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West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Rear Garden
Lounge

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 490 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Wareham, England
  • Place, Wareham Town Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, St Martin's on the Walls
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor.

Bookings are based on 7 day increments with a changeover on Saturdays.
Contact me for short stay requests and late bookings.

Situated on Wareham Common approximately 800m from the centre of Wareham surrounded by water meadows and a working dairy farm. The apartment occupies the ground floor of a Grade 2 listed water mill dating back to c1750. The River Piddle runs through the garden on one side and a stream on the other. The apartment is fresh, modern and sleeps 4. During peak season we have a 7 night minimum stay but out of season we are open to shorter breaks.
Bed 1 has a king size bed, TV with Freesat and a modern en-suite shower room, wardrobe, chest of drawers and bedside cabinets. There are french doors to the garden.
Bed 2 has large twin beds, TV with Freesat, window to front and use of the modern bathroom with shower over bath. Wardrobe, chest of drawers, bedside cabinet and dressing table.
Both showers have good water pressure from a combi boiler.
The lounge has 2 x leather reclining sofas, 1 electric and 1 manual. 52" wall mounted TV with Freesat & DVD player. Windows to side & front with French door to garden. There is a quiet area to the front with another sofa and oak dresser. A room divider is full of DVD's to watch.
The kitchen is large and has a farmhouse type kitchen table. Good to gather around when a meal is being prepared. Large range cooker with easy clean induction hob, washing machine (Not washer/dryer), dishwasher, microwave, large fridge freezer and plenty of cupboards. It is in a modern ivory shaker style with Oak worktops and Farmhouse type sink. The kitchen French doors provide the access to the garden.
There is a very large garden to the rear. We have allotted a section of the formal garden immediately outside of the apartment for your use with garden table and chairs, sunshade The rest of the garden is a bit wilder and lightly wooded with the river running its length and a stream in the middle. Venturing to the end of the garden finds some nice quiet spots but children should always be accompanied in the garden due to the proximity of the water.
Location is ideal. Being far enough away from the town but only a 15 minute walk to the shops and many pubs and restaurants.
There is ample parking just outside the front door.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Supervise children in the garden
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You can smoke outside.
As we are in the middle of a farm, outdoor footwear must be left in the entrance hall or on the inside kitchen step. We are surrounded by cows.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wareham

Located in Wareham, this apartment is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. The Blue Pool and Tea House and Monkey World Ape Rescue Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wareham, England

What's nearby

  • Wareham Town Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • St Martin's on the Walls - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Corfe Castle - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Durdle Door - 26 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Station - 17 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Thunderbird - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Baker's Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Clay Pipe Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. ?

As of 18 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. on 21 July 2024 start from AU$263, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is West Mill, Wareham is 800m from town on banks of River Piddle. Ground floor. located?

Located in the heart of Wareham, this apartment building is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from The Blue Pool and Tea House. RSPB Arne and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km). Wareham Station is 17 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

John Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location.

Ideal and spacious
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SARAH W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Mill

Absolutely wonderful break, great setting and close to all major locations. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect relaxing getaway

The apartment is lovely, everything you need and comfy beds! The garden by the river is delightful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious & well located

Lovely short break. Well located for visits to Monkey World, Blue Pool, Corfe Castle, Swanage & Weymouth. Easy walk to Wareham centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hamish T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grat short stay in Wareham

Very well equipped property. Plenty of room, great TV with selection dv
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location near to the town

Very well equipped apartment in a beautiful and quiet location. Great walks near by including RSPB Arne, south west coast path, purbeck way and the beaches of Studland. Great short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sophie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

A really beautiful, warm, well-equipped apartment just a ten minute walk away from Wareham centre. Could not fault the property at all and the area has lots to offer. We will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

I A D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing break

Accommodation is in a tranquil setting surrounded by water as the name implies. Internally it has been well thought out to provide flexible sleeping arrangements and allow a family to self cater very well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil get away

Extremely well equipped property in perfect quiet location, but in easy reach of Wareham. Lots of well marked walking trails straight from the property. Good location to explore this part of Dorset. We had one minor issue while staying which was quickly sorted by the owner with no fuss or inconvenience to us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodation for our needs

The Mill was just perfect for our needs. It was immaculately clean and well appointed throughout. The beds were comfortable and it was great for each of us ( 2 single women) to have our own bathrooms. It was very quiet with the sound of trickling water coming from the stream in the garden. An idyllic spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and apartment

Very spacious, comfortable and great location and wildlife. Loved seeing the water voles! Wi-Fi is slow when working, could do with summer duvet. But minor points for really nice holiday home
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Wonderful apartment and location. Really helpful host. Amazingly well equipped kitchen. Only drawback was really uncomfortable old mattress in main bedroom:
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Convenient and rural location

Very well equipped throughout, and proximity to central Wareham was excellent whilst retaining a rural feel. Garden needs some TLC, and neighbouring farm somewhat unsightly. John is a very personable landlord and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Yvette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

spacious and well equipped appartment in beautiful Dorset!

