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Field House

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Two lounge areas where guests can gather together or chill-out separately
  • Huge south-facing garden surrounded by wildlife-rich countryside
  • Each of the four bedrooms has stunning valley views

Overview
Property code: OC-WY278

This family detached house, set in its own large garden and situated on the slopes of Nine Barrow Down, is the perfect retreat if you are looking to relax and unwind. Local wildlife such as deer, rabbits and a host of varied bird life are often seen in the garden. Field House is an ideal position for exploring the Isle of Purbeck, whether by car or foot.

Swanage town centre and beach are a 10-minute drive as is the extremely picturesque village of Corfe Castle. Swanage High Street offers a range of independent shops and a good choice of eateries and bars. At either Swanage or Corfe Castle, you can catch the Swanage Steam Railway - a beautiful heritage steam line cutting through the pretty countryside.

Further afield, take a visit to The Blue Pool, Bovington Tank Museum or Poole Harbour.

UPSTAIRS

4 Bedrooms one with double bed, two twin rooms (one with en-suite bathroom (five steps down) and shower over bath), one with bunk beds.  All four rooms have views over the valley and one with tantalising sea glimpses.

Family bathroom (five steps down) full suite, power shower over bath

W.C. which houses hot water immersion heater

DOWNSTAIRS

Kitchen electric hob and double oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer

Garden room spacious five metre square room extremely well lit by natural light due to extensive fenestration which provides both dining and living areas.  Has a 55’’ Smart TV and comfortable furniture at one end as well as large dining table with chairs around for eating.

Sitting room comfortably furnished with 48’’ Smart TV and Blu-ray / DVD player

Dining room with large table for family meals

Hall and sunny porch with seating

Downstairs cloakroom with WC and wash basin

Garden south facing laid mostly to grass which is not fully enclosed - Dog owners and families with young children please note and take care

Fuel the house is all-electric with heating and hot water provided by an air source heat pump.  Heating is via water-filled radiators in most rooms controlled by a thermostat in the Hall.  The Kitchen and Garden Room have under-floor heating controlled by separate thermostats in each of these two rooms.  A large hot water tank provides copious amounts of hot water.

Parking for at least four cars

BT High speed Broadband and WiFi

Bed Linen and towels provided; please bring your own beach towels

Pets one well-behaved dog welcome

Access please be aware that this property is located via an unmade track acting as a drive from Tabbits Hill Lane and may not be suitable for low cars.  If this is a problem, there is access via a gate in Sandy Hill Lane behind the property

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 double, 2 twins, 1 bunk bed
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite with shower over the bath, plus 2 additional WCs
  • Electric hob, double oven, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Underfloor heating in the kitchen and garden room
  • Smart TVs, Blu-ray DVD
  • Garden laid to lawn (not fully enclosed) Dog owners and families with young children please take care
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • Pub 2.5 miles
  • Shop 3 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note that this property is accessed via an unmade track which may not be suitable for low vehicles; if this is a problem there is alternative access via a gate behind the property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 14 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Janet 24th May 2026

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Good location, quiet and peaceful, plenty of space for the dogs to run about. Be careful if youre taking children as there are plenty of hazardous waste left lying around. The inside could have been much cleaner, bed linens stained, rodent bait trap found behind the bed, sunroom furniture in need of a good clean, chairs around table broken seats.Read more Cutlery had to be cleaned before use, baking trays filthy with grease. Hide

Reviewed by Jill 27th April 2026

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Reviewed by Andrew 2nd November 2025

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A great family holiday house in a lovely location.

Reviewed by Peter 17th August 2025

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Field House offers plenty of space. The 'garden room' proved very popular and functions as a large lounge/dining room. This, together with the original dining room, lounge and large hall means that there is an exceptional amount of internal space. The size of the front and side gardens are unlike any that we have encountered elsewhere. The picturesRead more do not really do justice to the view from the front door across the valley. We divided our time between Swanage and Studland beaches - the journeys were straightforward. The real test is would we be happy to book again? Yes we would. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 2nd August 2025

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This property is very spacious. Great having the two rooms with 2 tvs, could spread ourselves out. Not on top of each other. Also a dining room, which we played games in there and did puzzles, so not disturb the tv watchers. The kitchen was fabulous, very well equipped and having 2 fridges was handy with big families. The bedrooms were great and Read morevery comfy beds. The small bedroom with bunk beds had a step, which could be hazardous (trip over it) especially for children. We put grandad in there, he was ok! The outside was fantastic, so much space for the family to play games, especially cricket, football and badminton, they had great fun outside. Was lovely to see the horses and the deer and lots of birds, which we fed with the seeds from the porch. Was great sitting in the porch just chilling. We visited the steam trains and the beach every day, the kids loved it. Thank you for a lovely holiday and would highly recommend to others. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 4th June 2025

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The property and grounds are extremely spacious. The house is in an excellent location. The property owner was very helpful accommodating all of our family. Would definitely recommend to all.

Reviewed by Hamish 9th May 2025

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Field is comfortable and unfussy. Great space for families.

Reviewed by Michael 14th April 2025

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Lovely location very quiet apart from the odd car , house ideal for large families with dogs well equipped Road into house could be better maintained a few pot holes but used other entrance love to come back again

Reviewed by Jill 3rd November 2024

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We always look forward to coming back! We have already booked for next Easter!

Reviewed by Marion 21st October 2024

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Very comfortable and super location - great for exploring the area. We had a very pleasant stay and enjoyed having so much space.

Reviewed by Catherine 5th October 2024

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A gorgeous house in a beautiful part of Dorset. We loved the walk to and from Corfe Castle along the hill at the back. On the stormy day we three generations and dog enjoyed each other's company in this cosy home with plenty of games and films to catch up on. Many walks and beaches to explore.

Reviewed by David 22nd September 2024

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Stunning location and very good value for money. Good dog walks from the door onto the hills. Easy reach of seaside. Seven adults and one child had plenty of room. Downstairs has three roome meaning you can get away from the rest of your group to read or do jigsaws. Good amount of equipment. Garden not enclosed but is not near any one else ofrmajorRead more roads. This was not really a problem for our dogs. Highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Nikki 28th July 2024

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This is a lovely large holiday cottage set in a large garden overlooking Purbeck countryside. Ideal to use as a base to explore the surrounding area, we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday.

Reviewed by Denise 16th July 2024

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Large property set in a quiet area but close to the coast, brilliant for bird watching and wildlife from the front door. We have stayed here 4 times now and will be returning again.

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.