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Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills

Condo in Swanage with kitchen

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View from sitting room window
View of the Purbeck hills from sitting room
View of Swanage's own beach from bedroom
View of Old Harry Rocks from bedroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Durlston Country Park
  • Place, Swanage Pier
  • Place, Swanage Beach
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills

Close to the town, beach and coastal path, this flat is peaceful and full of light with different sea, hill and beach views to enjoy from each room. The furnishings are comfortably modern with colourful rugs. The flat consists of two 'wings' (with a kitchen you can eat in, a large sitting room, and bedroom) - this unusual orientation makes it very spacious and brings the sun in all the day and year round. Central heating makes it cosy in the winter. The position is perfect for those who want to set off along the SW coastal path or Purbeck Way, take the steam train to Corfe Castle, or spend the day on the beach then retreat to the peace and quiet of Barnacles before trying the many pubs and eating places in town. Between Swanage and Lulworth the coastal scenery is dramatic and craggy with beaches and old stone quarries. Swanage also has a variety of festivals including Purbeck Art Weeks Festival at the end of May, the popular Jazz Festival in July, the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival in early September, and the famous Purbeck Film Festival in October.
PLEASE NOTE that from June 1 - Sept 14 I prefer minimum bookings of one week (7 nights). At other times the minimum stay is 3 nights. Hiowever, I am open to alternative requests and will help out if I can.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Please ask if you have a baby.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Travel insurance is recommended in order to cover any personal liability claims, accident or cancellation.
Your booking can begin and end on a Sunday as long as it doesn't overlap with anyone else. Thank you.
I'd be grateful if you would allow 48 hours to make a booking. I cannot accept a booking for the next day! Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this condo is by the sea. Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Swanage Pier. Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Swanage, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Durlston Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Globe - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 18 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, Pier Beach and Durlston Country Park. Santa-Fe Fun Park and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 8 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 152 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Betsy C.

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

Perfect

Perfect location, perfect large and bright flat. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

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

Lovely as ever!

Our 3rd visit, and we love it even more each time! Lovely flat - warm, welcoming, comfy and tastefully colourful. Great sea views from bedroom and lounge. Felt very much at home and look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

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

Fabulous

Another very enjoyable stay in an amazing apartment. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gordon D.

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

Satisfied Client 23 05 25

A lovely flat not far from the sea front with everthing that you could wish for an accomodation. 5 star!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

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

A treat to return!

Lovely flat - spacious, light, artistic and comfy. Already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

June L.

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

A lovely relaxing place to stay

This is a spacious, warm and comfortable place to stay. Just a short walk from the town centre. Swanage is a perfect base for those who enjoy walking and bird-watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Lovely property

Really nice spacious flat. Close to town centre and beach. Up a short but steep hill, but overall thoroughly enjoyed staying there and would re-book in future. Host really pleasant to deal with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

A super, very spacious apartment

We loved our weekend stay, its only a short walk to the beach, there's a designated parking space and the apartment is very well equipped, homely and very spacious. I would say its nicer than the pictures. We'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Swanage short stay.

Great flat. Lovely area. All good.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vic D.

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

Superb apartment

We stayed here in 2015 so knew what to expect. Very spacious and well laid out with everything you may need to enjoy the holiday.Comfortable lounge and lovely large bed. Cannot be faulted.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola M.

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

Barnacles

Barnacles is a delightful flat overlooking Swanage Bay. Immaculate and comfortable. It's an ideal location for exploring this amazing area with it's coastal walks, Country Park, historical places like Corfe Castle and Swanage itself
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Iona M.

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

My swanage break

Lovely light and airy apartment- the photos don’t do it full justice. Wonderful artworks and well appointed Really wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

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

Swanage Stopover

A roomy apartment above the town will views through the houses to the beach and Old Harry's Rocks. Very comfortable sitting room and spacious bedroom. Very large and comfortable bed so a very restful few nights. Tastefully decorated and all that you'd need for a stay. A stiff climb from the town, tho, after a day's walking but the views make it worth it.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

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

Great apartment.