We had a really nice week: Dorset in beautifull! The appartment is spacious and well equipped. Beautiful garden and easy to commute to various destinations. Only down side for us was the poor quality of the double bed matress and bed size: not suitable for 2 adults our size and weight. Probably not a problem if you are smaller and lighter than we are ( 1.97 and 1.75).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Home from Home

We stayed in the ground floor apartment in the West Mill building and were delighted with it. All the home comforts were catered for, it was tastefully furnished, very comfortable, had a well equipped kitchen and was located in a delightful position alongside the river. Having the garden was an added bonus and we made use of it for the odd breakfast and dinner (when not trying out all the pubs/restaurants in town) John was always available, if required, and the welcoming bottle of wine in the fridge on arrival was a nice touch. Wareham is ideally located to explore the Purbeck area of Dorset and when we did drag ourselves away from the picturesque and friendly town, we saw some magnificent countryside, riverside walks, Jurassic coastlines and sampled some fine food and ale.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Hidey-Hole of Tranquility

John’s flat surpassed all expectations because the photos do not do it full justice. This was once a water mill - the weir and mill stream are still intact. The river Piddle flows right by and attracts various water fowl. There is a small working farm next door to add the the feel of “being away from it” and we were lucky enough to meet and make friends with “Alfie” the farm dog. There is a pretty garden out the back with access to the river. The flat is extremely well equipped. The beds are very comfy, and the reclining sofas! The kitchen is excellent and for once we found a place that had chef quality sharp knives, and a knife sharpener. There is also an induction stove. A couple of days there the weather was cool enough for the heating to come on. The house has excellent slim vertical wall radiators that you would never find in the US. Ditto the heated towel racks in the bathrooms. Finally, John was an excellent host. He met us at the door when we arrived and gave us a tour and demonstration of the appliances. He communicated well before our arrival and answered any questions quickly. This is a top rental and very convenient for exploring both Purbeck, and areas north and west. And if you don’t know the area, there are a couple of good pubs down on the river, and dozens more on the Isle of Purbeck.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hilary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely property that could be excellent

In many ways a perfect holiday home but a few quirks prevent it being excellent. A very comfortable home with a well equipped kitchen and excellent showers in a good location. The following comments are offered as suggestions for improvement: 1. Although the description says washer/dryer there is in fact only a washing machine. 2. The duvet on the double bed was 18 inches longer than the cover it was stuffed into. it took us three uncomfortable nights to realise! 3. It is difficult to get towels dry as only one towel rail worked independently of the central heating (not on as it was summer). 4. The taps in the kitchen produced a very poor flow. 5. A basket to carry washing to the line would be helpful. 6. The grill did not appear to be working properly. 7. More instructions/notes in general would be very helpful. 8. The immediate outside area could do with tidying up, particularly removal of the dead barbeques. 9. On our last day an overflow pipe was put through the wall immediately above the doorway from the kitchen to the garden resulting in bits of broken brick littering the step. Any overflow in the future will fall on anyone trying to go though the doorway!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

We stayed at the apartment 4 nights but it was so relaxing it felt longer. Apartment was very comfortable and had everything you needed. Location was ideal to explore the local area and beaches as well as Wareham itself with some lovely walks directly from the apartment .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really enjoyed our break

This is a very nice apartment, and we really enjoyed our week there. The accommodation and facilities are really good, and it is a short distance from Wareham town in a quiet location by the river, and is well placed for access to attractions in west Dorset.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique property

We had a fabulous time at this very spacious and well-equipped apartment. The property is beautifully situated between a stream and a river. Our granddaughter in particular enjoyed being next to the farm and seeing the cows and being able to paddle in the river.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Return to the Mill

First time back in nine years, felt like we hadn't been away. Just as warm and welcoming as before, fantastic break, top quality accommodations , didn't want to go home. Hope to be back next year. Jackie Shanley
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay in Wareham

The accommodation is a reclaimed former water mill, refurbished to a high standard. It is a ground floor apartment on the edge of Wareham town on Wareham Common adjacent to a farm. This accommodation is ideally situated for touring Dorset as it has good road links to all the tourist destinations. John was very welcoming and helpful. The apartment was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. We would happily return for a longer stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Neil J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tranquil

Interesting location right beside the beautiful River Piddle, perfect for a paddle, but close enough for a 15 min stroll to local shops. The flat was very comfortable, generously sized with everything provided to make dining in a pleasure, including barista style coffee machine which took a bit working out! Good bathrooms and comfortable lounge.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 2021 summer holiday

The ground floor apartment was a gem. So comfortable, a wonderfully equipped kitchen. Spotlessly clean. We fell in love with the accommodation immediately. One week was not long enough. Wareham a lovely town and with good places to eat. The local Thai restaurant excellent. We as a family could find no fault whatsoever. Would love to visit again one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

West Mill, Wareham

Same as August last year. Great Property Great Location Great Holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by John Cousins

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Originally from London I moved to Dorset in 1996. I always loved the country, fishing and wildlife having spent nearly all my weekends in rural Oxfordshire. Here we have it all and the addition of the coast and beaches. My dream home.

What makes this property unique

Uniquely the apartment offers a rural location so close to town. Parking is easy and the town is easy walking distance. Returning to the property is always a joy as we exit the town and drive down the farm track to the weir on the river to be greeted by cows and other wildlife.

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