Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - Corfe Castle, Dorset

Within a mile of the picturesque Purbeck village of Corfe Castle, this relaxing property makes a lovely holiday getaway for a family or a couple exploring the Jurassic Coast and the unspoilt Dorset countryside. Offering ample space for up to four guests, this bright, spacious and colourful property is an idyllic base for keen walkers and cyclists, and is within easy reach of some stunning sandy beaches. A few steps lead up to the house where you will find a delightful lounge/diner with wooden floor and feature fireplace.

The lounge is a lovely spot for relaxation at the end of a great day – here you can sit back, catch up with a TV show or movie, read a book or chat into the night. A charming dining area is perfect for sharing a favourite family meal, opening into a light-filled sunroom with garden views. There's also a stylishly designed kitchen which is a pleasure to cook in.

A short flight of stairs leads up to the first-floor bedrooms: a charming twin room with views towards the hills, and a stylish king-size room from which you may catch a glimpse of a distant steam train. The pretty back garden is enclosed and features a lawn and garden furniture, making it a lovely spot for children to play and for you to enjoy al fresco meals. Corfe Castle is a picturesque village with a number of excellent pubs, restaurants and independent shops, all overlooked by the atmospheric ruins of the castle itself.

Nearby beaches include Kimmeridge Bay (6.5 miles), Studland (9 miles) and Swanage (5 miles) – the latter which you can reach by steam train, and is home to a Victorian pier, traditional promenade and the Prince Albert Gardens. Other attractions include The Blue Pool, Dancing Ledge (both 4 miles) and Smedmore House (5.5 miles).