Agglestone Road Studland, Swanage, BH19 3BZ

Set in the pretty Purbeck village of Studland, this lovely cottage makes a great getaway for a family or a couple looking for a charming retreat close to the stunning Dorset coastDating back to the 1920s and lovingly updated, this light and welcoming property is perfect for exploring sandy beaches, quaint seaside towns and glorious countrysideAn ideal base for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers, the cottage is within easy reach of the popular Victorian resort of Swanage (3.5 miles)On entering this attractive cottage, you will find a bright, welcoming and tastefully furnished lounge where you can relax in front of the open fire in the evening, sit back and enjoy a movie.

There s also a stylish and spacious kitchen/diner which provides an ideal space for sharing a favourite family mealThe ground floor also offers a light filled conservatory overlooking the gardenThere are three cosy bedrooms upstairs a double and two twin rooms each with views over the heath and with glimpses of the seaOutside, there are two gated gardens with Purbeck stone paths.

The back garden features a terrace with a pergola and outdoor furniture so you can relax with al fresco drinks or a mealThere s also a choice of play equipment for children, including a slideThe cottage overlooks the National Trust s beautiful Studland and Godlingston Heath and is ideally placed for visiting Studland Bay (just over a mile away), Agglestone Rock (0.5 miles) and Dragons Teeth (1 mile)Nature lovers can explore Hartland Moor (7 miles), Durlston Country Park (5 miles) and RSPB Stoborough Heath (8 miles).

From the pretty village of Studland, you can catch a ferry to Poole or Brownsea IslandOther attractions include Corfe Castle (5.5 miles), Dancing Ledge (5.5 miles), Smedmore House (9.5 miles), The Blue Pool (7.5 miles) and Kimmeridge Bay (10 miles).