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Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Swanage, ENG
- Place, Swanage Pier6 min walk
- Place, Durlston Country Park6 min walk
- Place, Swanage Beach8 min walk
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)38 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Toilet 1
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too
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Awarded Aspire Magazine's "Hidden Gem of Dorset 2016", Nestleton is a beautiful 3 double bedroom (plus travel cot) maisonette occupying the top two floors of a Victorian house, with sea views, balcony, open fire and courtyard garden. The sun streams onto the balcony and front of the house in the morning, perfect for an al fresco breakfast, and streams into the back of the property in the evening. The maisonette has its own entrance and is accessed via a side staircase. Great care and attention has been given to furnishing the maisonette in a beautiful romantic French style and it is only a 5 minute stroll into Swanage town with its many cafes and restaurants, restored Victorian pier, steam railway and long sandy beach - great for children. It is also a great place for water-sport lovers, and has a scuba diving school by the pier. Durlston country park and castle is only a 15 minute walk away and the property location will therefore also suit walkers who wish to explore the Jurassic coastline and this area of outstanding natural beauty. Corfe Castle, Studland Bay, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and Blue Pool to name just a few, are all in close proximity to Swanage. Children and pets are very welcome!
Please note my property is strictly non smoking.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot available
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
£50 for up to 3 dogs
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Strictly no smoking anywhere
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
A car is not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Swanage
Located in Swanage, this apartment is on the beach. Poole Harbour and Swanage Pier are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandbanks Beach, or check out an event or a game at Poole Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Swanage, ENG
What's nearby
- Swanage Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
- Durlston Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Great Globe - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
- Old Harry Rocks - 18 min drive - 8.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Greggs - 4 min walk
- G Whites - 3 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery - 3 min walk
- The Cellar Bar - 4 min walk
- White Horse Inn - 2 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Moira Lamond
Living and working in London has its benefits, but we have enjoyed nothing more than escaping to Dorset for weekends and holidays for the last 30 years. As keen camper vaners we have spent many weeks travelling around the Purbeck area enjoying its amazing natural beauty. Our Dorset adventures include becoming British Sub-Aqua qualified scuba divers starting in Swanage diving school, water skiing, surfing, horse riding on the beach, and a boat kept at Shell Bay Marina.
Our children were brought up enjoying the sea air, boating around the Islands, visiting Brownsea Island and having mud fights!
Dorset never loses its charm and as soon as we approach the chain ferry we are filled with excitement and a sense of peace. There is then nothing better than sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Brownsea Island-bliss!.
Our children were brought up enjoying the sea air, boating around the Islands, visiting Brownsea Island and having mud fights!
Dorset never loses its charm and as soon as we approach the chain ferry we are filled with excitement and a sense of peace. There is then nothing better than sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Brownsea Island-bliss!.
Why they chose this property
When our camper van finally came to its last days, sadly it was crushed!
We therefore decided it was time to enact that dream of buying a place in Swanage. Unbelievably this maisonette was for sale-unbelievably because I had been walking past Nestleton for 15 years saying "I'm going to live there one day." I still have to pinch myself that it's true.
Unfortunately the apartment was in a very neglected state-So Brian being a builder & my hobby being interior design we set about restoring it. It has been a task but we got there, although there are always more dreams of improvements! We never tire of this wonderful part of England and are amazed that we still find new areas to explore-It well deserves the title of area of outstanding natural beauty. When boating around the Islands on a sunny day in Poole Harbour, you really could be in Greece!
We therefore decided it was time to enact that dream of buying a place in Swanage. Unbelievably this maisonette was for sale-unbelievably because I had been walking past Nestleton for 15 years saying "I'm going to live there one day." I still have to pinch myself that it's true.
Unfortunately the apartment was in a very neglected state-So Brian being a builder & my hobby being interior design we set about restoring it. It has been a task but we got there, although there are always more dreams of improvements! We never tire of this wonderful part of England and are amazed that we still find new areas to explore-It well deserves the title of area of outstanding natural beauty. When boating around the Islands on a sunny day in Poole Harbour, you really could be in Greece!
What makes this property unique
Locally nicknamed the 'Dolls House' due to its unique, pretty architecture and balcony, Nestleton is often photographed by passersby, especially when the clematis is in glorious full pastel pink bloom.
The maisonette is so conveniently placed to stroll into town, laze, play or enjoy water sports on the beach, or to walk to Ballard Downs and Durlston Country Park, with its castle, cafe and panoramic views. If you're lucky you may even spot a dolphin there!
Whatever time of the year, there is always something to do and see in Swanage and the surrounding area. The changing seasons emphasise the natural beauty of this area.
We love waking up in the morning to the sea view, and on a clear sunny day looking across to the Isle of Wight, followed by breakfast on the balcony.
We hope you love it as much as we do!
The maisonette is so conveniently placed to stroll into town, laze, play or enjoy water sports on the beach, or to walk to Ballard Downs and Durlston Country Park, with its castle, cafe and panoramic views. If you're lucky you may even spot a dolphin there!
Whatever time of the year, there is always something to do and see in Swanage and the surrounding area. The changing seasons emphasise the natural beauty of this area.
We love waking up in the morning to the sea view, and on a clear sunny day looking across to the Isle of Wight, followed by breakfast on the balcony.
We hope you love it as much as we do!
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