Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two!
5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)House in Purbeck District
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Kitchen or Kitchenette and more
About this house rental
Built in 1770, this charming house, situated in the historic Saxon town of Wareham, is ideal for a family, or two families, who want the ease of having plenty of space, a large walled garden and access to the shops, restaurants and amenities of Wareham, as well as all the stunning sites of Dorset, including Corfe Castle and the nearby beaches of Purbeck.
The house has been lovingly restored over the last 20 years by the owners who still use it regularly.
The house consists of a large drawing room with a wood burning stove; games room with a pool table and table tennis table; spacious hall; kitchen with an Aga and large table; separate kitchen/scullery with a gas hob, microwave and gas oven; 5 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms, 5 toilets and a separate TV room. The large walled garden backs onto Howards Lane car park and the house has its own carport.
The layout of the house is as follows:
1. Ground floor has a drawing room, a large games room, 2 kitchens (one with Aga and the other with gas hob,microwave and electric oven), utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, a toilet and access to the patio area and the large walled garden.
2. First floor has a TV room, shower room, bathroom, separate toilet, drying room, 3 bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with single bed and double bed and one with a single bed).
3. Top floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has bunk beds and 2 single beds. The other bedroom has 3 single beds.
The house has been lovingly restored over the last 20 years by the owners who still use it regularly.
The house consists of a large drawing room with a wood burning stove; games room with a pool table and table tennis table; spacious hall; kitchen with an Aga and large table; separate kitchen/scullery with a gas hob, microwave and gas oven; 5 bedrooms; 3 bathrooms, 5 toilets and a separate TV room. The large walled garden backs onto Howards Lane car park and the house has its own carport.
The layout of the house is as follows:
1. Ground floor has a drawing room, a large games room, 2 kitchens (one with Aga and the other with gas hob,microwave and electric oven), utility room with separate washing machine and dryer, a toilet and access to the patio area and the large walled garden.
2. First floor has a TV room, shower room, bathroom, separate toilet, drying room, 3 bedrooms (one with a double bed, one with single bed and double bed and one with a single bed).
3. Top floor has 2 bedrooms and a bathroom. One bedroom has bunk beds and 2 single beds. The other bedroom has 3 single beds.
Amenities
Pool
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Purbeck District
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(67 Reviews)5.0
Big house more then fully equipped and a very nice yard, walking distance to everything in town.
5.0
Have written in book,we all enjoyed the experience
5.0
Lovely spacious house with character and variety of space ( like going back in time !) It was lovely being all together and our grandchildren loved it ! An excellent location in the centre of Wareham and also near to the coast .
5.0
This was a really lovely place to stay. We were a group of 8 friends, 5 of whom met at university and were celebrating 40 years of knowing on another. The property is characterful and quirky, and it felt very much like staying in someone's home. Had the weather been bad we would have found plenty to do in the house as there was a games room and a piano in the living room. Two of us played the piano quite a bit over the weekend and several played both pool and table tennis. The kitchen warmed by an aga was a cosy gathering place and probably the most well-equipped kitchen that I have ever encountered in a holiday home!
5.0
The house is situated in a very central and convenient place. Amazing property,like a warren. Packed with character and we felt quite at home.The parking and secluded garden a bonus Thankyou for letting us stay in your home.
5.0
Lovely big house with large rooms. Everything works and the kitchen is especially well equipped. A lovely private garden with nice patio. Parking for one car but next to big carpark though only has max 4 hour parking. Wareham a pretty town with all amenities in. walking distance. Good games room oversll a superb family house
5.0
Excellent facilities, lovely garden, close to shops and easy to get to.
5.0
Property was ideal for us to have a weekend playing a couple of courses nearby and retreating to the house in the evening. Lots of space, rooms, good food options close by and a table tennis table!
5.0
Can't fault anything.... Hopefully we will get to visit again
5.0
Great experience from beginning to end
David was always quick to respond with any questions, and very helpful
I stayed with 7 friends for the weekend.
We all loved the house; which is full of character, very comfortable, clean and spacious. Equipped with everything you could hope for.
