The perfect escape, this couple’s bolthole offers the best of both worlds, easy access to some of the region’s best loved attractions and a peaceful base to return to for relaxed evenings in comfort.
Escape to the countryside in this woodland retreat near the Dorset coast. The romantic holiday home sleeps two guests and one pup and its remote location provides spectacular dark skies for stargazing and a plethora of tracks and trails to sniff and explore. The Jurassic Coast is just 6 miles from the cottage, where you can join the dramatic South West Coast Path and visit Cornish beauty spots such as Durdle Door and Stair Hole (10 miles).
The single-storey property is adjacent to the owner’s property, yet privacy is assured. Enter via a porch, where you can store your muddy walking boots, and into a light and bright, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Bi-fold doors create a feeling of indoor/outdoor living, and allow Fido to potter in and out to the garden. Enjoy dinners for two at the charming dining table, followed by a movie night on the sofa. A peaceful king-size bedroom completes the property, along with an en-suite shower room. Outside, a pretty courtyard garden awaits. Sip sundowners on the patio and dine alfresco under the stars. This area is enclosed, making it ideal for four-legged guests.
Lulworth Cove (9.5 miles), on the Jurassic Coast, is truly breathtaking. With its stunning views and turquoise waters, the beach is a photographer’s paradise and, like many Cornish beaches, it welcomes dogs all year. You and the hound can spend the day paddling in the water, rummaging in the rock pools, and hunting for fossils. From here, a short walk takes you to the iconic Durdle Door (again, pup friendly) and the jaw-dropping limestone arch that stretches out into the sea. Embrace history with a trip to Corfe Castle (4 miles), where you can explore the fascinating ruins before hopping on the dog-friendly steam train to the traditional seaside resort of Swanage.