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Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome

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A bed with a dark blue velvet cover, two rolled towels, and two mustard yellow pillows.
A dining table set for six with white plates, silverware, and wine glasses. There are potted plants on the windowsill and a loaf of bread on the table.
A modern living room with a grey sofa, yellow cushions, a black floor lamp, a small table with a plant, a TV on a white stand, and a 'SMILE' sign on the wall.
A row of brick buildings with storefronts, including a Daisy May's Arcade.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel range hood, a gas stove, a coffee maker, and a microwave.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Dorset and East Devon Coast
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Free internet
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Onsite parking available
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Swanage, England
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪12 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome

The 2nd floor apartment enjoys sunshine throughout the day and sits within a purpose built block on a quiet side road yet within the heart of Swanage just 50 metres from the sea front.

The apartment has been tastefully decorated and carpeted throughout with contemporary furniture and high quality bedding and linen supplied. Towels are not provided. There is also a hairdryer in the main bedroom. Please note there is no lift in the apartments.

The apartment has Hive controlled gas fired central heating and comprises a generous and social kitchen/diner/lounge which has a large corner sofa bed, dining table and seating to seat up to six, coffee table and TV unit. Free ultrafast broadband/WiFi is available as well as Sky Glass TV offering all of the usual free view channels plus assorted Sky channels, Apps and catch-up facility. An Echo Dot is provided for music and hopefully to answer your questions!

The kitchen area includes a washing machine, gas hob with electric oven, fridge, worktop freezer (31L), microwave, kettle, toaster and all the pots, pans, utensils, glasses, mugs and crockery you would want and expect. A selection of tea, coffee (including decaf of both), sugar, condiments, herbs, spices and cooking oils are provided for your use.

Bedroom 1 has a double bed, large chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, an easy chair and a full length mirror.

Bedroom 2 also has a double bed, a wardrobe, a small chest of drawers, bedside cabinets, an easy chair and a full length mirror.

The modern tiled bathroom has a bath with new shower over.

There are floor standing fans available for your comfort in hotter weather.

There is also a steam iron and ironing board for your use.

Pets are welcomed (we have a dog ourselves) and we would ask that you make use of the pet blankets that are provided to cover the sofa and/or beds.

For those not planning to bring a pet, please be assured we do the housekeeping ourselves and take pride in ensuring all is spotless and specifically hairless for all of our guests.

We live nearby and are happy to assist as required during your stay.

We have a parking space for your use at a local hotel just 5 minutes walk from the apartment, however you are able to load/unload directly outside the apartment.

We strongly encourage you to read the customer feedback.

We are pleased to offer a 10% discount on bookings of 7 days or more, excluding the core summer holiday period where the minimum stay is 7 days.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10269938
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this apartment is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Swanage, England

What's nearby

  • Pier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swanage Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 3 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your home from home 2 bedroom apartment in the heart of Swanage, pets welcome located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 15-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Swanage Railway and Swanage Beach are also within 5 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 3-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful clean modern flat with everything you could possibly need making it a real home from home experience in the heart of beautiful swanage.Have absolutely loved staying here and dog friendly too which is amazing for anyone with a pooch.Highly recommend this property to anyone searching for a stay in swanage,You don't even need a car as you are central to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment in the centre of Swanage, everything was great, however we did struggle with the lack of fans. There was one industrial size fan in the living room but was too loud to have on when sleeping, and the tall fan barely blew out any air. Other than that a lovely little flat for the weekend, parking was easy to arrange with the hotel and the walk was very short.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully clean, well appointed, comfortable and central for our purposes.Really couldn't fault the apartment.Host was most helpful regarding access. Tiny issue regarding parking at the Hotel was quickly resolved by the friendly lady on Reception.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second visit here. So convenient for shops, beach, and bus station. Had a bit of difficulty loading when leaving, as no space to stop. The apartment has every facility with many extras.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Only a little thing but the kettle filter really needed replacing, put us off having tea
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely

Had a lovely stay, very clean and had everything we needed for a perfect stay in a beautiful location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in a lovely apartment.

Apartment was spotlessly clean, very spacious, and had every facility needed. The location was perfect in the centre of Swanage, but also quiet during.the night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We have given a 5 star rating due to the excellent location of this property plus the cleanliness and great communication with Hannah.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review and very much hope to welcome you back in the future! Kind regards Hannah
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location. Spotless friendly owner

Very good. Well worth staying there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you so much Wendy for your review! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back! Best wishes Hannah and The Bell Street Crew
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mollys holiday

Loved it dog friendly will come back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely flat great location what not to like!