In a very good location to explore Wareham and lots of other places
5.0
What an amazing property. The pics don't do it justice, this is such a lovely place; both the house as well as Wareham and surrounding area. David was a brilliant host, providing ample info about the house and surrounding area and showing flexibility towards our arrival and departure times. I cant recommend enough. We were two families with 5 children aged 6-11. The games room is brilliant, and the drawing room is a lovely place to chill (there is no need for a TV!). We loved sitting in the garden after a day out which is very well kept. All in all a great holiday and fantastic house (sure you can tell we're slightly envious of this place)
5.0
Amazing house and holiday
What an amazing property. The pics don't do it justice, this is such a lovely place; both the house as well as Wareham and surrounding area. David was a brilliant host, providing ample info about the house and surrounding area and showing flexibility towards our arrival and departure times. I cant recommend enough. We were two families with 5 children aged 6-11. The games room is brilliant, and the drawing room is a lovely place to chill (there is no need for a TV!). We loved sitting in the garden after a day out which is very well kept. All in all a great holiday and fantastic house (sure you can tell we're slightly envious of this place)
5.0
A lovely large family house ideally located in the heart of Wareham. This quirky traditional house is great for a large group. We were visiting as 3 families and there was plenty of room for us all. The games room was a particular highlight, as was the proximity to the quay, shops, cafes and local wall walk.
The bedroom layout may need to be considered dependent on your group and if you are after modern interiors, matching bed linen and fluffy hotel towels this might not be for you. However, if you want to feel like you are getting a glimpse into another families home with it's eclectic and interesting interior you will no doubt enjoy.
The property was clean and comfortable, lovely garden and seating area. Great communication from David. There is parking for 1 car, but plenty of free parking a short walk up the road. Overall a lovely couple of days away. Thank you.
5.0
Lovely Wareham
A lovely large family house ideally located in the heart of Wareham. This quirky traditional house is great for a large group. We were visiting as 3 families and there was plenty of room for us all. The games room was a particular highlight, as was the proximity to the quay, shops, cafes and local wall walk.
The bedroom layout may need to be considered dependent on your group and if you are after modern interiors, matching bed linen and fluffy hotel towels this might not be for you. However, if you want to feel like you are getting a glimpse into another families home with it's eclectic and interesting interior you will no doubt enjoy.
The property was clean and comfortable, lovely garden and seating area. Great communication from David. There is parking for 1 car, but plenty of free parking a short walk up the road. Overall a lovely couple of days away. Thank you.
5.0
Fabulous comfortable house for our family (aged 21 to 80) weekend away. Clean and extremely well equipped. Games room is superb. Wareham is such a great place to visit with plenty of eating places and pubs within a couple of minutes walk.
5.0
Excellent stay at this quirky Georgian property.
Fabulous comfortable house for our family (aged 21 to 80) weekend away. Clean and extremely well equipped. Games room is superb. Wareham is such a great place to visit with plenty of eating places and pubs within a couple of minutes walk.
5.0
Four night stay.
Property was old and querky in a great location. Had every thing you could need for a break with family or friends.
5.0
Perfect house and location
It was really well located, well equipped, spacious and spotlessly clean. Would definitely recommend it.
5.0
We had a great time. The property is like a story book family large house with lots of interesting spaces. Very homely and very well equipped with everything. If you enjoy cooking there is every available kitchen utensil and having 2 kitchens was very useful. We spent a lot of time round the large kitchen table because it’s just made for eating, drinking and being together. The garden is lovely and we had beautiful weather. . It’s an ideal house for being together with friends and family although probably not suitable for less mobile older ones. Its position, very near the high street but still very quiet, is a plus.
5.0
Great place for a friends and family special weekend.
We had a great time. The property is like a story book family large house with lots of interesting spaces. Very homely and very well equipped with everything. If you enjoy cooking there is every available kitchen utensil and having 2 kitchens was very useful. We spent a lot of time round the large kitchen table because it’s just made for eating, drinking and being together. The garden is lovely and we had beautiful weather. . It’s an ideal house for being together with friends and family although probably not suitable for less mobile older ones. Its position, very near the high street but still very quiet, is a plus.
5.0
Home away from home
The house is spacious, well equipped and the walled garden is lovely and well looked after. We have enjoyed staying at the house twice and highly recommend this property. You wouldn't be disappointed!
5.0
Wonderful!
This beautiful family home couldn't have been more perfect for our gathering of three generations to celebrate our parents' 90th birthdays. Everything we needed - and more. A perfect base for exploring the Isle of Purbeck and for spending many happy hours enjoying this wonderful house and garden.
5.0
Wareham holiday house
We really enjoyed staying in thie well appointed house, with its charming garden.
