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Fieldfare

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 7
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Modern and stylish Purbeck stone house
  • Ample socialising and relaxing space, including two reception rooms
  • Large rear garden with countryside views
  • Woodburner, TV and Bluetooth speaker for cosy evenings in with the family
  • Explore Swanage and the Dorset coast, less than 4 miles away
  • Within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, perfect for a relaxing break
Property code: OC-DC217

Located in the charming village of Harmans Cross, within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, this modern property is close to everything Dorset has to offer and enjoys stunning countryside views towards the Purbeck Hills. The village itself offers basic amenities as well as a station where steam trains from Swanage stop after puffing through the valley. Swanage is only 3.5 miles away and offers a wider range of facilities as well as access to the beautiful Dorset coastline, including a safe and sandy beach. Kids will love Putland Adventure Farm (2 miles), a working farm where they can meet the animals, ride on tractors and enjoy the outdoor playground. Further up the coast – 6 miles from the property – is Studland where you can spot Old Harry Rocks off the coast or explore the Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve.

Enter into the hall where there’s space for the whole family to leave their coats and boots. Then step into the open-plan kitchen/dining room which has a triple aspect to maximise the countryside views. The kitchen area is modern and stylish, with a double oven, a hob, a dishwasher, a fridge, a kettle and toaster. Seating at the breakfast bar and a sofa ensure that there’s plenty of opportunity for socialising while cooking. There’s room for everyone at the dining table or open the patio doors to the rear patio if you want to dine alfresco. The lounge has contemporary styling with plenty of comfortable sofas to sink into after a busy day exploring the Dorset coastline. Light the wood burner in its stone hearth on chilly nights and flick through channels on the Smart TV. A utility room and a separate cloakroom are handy for large families. When it’s time for bed, climb the stairs to the first floor where four sumptuous bedrooms await: two king-size rooms (one with country views), a twin room and a single room, all with neutral, calming décor. The two king-size rooms boast their own en-suite shower rooms, so there’s no need to queue in the morning. There’s also a family bathroom with a handheld shower attachment.

There’s ample space outside, too, where you can truly enjoy the countryside setting. At the front of the property is a large paved area for off-road parking, while the rear terrace has a large patio and an area of lawn offering panoramic countryside views. There is a charcoal BBQ available for guests to use.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 single
  • 3 bathrooms – 2 en-suite shower rooms for the king-size bedrooms; 1 bathroom with handheld shower attachment
  • Double oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Bluetooth speaker
  • Wi-Fi available
  • Woodburner (logs included October - end of April)
  • Charcoal BBQ
  • Underfloor heating on ground floor, central heating throughout the rest of property
  • Off-road parking on drive for 3 cars
  • Shop 100 metres
  • Pub 2 miles
  • Beach 3.5 miles
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • 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 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tanya 9th June 2026

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Can't recommend enough. Beautiful location, very peaceful. Service was exemplary and caretaker was so helpful. Wish we had been able to stay longer

Reviewed by Antony 24th May 2026

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An excellent house, well furnished and with everything that you could need provided. A wonderful location close to the Swanage Railway and with terrific views over the countryside from the garden. Look out for the wildlife too!

Reviewed by Grace 12th May 2026

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Reviewed by R 20th April 2026

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Reviewed by Penny 17th April 2026

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This was a lovely house - perfect for our family gathering. Everything was clean and very well equipped. Plenty of space, very peaceful and a perfect location for visiting this area of Dorset, especially being two minutes on foot to Harmans Cross railway station. Great to hear and see the steam trains close by. The generous welcome pack was mucRead moreh appreciated. And the weather was perfect too! Hide

Reviewed by Helen 5th April 2026

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House and location perfect

Reviewed by Angela 25th October 2025

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We had a wonderful family week in Fieldfare. Everything was immaculate, we had all we needed and the rooms and space were just perfect for 5 adults and 2 children. We loved looking out for the deer in the field and the play area and steam railway being just up the road were a real highlight. The location of the house was excellent for getting arounRead mored too. Thank you for a brilliant week! Hide

Reviewed by Anthony 13th September 2025

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A lovely property in Immaculate condition and a great location, highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kathryn 16th August 2025

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Lovely location, enjoyed the view from patio, watching deer and rabbits running in the field behind. Heritage train line and a play park just a short walk away. Very convenient for all the places to visit nearby. Plenty of room in the house.

Reviewed by Neil 26th July 2025

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Reviewed by Bridget 12th July 2025

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A wonderful base for our three generation family holiday. The house provided everything that we wanted and was spotlessly clean. Lots of equipment. Don't think we wanted for anything. We enjoyed the garden for playing uphill boules and the gorgeous sunsets. We liked the welcome pack and the few baby toys which we used a lot. So much to like!

Reviewed by Jennifer 14th June 2025

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Lovely stay in this modern house. It had everything we needed to use as a base when travelling the local coastline.

Reviewed by Mark 24th May 2025

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This is a well presented property which is very well equipped and very clean.

Reviewed by Joan 17th May 2025

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We are a group of 3 couples and this was the best property we have ever stayed at. It was very clean, well equipped and in a wonderful location. The outside furniture was perfect and we were lucky enough to have the weather to enjoy it! The kitchen had everything you could ask for, and the beds were very comfortable. We would highly recommend this Read moreproperty and would come back ourselves. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda 5th April 2025

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A really lovely stay as usual with my family , in such a beautiful home. We love the location, near to Swanage and also its just a short walk to watch the steam trains arrive at Harmans Cross. Thank you for all the home comforts, with everything you could need and the beautiful view from the garden.

Reviewed by L 26th October 2024

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Wonderful stay again in this modern, clean, spacious, warm house. Wonderful views from the garden. Close to steam train station and small playground. Short drive to Swanage and Corfe. Beautiful part of the world.

Reviewed by Victoria 12th October 2024

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Our third stay at the property. Spacious and comfortable, quiet and very well equipped. Purbeck is a beautiful part of the world and the Dorset coast is beautiful. We will be back.

Reviewed by Stephen 14th September 2024

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The house is well maintained with quality furniture, bedding and accessories. The garden overlooked a field which had deer on some days. The Swanage steam railway was easy to walk to in about 5 minutes.

Reviewed by Michael 7th September 2024

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Initial problem was quickly attended to. Owners.were attentive Overall we were very pleased with accommodation

Reviewed by Jennifer 31st August 2024

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Reviewed by Janet 13th July 2024

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This is a beautiful, spacious property, well equipped and immaculately clean. It is well situated for easy access to the local area/beaches and in a quiet street. It also backs onto countryside and has comfortable outdoor seating and a barbeque. My eldest daughter was thrilled with the size of the single bedroom as they usually tend to be small. I Read morewould highly recommend it to anyone planning to visit Swanage. Hide

Reviewed by Doug 29th June 2024

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Lovely house in a great location. Steam trains, castles, fossils and beaches, what more is needed for a great holiday.

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