FCH74399

This Grade II listed house dates back 400 years and was The Red Lion Inn that served King George III its own ale in 1802. Close to Lulworth Cove and Stair Hole (both half a mile) this fantastic property is the perfect base for exploring the atmospheric Jurassic Coast of Dorset. Local attractions include the natural arch at Durdle Door (1.5 miles) and the Fossil Forest on the Lulworth Estate (0.5 miles). Nearby beaches include Man O War Beach (1.5 miles) Worbarrow Beach (3 miles) Kimmeridge Bay (8.5 miles) and Ringstead Bay (11 miles). Moving inland you can visit Lulworth Castle (2.5 miles) the Tank Museum (6.5 miles) and Monkey World (6 miles). The thriving town of Wareham (9 miles) has a range of places to eat and drink or you could head to Dorchester (13 miles) a town famous for its links to Thomas Hardy. The accommodation comprises of the main house with an attached cottage to rear. On entering the main property which retains many original features including exposed beams curved oak panelling and Purbeck flagstone floors a couple of steps take you down from the hall into the bright and tastefully furnished lounge. This is a lovely space to relax in with a Smart TV/DVD plenty of seating and a wood burner set in a raised fireplace on a Purbeck stone hearth. There s also a cosy snug with curved walls bench seats a feature inglenook fireplace and an original meat curing cupboard as well as a TV and window seat. Exploring further you will find a large and attractive dining room with a feature fireplace and access to the cottage annexe. Two steps lead down to the bright and stylish kitchen which features a range oven induction hob dishwasher fridge freezer microwave washing machine breakfast table a quarry tiled floor and a door to the courtyard. Three bedrooms can be found upstairs all with reduced height in the eaves: a single room a beamed double and a beamed twin room. There s also a shower room with WC and a bathroom complete with bath hand-held shower and WC. From the dining room you can access the annexe which houses the additional cottage. This features a breakfast/utility room with a fridge freezer dryer and breakfast table. Four steps lead to the door which opens onto the garden. There s also a bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC. Heading upstairs you will find two bedrooms each with reduced height in the eaves: a twin room and a double room with a door leading out to the garden and a TV. Stepping outside you can unwind on the charming courtyard terrace with outdoor furniture and BBQ making this an ideal spot for enjoying a meal or a drink in the evening. There are also two lovely terraced lawns reached via a few steps with flowerbeds trees and hill views. Off-road parking is available for two cars. Need to know: 3 bedrooms in main house 1 double with 5 bed, 1 twin, 1 single. 2 bedrooms in the cottage 1 twin, 1 double with TV. 2 bathrooms in the main house 1 bathroom with hand held shower attachment, bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC. 1 bathroom in the cottage with shower over bath and WC. Range oven, induction hob, microwave, washing machine, fridge, freezer, dishwasher. Fridge, freezer, dryer in the cottage. Smart TV/DVD. TV in snug. Wood burner logs included October end of April. Dining room. Garden with outdoor furniture and BBQ. Off road parking for 2 cars. 2 dogs welcome. Central heating and electric included. Wi Fi included. Shops 100 metres and 0.5 miles. Pub 200 metres. Lulworth Cove 0.5 miles, Wareham 8 miles. Property comprises a main house and a cottage. Reduced rates are available for parties of 5 or less during off peak periods please call our Reservations team for prices.

Price: £1058.00 from Holidaycottages.co.uk

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