Loved swanage and accommodation happy 😊 stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Accommodation

We had an amazing stay in this beautifully clean and centrally located apartment over a long weekend. The beds were super comfi, and everything we needed was right to hand. The landlady was very helpful with our check in and checkout process, and our entire stay was enjoyable, and memorable.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was excellent

Was clean and very comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2020
Hi Stefan So glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope that you will be visiting us again! Kind regards Hannah and The Team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage Mini Break

Lovely property - very clean and beautifully appointed. Great location right in the heart of the town and with dedicated parking bearby.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable and clean apartment

We enjoyed a lovely little break in swanage here. The apartment was so clean and had everything we needed. The location was great for exploring swanage. We would definitely stay here again and hope to do so soon! Thanks Hannah!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage flat

It a lovely flat clean well appointed with some welcoming touches in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage Break

Lovely flat in central location & easy walking to front & shops
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely apartment

Great apartment, spotlessly clean. Well equipped, everything you need for your stay. Lovely food items on arrival. Easy reach to the beach, shops & restaurants. Also only 5 minutes from the Swanage Steam Railway to enjoy a trip to Corfe Castle. Would definitely recommend this apartment.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic homely apartment

A fantastically located property, in the heart of the town! With all amenities you could wish for. Soooo clean, bright & airy. Comes with local parking to - gold dust in central Swanage. We will definately be back soon,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for enjoying the Swanage beach facilities

Exactly what we expected. Easy immediate town foreshore access on foot. Local parking provided. Great for exploring the area. Owner support with immediate response and local advice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like home from Home

Good base for exploring Swanage lots to do, apartment has everything you need and so dog friendly. Hannah was a great host we are definitely going back. Thank you so much for the welcome pack and also the extra thought about our dog John Liz and Pixie
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short family break

The property was excellent and extremely central for Swanage pubs and restaurants. The flat was clean and comfortable. Parking in Swanage is at a premium so an allocated parking space 5 mins away was very helpful . We would like to return in 2014 .
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Firstly the accommodation is not suitable for 6 occupants. It is barely sufficient for 4. There is only one small bathroom, with a shower in the bath. We had to contend with a leaking toilet which has a temporary repair but still leaked. There was no apology for this. We had to clean the floor twice a day for 3 days and buy our own paper towels. The bed was very small ( probably 4ft 6). We are used to a bigger one at home. You advertise the flat as second story and it is actually on the 3rd floor because it is over the shopping precinct. The sofa is very uncomfortable because it is a sofa bed and there are no other comfortable chairs. You claim onsite parking but it is at least 1/2 a mile away and I had to park illegally to unload.It does not make it legal to be told everybody does it. It was nice to have tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival and the kitchen area was very clean. We did not use the hob or cooker and all the crockery was clean and good. We left a day early because of the lack of sleep and cleaning. I left a note to the owner and have still not had an apology for the toilet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage stay,

Straight forward and easy process, from booking the flat, to making changes to our booking, and the actual stay. Flat was clean and tidy and a lovely place to stay in the centre of Swanage and a very short walk to the beach. Many other places of interest are only a short drive away. Good choice of cafes and restaurants nearby if you don't fancy cooking. Really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Mar 2023
Steven thank you so so much…so glad you enjoyed your stay with us! Hope we can welcome you back to Swanage soon! Best wishes Hannah and the team
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Apartment in Swanage

Great accommodation. Very clean. Very well equipped. Very comfortable bed. Owner vey kindly left bread,milk,butter.tea and coffee and biscuits. Lovely touch.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Julie

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Our apartment is owned by a group of friends who have all moved to Swanage in recent years.

We all live within 5 minutes of the apartment and happy to help in any way to ensure your stay is as pleasurable as possible.

Why they chose this property

We have all moved to Swanage over the past 10 years or so having holidayed here ourselves over many years, in some cases since childhood!

We find many of our guests are the same and visit year after year.

Swanage is a special unique town largely away from the madding crowd with a stunning bay and beautiful beach with outstanding scenery.

The town is full of lovely independent businesses, whether you are shopping or eating and drinking.

What makes this property unique

We live nearby and are happy to assist as required during your stay.

We have a parking space for your use at a local hotel just 2 minutes walk from the apartment, however you are able to load/unload directly outside the apartment.

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