Grace Cottage was built around 1910, on the instruction of Lady Wimborne, and is the 101st of these iconic Grade II-listed Dorset cottages. As the current custodians of this beautiful home, the owners have lovingly restored and renovated it to an exceptional standard, maintaining many of the period features.
As you arrive and cross the private bridge, there is plenty of parking available. Fossil-stone pathways lead to the rear of the cottage, where you will enter. The elegant living room has a wood burner and Smart TV and router for internet access. The well-equipped kitchen, with premium appliances, allows you to express your culinary creativity. The dining room seats four and includes a wood burner and rocking chair, to while away those chilly evenings. The original stairs lead from the magnificent entrance hall up to the two bedrooms, one with a kingsize bed, the other a double bed and the beautifully decorated bathroom includes a claw-foot bath and large walk-in shower. Outside you can enjoy the warm summer evenings on the south-facing patio, taking in the peace and tranquillity of this wonderful property and its surroundings.
As you take the path across the arched footbridge, there is easy access to the local nature reserve, which leads to the River Stour and on into charming market town of Wimborne, which is home to a great range of traditional inns, eateries, and restaurants. It lies in the glorious county of Dorset, a county that offers something for everyone from stunning National Trust properties to the dramatic Jurassic Coast which includes the impressive natural beauty of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. 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 Grace Cottage, this charming cottage and stunning location will have you longing to return.