Light bright roomy apartment very comfortable some nice artwork and personal touches very comfortable. Near to the amenities of Swanage easy walk if your reasonably fit. Being high on a hill has its benefits marvellous views from the large windows.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Small break

Excellent communication from owner. My husband was taken ill on day we came home and she offered to let us stay on extra days.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

A lovely place to enjoy fantastic views and venture out for great walks and wonderful food

The flat was spotless, everything we needed was in places we would expect. It was sooooo comfortable and the views are great. Swanage is a lovely place to holiday anyway and this flat is really convenient for local walks and a short downhill walk to the nearby busy High St which has a great range of shops, many independence traders and some really good restaurants and cafes. There is a good grab handle in the bath for stepping over the quite high side to have a shower and a non-slip mat if you would like to use it. Amazing to have a carparking space in Swanage, they are as rare as hen's teeth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

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

Brilliant

10/10
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Joe, Lichfield, UK

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

Bright and Airy Flat with sea views

Stayed a week in this comfortable and tastefully decorated flat. Spacious bedroom with zip and link super king bed, large lounge with two large sofas and dining area. Kitchen is small but we’ll set out with adequate equipment and a two seater table. There is off street parking although it maybe a little tight for large vehicles, or nervous drivers. The flat is located on a steep hill above Swanage a 5-10 minute walk from the town and sea front. For us use the only niggle was having only one set of keys, which proved limiting when we went out separately. We would happily stay again at this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

A little gem of a place in Swanage

From start to finish, our 4 night break was made super easy, as the owner is great at communicating via VRBO. The property was very clean, well equipped and very spacious. A fantastic sea view greeted us from the lounge and bedroom windows, both rooms were very comfortable. We also liked the artwork and pieces of art, which added to personality of the property. Would highly recommend The Ship pub in Swanage, we had a lovely meal and also went for drinks on another occasion. Fish and Chips at The Fish Plaice were also excellent. Swanage has a good selection of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. We would recommend the South West Coastal Path walks to Old Harry Rocks, Studland Bay, and in the other direction, Durlston Country Park, Peveril Point. Absolutely stunning scenery. Corfe Castle is worth a visit also. We were very lucky with the November weather, 16 degrees each day! The property is at the top of a very steep road, from Swanage town centre, but we managed this fine. Having a parking space at the property was also an added bonus. We loved every minute, and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The flat was great, light and airy with lots of interesting artwork around.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always happy to return to this lovely flat
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful flat, amazing views, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Anne M.

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

Lovely spacious apartment

The location of the apartment was good, very close to the beaches and shops. The small car park was great so could park outside and load and unload car. The apartment was comfortable, had everything we needed for the week and was very spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul B.

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

Mostly excellent.

Clean, great view, good area and had a great time. The only disappointing parts were a) receiving the key by post (lucky we were not stopping somewhere else on the way) and having to return the keys at our own expense (why not leave a stamped addressed envelope, b) One toilet roll for two for one week. Bring your own!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

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

Fantastic apartment

We had another very enjoyable and relaxing stay in Barnacles. It is such a lovely bright and airy apartment, in a great location with amazing views. Great communication with Charlotte. Very much looking forward to staying again later in the year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Heath

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Soon after I retired from the Department for International Development in 2012, we were lucky enough find this long dreamt of toe hold in Purbeck. In addition to just enjoying being here, I'm fully involved in Purbeck Art Weeks Festival and the International Chamber Music Festival. I started out life studying music (cello), then changed tack and went to Camberwell College of Art in London to do a textiles degree. I started out as a self-employed weaver - then went to the Middle East where I spent several years working with Bedouin weavers in Oman and the Negev in Israel, and have since worked in all sorts of interesting places. My home is in Highbury, London with my partner Oded - and spending time in Barnacles and Swanage continues to give us, particularly me, a huge amount of pleasure! I hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

My family have been connected to the Kimmeridge area since the early 1900's, and I have been coming down here since I was born in 1952. What particularly appealed to us about this property were the different views of the sea and hills from each room, the light pouring into the flat all day, and the fact that the sea, cliffs of Peveril Point and the coastal path are so close by. It's also quiet here, which is very important to us. And there's something special about a window seat! I love gardening so I got permission from Swanage Council to cultivate the verges around the house. The plants are becoming established and learning to protect themselves from the Swanage Council mowers and dogs! And I am learning to plant things that can manage for long periods without being watered. Please feel free to water the tubs of geraniums if you feel like it! Salvias do well - which I love. You will see some unusual glass work in the flat too made by Oded.

What makes this property unique

I can't imagine ever being bored here - each season has its own interest - for photography, collecting drift wood, reading, observing, birds, walking, exploring, drawing - or simply watching the changing light across the sea and hills. After coming to the area for so many years it's a pleasure to know that it remains easy to get away from the 'crowds' - which in any case are never very big here even in August. And if you want to enjoy being here plus films, art or music (classical, jazz, blues or chamber music) and walking during the dy, then it's an ideal combination. There's also the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage that show films on a regular basis, with occasional live shows. Other than that the area is one of the most beautiful areas full of dramatic or quiet coastal walks, and large areas of natural heathland and of course the fabulous RSPB reserve at Arne.

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