Damson Cottage has been built in stone next door to and in the same style as our popular Topsail Cottage. Completed in June 2003 it provides very comfortable accommodation near to the SW Coastal Path, Priest’s Way, Durlston Country Park and the steam railway station at Herston Halt. The Vista indoor swimming pool is just around the corner as are fields where you can walk your dog.

The cottage is suitable for a family of up to six plus a baby. It has three bedrooms and a bathroom upstairs plus a cloakroom with shower on the ground floor. An additional 2’6” fold-up bed is in a cupboard in the lounge so one of your group can use that if stairs are a problem. There is off-road parking for two cars in line and a southwest facing courtyard.

The cosy lounge has a gas fired “woodburner” stove, two settees, two arm chairs, a small hi-fi with CD player, stereo 20” television, VCR and DVD player. A selection of videos, games, books and toys are provided for your enjoyment.

The fitted kitchen/diner has a large fridge/freezer, electric oven/hob, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, all the usual appliances and a radio/cassette player. The dining area seats six. It opens onto a sunny stone walled courtyard with a terrace and BBQ. There is a side entrance from the parking area but note that access to the house and garden involves a short flight of stone steps.

The staircase has two safety gates. One of the front bedrooms has a 4’6” double, the other has full size 3’ bunk beds. The master bedroom has a 4’6” double, plenty of room for the travel cot, and its own 20” colour TV/VCR. All bedrooms have wardrobes and bedside drawers. The adjacent bathroom has a shower over the bath and a vanity unit. Both showers have thermostatic controls.

All beds have duvets, pillows and mattress covers. Bed linen and towels are provided for an easy holiday leaving you more space in the car. For families with a baby there is a travel cot, bath, potty and highchair stored away until needed. The gas fire, central heating and thick stone walls make the cottage suitable for any time of the year. The rent includes all gas and electricity.

A good general store, newsagent, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and Fish n’ Chip shop are nearby. You can walk in the fields at the top (and bottom) of Bell Street, on the Priest’s Way to Langton or Worth Matravers and along the SW Coastal Path. Being close to open country, buses and the Steam Railway makes it an ideal base for exploring the Isle of Purbeck. The beach is 15 minutes walk away and a few minutes drive takes you to Studland with its long sandy beaches.