2 Carrants Court - Self catering holiday cottage in Swanage, Dorset, England - Sleeps 4
2 Carrants Court
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2 Carrants Court is a pretty stone built Victorian character holiday cottage that affords lovely views over the town, bay and downs. It is in a quiet position yet only a few minute's walk from the World Heritage Jurassic coastal path, the beautiful award winning sandy beach, local shops and a nature reserve.
This is a delightful place to explore whether you have a car or not and ideal at any time of the year. Swanage is a charming small town by the sea and has all the attributes of a holiday destination. Besides the many and varied restaurants, pubs with live music, and small and interesting shops, there is mini golf, tennis, bowls and a swimming pool.
The working steam trains runs all year and Durlston Country park, with mock Victorian Castle and visitors centre, has rangers who run regular events for adults and children. There is a diving school on the pier and, in peak season, a free firework display weekly.
Regatta, Carnival, Lifeboat, Arts, and Victorian Weeks are run during the year with other weekends given over to Folk, Blues (2), Jazz, Festival of Flowers, String Festival, Veterans Weekend and a Walking Festival. With all these events plus a few fetes, art shows, produce weekends, classic car rally and triathlon taking place (and all within walking distance of the cottage) it would be hard to be bored in this town. However, it is possible to find a quiet spot and just fish or take a walk on the downs and meet hardly anyone.
From Swanage, steam trains run to Corfe, with its Enid Blyton Ginger Beer Shop and its romantic ruined castle to explore. There are boat trips to Bournemouth, Poole and Brownsea Island and fishing trips from the pier. There is a bus route along the coast from Bournemouth to Exeter for explorers on foot, good bus routes to Poole and Bournemouth and, in summer open deck buses also run on the Bournemouth route, via the Sandbanks Ferry.
A short drive from the town are Monkey World, several small petting farms, Lulworth Cove, Compton Acres Gardens, Kingston Lacy House, local golf courses and Bovington Tank Museum.
Facilities
Beach Nearby Near Pub/Restaurant Garden/Outside Area Golf Facilities Nearby DVD Washing Machine Microwave Shower Bath Accessible via Public Transport
Accommodation comprises:
Large light second floor bedroom with double bed, bedside cabinets with bedside lights and clock, chest of drawers, wardrobe and chair. This room affords stunning views across the bay to Bournemouth, Christchurch and the Isle of Wight (binoculars are supplied).
Stairs leading down to the first floor, where there is a second sitting room with comfortable settee, chest of drawers, small television, books.
Second bedroom with comfortable, twin, 3ft beds, large built in wardrobe, chest of drawers etc, and views over the bay.
Fairly steep open plan stairs with banister, leading down from landing to a well equipped Kitchen/Diner furnished in Victorian style with stripped floor, Belfast sink, pine plate rack, pine tiled dresser, Gas cooker, microware, washing machine, fridge, toaster, iron board/iron and radio.
Bathroom with low suite WC, bath with proper shower over, washbasin, shaver point and ventilation fan.
Comfortable sitting room with Freeview television (all channels), DVD player, games, jigsaws etc.
Outside: There are small patios front and rear both with furniture and a BBQ is made available. There is a grassed area beside the cottages on which children can play. Neither patio is fully secured for children. Parking is in quiet residential cul-de-sac roads close to the cottage, which has no road frontage. View of the headland is taken from the cottage.
Additional information: The house is fully double glazed and centrally heated with pretty Victorian fire places. Prices are inclusive of linen (excluding towels), gas and electricity from 1st May to 30th September (there is a suplimentary charge in winter months). This cottage is inaccessible for wheelchairs. Children welcome. Pets and smoking are not permissible. Short breaks from £220 low season and £250 mid season (not usually available peak season and minimum 3 night stay).
Prices for 7 nights: Low Season from £325 Mid Season from £395 High Season from £590 Peak Season £635
Key details:
Pets: No Smoking: No Children: Yes Changeover Day: Friday
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Bedroom configuration:
Sleeps 4 people in 2 bedrooms (1 Double, 1 Twin)
Owner's details:
Owner: Tessa Leeds click Contact Details for owner´s phone number and email address.
2 Carrants Court has been advertised with Independent Cottages since Jan 2010
Late Availability Offers
Fri, 10 Feb 2012 for 7 nights - £250 Half term in cosy cottage by the sea
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 for 7 nights - £250 Cosy cottage by the sea
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Reviews and Testimonials for 2 Carrants Court
Michael L.
Review Submitted: August 19, 2011 Date of Stay: July 2011
The house was everything we expected, and the description given above is spot-on. It's comfortable, well-equipped and furnished to a high standard. Booking, administration, advice and help were excellent. I can't think of a better place to stay - for the price - than here. I recommend it unreservedly!
Always loads to do in this lively little town, wonderful beach, lots of traditional pubs, good resturants. Take a steam train to Corfe, a country walk or do some bird spotting at Arne RSPB site.
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Beach Nearby
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