Walnut Log Cabin sits in Herston Yards Farm holiday park just outside Swanage, Dorset. This wooden-clad lodge offers single-storey living with three bedrooms and space for seven guests plus one dog. Perfect for families who want easy access to the Dorset coast without the faff of climbing stairs after a few holiday drinks.
Located in an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the surroundings are exactly what you'd expect - gorgeous. Hills roll, wildlife wanders (guests report deer visiting at night) and the beach is just 1. 3 miles away. Everything's walkable with shops and pubs only 0. 1 miles from your door.
Walnut Log Cabin sits in Herston Yards Farm holiday park just outside Swanage, Dorset. This wooden-clad lodge offers single-storey living with three bedrooms and space for seven guests plus one dog. Perfect for families who want easy access to the Dorset coast without the faff of climbing stairs after a few holiday drinks.
Located in an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the surroundings are exactly what you'd expect - gorgeous. Hills roll, wildlife wanders (guests report deer visiting at night) and the beach is just 1.3 miles away. Everything's walkable with shops and pubs only 0.1 miles from your door. Swanage's golden sands and Durlston Country Park's coastal walks are minutes away.
The accommodation features three bedrooms (all with Freeview TVs because holiday arguments over what to watch are traditional). There's a double with en-suite shower, another double and a family room with single and bunk beds. The bathroom boasts a whirlpool/jacuzzi bath and walk-in shower. The open-plan living space includes a fully-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with a woodburning stove.
Visit Swanage Railway for nostalgic steam engine trips (5 minutes), explore Durlston Country Park's spectacular coastal paths (10 minutes), or sunbathe at Studland Beach - one of Britain's finest stretches of sand (15 minutes drive).
Soak your tired muscles in your private hot tub after exploring. Walnut offers the perfect mix of comfort and location without pretension - just what a proper British holiday should be.
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The private hot tub on the enclosed decking gets rave reviews. Perfect for evening soaks while watching wildlife in the surrounding hills.
Just 0.1 miles from shops and pubs and 1.3 miles from the beach. Everything's walkable, making car-free days simple.
The woodburning stove in the sitting area creates a warm, homely atmosphere that guests particularly enjoy during cooler evenings.
Visitors regularly spot deer and various birds around the lodge. A natural bonus that adds magic to the holiday experience.
Four TVs throughout the property plus surround sound system means everyone can watch what they want without arguments.
The bathroom's whirlpool/jacuzzi bath offers a second relaxation option when you want to soak indoors.
Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat
To reach Walnut Log Cabin by car, follow directions to Herston Yards Farm holiday park on the outskirts of Swanage. The lodge is easily accessible from the A351 which connects to the main road network through Dorset.
For rail travelers, the nearest mainline station is Wareham, approximately 10 miles from Swanage. From there, you can take a taxi to the lodge or connect to the Swanage Railway during its operating seasons.
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