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- Lantern Cottage
Lantern Cottage Wimborne Minster
Sleeps 2
4 Bedrooms
2 Bathroom
0 Pets
Lantern Cottage - Facilities
- Detached
- Dishwasher
- Ground Floor Facilities
- Electricty / Utilities Included
- Patio / Garden
- Golf Course Local
- Thatched Roof Property
- TV
- Christmas Themed
- WiFi / Internet Access
- Bedding / Towels Included
- Cot
- Washing Machine
- Coastal Accessible
- Wheelchair Accessible Entrance
- On Site Parking
- Shower
Lantern Cottage
Lantern Cottage is a delightful, detached holiday home with such charm and character; from the moment you pull into the drive you will be mesmerised by this ‘chocolate box’ cottage. This thatched cottage is perfect for friends or families with two cosy living rooms, four bedrooms, a shower room, a bathroom and a large well-equipped kitchen/dining room, perfect for get togethers.
Lantern Cottage dates back to circa 1600. At one time the cottage was known as Drum Cottage due to an old military drum having been excavated in the grounds. Over the years many items of interest have been dug up including coins, bottles and various other items of historical interest. On 5th March 1646, the Parliament of Oliver Cromwell issued an order for the destruction of Corfe Castle in Dorset. Cart loads of gunpowder were taken to the castle, and then what had been one of the strongest fortresses in Britain was blasted into the ruin which it remains to this day. It is folklore that Oliver Cromwell rode with his army through Colehill and that Lantern Cottage had been a farriers dwelling where Cromwell’s horses were shod and refreshed and it is rumoured he stayed here. Also, 5 minutes away from Lantern Cottage is God’s Blessing Lane where it is said his troops were blessed before going into battle at Corfe Castle. So, are you treading where Oliver Cromwell trod all those years ago?
Lantern Cottage is ideally located to explore the charming, historic town of Wimborne which offers a blend of charming independent boutiques, specialist shops and high street stores. Wimborne is also a home to a great range of traditional inns, eateries and restaurants. it is located in the glorious county of Dorset, a county that offers something for every one from stunning National Trust properties to the dramatic Jurassic coast which includes the impressive natural beauty of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Also worth a day trip are the many seaside towns along the coast, from the bustling town of Bournemouth with is miles of sandy beaches, to the Victorian seaside resort towns of Weymouth and Swanage. There is also great walking and landscapes to be found in the New Forest National Park. Whatever your reason for booking a stay at Lantern Cottage, this charming cottage and stunning location will have you longing to return. beach 9 miles.
