is a must for beach lovRead moreers and Swanage is handy for shopping. All in all a great holiday, we hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by James 14th February 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 25th October 2024

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Oh! the quiet! Well, not inside for the first 4 nights due to excited children, other halves and young grandchildren. So much excitement and fun for all. The rest of the week just my wife and I. Idyllic but in a pleasant "chance to wind down" way. We all loved this cottage and talked of how enjoyable it could be during the different seasons. ExceedRead moreingly well equipped, quaint and quirky inside and private, well equipped, large garden space. Walk a short while and the only sounds are of nature. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 16th August 2024

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It is our sixth or seventh year and is a real find for a family group holiday - the large kitchen table means we can share memorable meals and on rainy days do craft activities

Reviewed by Roger 12th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely location. Would visit again.

Reviewed by Ann 5th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage, great location

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