Ailwood Cottage

Ailwood Cottage was formally a coach house for Ailwood Farm, a 400yr old farmhouse next-door. It was converted in 1975 to a cottage and renovated in 2012 for holiday accommodation. It is located directly on a quiet country lane overlooking farmland and Swanage Bay. It is a non-smoking cottage and suitable for well-behaved dogs due to the proximity of livestock, deer and our pet chickens. We have tried to provide all the information you require in this statement but if you have any further questions please contact us. We look forward to welcoming you to Ailwood Cottage.

Pre-Arrival
Bookings / enquiries can be made via Dorset Holiday Cottages. The nearest bus stop is in Harman’s Cross 1.3 miles away or 0.5miles on a country footpath. The nearest train station is in Wareham 7 miles away; there are taxis available at the station. The nearest shops and supermarket are in Swanage 3 miles away. All the main supermarkets will deliver to the cottage if you wish to arrange.

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
The property is located directly on a quiet country lane with passing spaces, next to Ailwood Farm. There are no street lights but the front door and steps are illuminated by an external light. There is parking for 1 car beside the house.

Access & Main Entrance
The front door is up 3 stone steps from the road. There is no footpath. There is a safety hand rail. The front door is 76cm wide and 197cm high & hinged on the left. It opens into the hall. The light switch for the hall is behind the front door on the wall to the left side.

The bathroom is accessed by a door straight ahead 58cm wide and 197cm high. The bedroom door is to the left of the front door 74cm wide and 197cm high. The lounge is to the right of the front door 74cm wide and 197cm high.

There is an alternative back door entrance in the kitchen. This is accessed by a side gate to the rear of the property via the farmhouse drive to the left side of the cottage. The gate leads into a small courtyard with a secure storage shed (suitable for bikes). There is a decked path to the rear with 3 steps up to the south facing decked garden. There are then 2 steps down to the back door to the kitchen. There are no external lights. There is a torch for guests to use inside the cottage.

The Hall
Coat hooks and shoe rack. Elevated wooden cupboard containing the fuse box and electric meter. Engineered oak flooring with a large fitted doormat. Smoke alarm.

The Lounge/Dining Room (4.4 x 3.3m)
There are 2 large double glazed windows. One south facing with views over the countryside, and one east facing with views down the country lane to Swanage. There are full length curtains with tie backs. There is a large 3 seater sofa bed and an armchair. Both with extra cushions (feather – can be removed on request) and a blanket for guests use. There is a pine coffee table.

Lighting is a ceiling pendant and a standard lamp beside the sofa. Extendable dining table with 2 chairs. (2 further chairs in the bedroom). Pine dresser with shelves containing a wide selection of novels, guidebooks and maps. The flooring is engineered oak and there is an oriental style rug in the sitting area. Heating is provided by a thermostatic controlled electric wall heater.

A television with satellite freeview is provided with remote control, DVD player and a CD player with USB to enable MP3 and iPod use. There is Wi-Fi.

The Bedroom (4.1 x 2.9m)
There is one large south facing double glazed window with views to the countryside. The full length curtains are blackout lined to ensure a good night’s sleep. The king sized bed is pine with a fully sprung mattress. The duvet and 4 pillows are synthetic with a 100% cotton white duvet set. There are 3 decorative pillows (feather – can be removed on request). There are 2 bedside tables with 3 drawers and a double pine wardrobe. Large chest of drawers with mirror beside and 2 white painted chairs with fabric cushioned seats matching the curtains. A hair dryer is provided.

Lighting is via a pendant ceiling light with two bedside lamps. The floor covering is a fully fitted loop carpet. Heating is provided by an electric thermostatic controlled wall heater.

Kitchen (1.8 x 3.6m)
The kitchen door (74cm wide and 197cm high) is off the lounge. There is a large double glazed window with white wooden venetian blind. Flooring is ceramic tiling.

Washing machine, dishwasher, electric oven/grill, fridge with icebox, electric hob and microwave.

White painted oak dresser with cutlery, glasses and crockery for 4 guests. There is a cupboard containing a hoover, iron, and ironing board.

Hot water tank and immersion heater within fitted cupboard. Part glazed back door leading to raised south facing decked patio.

Bathroom & WC (2.7 x 2.06m)
Room comprises P-shaped bath with shower over, fitted glass shower screen, standard height toilet, wash basin, large mirror, shaver light, large bathroom cabinet with mirror, electrically heated towel radiator, ceiling lighting. The flooring is non-slip vinyl tiling.

Large double glazed window with opaque glass with a white wooden venetian blind.

Grounds and Gardens
There is a courtyard to the rear of the property containing the lockable bike storage shed. There is also a south facing raised decked patio to the side of the cottage accessed via the kitchen door. This has a table with chairs for 4 and a small flower border. There is a charcoal BBQ.

Additional Information
Provision of fire fighting equipment. Mobile phone reception mixed dependent upon network.
WIFI Available.
Information folder placed in cottage.

Contact Information
Agents: Dorset Holiday Cottages 01929 481547 www.dhcottages.co.uk

Local Tourist Information Centres
Swanage Tourist Information Centre, The White House, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LB 01929 422885 www.swanage.gov.uk/Tourist_Information.aspx
Wareham Tourist Information Centre, Trinity Church, South Street, Wareham BH20 4LU 01929 552740 www.warehamdorset.com