5.0
Lovely old house in a beautiful location
We had a lovely week , went to beaches local pubs and restaurants , would definitely recommend the farmers market on a Saturday morning at the river , some amazing produce , thanks again
5.0
A wonderful family home, fully equipped and packed with history and endless doors to new places! We loved it! Great location, easy to reach everything of interest and very friendly locals.
5.0
A perfect family break!
A wonderful family home, fully equipped and packed with history and endless doors to new places! We loved it! Great location, easy to reach everything of interest and very friendly locals.
5.0
Lovely family feel home in great location with lots of things to do inside when the half term weather is rubbish! Enjoyed the games room, the log burner and all the space. Great to open the front door and be in the town, yet quiet and peaceful location. Well stocked and cosy home. Very enjoyable 4 day stay in a beautiful part of the world.
5.0
Warm comfortable house
Lovely family feel home in great location with lots of things to do inside when the half term weather is rubbish! Enjoyed the games room, the log burner and all the space. Great to open the front door and be in the town, yet quiet and peaceful location. Well stocked and cosy home. Very enjoyable 4 day stay in a beautiful part of the world.
5.0
Fantastic house and location
We had an amazing time, loved, loved, loved the house. Loads of space for more than one family, kids loved all being together in the attic rooms. House and garden are beautiful lots of magical spaces and intertwining stairs and passages. Would definitely book again.
5.0
Great location!
We had a great time at the property. Perfect location and house for a group of friends!
5.0
Fabulous house, very homely with a full array of features. Central position in a charming town in beautiful Dorset scenery
5.0
Family weekend in Wareham
Fabulous house, very homely with a full array of features. Central position in a charming town in beautiful Dorset scenery
5.0
Thanks!
The perfect house for a family celebration, with everything there you could think of. Thanks for making the weekend so special!
5.0
Fantastic house
My family had a wonderful long weekend in this amazing large family celebrating my father's 70th birthday. The living room and play room were lovely spaces for relaxing and having fun together. We thought the kitchen was really well equipped. We were there in October but the heating and age made it cosy. The owners gave really thorough notes before via email including good restaurant tips. We got take away from the Thai restaurant and it was delicious. Garden was nice but due to weather didn't use it. I'd definitely recommend this to friends!
5.0
Our second visit to this property. Lovely place. Well equipped. Very good standard of accommodation. Games room a real bonus for our children (and us adults, to be honest!). 6 adults and 2 children in our group. Beds to spare. Thoroughly met our needs. Would recommend.
5.0
A welcome return
Our second visit to this property. Lovely place. Well equipped. Very good standard of accommodation. Games room a real bonus for our children (and us adults, to be honest!). 6 adults and 2 children in our group. Beds to spare. Thoroughly met our needs. Would recommend.
5.0
We only stayed here for 2 nights as we were visiting the tank museum. We wish we were here longer! The house was perfect for our 2 families. We had enough rooms and bathrooms and space that it was as if we were in 2 houses but the communal areas were perfect to come together too! The games room was fantastic for our children. The kitchen was perfect for us and fully equipped. The location was great and Wareham town is very pleasant to visit too. Definitely will be back again.
5.0
Great property
We only stayed here for 2 nights as we were visiting the tank museum. We wish we were here longer! The house was perfect for our 2 families. We had enough rooms and bathrooms and space that it was as if we were in 2 houses but the communal areas were perfect to come together too! The games room was fantastic for our children. The kitchen was perfect for us and fully equipped. The location was great and Wareham town is very pleasant to visit too. Definitely will be back again.
5.0
Lovely Family Home
The property was just what we needed for our family break with the children and one grand child. The hosts have thought of everything a family would need. The house looks even better than the pictures and the walled garden is delightful. We will definitely stay here again as everyone loved it so much.
5.0
Great central location
Lovely family house which has everything you need for your holiday. Location is amazing - just two mins walk and you are in the centre of Wareham which has lots of lovely places to eat and things to do. House is very spacious although somewhat tired in places and in need of some TLC. Some of the beds were lovely, some in need of replacing but great space and overall great for a holiday. Good value for money, especially if a couple of families share.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Purbeck District?
The average price for a rental in Purbeck District is $205 per night. This rental is $440 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two!. Enjoy the water!
Is Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Beautiful large Georgian house with a big garden. Perfect for a family or two!?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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