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The Old Barn

Harman's Cross near Swanage, Dorset (Ref. 906024)

4.8★

Helpful Holidays rating

  • 10 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

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Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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83 Customer Review(s)

  • Steve

    “A Great week most things fantastic, However second time we have stayed ...”

    A Great week most things fantastic, However second time we have stayed here Bottom oven still not working a year on no replacement or repair, Foot extensions on sofas still not repaired or replaced a year on, and generally some dirty cutlery in draws Otherwise all good

    A Great week most things fantastic, However second time we have stayed here Bottom oven still not working a year on no replacement or repair, Foot extensions on sofas still not repaired or replaced a year on, and generally some dirty cutlery in draws Otherwise all good

    - Steve, February 2025

    Thank you for your feedback. The oven is working, if there was a problem during your stay I wish you had contacted me, I would have been more than happy to come up and show you how the oven works. Property Owner

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x family room with 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 double room
  • Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC
  • Bathroom with bath, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with wood burner.
  • Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburner
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games
  • Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request
  • Bike storage available on request
  • Off road parking for 3 cars
  • Front gravelled area with furniture
  • One well-behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 10 mins walk, pub 1.5 miles
  • Note: Swanage Railway line is approx
  • 200 yards away
  • Note: There is an agricultural workshop at the rear
  • Note: There are some external steps to access the property, but level access is also available
  • There are no internal steps on the ground floor.

The property

The Old Barn is an outstanding, stone-built barn conversion offering superb holiday accommodation near Swanage in Dorset.

With three bedrooms including one ground floor double and two family rooms with one double and one single, this wonderful cottage sleeps eight people comfortably.

There's also a ground floor wet room, a first-floor bathroom, a spacious kitchen with dining area overlooked by a mezzanine landing, plus a sitting room with wood burner.

Outside, there is a front gravelled area and use of the owner's field opposite the property.

The Old Barn sits in a fantastic position, just 200 yards from passing steam trains, and just over 2 miles from the coast.

With plenty of nearby activities, this is a superb holiday cottage for a family getaway.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

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About the location

SWANAGE

Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.

The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas