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OUR LOVELY HOME WITH KITCHEN BALCONY WITH VIEWS OVER SWANAGE BAY/PURBECK HILLS

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9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Swanage, ENG
  • Durlston Country Park
    9 min walk
  • Swanage Beach
    11 min walk
  • Swanage Pier
    13 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    56 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

OUR LOVELY HOME WITH KITCHEN BALCONY WITH VIEWS OVER SWANAGE BAY/PURBECK HILLS

Just 5 to 10 minutes stroll to Swanage's Blue Flag Award Winning Beach, Victorian Pier, the wonderful Steam Railway, art galleries, restaurants, bars and pubs, we are letting our much loved home, over the summer holidays.

Five to 10 minutes walk from the front door will bring you to the Townsend Nature Reserve and on to Durlston National Park, renowned as an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, leading to the Jurassic Coast Cliff Walks, Durlston Castle and the Lighthouse.

We have 3 bedrooms, 2 bright double bedrooms (one with fabulous view of Swanage Bay and Purbeck Hills) both with vanity units and the smaller third with full sized bunk beds with view of Swanage Bay and the Purbeck Hills. There is an open plan large kitchen/diner/family room with double doors leading to balcony and further views of Swanage Bay and Purbeck Hills. Stairs leading down to landscaped garden with covered seating area, barbeque and raised pond.
Cosy adult’s lounge to relax in, when younger ones are sleeping, with 50 inch TV and adults’ dining area. In the large open plan kitchen/family room there is a Large 50 inch flat screen TV. A Large Range Cooker and 5 ring hob and washing machine. Fully tiled bathroom with power shower over bath, wash basin and toilet. Separate Toilet and wash basin upstairs. Linens and Towels provided (for use on the premises only).

Off road parking, side gate leading to secure covered area for bicycles/ hiking equipment etc.

A truly fabulously convenient location just a 10 minute walk from all the attractions and conveniences our stunning seaside town has to offer, whilst being away from the bustle of the town.

Available are various boat trips to Brownsea Island, Poole, around local shoreline I.e Old Harry Rocks, Fishing trips, both local mackerel fishing and further out to sea day hires etc. Various Diving Schools at the Pier.
Extremely good (so we are told) and picturesque Purbeck Golf Club which is open to the public, there are other golf clubs in the area also open to the public. For the lesser experienced golfers there is crazy golf for the kids in the town centre.

Area is extremely popular with mountain bikers, there is a really good bicycle shop literally round the corner, they are very involved in all local bike events,. They hire bikes out and have a workshop team to fix all levels of bike.

Local convenience shop only 2 minutes down the road open early until late 7 days a week.

Location! We are in the middle of Purbeck's Jurassic Coast, a listed area of Natural Outstanding Beauty. Everything on your doorstep from Townsend Nature Reserve (5 minutes up the hill) to Durlston Head where the magnificent lighthouse is situated, then you can either take the coastal path to Dancing Ledge and on to Worth Matravers where you will find the famous Square and Compass pub, this is a truly unspoiled traditional pub overlooking the sea, it is very rustic with a serving hatch, barrels of beer behind hatch, a wide cider menu, pasties on a paper plate only food available. There are no fruit machines, pool table, tv's, juke boxes! It also has a Fossil Museum.

Another lovely place to visit is the Scott Arms at Kingston with its stunning garden views over Corfe Castle, they have a good food reputation and also often have an outside Jerk Shack food bar.

There is of course Corfe Castle itself, you can take the Swanage Steam Train to this.
Near by there are also Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove to visit.

If you turn left from the lighthouse towards Durlston Castle then it will take you back into Swanage via The Downs.

If you travel further towards Sandbanks through Studland there are miles of quiet unspoilt National Trust beaches.
You can also travel on to Sandbanks, Poole and Bournmouth via the Chain Ferry.
An absolutely fabulous place to have a meal or a glass of wine is Shell Bay Restaurant and Bar, next to the ferry - it offers amazing views (see photo).

Our home has great views over the Bay and of the Purbeck Hills and is close walking distance to Swanage, you won't necessarily need to take the car.

Our home is just off the High St so you don't get the late night noises of people 'strolling home'.

Two minutes down the road is our wonderful local pub/restaurant (The Black Swan) which serves delicious food (although it is best to book as they get very busy). Also to be found is a very good Chinese take away just around the corner.

There are of course a choice of fish and chips shops.

There is also a lovely old stone church and Mill pond just down the hill.

