Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less) Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Flexible
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.2 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This beautifully furnished, detached property is an ideal base to explore the Isle of Purbeck, the World Heritage site. The beautiful Jurassic coastline, beautiful golden sandy beaches, Poole and the many other attractions in the area. It is spacious and comfortable ensuring maximum relaxation after a busy day exploring the beautiful Jurassic coastline, beautiful golden sandy beaches, Poole and the many other attractions in the area
Secrets is just three minutes walk from the centre of Wareham, which is itself a tourist attraction. Wareham's bustling Quay, which lies on the banks of the River Frome, offers restaurants and bars and a Saturday Community Market. *Secrets Watersports are extremely popular in the harbour and nearby. (See later)
Lounge with patio doors onto west-facing garden
Bedroom 1 with Japanese panels - overlooks garden
Well equipped kitchen - bright and sunny looking onto walled garden ,
Lounge with L-shaped cream sofa looking towards hall. Dining area on the right
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The West Country / Dorset region
Dorset's attractions are the mild climate, beautiful golden sandy beaches, impressive coastline and countryside. It's weather is favourable, Dorset having amongst the most sunshine hours per year in the UK.
There are the dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle (National Trust), the Swanage Steam Railway, the long sandy beaches of Studland and the fascinating Sandbanks Chain Ferry (single car crossing approx £3) within a short distance. Treat yourself to tea at The Haven Hotel with its conservatory overlooking the entrance to Poole Harbour and the chain ferry.
Explore the golden sandy beaches and dunes on Studland - from the ferry point to Old Harry Rocks. Have lunch at The Bankes' Arms in Studland village, sitting out with the most dramatic views of Old Harry and the coastline.
Spend some time on the beaches of Sandbanks Peninsula, Poole, famous for having some of the most expensive properties in the world. Drop into Jazzy's Cafe (Shore Road) on a Sunday morning and read the papers and people-watch. Harriet's Restaurant (Lilliput, Poole) can be for a special occasion. See the Fireworks Display Thursdays 10pm at Sandbanks.
For those interested in watersports, there is windsurfing tuition available at Whitley Bay, Sandbanks; sailing tuition at Rockley Watersports, Hamworthy, Poole; scuba diving off Swanage and sea fishing trips from Poole Harbour. Water-skiing, wakeboarding and parasurfing also take place in Poole harbour.
Thomas Hardy based his many novels, eg The Mayor of Casterbridge, in Wessex - the Dorset countryside. An interesting read before bedtime!
Wareham area
The nearest beach is at Studland (fabulous) a short drive away. There is also a beach at Arne but this requires a walk from the Car Park - perhaps combine with going to the RSPB birdwatching site and nature reserve.
There are boat trips from Poole to Wareham Quay and around the many islands in Poole harbour. Brownsea Island (National Trust) is famous for its red squirrels and birdwatching. Bovington Tank Museum may be worth a visit - one of the most popular tourist attractions in the UK apparently.
Go to Lulworth Cove and walk to Durdle Door - a very famous Dorset image. Monkeyworld and Falmer Palmer's are popular with youngsters.
Bring a rake and dig up cockles in Poole harbour at low spring tide - boil and eat for dinner.
Wareham itself offers a great range of eating and drinking possibilities. Also try The Kings Arms, a gentle walk down South Street and just over the causeway (Stoborough) for some good food.
How to get there
*By Car - look for Poole. Wareham is approximately 15km to the south-west of Poole on the A351. As you enter Wareham, turn first left into Dollins Lane (which is also signposted P). Drive a few yards to the end of the road and turn right into Bonnets lane. Number 6 is on the right hand side at the end of the second row of houses. Easy! Parking on drive for one car. On-road parking outside house also available. Municipal Car Parks nearby.
*By Train - mainline from London Waterloo to Wareham. Then short taxi ride, or bus to North Street, Wareham and a short walk round the corner.
*Ferry to Poole Harbour (from Channel Islands and Cherbourg). Also Fast Cat in summer. Then car, train from Poole or bus from Bus Station in Poole. You may need a taxi from the ferry to the Bus Station.
Ferries also to Southampton and then mainline train to Wareham.
*By Air - to Southampton Airport. Good access to the mainline to Wareham. Also some flights to Bournemouth Airport (Hurn). Then train from Bournemouth to Wareham.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Bournemouth; (also Southampton): 28 km
Railway:
Wareham: 2 km
Ferry:
Poole; (also Southampton, Weymouth): 15 km
Activities near Wareham
Sports: Watersports Waterpark Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Internet access, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available
Single beds (4), Double beds (2), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 7
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: Secrets is a new holiday letting and has been recently decorated and carpeted throughout. The style is 'comfortable contemporary '. The carpet is light throughout giving a spacious feel.
*The lounge/diner are open-plan. *26 inch LCD TV *The dining table extends to seat eight people (cosily!)
*The kitchen is separate and looks out over the small walled back garden. *Well equipped, including microwave, filter coffee maker, lean grilling machine, ample saucepans, Brita filter.... *Separate (larder type) fridge and freezer - two tall units *Separate washing machine and drier
*The garden is west -facing, has architectural/jungly plants, including banana trees, and can be an real sun trap. *Downstairs toilet with lit mirror and shaving point. *Plenty of storage space (clean items only) under the stairs and in the coat cupboard. *Telephone *Wireless internet (free up to 5GB per month, or pro rata) * Small selection of books, games, DVDs and CDs
*Sleeps up to eight adults in beautifully comfortable beds (restricted to max of 6 for comfort) *Bedrooms are all double bedroom size *Flexible bed configuration *Bedrooms 1 and 4 contain high quality twin beds which can be zip-linked to form a 6' double. (Their length is three inches longer than normal single beds). *Bedroom 2 has a mirrored wardrobe and a 5' king size bed *Bedroom 3 has a standard double bed.
*Ample wardrobe and chest space in bedrooms. *Hairdrier in each bedroom
There is a freestanding shower cubicle in the bathroom. Both the mirrors in the bathroom and downstairs toilet have lights and a shaver point.
Further details outdoors: The walled garden on two sides, has a side gate leading to it from the front and is private. It can be accessed from the lounge or from a door from the kitchen. There is a table and eight chairs for al fresco dining on the terrace and a barbeque is available. The planting in the garden is quite luscious!
There is an open plan garden to the front, mainly laid to tidy lawn. The side bed has colourful architectural plants including South African shrubs and flowers and is much more mature than the photo shows. Provides a cool area (east -facing) if everywhere else gets too hot!
There is ample room for one car on the drive. (Usually the garage is kept for the owner).
It is easy to walk from the property around the corner into the centre of Wareham.
Further details
Welcome Pack on arrival - tea, coffee, sugar, a bottle of white wine. We also aim for a pint of fresh semi-skimmed milk and fruit or snack bars.
Conditions
'Secrets' is strictly no-smoking in the house and garden. This is in the interests of all our guests.
Would consider well-behaved animals. Sorry, definitely no crocodiles.
Deposit of 25% to secure booking - non returnable. Remainder to be paid within eight weeks of stay. Booking can be made with an agent if holidaymakers feel more secure this way.
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required with last payment. Returnable within 4 weeks of departure ( to enable to settle for telephone calls and any extra internet charges). First 5GBof usage per month (or pro rata)is free. Thereafter a charge is passed on of £2 + VAT per 1GB, or part therof.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Refundable £200 deposit required with final balance payment.
No cleaning charges if property is left in a reasonable condition.
Additional charge of £90 for bookings of less than a week.
Guestbook
First holiday let this week - "we had a wonderful stay in the house....thoroughly enjoyed it"
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First tenants said they didn't realise Wareham was so lovely!
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