Self-catering

The Mount - Self-catering house in Dorset

16, Durlston Road, Swanage, BH19 2HX, Dorset
England, Reino Unido

Elaine Pearson & Carl Styants

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Generous, fun house, perfect for family gatherings. Head down the hill for sandy beaches or let kids and dogs run wild on the Purbeck coast

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A very English scene with rolling green hills tumbling down to long sandy beaches and The Mount which sits apart from the hustle and bustle of Swanage in quieter Durlston. Here lovely local owners Elaine and Carl know exactly what makes a great get together and have thought of everything – a pool table disguised as a dining table, an 'arty stuff’ drawer for budding artists and musical instruments for prodigies. Cooks will love the big colourful kitchen and there are long evenings to be spent crashed out on leather chesterfields heaped with velvet cushions, fire lit. Bedrooms at the front are elegant with sea views (one en-suite) but you won’t feel hard done by in the servants’ quarters, smaller but with iron beds and pretty curtains. Upstairs find two more en-suite bedrooms with views through the trees. There are two family bathrooms and a charming garden surrounds all – grab a colourful deckchair from the wall and spend the day on the lawn with a book. For days out there’s Swanage town with some great up-and-coming eateries, a steam train for littlies, or if you just want to get away from it all the coastal path is at hand for walking and wild swimming.

Características

Wheelchair access: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
Limited mobility: At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
Children welcome: Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
No smoking: Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Credit cards: Credit or debit card payment accepted.
English spoken: Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
Air conditioning: Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
WiFi: Wireless internet access available.
Pets welcome: Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
Public transport: Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
Working farm: Or vineyard.
Owner has pets: Animals living on the property.
Swimming pool: On the premises.
Bikes available: On the premises to hire or borrow.
Tennis court: On the premises.
Vegetarian meals: Available on request.
Licensed premises: Alcohol may be served.
Cash only: Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
Dogs welcome: Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
Handpumped ales: Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
Wine list: Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
Food all day: Food is served all day long.
Babies welcome: Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
Hot tub: Available to all guests, but may require booking.
Garden: Grounds for guests to explore.
Breakfast: Available, but may come at extra cost.
Self check-in: Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
EV charger: Electric vehicle charging point.

Instalaciones

Electricity included

Open fire / woodburner

Microwave oven

Central heating

Mobile reception

Television

Barbecue

Dishwasher

Cooked meals available

Washing machine

Restaurant within 3 miles

Shop within 3 miles

Pub within 3 miles

Relaxation areas

Breakfast available

Breakfast included

Oven

Hob

Spa on site

Bar on site

Free parking on site

Free parking nearby

Paid parking nearby

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The Mount is a stone's throw from the Jurassic Coast & South West Coast Path. Enjoy stunning walks east towards Old Harry Rocks & Studland or west towards Kimmeridge & Durdle Door beyond. Even the short, coastal trot into town is spectacular.
Artists including Paul Nash and Graham Sutherland were inspired by Swanage. Enid Blyton visited every year and liked to swim round the pier. Follow the Stone Trail to spot bits of imported London, including a tower from old London Bridge.
Purbeck has the most diverse wildlife in Britain. Bats, owls & badgers visit the garden. Orchids, butterflies, puffins & peregrine falcons can be spotted in Durlston. RSPB Arne and Brownsea Island, of Autumnwatch fame, are close by.
You can walk to historic Corfe Castle along the chalk ridge, with its epic views over Poole Harbour. Then visit the castle ruins, ancient pubs and artist studios, before catching a steam train back to Swanage.
Worth’s famous Square & Compass pub is a rewarding destination for a four-mile coast walk or cycle ride. Enjoy a pint & pasty, gazing out to sea. Another favourite is the Scott Arms at Kingston. Bus there, then ramble over the heath to Corfe station.
Swanage is a lively town with events year round. Festivals include: walking, literary, arts, jazz, folk, strings, blues, fish, triathlon & even pirates! Plus Lifeboat Week, Purbeck Marathon and sea rowing.

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"Our large group of eight adults, three children and two dogs enjoyed a wonderful week at The Mount in August. As we were celebrating several events (birthdays and retirement) other members of our extended family joined us in the gorgeous garden for lunches and games afternoons. The house is so spacious and very well equipped providing everything we could have wished for! We enjoyed walks to the beach and nearby Country Park, played croquet, badminton and cricket and had plenty of space to rest and relax when we needed it! Elaine and Carl helped to make our week at The Mount a memorable one!"

Sue - Lewes, United Kingdom

agosto 2017

"We were 7 adults, 4 children and 2 dogs and The Mount really couldn't have been better. It's a great house and excellently well equipped. Elaine was very helpful both with our multitude of questions while booking and when we had questions and little issues during our stay. It's worth looking in cupboards and drawers around the house because there's often something surprising or useful inside. We didn't use everything but it was exciting to see what was there. The attention to detail is amazing: even the guitars and ukuleles hanging on the wall were in tune when we arrived!"

Simon - Bristol, United Kingdom

abril 2017

"Booked The Mount for a surprise family birthday weekend and it was perfect. It comfortably housed 11 adults, 7 children, 1 baby and 2 dogs. The kitchen is equipped with all you could possibly need, with ample pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and glasses, and with two dishwashers and two fridges we took full advantage. The house is well furnished but not so pristine that you worry about the children causing damage to precious antiques, so you immediately feel at home. A very pretty garden surrounds the house which the children loved to play in. We will stay again, it is highly recommended. "

Ruth - Dorking, United Kingdom

marzo 2017

"We came here as a group of 13 female friends for a long weekend. The house was warm, comfortable and homely, with fluffy towels and robes, gorgeous toiletries and open fires. Spotlessly clean, and with rooms large enough for us all to spread out and never feel cramped. The kitchen is a very well appointed with ample crockery for large groups and two dishwashers also to make life easier. Perched on a hill above Swanage, it is only 5-10 minutes walking down to town. We did long walks along the spectacular coast in both directions over the weekend, without having to use a car. Fabulous!"

Sarah - Winchester, United Kingdom

marzo 2017

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