Please note if there are any accidents there is a cottage hospital just literally around the corner, but it is not a 24 hr/ out of hours hospital.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Santa-Fe Fun Park. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Santa-Fe Fun Park and Durlston Country Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Francess and David

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outside with use of ash tray only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 9:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Under full adult supervision only.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Certain events may be considered.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

OUR Lovely Home Kitchen Balcony Views Over Bay/purbeck Hills
OUR Lovely Home Kitchen Balcony Views Over Bay/purbeck Hills

OUR LOVELY HOME WITH KITCHEN BALCONY WITH VIEWS OVER SWANAGE BAY/PURBECK HILLS Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 34 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verity D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holidsy
Lovely house with lots of space for all the family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chloe R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great holiday home for a family
The cottage has everything you need and is in a great location to explore Swanage. The hosts were extremely quick to respond to any questions and were super accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property
The house was fabulous. Has everything a family could possibly need. Situated in the pretty old part of Swanage. Had lots of amenities near by, beach, shops, train station, restuarants and pubs. All within walking distance. Its up a steep hill if walking but parking for 2 cars was no problem. Some of the furniture in the garden was missing but not sure if this was due to owners being called away unexpectedly. I would definately recommend this property. The best holiday home we have stayed in.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

brian s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family holiday
David and Francis were great hosts they sent us links that we could see what was going on in the surrounding areas. We were very lucky that the weather was brilliant i think we had a drop of rain on one day. The house was a good size and gave us plenty of options so we could just sit and chill. We highly recommend this let and we would consider staying here in the future.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location & place to stay
Had a lovely week in a comfortable and welcoming home Great space with 2 family areas with lots of amenities Hosts very welcoming & responsive communication Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Julia F., Aldershot

Liked: Cleanliness
Homely and spacious
Short walk to beach ( up hill on the way back ), shops , restaurants and local walks. Very spacious property, comfortable beds, good shower and well equipped kitchen. Lovely views , great location to explore local area. You can leave the car and walk local. Swanage is a super seaside town which has kept plenty of charm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Ama555
A really lovely stay. The views are magnificent and indoors there are plenty of areas to sit and relax in. A terraced garden also with multiple choices of seating areas .. there is a bench table in the garden, we had breakfast on the patio table on the balcony and also my daughter and I had an evening wine on the high stools & table looking over the sea and Ballard down. A short walk to the town & not too much uphill on the way back. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Swanage week
A well equipped property with plenty of room for 4 adults and 2 children. Ideal location for the town, beach and amenities of Swanage. The one drawback is the parking issue with that particular area of Swanage. We had 2 vehicles, one of which we were able to park on the drive of the property. Our other car had to be parked about 400m away out of sight from the property. All available on the road parking was occupied all week. Apart from that issue, though, we had a wonderful time in Swanage
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick S., Uk

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy access to Swanage
Plenty of living space and a nice outdoor area, WC upstairs was small, this is a typical experience with the older homes in Swanage so not a negative reflection in any way. The decked balcony was a highlight with views over Swanage bay. A short walk from Swanage center and beach. Just outside the center so getting out of Swanage for other attractions was easy. The detailed guide is provided by the hosts. An issue with damage was highlighted after exit, but all were resolved with pleasant and friendly interactions. Location-wise for our needs, this property was bang on. Parking does look like it would be an issue with the two cars we had, however, this was not the case with on-street and off-street options within a short walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We cannot recommend this property highly enough! It was exactly as advertised, spotlessly clean and the most well-equipped place we've ever stayed in. Prior to arrival the communication was excellent and included lots of information about where to visit. Fantastic location only 5 mins walk into town with amazing views from the back garden and master bedroom. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toby E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property for Swanage, Studland and surrounding areasland
Francess and Dave are great hosts. They showed us round the property when we arrived and there was a very generous gift basket. As explained in the listing, this is their house (they stay in the annex, but happened to be away for the whole time we were there - apart from greeting us). The massive benefit of this is the property has real soul and is not just a magnolia-walled, Ikea-filled money maker for someone. We loved the creative use of old champagne corks! The house is immaculately maintained, and very well equipped - we took advantage of Sky Q and Netflix more than the balcony and garden as the weather was changeable while we were visiting, to say the least! It was a fantastic place for our three adults and two young kids (5 and 7). A great base for exploring Swanage - 10 minutes walk to the sea front. We also went to Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge Bay, Studland, Brownsea Island, Putlake Adventure Park and made use of the Bay View swimming pool which was 4 mins drive. We strongly recommend the Pier Cafe, Clavells for a treat (in Kimmeridge) and Castaways for a family meal.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and property
We had a lovely week staying in this property. The location is excellent! Walking distance to the beach and town of Swanage and lots of other great beaches and attractions only a short drive away. The property itself was ideal for us and our 3 children. The sea view from the balcony at breakfast was a bonus as was the under cover sofas and fairy lights outside. The owners were very welcoming and they left lots of little extra’s you wouldn’t normally expect from a holiday home like laundry and wash up stuff, toilet rolls etc and a welcome basket! Thank you we have a lovley week away!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Swanalulu :-)
We loved our stay at this fantastic property. "Bay View" is in a superb location in Swanage-within walking distance to the centre of town, all shops and local amenities, as well as the beach and nearly cliff walks . The house was perfect for our family of 5 (3 teenagers). It was big enough for everyone to have their own space but the kitchen area was a super family space which we used the most- especially with easy access to the garden, decking balcony and the beautiful view of Swanage Bay which the house benefits from. The lobby area was a great space for storing walking boots and sandy footwear and bags after a long day out. The master bedroom holds a wonderful view to wake up to each morning. All the rooms were spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Frances and David were fantastic hosts. From the beginning of the booking process right through to the end of our stay, they were excellent communicators and made every effort to get to know us as a family without ever being intrusive at all. The welcome basket which was personalised was a lovely touch as we walked through the door and it was very much appreciated by us all as France and David ensured there was something for everyone in the basket-thank you! We were blessed with great weather for the duration of our stay so were able to make the most of staying in Swanage by visiting a variety of costal, countryside and cities from Bournemouth through to Weymouth. The local chain ferry was great for nipping across Poole Harbour to Sandbanks, Bournemouth and Poole. We loved our trip to Chesil Beach and all the usual stops along this stretch of the Jurassic Coast. We enjoyed fossil hunting in Kimmeridge Bay and the nearby Natural Trust beaches of Knoll and Shell were lovely to visit in the evening for a cool walk along the shore. Swanage itself offers a variety of local shops, restaurants and pubs. We enjoyed regular trips for a nightcap in the local pub, The Black Swan, which was located only around the corner from the house. All in all "Bay View" had everything we could have wished for in a family holiday property. It was home away from home with an excellent location and superb hosts. We all would highly recommend it for a lovely, relaxing holiday in a beautiful part of England.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bay View, Swanage
A very comfortable and spacious home with lovely views. It is located in a quiet road but is only a very short walk into the town centre. Lots to do in Swanage and the surrounding area with some lovely beaches and coastal walks. Frances and David were the most amazing hosts - they went out of there way to find out about us and sent us local information and also provided a lovely welcome basket. We would love to go again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in great location
We had a lovely stay in Bay View - perfectly located, just outside of town so near enough to walk everywhere but in a quieter area, with plenty of great coastal walks from the door and beautiful views of the sea. Sitting on the decking in the evening watching the sunset was magical. The house was also so well equipped - everything we needed and spotlessly clean. David and Frances were great hosts - loads of excellent recommendations for walks, pubs, restaurants and places to visit, really easy communication and a lovely welcome basket on arrival. We would highly recommend staying here. Thanks for a great stay, just what we all needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, homely house, spacious and very comfortable. Very well equipped. Lovely views.
We had a lovely holiday in a lovely home. It's very comfortable and very well equipped. Good views. Lovely garden. The house is decorated and furnished beautifully and is in a nice spot. It's an easy 5 minute walk to town. We had such a nice time in a beautiful part of the country. I have no hesitation in recommending this lovely home. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Philippa E.

