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Reviews of Purbeck cottage near Swanage & Studland - views of Corfe and I of Wight

Purbeck cottage near Swanage & Studland - views of Corfe and I of Wight
Langton Matravers, England

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9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 56 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 56 reviews" "
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10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Great view, good location for base for coastal footpath walking. Property well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May 2024
It was good to have Brian - we look forward to next time. John Kinder

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really wonderful place to stay
Such a lovely comfortable and cosy cottage with fabulous views. It's in a beautiful location with so many sea and country walks all around. John and Diana were very welcoming and wonderful hosts. We couldn't have been happier there.
Stayed 68 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H., Guildford

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage with Great views
We loved this cosy cottage with great views. Very well equipped with comfortable beds and good bedding and everything we needed . We were a family of 5 adults and there was plenty of room . Great location and would definitely rebook
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Marion B.

Great location and views
Cosy well equipped cottage in ideal location for exploring Purbeck by car or on foot. We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Chloe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family stay. Value for money.
Property is in a beautiful location with stunning views. Very short drive to Swanage and great location for getting to places such as Wareham, Kimmeridge and Durdledoor. As other reviewers have said, the photos don't do the property justice and in todays climate I found the price good value for the amenities. Very clean and property well equipped. Just a note that there's a shared passage at the back of the house to get to the back garden. Just need to be mindful if you are bringing dogs. Also to note, house is accessed by a dirt track.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swanage Holiday
Love staying here. Perfect Location. Comfortable and Well Equipped Cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W., Peterborough

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely accomodation
Absolutely perfect accomodation for our family of 6. It is perfectly situtated within walking distance of the coast without having to be within the tourist area. The property manager was fabulous at communicating and left lots of helpful information for us. The cottage was well equiped and we had everything we needed for our week away.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robert N.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in superb location
Great location for walking and access to the coastal path.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas 2022
A lovely cottage in a quiet location, perfect to spend a quiet family Xmas. Great communication from host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Andrew Dominic W.

Great views!
A lovely cottage in a stunning location.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a superb location.
We've had a very nice holiday in this beautiful old house with outstanding views. Owner John responded quickly to any queries we had and everything was as described in the advertising. Location ideal for coastal walking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trevor W., UK, Upper Caldecote

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Quiet location with good views.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Alan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
We loved our stay. The house is clean and bigger and brighter than it looks in the pictures. Great views towards Corfe and Swanage bay from the front of the house. It’s ideally positioned for walks, perfect for families who enjoy being outdoors, especially if you bring your dog like we did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Elizabeth R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
Well modernised cottage. Lovely kitchen and bathroom. Lovely view to front. Bedrooms very light, great in day but would benefit from thicker curtains. Would not recommend for small children due to the prominent stone hearth surround. Also the instruction not to allow the dog to "do its business" in the garden but to take it across the fields renders the garden useless for a dog (Have you ever tried to make one stop) All in all a great place for a family with older children but wouldn't take a dog or small children.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, beautiful location.
Perfect house for us. Breathtaking views. Comfortable beds. Pretty garden and summerhouse. Everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Hope to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Georgiana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Couldn't have stayed anywhere better to escape the heatwave
Gorgeous stone house stayed cool in the heat. Beautiful views. Comfortable beds. Good facilities. Wash basin in every bedroom and two toilets were great. Very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion after two years
Very pleasant for our yearly family get together quiet situation property fully equipped for all situations garden very enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Beautiful base for our holiday
This cottage was clean, spacious and comfortable. It had wonderful surrounding views. In fact I wish I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect For Long Purbeck Walks
Comfortable and well equipped
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter break
I enjoyed it so much, I have booked again. Location is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Anita N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday cottage
Very clean and cosy with log fire but not enough logs or coal for a 3 day stay and the heating on timer wasn’t adequate if you wanted to stay in although the owner left phone numbers so might have provided more if we had asked. Plenty of hot water and dog walking areas but didn’t see any local shops. 2 pubs in village and short drive to Swanage though.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Very relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan G., Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness
Countryside cottage
Fabulous cottage plenty of space looks smaller in pictures. Cosy and convenient for places to go easy reach for the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage with wonderful views
We loved our stay at Castle View. The property was warm, clean, well equipped and comfortable. It was a perfect base for walking, exploring the coastline and pottering in the local villages.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
It is a friendly, homely property. Everything works really well for a family stay. We had three adults and two children. Plenty to do within a short distance. The highlight was just to walk across the fields, closely followed by a short cruise in Poole harbour. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

