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House |4 bedrooms |Sleeps 8

Wareham in West Country

From £595 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

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Key info  Beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

This contemporarily furnished property is an ideal base to explore the beautiful Isle of Purbeck (not an island!). Wareham is the gateway to the dramatic Jurassic coast, now a World Heritage Site. Miles of some of the best golden sandy beaches only a short drive away.

Secrets is well placed for those wanting to admire the fabulous scenery - cliffs and beaches; There are also many other attractions in the area. Corfe Castle (National Trust) and its village are always popular. Swanage has a beach too and a steam railway. The Wareham Forest has Sika Deer and the RSPB Nature Reserve and beach is just a few minutes drive away at Arne.

Make sure you walk to Old Harry Rocks from Studland Village and then maybe take refreshment at The Bankes Arms or the small hotel around the corner on your return.

The National Trust Cafe on Studland Beach is one of the most popular in the country.

Poole is just 10km away with yet more attractions, sightseeing trips around Poole Harbour and its Islands, trips to Brownsea Island and more.

Watersports are extremely popular in Poole harbour and nearby. (See later)

Secrets is spacious and comfortable ensuring relaxation after a busy day exploring the attractions. A good place to chill. It is just three minutes walk from the centre of Wareham and yet is quiet. Wareham 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. It is a short stroll away from Secrets. There are other restaurants and pubs in Wareham serving good food.

The kitchen is well-equipped if you prefer to eat in. Outside there is a dining table and chairs for Al Fresco dining in the Summer or when we get those sunny days in between. The small walled garden is a sun trap.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Secrets has been recently decorated and carpeted throughout in neutral colours. The style is 'comfortable contemporary '. The carpet is light giving a spacious feel.

*BRAND NEW fabulous white bathroom and an ensuite being installed. Separate freestanding shower cubicle in main bathroom as well as in ensuite

*Lounge/diner are open-plan.
*BRAND NEW contemporary fire in loung being installed.
*BRAND NEW 40 inch Samsung SMART TV
*Dining table extends for 8

*Kitchen looks out over the small walled private back garden.
*BRAND NEW top of the range MIELE washer/drier
*BRAND NEW Canon gas hob/electric oven
*Well equipped, including microwave, filter coffee maker, lean grilling machine, ample saucepans, Brita filter....
*Separate (larder type) fridge and freezer - two tall units

*The garden is west -facing, has architectural/jungley plants, including banana trees, and can be a real sun trap.
*Downstairs toilet with lit mirror and shaving point.
*Plenty of extra storage space (clean items only) under the stairs and in the coat cupboard.
*Telephone - free local and national calls (as per Plusnet)
*Wireless internet - free for 'fair usage'
* Small selection of books, games, DVDs and CDs

*Sleeps up to eight adults in beautifully comfortable beds
*Bedrooms are all double bedroom size
*Flexible bed configuration
*Bedrooms 1 and 4 contain high quality twin beds which can be linked to form a 6' double. (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 the kitchen. There is a table and eight chairs for al fresco dining on the terrace and a barbecue 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. The front garden provides a cool area (east-facing) if everywhere else gets too hot!

There is ample room for one car on the drive and one car across the bottom of the drive. (Usually the garage is kept for the owner - please ask if you wish to keep your bikes in there)

It is easy to walk from the property around the corner into the centre of Wareham and all its amenities.

Further details

Welcome Pack on arrival - tea, coffee, sugar, a pint of fresh semi-skimmed milk and fruit or snack bars.

Quality bedlinen (quoted for 3 bedrooms if 6 persons), 'best' towels and beach towels included.

Conditions

'Secrets' is strictly no-smoking in the house and garden. This is in the interests of all our guests.

Deposit of 25% to secure booking
Remainder to be paid within two months of stay.

Refundable breakages deposit of £175 required with last payment
Free wi-fi broadband for 'fair usage' . Free national telephone calls as per TalkTalk plan- please enquire.

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Lounge with patio doors onto west-facing garden. Will have new fire & smart TV

 

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Bedroom 1 with Japanese panels - overlooks garden. Will have ensuite from June '12

 

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Well equipped kitchen - bright and sunny looking onto walled garden ,

 

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Lounge looking into walled garden - bright even on a dull November day. Now new SMART TV

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. See the Fireworks Display Thursdays 10pm at Sandbanks from May to the end of August.

For those interested in watersports, there is sailing etc tuition at Rockley Watersports, Hamworthy (the Wareham side of Poole); scuba diving off Swanage and sea fishing trips from Poole Harbour and Swanage.
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?

The 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 (currently featured on Autumn Watch with Kate Humble). Bovington Tank Museum is 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. One of our favourites!

How to get there

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*By Car - look for Poole. Wareham is approximately 14km 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. Secrets is on the right hand side. Easy!
Parking on drive for one car; second car across bottom of drive. 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). 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.

Activities near Wareham

Guestbook for Secrets

"We had a wonderful stay in the house....thoroughly enjoyed it"

"We were very impressed with the comfort and decor of the house, which made our stay a real pleasure!"

"Thank you so much for your concern and help for providing us with whatever we needed. It was greatly appreciated."

"An excellent week in a beautiful well-appointed house"

" ..we didn't realise Wareham was so lovely!"

Rental prices

Prices for group size 8
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	15 Apr 12	25 May 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	3 Nights
	25 May 12	10 Jun 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	10 Jun 12	29 Jun 12	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week
	29 Jun 12	20 Jul 12	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week
	20 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	1600£ 1600	0-	0-	1 Week
	7 Sep 12	28 Sep 12	1400£ 1400	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Sep 12	19 Oct 12	995£ 995	0-	0-	1 Week
	19 Oct 12	4 Nov 12	1200£ 1200	0-	0-	1 Week
	4 Nov 12	7 Dec 12	595£ 595	0-	0-	3 Nights
	7 Dec 12	14 Dec 12	795£ 795	0-	0-	3 Nights
	14 Dec 12	28 Dec 12	1300£ 1300	0-	0-	1 Week
	28 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	1500£ 1500	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

*Please enquire for rates for 2 persons or up to 6 persons.

*CARD FACILITIES AVAILABLE

*No cleaning charges if left as found

*Refundable deposit required with final balance payment.

*There may be an additional charge for bookings of less than a week

*25% non-refundable deposit secures booking *Price is inclusive of £50 booking fee

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