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The Property: About Bucknowle Lodge
Charming 4 Bedroom Pet-Friendly Rural Retreat near Corfe Castle and the Stunning Dorset Coastline
Offering ample charm and character, this beautiful sleeps 8 country retreat is set in the village of Church Knowle, close to Corfe Castle, in the beautiful Dorset National Landscape, an area renowned for its beautiful idyllic countryside. With stunning countryside views, this is an ideal holiday home to enjoy a slice of tranquil rural England on holiday.
With good beaches like Kimmeridge Bay, only around 15 minutes’ drive away, whether you want to enjoy coast or countryside, you can have it all with a stay at Bucknowle Lodge.
Pet-friendly, 2 well behaved dogs are welcome to stay too.
Inside this Sleeps 8 Character Cottage near the Dorset Coast
Overall, this charming stone-built cottage sleeps up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Inside, this cottage is light, bright and airy with many lovely period original features. There is a ground floor bedroom and bathroom, often preferred for multi-generational stays or for those who prefer to avoid stairs.
The layout of the accommodation at this semi-detached country retreat comprises:
• Main lounge with inglenook fireplace with open fire for cosy evenings in. This lounge features a lovely vaulted ceiling, a large comfy l-shaped sofa, and calming terracotta walls.
• Second snug lounge with woodburner where you can play games, read a book or just chill out.
• Large dining room seating 8 where guests can all dine together,
• Light and bright conservatory with further comfy seating, and breakfast table for 4. The conservatory opens out to the beautiful garden.
• Beautiful luxurious kitchen with everything you may need for easy self-catering, including a range electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso coffee machine. Patio doors open up from the kitchen to a patio area with a table for four, for dining alfresco.
Layout of the Four Bedrooms
A number of the bedrooms feature idyllic countryside views, an absolute joy to wake up to!
• Ground floor double bedroom with ensuite bathroom,
• Twin bedroom,
• Upstairs double bedroom
• Upstairs twin room.
There are three bathrooms conveniently dotted across the cottage, including a ground floor family bathroom with a bath and shower over, a ground floor shower room and the ensuite bathroom.
With calming neutral tones throughout, this is a great place to relax and unwind close to the stunning Dorset coast. Outside, to the rear of the property is a secure garden with a good size lawn. The swing seat make this garden a real treat. There is a charcoal BBQ and dining area for dining alfresco too.
Enjoy Days in the Countryside or Days by the Beach on Holiday in Dorset
With the stunning scenery of the Dorset National Landscape and Purbeck Hills all around, there are plenty of good local walks. If you want to enjoy days by the beach, there are a number of good local beaches just 15 minutes’ drive away, including Studland Bay’s sandy beaches.
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Special Features
Entertainment Features
Smart TV
Free WifiLeisure Facilities
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Property Features
Kitchen & Dining
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Washing machineBedrooms(s)
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1 
Bedroom 2 
First Floor:
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bathroom(s)
Towels providedOther facilities
Hairdryer(s)
Coffee makerHeating
Central heating
Open fireGarden and Outdoors
Enclosed garden
ParkingFamily-Friendly Features
Children welcome
CotParents often appreciate the practical, family-friendly setup here, with a secure enclosed garden, a woodburner and a selection of books and games helping to take the effort out of a family holiday.
Pet-Friendly Facilities
Dogs welcome - up to 2 dogs, £35.00 charge per stay per dogRenting and Booking Information
Accommodation Type: Stone-built Cottage.
Types of Bookings welcome: 
Pet owners 
Groups of friends 
Family holidays
Pet owners Groups of friends Family holidays
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Types of Breaks available: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.
Insurance: We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance when/after booking.
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Setting and Local Information
Fishing available nearby
Local Attractions near Church Knowle
Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Corfe Castle, RSPB Arne, Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, Monkey World, Old Harry Rocks, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Farmer Palmer's Farm Park, Alum Chine Beach, The Tank Museum, Bournemouth Beach, Dorset Adventure Park, Turbary Woods Owl and Bird of Prey Sanctuary, Spittal Beach, Highcliffe Castle.
Popular towns to visit near Church Knowle:
Corfe Castle: 1 miles away,
Swanage: 6 miles away,
Wareham: 6 miles away,
Poole: 8 miles away,
Sandbanks: 9 miles away
Corfe Castle: 1 miles away,
Swanage: 6 miles away,
Wareham: 6 miles away,
Poole: 8 miles away,
Sandbanks: 9 miles away
Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: cycling, horse riding, walking
National Parks and National Landscapes: Dorset
Local Festivals and Events in Dorset:- June - Bournemouth Wheels Festival, Wimborne Minster Folk Festival
- July - Bestival, Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week, The Dorset Seafood Festival
- August - Bournemouth Air Festival, The Dorset Food & Arts Festival, Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show Comedy Stage, Purbeck Valley Folk Festival
Property Location
Nearest Town/City: Abbas Combe, Somerset
Church Knowle
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