amy h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Beautiful location with views of Swanage bay one side and corfe castle the other! Spacious 3 bedroom cottage, located down a narrow private lane, luckily we had a 4x4 so the potholes weren't an issue but I think we got a few scratches from the overgrowth. The kitchen was very well equipped for us to cook in the evenings opening out into the dining room and there is a very comfortable sitting room. The towels weren't soft and there's some mold in the bathroom grout which could easily be sorted along with the fixtures just need bringing back to life and the limescale removed. All in all, for the price this is an awesome place. Just needs a little TLC and attention to detail. We enjoyed amazing walks to corfe castle through fields of sheep, cows and horses.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Purbeck Stay
Loved the property. Perfect location for Purbeck walks, right from the front door. Lovely garden, comfortable lounge, fine kitchen, great shower... During the second half of our holiday the sun went, and the strong winds started. It was a bit of a challenge saying warm in the master bedroom. The caretaker helped us with the heating settings, and there were lots of blankets provided, but the mattress was so cold as the wind leaked through. Fortunately we had taken an electric blanket with us, which saved the day!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Oct 2021
Delighted that you enjoyed your visit to Castle View. The prevailing winds are, of course, SW - from which our cottage is sheltered. When the winds are strong in the north the front of the house is very exposed. However, as you found, our heating system is good and strong and needs to be turned up if necessary. Pleased that our cleaner was helpful. Do come again. John

10/10 Excellent

PAUL C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Base For Walkers
Very well equipped, family sized property with a pretty rear garden, situated on the outskirts of Langton Matravers. It is 7 minutes from bus stops & several walks can be started from here. Lovely views from the front double bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
We really enjoyed our stay as an extended family with teenagers and also grandparent. The house has a comfortable lived in feel which was just right for us. It felt like a home. Well equipped kitchen and good bathroom with plenty of hot water. Very convenient downstairs toilet as well. Good location with a 20 minute walk over fields to the coastal path. Quiet with outlook over fields and further away hills plus Corfe Castle and the sea!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Maureen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 day break after the terrible year all have endured.
Lovely time spent in property, good views, good location to visit many places, lots of walks, and a relaxed time spent in evening watching tv and chatting when to tied to venture out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rosalyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stunning Views, great location, very peaceful
Really could see both Isle of Wight and Corfe Castle! Way above expectations there. Just so lovely, quiet and relaxing. Great location for walks right on your doorstep...just wish we had more time to explore. Local pub did great food and even had a good choice for a fussy vegan! Definitely would come back
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

david S., COLCHESTER

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location, lovely Victorian cottage
Fantastic views, very comfortable, great internet connection.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Pat B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Cannot fault the location. Views are stunning. Everything you need in the cottage. Very much enjoyed our stay and we plan to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Diane T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing,autumnal getaway
Beautiful,clean and cosy cottage ,open fire in the evenings made this break away truly memorable. Stunning views all round. Weather was a bit wet and soggy but did not dampen our enjoyment. Plenty of walks straight from the cottage door. Only one problem, not enough time to do everything we wanted to do! So returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Covid short Summer break July 2020
It was absolutely perfect for us, very comfortable. In a place we know well from previous trips. The cottage location at the back of the village with the open views made it peaceful and quiet but all favourite places very accessible. Only one suggested improvement would be clearer instructions for the water heating which foxed us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
A lovely property i a beautiful area. The cottage is homely and cosy in the windy weather. Beds comfortable. Duvets and towels soft and fluffy. Would recomend.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice tidy cottage in a wonderful location, great for walks straight from the door. We had a great time.

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway ‘of Corfe’
Brilliant location and fantastic views and wildlife. We were within easy access to all the attractions we wanted to visit. A pity the local pub wasn’t consistent with their food, a bit hit and miss with the kitchen being open. A great holiday and would look to booking again next time we visit Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the beaten track
Very homely and comfortable with lots of considerate extras to make your stay all the better. Views of Corfe Castle and the dramatic ridge. Walks to either the castle and ridge or the coast from the doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Peter R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable well equipped property with lovely view.
Well equipped and situate property. Sheep were quiet at night and weather good. Would come back.

8/10 Good

Nick M., Twickenham

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable and well equipped
A really comfortable and well equipped cottage making for a relaxing holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
The property was in a fantastic position and ideally located for visiting many of the attractions of the Jurassic Coast. The Living room, dining room, bathrooms, and bedrooms were lovely and clean but the kitchen could do with some extra work, the oven and oven trays/racks were very dirty (not so bad now as we scrubbed them, but they could still do with some attention). All in all though, an excellent place to stay and a very good price for the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
Thanks Jane for your review. We are very pleased that you enjoyed it so much. We will certainly speak to our cleaner about the oven. John Kinder

8/10 Good

Miss S., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location, well equipped homely cottage!
We stayed 3 nights and had a wonderful time. The cottage has everything you could need but the most impressive part are the views across the valley and waking up to the sound of sheep. The only mildly annoying point was when the cleaners arrived half an hour before check out which was stated to be 11 a.m. on the website. But they were friendly and mad a start upstairs whilst we finished breakfast and loaded the car. All in all a lovely stay and would definitely go back! Many thanks

10/10 Excellent

Julia A.

Lovely place to stay
We had a great weekend in John's cottage. It is relaxing, well fitted out and the views are stunning. You can see from Corfe Castle to The Needles and watch whatever the weather is doing. It was warm, comfortable and we would recommend this cottage highly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

Beautiful, clean and well equipped place to stay.
We have enjoyed our weekend staying in your lovely cottage. We found it very cosy, warm and exceeded all our expectations. The cottage is so well equipped , which made our stay so enjoyable. The weather has been very kind to us, with wonderful sunshine that made our trips out very special. We found some lovely Restaurants, pubs and places of interest. The views from the cottage are stunning and we had a enjoyable time watching The Flying Scotsman in Swanage, a breathtaking sight. The cottage is very conveniently place to get to some wonderful places of interest and walks. We will certainly return again
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Justine R.

A real treat
The cottage was spotless & very comfortable we felt very at home & the views are amazing. Will definitely return & wouldn’t hesitate in recommending. Fantastic value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

February break in cosy cottage.
The property is extremely well equipped, clean and nicely decorated. We arrived after driving through sleet and snow on one of the coldest days of the winter so far, so we were not surprised that the house felt very chilly. However, a phone call to the housekeeper helped us to over-ride the timer on the central heating, and the place pretty soon warmed up. We were also able to borrow some matches from the very kind neighbours and have an open fire on our first evening. The views are really spectacular and the location ideal for us. We visited Wareham and Lulworth Cove, went on the chain ferry to Sandbanks, and had a very enjoyable pub lunch in the Fox Inn at Corfe Castle. Our dog was relaxed and happy in the cottage, and had terrific runs on the beaches at Swanage and Poole. Happy memories to see us through the rest of the winter!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Sue M., Locks Heath, Southampton

Pretty cottage with lovely views
We stayed in the cottage during a very cold and windy January. A number of the windows are only single glazed so the cottage was quite drafty, with wind blowing under the front door and through the letterbox. But the caretaker, Jane, was happy for us to have the heating put on continuous, and with the open fire and some throws, we were all very cosy. The cottage was clean, well presented and very well equipped. We didn't have any problems with our mobile receptions (3 and O2). Neither did we have any problem with the internet/wifi. And our girls were delighted to discover that the tv had Netflix! The views from the lounge and master bedroom were absolutely stunning, and the silence was a godsend. No cars or aeroplanes! The only real down side was the garden, although fully enclosed and private, it regretfully wasn't secure enough for our Cocker Spaniel. The Purbeck stone wall at the front is very low, and as the top is very wide, my dog just jumped up on to the top of it and then leapt off to the ground below! Maybe this is something the owner could address? Otherwise, a lovely place to stay and we would happily visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your very detailed report.. When there is a northerly wind it blows across the valley straight into our front door. We have tried to insulate it as far as possible. However the central heating system is good and strong - as you found out - and a blazing fire in the lounge is a bonus.. Incidentally all the windows in the cottage are double glazed. Regards, John

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

Lovely house and superb views
An excellent house for a short break. Everything you need is in this deceptively spacious house. Very good base for walking in Purbeck or enjoying a walk along the seafront in Swanage
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

8/10 Good

claire p.

Lovely little cottage , great location
We enjoyed our stay at the cottage, very well equipped for self catering great for relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018