Wissett Cottage

Relax and unwind in our cosy and welcoming 'home away from home' that combines rustic charm with comfortable furnishings and modern day conveniences The space Wissett Cottage is the quintessential, traditional Dorset stone cottage. Steeped in period character such as exposed stonework, ancient timbers and a partly thatched roof, this 300 year old cottage provides a cosy and welcoming 'home away from home' that combines rustic charm with comfortable furnishings and all the modern day conveniences you might expect to ensure a comfortable and memorable holiday. Lying within an 'arrow's flight' of the historic ruins of Corfe Castle, adventures to superb sandy beaches, numerous sites of historical interest, rolling countryside and the breathtaking beauty of the world-renowned Jurassic Coast are all within easy reach. Over the last 14 years we have been letting the cottage, fantastic reviews from scores of guests, tell you this is a great place to make memories. Come and make them with us! Guest access On the ground floor of Wissett Cottage you will find a bright, spacious living room equipped with woodburner, tv (freesat) and blu-ray player. With comfortable sofas seating up to 6 people, there is plenty of room to relax after the day's activities and logs for your first fire will be provided during the winter months. Meanwhile the stunning dining room, with its double height ceiling and original (ornamental) inglenook fireplace, boasts a large refectory table seating up to eight people. The kitchen is fully equipped for all of your culinary needs; appliances include electric oven, gas hob, dishwasher, microwave,fridge/freezer and washing machine. Upstairs you will find a modern bathroom (bath with pressurised shower over, basin, toilet), separate WC and two homely bedrooms (Bed 1 - king-sized double, tv; Bed 2 - standard double and 3ft single) from which you can glimpse views of the nearby Purbeck Hills. All bed linen is provided and you will find the beds made up, ready for you on arrival. Children are very welcome at Wissett Cottage; a travel cot (please bring your own cot bedding), high chair and stroller buggy (suitable from 6 months) are available for our smaller guests. The entrance and south-facing aspect of the cottage is framed by attractive neighbouring gardens and is approached by a shared driveway which provides parking for one vehicle. A detached garage provides additional parking as well as lockable storage for bikes, canoes or surfboards. To the rear, there is a pretty, private, walled courtyard with patio furniture for 'al fresco' dining in the summer months. Other things to note Bookings are usually for a minimum of 7 nights and run from Saturday to Saturday. Last minute, short break bookings are occasionally available - please enquire for further details. Please note : A strict 'No Smoking' policy operates for guests staying at the property and regrettably, due to fire hazard presented by the thatch, barbeques are not permitted. Pets are not permitted at the cottage. Please not that our liability extends only to registered guests at the property. Exceeding the maximum occupancy is strictly forbidden as it contravenes our Fire Risk Assessement and hence, invalidates any insurance claim.