Fossil Cottage, Dorset - Exceptional Purbeck Holiday Home

10/06/2024

I’ve just had a cancellation, so Fossil Cottage is now free from Thursday 20 June until Weds 3 July. Last minute rate £300 a night (Airbnb works out at +£400 pn), minimum stay 3 nights, 20% discount for a week.
Otherwise, remaining summer dates are 7 - 10 July, 14 - 17 July, 30 August to 5 September and 10 - 15 September.

17/03/2024

Sunday Times ~ Why Purbeck is one of the best places to live

15/03/2024

THE Isle of Purbeck has been named on a list of best places to live in the south west. The area, including Swanage and Wareham, was named in the annual […]

02/03/2024

Bedroom 1 at Fossil Cottage has been refurbished and decorated with with thanks to The Dorset Renovation Company Limited

12/11/2023

Fossil Cottage is currently closed for holiday lettings, with a long term tenant now making it home. Thank you to all my lovely guests, I shall hope to welcome you back or to a new holiday home in 6-12 months. Catherine x

26/04/2023

If you are considering booking Fossil Cottage for a summer stay, here are recent reviews! You don’t have to book a whole week, minimum stay three nights. Book direct at £350 per night (Airbnb including the service fee works out at just over £400 so cheaper to book direct). The cottage sleeps 6 so that’s just under £60 per person per night for a 5* rural retreat with everything you might need, including local welcome provisions.

05/04/2023

Love Cake Cafe is a must for any visit to Swanage!

Chocolate & raspberry cream roulade… gluten free too!

29/03/2023

The Etches Collection - fabulous fossil museum just up the road from Fossil Cottage and opposite Clavells Restaurant - both worth a visit, with beautiful Kimmeridge Bay a lovely Spring walk away.

The Easter holidays are nearly upon us.....come visit us and join in with our Easter fun!!! Lots of activities here at the Museum - just turn up on the day - we look forward to seeing you all!! 🐣🐇🦖🦕

27/02/2023

A lovely walk from Fossil Cottage, straight out the back door, up over the ridge - allow 40 minutes. The drop down the other side is steep so if you prefer a more level walk, take the fields along the back of Church Knowle, take the road a short distance then take the path down where you see a footpath sign posted for an easier walk.

25/12/2022

Merry Christmas from

15/11/2022

Fossil Cottage is now dog friendly so your best four legged friend can enjoy this wonderful area and relax in the cottage with you! at the bottom of the road near

08/11/2022

So many beautiful places on the doorstep here at Fossil Cottage waiting to be explored. Well behaved dogs and children now welcome! Come for a taste of Dorset for the weekend or with time to explore further… I look forward to welcoming you for a home from home stay.

08/11/2022

is now on Airbnb and letting up quickly… Do still make your bookings direct with me, better for me and cheaper for you too!

www.exceptionalpurbeckholidayhome.com

Taking bookings until May next year at present. Well behaved dogs & children now welcome 🐕

Short stays on offer out of high season (minimum 2 nights).

4 bedrooms; two king doubles and two singles and all the creature comforts you could hope for.

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An exceptional Purbeck holiday home, a delightful self catering holiday cottage in Dorset sleeping up to 6, just up the road from Corfe Castle. A perfect location to explore this incredible part of Dorset with Studland, Corfe, Swanage and the Jurassic Coast all close by.

25/10/2022

The Fossil Cottage holiday home website is now live!
Taking bookings to May 2023. Christmas & New Year available to book at the moment! Short stays available, see website. Sleeps 6 in 4 bedrooms.
www.exceptionalpurbeckholidayhome.com

03/10/2022

Everything you need at

Just a little reminder we are open until 12 today and closing at 530 from now on 🍂🍁🌼

30/09/2022

is available to for - last opportunity before a long let for the winter! The with at the bottom of the road, and and the spectacular and less than 20 minutes’ drive. Discover this .

14/09/2022

Fossil Cottage is AVAILABLE TO LET for 6 months at £2,250 pcm including the gardener; shorter or longer and furnished / unfurnished by negotiation. Any questions please email [email protected].

24/03/2022

Where to eat during your stay - I recommend booking ahead!

15/02/2022

Thinking about summer holidays? Book your week at

08/02/2022

26/11/2021

Make wonderful and magical memories in the run-up to Christmas, thanks to a new festive first for the Swanage Railway – an evocative, dramatic and colourful ...

25/11/2021

Super summary from my Uncle!

17/11/2021

Fossil Cottage is available for Christmas and/or New Year! Sleeps 5 (2 doubles, 1 single) Enquiries please to [email protected]

17/10/2021

New business cards and stickers have arrived! Your exceptional Purbeck holiday home, with Corfe Castle at the bottom of the road 🏰

15/07/2021

Fossil Cottage is easy to find, just before the red phone box on the right coming from Corfe. Or if you come via Creech, after you pass the village pub, it’s a bit further on the left. Driveway parking at the back - but turn in slowly (even with a 4x4) as it’s steeper than it looks!

22/05/2021

Lovely review! So nice to read!

19/05/2021

About 25 minutes walk over the top of the hill. Check the below opening times before you set off, so you’re not disappointed! Great sandwiches and amazing cakes!

Just a reminder of our season dates for those planning a visit that we will be closed from Friday 11th June for 4 days and open again as usual from Tuesday 15th June 😊

15/05/2021

The best place for breakfast lunch and dinner is opening the doors on Monday - just as well I have booked next week’s guest in @ The Pink Goat Corfe Castle

07/04/2021

Magnolia in the front garden looking pretty - beautifully captured by my opposite neighbour and Heart Felt Home search agent Sally-Ann Freeman - small world as I follow Sally on Instagram and turns out she was in Church Knowle!