Guests say
Fernlea is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, ideal for large groups or families, with the added benefit of en suite bathrooms in every bedroom and a large garden perfect for gatherings. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and excellent location for countryside and coastal walks. The kitchen is well stocked, and the property offers ample communal space. While some mention dated decor and issues with shower pressure, these do not detract from the overall enjoyment. The property is especially valued for its peaceful setting and easy access to local attractions.
Multiple reviews highlight the property as clean and well maintained, with comfortable beds and fresh linen. No significant complaints about cleanliness were noted.
The location is frequently praised for its beautiful surroundings, proximity to Swanage, Corfe Castle, and walking routes. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting and easy access to local amenities.
Guests find the cottage spacious and comfortable, with plenty of room for large groups and comfortable beds. The en suite bathrooms are a highlight, though some mention dated decor and variable shower quality.
The property is well equipped with a large kitchen, multiple fridges, and plenty of crockery. The en suite bathrooms and large garden are appreciated. Some guests note issues with shower pressure and suggest improvements such as a second dishwasher or updated bathrooms.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Each of the 7 bedrooms boasts en-suite bathroom facilities, a Smart television and hair dryer, making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Electric Range, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Oil central heating (£50 per short break, £100 per week in winter, by arrangement at cost in summer), electricity by meter reading, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.. In a conservation area just a mile from the cliffs and sea at Dancing Ledge, this attractive and very well-equipped stone house enjoys superb views across the countryside towards Swanage Bay. Set with its own garden on the edge of the small hamlet of Acton, it has been completely renovated to a good standard throughout and includes an extension at the rear (part of which is the owners’ accommodation). Each bedroom boasts en-suite bathroom facilities and colour television making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together. Swanage (2½ miles) has a lovely sandy beach, and offers a wide variety of attractions, including shops, inns and restaurants, a theatre, and facilities for tennis and swimming. There are steam trains to the little town of Corfe Castle, and odd pieces of architecture brought from London, including the Wellington Tower on the beach, which once stood near London Bridge. The unspoilt village of Studland (4 miles) has another excellent beach (NT) and is close to woods and downs. North of the village is Studland Heath National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife ranging from wildfowl to lizards. A ferry runs from Studland across the bay to Sandbanks, from where the bay stretches on to Bournemouth. Excellent walking can be found in this area, with the coastal path running nearby along the cliffs, and the hills at Nine Barrow Down within easy reach. Riding stables at Wareham, 8 miles. Golf 4 miles. Poole and Bournemouth, both 20 miles. Shops ½ mile, three inns within a mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Fuel supplement £100 per week and £50 per short break, payable to the owner on arrival. Electricity by meter reading. During the summer months fuel supplement only required if heating is requested.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a £100 security deposit payable to the owner 2 weeks pior to your holiday.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Reviews (17)
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Dave Jordan
Excellent property for a large family weekend away, very well equipped, everything you need is there. Great outside space and garden.
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Confirmed Guest
Went with family and friends to celebrate my husbands birthday - 8 in total plus dog. Plenty of room for all of us especially having our own en-suite. The lounge was comfortable but probably would have made the dining area more of a dining area. The downstairs dining room we never used. It would have been better as a games room. The kitchen was fully equipped but then enough. The outside was its USP. The gorgeous and cos we had great weather it was fab to sit out there when we could. In some rooms the showers were as good as others but overall it was a lovely place to spend a few days. I would have like to have left at 11 and not 10 to enjoy a last breakfast but that’s just me. The host was very helpful when required. I would like to return hopefully in the summer month so that we don’t have to pay extra for heating.
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Frances
Fernlea was a perfect venue for our holiday. The house is beautifully furnished, clean, spacious, comfortable and warm (we paid the extra for the heating to be on). The kitchen and dining room were brilliantly equipped for cooking our own meals and there's plenty of fridge space. The decor, cushions, rugs, furniture, and art on the walls are all really lovely and we appreciated the whole style of the place. We didn't put any of the televisions on, or even play any music, but there are TV's in all bedrooms and the lounge, and music speakers in lounge and dining room, had we wanted them.We were lucky with the weather so could enjoy the garden and the excellent location for coastal and rural walks. We loved the big tables to all sit around as a group, both in the garden and in the dining room (the dining room is colder but a portable heater warmed it up enough for us to eat down there). There are multiple sets of keys so it wasn't a problem if people wanted to go off and do different things. Great to have a bus stop just at the end of the lane, and a great pub with live music within walking distance in a neighbouring village. About half the showers didn't work but it was great having en suite bathrooms to each room. Baths are in each, and those wanting a shower shared the ones that worked. There were some problems getting answers to questions prior to the holiday which was the only thing that didn't work out about the booking process. But none of the things we were enquiring about turned out to be a problem. We totally loved our stay at Fernlea and had already booked to go again next year before we'd even left the property. In case others need to know - the stairs down to the dining room in the basement are quite steep but solid. There are stairs up to all bedrooms. Those with tall head height or mobility issues would be best avoiding the two 2nd floor attic rooms. All the stair cases are solid, closed, and the one up to the bedrooms on the first floor is wide, with a bannister, and just has a small area of curving around to the landing at the top. With care, my fairly wobbly 92 year old father managed okay to go down to the dining room and up to his first floor bedroom and enjoy a couple of days with us.