Swanage holiday barn accommodation with walking, beach/lake nearby, log fire, disabled access, balcony/terrace, telephone, rural retreat

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California Barn (barn)

Home description

The barn was previously a farm and has been converted to luxury holiday accommodation with an adjoining large studio/workshop (at extra cost) for meetings, family gatherings, tutoring activities for extra sleeping accommodation for 2-4.
A shepherds hut nearby can accommodate another couple.

Built of the mellow local Purbeck stone, the mid 19 th century barn provides accommodation for up to 11 people +cots . The large open plan ground floor includes a fully fitted contemporary kitchen, dining and lounge areas. Also on the ground floor is a bedroom and shower room both of which are wheelchair accessible. Two further bedrooms and bathroom lie on the first floor. Both bedrooms are large enough to accommodate guest beds.

The barn is comfortably furnished throughout with many original works of art. Underfloor heating, a wood burning stove and double glazing make it perfectly suited to a break out of season, often when the scenery and wildlife are equally impressive.

In early summer the fields are a mass of meadow flowers and deer, badgers, foxes and buzzards are regular visitors along with the resident horses and neighbours organic Dorset Downs sheep and Hereford cows. The Barn has a south facing patio and garden and visitors have direct access to paths to the cliffs only 2 fields away.

California Barn	California farm and barn
kitchen	lounge with meadow views

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9209

The West Country / Dorset region

Visitors to Purbeck are well catered for when it comes to activities and places to visit. The National Trust acquired large areas of Purbeck from the Bankes estate, including the impressive ruin of Corfe Castle and the much visited sandy beach, chalk cliffs and heathland at Studland. Walkers and climbers have easy access to the coast which also accommodates hang gliders and paragliders from the higher slopes. Water sports are particularly popular off the Purbeck coast, including sailing and power boats, waterskiing, windsurfing, board surfing, fishing and diving. The internationally renowned sailing centre of Poole harbour and the Solent lie not far away and Britains successful bid for Olympics in 2012 will include the sailing events to be held at Weymouth further along the coast..

Swanage area

Popular attractions nearby include the steam railway, Lulworth with its cove and castle, Thomas Hardy’s cottage, Lawrence of Arabia’s cottage and memorial, Monkey world, Bovington Tank museum and for those needing ‘retail therapy’ the shopping centres of Bournemouth, Poole, Dorchester and Weymouth are all within striking distance.

How to get there

20 minutes drive from Poole and Bournemouth. 5 minutes drive from Swanage.

Activities near Swanage

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The downstairs bedroom and bathroom are wheelchair accessible and ramped from living areas and parking. large 44" digital television. Plenty of books inc local history/geology, games. decorated in cosy but "contemporary country" style.

An adjoining large functions room/workshop/studio is available for hire at extra cost.

Further details outdoors:
Garden with lawn, beds, stone paved patio, timber decking, childs play area with trampoline. all overlooking flower/hay meadows and grazing horses. Views to the sea. Fields adjoin an important wildlife/country park (Durlston) and Jurassic coast for walking, climbing, birdwatching and geology. car parking for up to 4 cars for the barn and 1 for the studio is adjacent to the front door/s. A small basic campsite on the farm allows for extra guests to visit. access to bridle paths and hacking.

Outdoor activities can be arranged including - climbing, horse riding, guided walks(historical/geological/wildlife), kayaking and sea canoeing, sea fishing, diving, alternative therapies.

Conditions

Arrival from 3.30pm onwards.
departurer by 10.30am.
owner lives on site,
Up to 2 well behaved pets are welcome and accepted on the understanding that the owners are fully responsible for their behaviour, the adjacent farm has livestock and several dogs and this should be taken fully into account during your visit. The owner retains the right to ask visitors to leave if serious problems arise. Horses can be accommodated at extra cost on site or at local livery yards.
Booking is confirmed by payment of a deposit (one third of the total fees, non returnable) with the balance due 6 weeks prior to the date of arrival. Fees for short breaks to be paid in full on booking and when time limitations do not allow for postal confirmation/cheque clearance, such as a late booking, payment is to be made in cash on arrival.
Should you cancel your visit notification in writing in neceessary and although every effort will be made to re let the property, if this is unsuccessful you will be liable for the full fee. it is strongly recommended that cancellation insurance be taken out as part of standard travel insurance.
No more guests than originally agreed can stay in the barn without prior permission from the owner. This could incurr extra fees.
The property should be left clean and tidy ready for the next visitors.
Any furniture moved during your stay has to be returned to its original location prior to your departure, ready for the next guests.
If linen is provided the beds should be stripped prior to departure.
Any problems or complaints should be brought to the owners attention as soon as possible as it may not be possible to deal with issues after your departure.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	22 Feb 08	21 Mar 08	500£  500	135135	150150	2 Nights
easter	21 Mar 08	28 Mar 08	650£  650	135135	150150	4 Nights
	28 Mar 08	4 Apr 08	550£  550	145145	165165	3 Nights
	4 Apr 08	11 Apr 08	650£  650	0-	0-	1 Week
school spring break	11 Apr 08	18 Apr 08	650£  650	0-	0-	1 Week
	18 Apr 08	2 May 08	550£  550	145145	165165	3 Nights
	2 May 08	16 May 08	600£  600	150150	170170	2 Nights
	16 May 08	23 May 08	650£  650	150150	170170	2 Nights
whitsun break	23 May 08	30 May 08	750£  750	0-	0-	1 Week
	30 May 08	20 Jun 08	650£  650	150150	170170	2 Nights
	20 Jun 08	27 Jun 08	700£  700	150150	170170	4 Nights
	27 Jun 08	11 Jul 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
	11 Jul 08	18 Jul 08	900£  900	0-	0-	1 Week
summer break	18 Jul 08	29 Aug 08	1000£  1,000	0-	0-	1 Week
summer break	29 Aug 08	5 Sep 08	900£  900	0-	0-	1 Week
	5 Sep 08	12 Sep 08	800£  800	0-	0-	1 Week
	12 Sep 08	19 Sep 08	700£  700	150150	170170	4 Nights
	19 Sep 08	26 Sep 08	600£  600	150150	170170	3 Nights
	26 Sep 08	24 Oct 08	500£  500	145145	165165	2 Nights
half term break	24 Oct 08	31 Oct 08	700£  700	0-	0-	1 Week
	31 Oct 08	19 Dec 08	500£  500	145145	165165	2 Nights
pre christmas break	19 Dec 08	22 Dec 08	1000£  1,000	200200	200200	3 Nights
christmas	22 Dec 08	27 Dec 08	1200£  1,200	200200	200200	6 Nights
new year	29 Dec 08	4 Jan 09	1200£  1,200	200200	200200	6 Nights

The owner's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Short breaks are available from £270 to £375 for 2 nights, £350 to £450 for 3 nights and £425 to £525 for 4 nights. please note the first x2 nights are at the prices quoted per night, any additional nights would be at a reduced price

Payment by cheque only. cash on arrival for short notice/late bookings
Linen can be provided - £11 per single bed, £20 per double bed

prices include electricity and logs (1bag per short break, 2 per week)

all breakages to be paid for.

Availability notes

To see availability please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9209

Contact owner

To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/9209

Contact details for home 9209 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Karen Delahay
Tel:	+44 (0)1929 425049
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Advertiser joined: 3 Feb 2006 This property added: 3 Feb 2006

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