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Speedwell Cottage

Worth Matravers, near Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 9
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Waterside Views
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • This beautiful stone cottage is perfectly situated in a charming Dorset village
  • Enjoy fantastic rural walks with spectacular coastal scenery, sandy beaches and picturesque villages 
  • This is a perfect home for a family holiday with plenty of toys and facilities for children
Property code: OC-IC122

This fantastic cottage lies in the idyllic coastal village of Worth Matravers, nestling in the rolling Purbeck Hills. This is a fantastic area for walking, and a pleasant stroll will take you to the sea where you can enjoy the spectacular Jurassic coastline. The coastal path leads westwards to the charming bays of Chapmans Pool, Kimmeridge and Lulworth or eastwards to the seaside resort of Swanage. Swanage is famous for its glorious sandy beach which is ideal for swimming, paddling, boating, fishing and diving. There are plenty of traditional entertainments including pedaloes and Punch and Judy. The town has a steam railway which links with the village of Corfe Castle, famous for its mediaeval castle and thatched cottages.

On entering this lovely cottage, which dates back over 200 years and was skilfully extended and refurbished in 2009/10, you will find yourself in the welcoming and spacious lounge which has plenty of comfy seating and a TV/DVD. This room has a light and airy feel with large windows, and French doors opening onto a splendid terrace. The fireplace is built of Purbeck stone and has a traditional wood burner so that, in colder weather, you can relax in front of a real fire. A door opens into a separate smaller lounge, with seating, a choice of children's games, and an additional TV/DVD. You will also find a charming, light and spacious dining room with a lovely Purbeck stone floor. Heading into the galley-style kitchen, you will find it equipped with an electric oven and hob with extractor. An adjoining utility area houses the microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer dryer. Exploring the ground floor further you will find a pretty double bedroom with a French door opening onto another patio in the garden. Adjacent to this room is a shower room complete with a built-in shower and WC. A fairly narrow and steep staircase leads to the first floor, where you will find three further cosy bedrooms. There’s a spacious master bedroom with a king-size bed and spectacular views to the sea and downs. It also has an en-suite bathroom complete with a shower over the bath and a WC. There is also a charming smaller room with a 4 ft 6ins bed with views across the garden. This room has been designated as a single room as it is only easy to access the bed from one side. There is also a further double room with a single bed, making an ideal family room. There is also a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.

Stepping outside you will find a wonderful large secluded garden which surrounds the cottage which is walled, gated and fenced, making it a splendid place for you to relax and for children to play games. The garden has large areas of lawn with attractive shrubberies and a raised patio so you can enjoy meals whilst taking full advantage of the panoramic views. There is a second patio area to the side of the cottage with additional garden furniture. There’s also a full-size trampoline, sandpit and a great choice of garden toys for children. Three cars may be parked in the drive.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 double bedroom, 1 master bedroom with king-size bed, 1 single room with a 4ft 6ins bed (designated as single as accessible from one side only), 1 double room with a single bed
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and hob with extractor, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • TV, DVD and wood burner in lounge
  • TV and DVD in second lounge
  • Dining room
  • Garden with patio areas, furniture, trampoline and sand pit
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • This property offers a smaller party discount - please call to enquire
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Central heating and electric included
  • Bed linen included
  • Please note: a fairly narrow and steep staircase leads to the first floor
  • Pub and tearooms within short walk away. Langton Matravers 2 miles. Swanage 4 miles
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michael 23rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Jim 28th March 2026

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This cottage is one of the most interesting ones that I have stayed in. The combination of the original with the extension newer build was very well done. The area as well is great for walking and exploring.

Reviewed by Andy 30th December 2025

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The location is fantastic, a very friendly historic village with an excellent pub in a stunning coastal location with lots of interesting places to visit. The house was warm and comfortable. We loved the efficient wood burner and endless supply of logs. We enjoyed dining in with ten of us around the long table in the dining room. We appreciated theRead more plentiful supply of hot water. Hide

Reviewed by Annabel 6th November 2025

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Brilliant cottage, couldn't recommend more. It is so well equipped, even with logs for the fire. Additionally, the level of detail in the information booklet was brilliant. Worth Matravers is also a stunning village, a great pub, and the walking is next level. Nothing but good things to say about our stay!

