Guests say
The Studio - Arne in Wareham, Dorset, is a spacious cottage ideal for family gatherings and hen parties, offering a large kitchen and ample space. Set in a beautiful RSPB nature reserve, it provides a tranquil and picturesque setting. Guests have enjoyed the property's location and the overall experience, despite noting some areas for improvement.
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, with guests satisfied overall. However, some guests noted the presence of cobwebs and dust, indicating room for improvement in this area.
The property's location is highly praised, being situated in a beautiful RSPB nature reserve, offering peace and tranquillity, as well as being conveniently located for visiting nearby places of interest.
While the property is generally seen as comfortable and suitable for large groups, some guests have mentioned that certain beds were uncomfortable and in need of repair, suggesting that comfort could be enhanced.
The property boasts a well-equipped kitchen and clean linen, but guests have reported a lack of control over heating and some maintenance issues such as signs of damp and the need for refurbishment.
There is no mention of gifts or special amenities that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored based on the available reviews.
About this property
Stoborough 3.7 miles. Settled on the outskirts of Arne near Stoborough in Dorset, is this superb, five-bedroom detached house, The Studio-Arne. Perched on the outskirts of Wareham Forest next to the RSPB Nature Reserve, and with easy access to the Jurassic Coast and scenic South West Coast Path, The Studio-Arne is the perfect dwelling for a large family and their two canine companions to explore the beautiful Dorset coast. Park up on the sweeping private driveway, where you will be greeted by a neat front garden and your new idyllic holiday home. Make your way into the porch area where you can discard any coats and shoes after your journey, as well as wet gear and beach gear after a day of adventures. Be welcomed into the spacious kitchen/diner, where you can look forward to whipping up mouth-watering culinary delights for your guests with the help of the rangemaster cooker with gas hob, fridge/freezer and microwave, along with a handy dishwasher ensuring a fuss-free clean up. Gather around the dining table to tuck-in to a delicious meal, or if the weather is nice, why not make dinner an alfresco affair out on the private patio where you can fire up the barbecue and savour the last of the day’s sunshine. As the evening cools, take your pick of rooms to relax in, with the formal lounge offering large sofas to curl up in as you bask in the glow of the woodburning stove or the snug, where you can select the evenings entertainment courtesy of the TV as you kick-back and relax on the corner sofa. Completing the ground-floor are two well-presented bedrooms, a twin and a bunk room, each served by a bathroom where you can enjoy an indulgent soak or refreshing rinse. Climb the stairs to the first floor with mezzanine balcony, and find three more bedrooms, a super-king-size with zip/link, a family room and a triple room, offering flexible sleeping arrangements for all parties. Get to know your local surroundings, with the RSPB Nature Reserve just a short walk away from your holiday, offering a haven to birdwatchers and wildlife lovers, as well as an on-site café and shop where you can grab a tasty bite to eat afterwards. The charming village of Stoborough is nearby, where you will find the welcoming Kings Arms pub offering traditional pub lunches in a beautiful, thatched cottage setting. For a fun-filled family day out, head to the Dorset Adventure Park where you can enjoy the delights of water inflatables in 18-acres of woodland with exceptional views of the Purbeck countryside. Just a little further is Wareham with the River Stour, here you can test your putting skills at the excellent golf club, try your hand at clay pigeon shooting or enjoy the thrills of open water swimming. Be sure to visit the picturesque coastal town of Poole, where you brush up on your local history at the Poole Museum, wander the harbour or choose from a fantastic selection of eateries. For a memorable day at the beach, head to nearby Sandbanks, where you can paddle the clear waters, build sandcastles with the little ones or bathe with your favourite book. Take advantage of your setting within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with Bournemouth nearby, well-known for its bustling pier and glorious beaches, along with Weymouth, both of which can be accessed via beautiful walks along the English Heritage Jurassic Coast and South West Coastal Path. For a getaway like no other, choose The Studio-Arne.
Stoborough, a lovely village in Dorset's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, sits along the River Frome. A well-stocked convenience store is available for last-minute purchases, as is the welcoming Kings Arms pub, which is housed in a traditional thatched cottage and serves tasty meals and real ales while also offering live music and a garden. There is also a petrol station and Post Office in the charming village. A luxurious afternoon of treatment awaits you near Stoborough Green, where you'll find the stunning Springfield Country Hotel Leisure Club & Spa.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/ink can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x family room, 1 x triple room, 1 x ground-floor bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
2 x ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Rangemaster cooker with calor gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV, iPod dock, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and stairgate available
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Front garden with lawn, rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture and barbecue.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3.4 miles
Note: The rear garden is slightly terraced, please take care.
Note: The WiFi is weaker in this property due to the remote location
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping Bond of £300.
Please enquire before booking as all bookings must be confirmed by the property owner.
No stag/hen do's or similar.
Please Note: this property is only suitable for a maximum of 11 adults due to the two bunk beds at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Poole Harbour
- Corfe Castle
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth Beach
- Lulworth Cove
- Swanage Railway
Reviews (5)
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Mellissa
Had a lovely week very quiet and relaxing house in the rspb nature reserve Lots of places to visit Lovely big house lots of space and everything you need Will definitely go back
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Kaye
The Kitchen is really the hub of the house which suited us so well. All bedrooms and linen were clean and had everything you need. We would have liked to have had more control over the heating as at times it got cold has the heating was off from early afternoon through to early evening, we had two elderly with us, so they felt the cold more. We did contact the Housekeeper on the Saturday and she immediately turned up the heating for us from her App, it would just be nice to have more control yourself as the house was then again very hot overnight, its seems the timing needs a little adjustment. For one of the bedrooms upstairs you need to walk through another to get to the bathroom or to go downstairs, this could be an issue for friends staying. It wasn't particularly for us but we felt it should be mentioned in the property details. Otherwise a perfect long weekend for our family stay, thank you
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Andrew
However the property did have some shortcomings, it had obviously been well used and as such was in need of some refurbishment. For example some of the beds were uncomfortable and in need of repair, there was obvious signs of damp and not suitable for asthmatics.