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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 14
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Acton, near Langton Matravers
- Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty1 min walk
- Place, Dancing Ledge26 min walk
- Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast8 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)41 min drive
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7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
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1 Double Bed
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1 Double Bed
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1 Double Bed
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2 Single Beds
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2 Single Beds
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2 Single Beds
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2 Single Beds
7 bathrooms
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About this property
7 bedroom accommodation in Acton, near Langton Matravers
Each of the 7 bedrooms boasts en-suite bathroom facilities, a Smart television and hair dryer, making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Electric Range, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating (£50 per short break, £100 per week in winter, by arrangement at cost in summer), electricity by meter reading, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.. In a conservation area just a mile from the cliffs and sea at Dancing Ledge, this attractive and very well-equipped stone house enjoys superb views across the countryside towards Swanage Bay. Set with its own garden on the edge of the small hamlet of Acton, it has been completely renovated to a good standard throughout and includes an extension at the rear (part of which is the owners’ accommodation). Each bedroom boasts en-suite bathroom facilities and colour television making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together. Swanage (2½ miles) has a lovely sandy beach, and offers a wide variety of attractions, including shops, inns and restaurants, a theatre, and facilities for tennis and swimming. There are steam trains to the little town of Corfe Castle, and odd pieces of architecture brought from London, including the Wellington Tower on the beach, which once stood near London Bridge. The unspoilt village of Studland (4 miles) has another excellent beach (NT) and is close to woods and downs. North of the village is Studland Heath National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife ranging from wildfowl to lizards. A ferry runs from Studland across the bay to Sandbanks, from where the bay stretches on to Bournemouth. Excellent walking can be found in this area, with the coastal path running nearby along the cliffs, and the hills at Nine Barrow Down within easy reach. Riding stables at Wareham, 8 miles. Golf 4 miles. Poole and Bournemouth, both 20 miles. Shops ½ mile, three inns within a mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Fuel supplement £100 per week and £50 per short break, payable to the owner on arrival. Electricity by meter reading. During the summer months fuel supplement only required if heating is requested.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a £100 security deposit payable to the owner 2 weeks pior to your holiday.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player
Dining room.
Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Electric Range, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washer Dryer
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 7: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating (£50 per short break, £100 per week in winter, by arrangement at cost in summer), electricity by meter reading, bed linen, towels and broadband included. Travel cot and highchair. Garden with garden furniture. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.. In a conservation area just a mile from the cliffs and sea at Dancing Ledge, this attractive and very well-equipped stone house enjoys superb views across the countryside towards Swanage Bay. Set with its own garden on the edge of the small hamlet of Acton, it has been completely renovated to a good standard throughout and includes an extension at the rear (part of which is the owners’ accommodation). Each bedroom boasts en-suite bathroom facilities and colour television making it ideal for large family groups holidaying together. Swanage (2½ miles) has a lovely sandy beach, and offers a wide variety of attractions, including shops, inns and restaurants, a theatre, and facilities for tennis and swimming. There are steam trains to the little town of Corfe Castle, and odd pieces of architecture brought from London, including the Wellington Tower on the beach, which once stood near London Bridge. The unspoilt village of Studland (4 miles) has another excellent beach (NT) and is close to woods and downs. North of the village is Studland Heath National Nature Reserve, home to a variety of wildlife ranging from wildfowl to lizards. A ferry runs from Studland across the bay to Sandbanks, from where the bay stretches on to Bournemouth. Excellent walking can be found in this area, with the coastal path running nearby along the cliffs, and the hills at Nine Barrow Down within easy reach. Riding stables at Wareham, 8 miles. Golf 4 miles. Poole and Bournemouth, both 20 miles. Shops ½ mile, three inns within a mile.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Fuel supplement £100 per week and £50 per short break, payable to the owner on arrival. Electricity by meter reading. During the summer months fuel supplement only required if heating is requested.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is a £100 security deposit payable to the owner 2 weeks pior to your holiday.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Swanage
Swanage is home to this cottage. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove. Swanage Railway and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting.

Acton, near Langton Matravers
What's nearby
- Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Langton Matravers Museum - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
- Swanage Beach - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
- Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coastal Crust Pizzeria - 6 min drive
- The Cellar Bar - 7 min drive
- The Cornish Bakery - 7 min drive
- Burnt Toast - 7 min drive
- Greggs - 7 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews
17 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sandra P.
29 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oldies reunion
Sandra P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
James D.
24 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous walking base
James D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Veronica B.
28 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place
Veronica B.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Michael
16 June 2019
Excellent property for a large group and exceptional for all 7 bedrooms to be en-suite.
Michael
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Trevor
14 Apr 2019
Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Trevor
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Alison
4 Mar 2019
What a beautiful house to celebrate a 50th bday! The house was great with lots of space.
Alison
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Trefor
18 Feb 2019
A great place for a relaxing holiday with a large group of people.
Trefor
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Robin
15 Feb 2019
Great property for a larger group, good sized living area, simple furnishings, good open fire, plent
Robin
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Helen
14 Feb 2019
Fernlea is a superb house for both a group of friends or a family.
Helen
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Suzi
20 Jan 2019
We had a fantastic stay for my father in laws bday, a great house with huge amounts of space, perfec
Suzi
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Kate
19 Jan 2019
Great house for a large family gathering.
Kate
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Angela
23 Oct 2018
This was an excellent property to rent for a big family party.
Angela
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Pat
10 Oct 2018
Delighted with our stay at Fernlea, all 3 generations.
Pat
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
Nicky
24 Aug 2018
What an amazing find! Lots of room and all bedrooms are ensuite.
Nicky
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
8/10 Good
Gabrielle
30 July 2018
Fernlea was ideally situated for our walking holiday.
Gabrielle
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.
10/10 Excellent
ALAN
16 July 2018
Used as a family holiday with people coming and going.
ALAN
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