Convenient Swanage location
Walking distance to all the amenities of Swanage shops and beaches and with a nice view of the bay from the kitchen balcony, which is however only big enough for two people to sit on. The garden is spacious but lacks the lovely view. The kitchen is a great space with table, chairs and room to socialise and there are lots of good food shops in Swanage so we like to cook and spend time in the kitchen, however it is difficult to keep clean as there is no dishwasher and a lot of personal knick-knacks decorating it. Overall, we enjoyed our stay because Purbeck is such a great holiday destination and we had lovely weather.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home in Swanage
A lovely property in a great location in Swanage. It was perfect for our family and the off road parking was a great bonus. Really clean and roomy property. Many thanks for letting us stay!

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cracking house, perfect for a family holiday in Swanage. 5 Stars and Champagne all round!
The house is great, the communication with the owners was quick and friendly. The house is in a great location, a quick walk to the the beach front or centre of town. You can hear the steam trains and see the smoke from the house, which is ideal for a train loving 1 year old and his Grandad. There is a lovely sea view and great outdoor space. The double driveway is a real bonus in the area the house is. We would be very happy to stay here again. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Ian, London

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location/Beautiful Garden
We couldn't have had a better time during our stay. The garden is simply beautiful and the covered outdoor area meant that we could eat outside despite the occasional shower.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent as usual
A beautiful property a home from home.

10/10 Excellent

Alan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful home with great views of the hills and the sea. Easy reach of shops and beach.
The best property we have ever stayed in, and will definitely be recommending it to friends.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Roger W.

A very clean, warm and well presented property with everything provided that we could possibly need.
Great location in Swanage and loved the area for all the walking possibilities as well as local shops and restaurants. My only problem related to the final arrival instructions sent by HomeAway which I could not download onto my PC as they appeared to be only available through a phone app. As I do not have a smartphone and could not find any contact phone number for HomeAway I had to contact the owners at the last minute get get arrival times and door key code. It made me wonder what value I was getting for the booking fee I paid which I found far higher than any other cottage booking company I have dealt with.
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Diana h.

A charming holiday home in a picturesque coastal town
We found our stay in this property very calming and relaxing. We loved the beautiful sea views and watching the fish in the pond. This home had everything to make our stay comfortable and cosy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Beautiful house in a great position
The house is very attractive and well equipped. It also has a lovely garden complete with fishpond - which our four granddaughters particularly enjoyed. The kitchen/diner is quite spacious so perfect for family meals and games of cards. The house is well situated as it is only a 10-minute walk to the beach and is near the station for the steam train to Corfe Castle and open-topped buses to beautiful Studland Bay. It is on a quiet residential road and has sea views. We really enjoyed our stay here and loved the family atmosphere in Swanage during Carnival week. We would thoroughly recommend the house to a family with older children or even two couples. Thanks again Frances and David for a lovely week in your beautiful home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018