Owl Cottage

Access Statement Owl Cottage 2025

Pre Arrival

Bookings and enquiries can be made via Dorset Cottage Holidays

With its diverse range of activities and attractions, Wareham provides the perfect setting for a family holiday to remember. Spend your days exploring the scenic countryside or indulging in outdoor adventures. Relax by the water’s edge at The Old Granary, a Hall and Woodhouse pub that has an excellent lunch menu.

Wareham railway station
Serves the historic market town of Wareham is situated about 0.6 miles north of the town centre.
Bus stops
Strategically located throughout Warem providing access to various destinations within and beyond the town.

• Outside Post Office, Noth Street, served by routes 35, 40 and X54
• Red Lion (North Bound ) served by routes 35 an 40
• Wareham station (stop A) served by routes 40 and X54

Car parks
The nearest long stay car park is Streche Road Car Park, location approximately a 2 minute walk from 12 East Street.

• Capacity 72 spaces
• Charges £6 for a full day parking
• Payment pay and display, accepting cash or Just Park mobile app

Arrival & Parking

No parking allocated to the property, however there is a car park just around the corner which is Sainsbury’s car park with electric charger point available.
The property is situated on East Street with direct access from the public pavement, allowing for immediate entry from the street frontage.

Access & Main Entrance (front door W90cm/H182cm)
The front porch is approximately 92cm wide x H115cm and has 1 shallow stone step up approximately 10cm high from the public pavement. Coat hangers and light switch are located on the right-hand side. Fuse box is located above the front door, fitted hessian mat throughout the porch.
The porch door (W80cm/H 195cm) opens directly into the spacious low ceiling lounge.
Ground Floor:
Lounge (W365cm/367cmL)
Step into stylish lounge, featuring reading nook with chair, free standing lamp and small coffee table.
Decorative fire place is located opposite 2-seater sofa and coffee table, there are also two comfortable chairs one located next to sofa and other tucked away in reading nook.
The large sash window with facing the front of cottage offers seating space. TV is located on the TV stand opposite the sofa, there is a book shelf next to sofa with WiFi Vodaphone router on the bottom shelf.
The room is beautifully finished with laminate flooring, shaker style wall paneling and two wall fitted lamps.
Large radiator is located on the left-hand side wall with additional smaller radiator in the nook.
Staircase (W67cm/218cm H)
Through the lounge door you will find traditional carpeted, curved cottage-style staircase with 10 steps, which is extremely steep and narrow with significant restricted headroom.
Due to the curve, 4 steps have very restricted foot space & head space, therefore extra caution is required during use. Stair banister is located on the right when going up the stairs & on the left when coming down, there’s is no handrail fitted to the wall therefore it is highly advisable to use stair rail for safety reason.
Head space restriction from first step is approximately 194cm and 172cm from second step.
Due care should be taken when ascending or descending particularly for taller or those with mobility concern guests.
There is understairs cupboard with gas meter, hoover and mop.
Above the cupboard you will find light switch and thermostat box.

Kitchen (W340/377L)
Door frame (W78Ccm/178cmL)
The lounge door is leading to beautiful, light and spacious country style kitchen with plenty of cupboard and worktop space.
This well-equipped kitchen provides free standing fridge/freezer with 2 draws, microwave, toaster, kettle, induction hob/electric oven, dishwasher and washing machine, fire extinguisher and blanket
Barn style door, floor tiles and double country style window are great addition to this beautiful space.
Kitchen table is located in central point providing dining space for 4 people.
Large radiator is located by the window and next to the utility room where you can find boiler, hoover, mop, iron & ironing board as well as other useful housekeeping items and additional storage rack.
Large wooden box located in kitchen provides storage space for outdoor furniture cushions.
Garden
Through the kitchen door the cottage offers fully enclosed great outdoor space, beautifully paved patio area is approximately (380W/450L) and offers garden dining table with 4 chairs creating a perfect space for alfresco dining.
Through the patio area with one small step up you can access other part of the garden which is relaxing sitting area under the pergola with small garden coffee style table and four comfortable chairs.
Garden is protected by brick wall on left side & end of the garden and wooden fence on right. side.
1st Floor
On the first floor you will find L shaped landing area with additional wall hooks and hangers.
Large radiator is located on the wall, opposite the second set of cottage original stair case leading to attic, please note that the stair case is NOT in use, as cottage provides alternative stair case.
Bedroom 1 (W357cm/370cmL)
Door frame (W81/176L)
First bedroom is accessible directly from the main staircase, this airy main bedroom feature exposed pine wood floor, king size bed, two bed side table with lamps, chair, storage unit with 5 draws, original fire place (not in use), large radiator, exposed beams, sash window and walk in wardrobe space with hangers.
Family bathroom (W150cm/300cm L)
Door frame (L180cm/63cmW)
Family bathroom is located next to the master bedroom and features lino style flooring, bath tub with shower and glass shower screen providing the option for bath and shower.
Theres free standing sink basin with mirror and free-standing toilet with storage unit on the wall above.
Large country style window with blind offers plenty of natural light as well as privacy.
Bathroom radiator is located below the window.
2^nd Floor
Accessible through landing and second set of stairs you will find bedroom 2 located in attic.
Exposed wood staircase (W67cm/200cm L) has 11 steps and curves to left at the top. Hand rail is located on right side.
Please be aware of restricted headspace.
Bedroom 2 (W336cm/278cm L)
This bedroom offers two single beds, bedside table in the middle with two reading lamps attached to beds as well as two additional wall lamps, small storage unit tucked in the corner has 4 draws. Exposed beam and pine wood floor are the main feature of this cozy space.
Please be aware that this bedroom has restricted headspace due to original beams.
The highest point in bedroom under the beam is approximately 187cm.
The lowest point in bedroom under the beam is approximately 160cm.
Please note that there are original small size door leading to original staircase which is not in use, the door is partly blocked by the bed and should not be used at any point.