Reviewed by Jan 24th October 2025

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Speedwell was a wonderful house for our three generation holiday. It felt much less like a holiday house and more like a home with comfort for a family as a priority. The large garden and the beautiful views from the sitting room were enjoyed by the youngest and the oldest. The owners have equipped the house so well and we were welcomed with a bottRead morele of wine, biscuits and a card. My family were unanimous in agreeing we had a fantastic holiday there in peaceful surroundings. Hide

Reviewed by Stephen 10th October 2025

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Reviewed by Jeremy 12th September 2025

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A truly marvellous cottage with great character in an unbeatable location. Spacious rooms and a large garden made it a superb choice for our family party of six adults. I know Purbeck well and this is an excellent spot for a range of unspoilt coastal walks with many other stunning inland walks and beaches nearby. The village itself is one of the beRead morest and I needn't mention the Square & Compass pub which is legendary. Hide

Reviewed by Lizzy 15th August 2025

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we loved speedwell, it is a beautiful house and garden and very spacious,highly recommended

Reviewed by Rebecca 14th March 2025

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Really lovely family house. The owners were really helpful and the welcome card and gift was a lovely touch.

Reviewed by Deborah 31st January 2025

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Lovely house, short drive to many places of interest though nothing close enough to walk to other than the village pub which we did visit but didnt stay as there was nowhere left to sit! Nearest shops for groceries are in Swanage approx 3 miles away along with a good fish & chip shop (Fish Plaice) & other places to eat, pubs etc We visited Durdle DRead moreoor & Lulworth Cove which are beautiful areas but the car park price is steep as is the walk from the car park but well worth it if you can do it. Hide

Reviewed by Tom 23rd January 2025

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We had a wonderful weekend stay at Speedwell. It is much bigger than the pictures suggest and was incredibly comfortable for 4 couples. The location is perfect, the cottage is superbly equipped, we will be back!

Reviewed by Joan 3rd January 2025

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A really gorgeous property with the most wonderful views out to sea from both the sitting room and main bedroom. The location is excellent and it is within walking distance of the excellent Square & Compass pub. There is bags of space for everyone, particularly in the sitting room which has the most comfortable and enormous sofa. This cottage is peRead morerfect for a large family group and we would definitely consider booking it again when we have more time to explore the area. Hide

Reviewed by William 22nd November 2024

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Enjoyed a long weekend despite the gales from storm Bert. Comfortable house with good size living room and great warming fire.

Reviewed by teresa 15th November 2024

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Beautiful cottage, which was well equipped and very comfortable for our party of 6 adults.

Reviewed by Janet 28th September 2024

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My three friends and I loved everything about our week here. Even the weather was glorious. Our only problem was that the week flew by too quickly. We will definitely recommend it to everyone.

Reviewed by Paul 20th September 2024

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We love this house its location is great. It really needs some updating furniture wise, also as said previously the main bedroom plus the ground floor bedroom does not have sufficient hanging space, wardrobe or rail in the main and zero in the ground floor. Nice to see that rooms had been redecorated.

Reviewed by S 13th September 2024

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This is a beautiful, well equipped cottage in a lovely location. The grandchildren loved the wrap around garden and the playground opposite, which had play equipment to keep them entertained and a generous space for ball games, including a goal. We appreciated the sea view both by day and by night and were intrigued to track some of the shipping weRead more saw. The journey into Swanage is very straightforward from this location and Corfe Castle is a very short drive away. Great for extended family. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 30th August 2024

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A beautifully presented, spacious and well-equipped cottage with wonderful sea views and an extensive garden. Well situated for beaches, the Arne peninsula, coastal and country walks, the small towns of Swanage and Wareham and the renowned Square and Compass pub. The cottage is furnished to a high standard and is quirky and welcoming. There is plenRead morety of parking. The stairs are narrow and steep but there is a stair rail to hold. A great place for families to enjoy a break together. Helpful owners Hide

Reviewed by Chris 23rd August 2024

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Lovely old house in a great location to explore Dorset. Brilliant walks and seaside vistas.

Reviewed by Margaret 16th August 2024

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A really lovely house and garden in a very pretty village. It is extremely well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Anne Merete 28th June 2024

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We were two families from Norway staying a week in the house. A perfect house to share! Well equipped and a wonderful garden. Lovely location.

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