Self Catering in Dorset - Corfe Mullen

This property is situated on the river in the village of Corfe Mullen which lies just six miles north of the harbour town of Poole. Poole like its near neighbour Bournemouth is a popular destination for holidaymakers offering a large number of attractions including boat trips to Brownsea Island water sports in the harbour a water park and the beautiful beach in the well-heeled suburb of Sandbanks. Of course there is also a good range of shops and eateries in the town perfect for an afternoon of browsing or perhaps sampling the local seafood.

For a change of scene 5 miles west of the property is Farmer Palmers Farm Park. This fantastic family-friendly attraction is a great way for children to get to know about farm life meet the animals and also burn off some energy in the fun playgrounds. The area really does have something for everyone! Guests will feel like that they have been transported back in time as soon as they set foot in this Grade II listed property.

The first room they will come to is the lounge a spacious room which offers a perfect mix of the old and new with its exposed beams large fireplace with wood burner comfortable seating TV/DVD and hi-fi. The kitchen is a truly unique space and has handcrafted wooden units a window seat fitted dining area and a Range oven and hob. A doorway leads from the kitchen to the dining room where the microwave fridge freezer and washer/dryer sit alongside the dining table.

The dining room gives access to one of the most unusual and interesting rooms in the house: a games room which not only offers a cinema area air hockey pool tables and a dartboard but also features the working water wheel. There is also a WC on the ground floor tucked away under the stairs. On the first floor the main bedroom features a beautiful handcrafted four-poster double bed making it a wonderfully romantic place to sleep.

There are then two further double rooms one of which has a slightly smaller than usual 4 bed. This room has a set of steep cottage-style stairs which lead up to the fourth bedroom a twin room which is situated in the eaves of the house and therefore has low ceilings and reduced head height. Also on this floor is a hidden away playroom which is accessed via steep ladder-style stairs.

The main bathroom has a shower-over-bath and WC and there is also a shower room with shower and WC. Guests should be aware that this is a period property and as such has some low ceilings high thresholds steep stairs and uneven floors. The outside space is just as unique as the interior of this property and offers a shared island garden with plenty of garden furniture and a BBQ which is accessed via a walkway across the river.

A second walk way leads over a stream to an open area which has several deep ponds which are home to ducks geese herons and kingfishers. The garden is a delightful space but the fast-moving river and stream as well as the ponds do mean that all visitors must pay special attention and that children should never be left unattended. Guests are able to fish and launch canoes with prior permission from the owner.

Ample off road parking.