Located in Wimborne, Hampshire in the South of England, this charming 1-bedroom cottage is situated in a quiet residential road in the countryside near the historic town of Wimborne. The cottage is part of a converted block of 5 cottages with a shared courtyard area and large garden. The open plan living, dining, and kitchen area is beautifully furnished, with a master double bedroom and a bathroom with bath and shower over, sink, and toilet. Amenities include allocated parking, duvets, linen, and towels, central heating, hairdryers, WIFI, and a flat screen TV with freeview.
The cottages offer a shared courtyard area and large wrap-around garden, perfect for alfresco dining and enjoying the outdoors. Gravel driving and parking area with allocated spaces are available, though the driveway is shared. Pets are welcomed, but dogs must not be allowed in the surrounding fields where horses may be present. Other cottages in the cluster are available for booking with a 10% discount for overlapping dates. Same-day bookings can be accepted if received before 6pm (4pm on Sundays), with arrangements for arrivals out of office hours if requested before the same times.
For dog owners, local walks at Canford Heath offer a wilderness feel with open heather heathland and woodland, designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Visitors can spot wildlife like the Dartford Warbler, dragonflies, damselflies, and British reptiles. Entrances to Canford Heath are at Gravel Hill lay-by, Culliford Crescent, and Francis Avenue, with limited parking nearby. Dog walkers should keep pets on a short lead near livestock and during the bird breeding season from 1 March to 31 July. Nearby attractions include Poole Harbour, Poole Quay, New Forest National Park, and Splashdown Waterpark.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!