This very tastefully furnished property lies just a short walk from Worth Matravers' picturesque local inn and village shop. Far-reaching views over the countryside to the sea less than a mile away can be enjoyed from the master bedroom , with glimpses from many other rooms. One of a group of properties in a courtyard development, it has its own patio garden - ideal for al fresco dining.The popular seaside town of Swanage, just 3½ miles away, enjoys a beautiful setting, with the Purbeck Hills behind and the wide bay in front. The sandy beach offers swimming and sailing, and the town has shops, inns, restaurants, a theatre, swimming-pool and tennis. Boats can be hired from the pier and deep-sea fishing trips arranged. The surrounding area boasts some of the best beaches in Dorset, including the lovely sandy beach at Studland (7 miles), owned by the National Trust, and some of the warmest seas in Britain. From Studland you can take a ferry across to Sandbanks, where the bay stretches on to Bournemouth. Nearby Poole, with its huge natural harbor, is a paradise for sailors, fishermen and water sports enthusiasts, and the town offers a wide range of entertainments, as well as an Aquarium with tropical fish and reptile house. Along the coast to the west lies Weymouth (approximately an hour's drive), one of the earliest seaside resorts and a port since medieval times. The harbor area has an interesting Diving and Shipwreck Museum and Brewer's Quay with its Discovery scientific exhibition. This is excellent walking country, with superb inland walks through wonderful scenery, passing by picturesque villages, or along the coastal path taking in the boats and colorful wind surfers: a path leads from the village to Winspit Coves (less than a mile) and on to spectacular St Alban's Head. Corfe Castle 3½ miles. Wareham 8 miles. Riding locally.

• Ground Floor: Hall. Modern well-equipped kitchen. Dining-room. Double bedroom. Bathroom.
• Lower ground floor: Spacious and attractive sitting-room with French doors to patio garden.
• Second Floor: Master double bedroom with 5 ft bed, lovely views and en-suite bathroom. Two pretty twin-bedded rooms (one for +2 - only suitable for children). Bathroom with shower cubicle.

• Garage/parking (2 cars only)
• Shop 200 yards
• TV, Video, Radio/CD
• Payphone
• Washing machine / dryer
• Kitchen equipment includes microwave, dishwasher
• Crib and high chair
• Secure patio garden with furniture
• Barbecue
  

• Electricity, electric radiators, full NSH and wood-burning stove £50 per week (Oct-May), £20 per week (June-Sept)
• Fan heaters
• Unsuitable for the infirm
• Duvets with linen and towels £3 per person per week