A peaceful and beautiful place to stay in the delightful village of Studland in the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset.

Sandyholme is set in lovely grounds with nearby sandy beaches, cliff top walks along the Jurassic Coast and much more. It is an ideal base for church groups, youth groups, activity groups, charities and other groups looking for accommodation in a home from home environment.

With up to 32 beds, four kitchens, five bath/shower rooms, a large lounge, dining room, conservatory and several other lounge areas, this makes an ideal centre for self catered retreats or group holidays. It can also, when occasion permits, be divided up into smaller units for that much needed small group or family break.

The property

Sandyholme was taken over by Bournemouth YMCA in 2006 and was fully refurbished and extended in 2010 to provide better cooking, dining, bathroom and heating facilities whilst also adding a large conservatory. It is a substantial character house standing in its own grounds, situated in the village of Studland in the delightful Isle of Purbeck. It is within easy walking distance of the church, village shop, pub, beach and cliff top walks. The house can be rented as a whole and is ideal for retreats, residentials and group or extended family holidays. It is equally ideal for more active groups as a base for outdoor activity breaks. It can, when occasion permits, also be divided up into separate smaller units for small groups or families. Duvets are provided and bed linen can also be provided for an additional donation.

The area

The Isle of Purbeck is a delightful part of Dorset with many miles of clifftop walks along the Jurassic Coast that has been designated a World Heritage Site. There is also much heathland, including a number of nature reserves and long walks along rolling Dorset hills. Local attractions include Old Harry Rocks, The Blue Pool, Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Corfe Castle, Fort Henry, The Swanage Steam Railway, picturesque villages such as Studland and Worth Matravers, historic towns such as Swanage and Wareham, and further afield the larger towns of Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole and Bournemouth. For the more active, there are outdoor activity centres nearby.

Activities

The area caters for all tastes with many varied activities to enjoy. These include walking, golf, horse riding at stables within walking distance, cycling with cycle hire also within walking distance, swimming and water sports, tennis, zorbing, hang gliding and much more. Or for the less active, miles of sandy beach to relax on in the sun.

Lettings

For lettings and all other enquiries, please contact the Sandyholme enquiries line on 0845 873 4984 or email sandyholme@bournemouthymca.org.uk.

For further information and for booking forms, please go to www.sandyholme.org.uk