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Spacious lounge/diner
Comfy sofas to relax in after a day of exploring
Well equipped kitchen
Calming double bedroom
Spacious double bedroom
Family bathroom
Cosy double bedroom
Steps leading up to the entrance to the property
1 / 8  Spacious lounge/diner
2 / 8  Comfy sofas to relax in after a day of exploring
3 / 8  Well equipped kitchen
4 / 8  Calming double bedroom
5 / 8  Spacious double bedroom
6 / 8  Family bathroom
7 / 8  Cosy double bedroom
8 / 8  Steps leading up to the entrance to the property

Oystercatcher - Swanage

Swanage, Dorset
QIT Clean, safe and legal scheme
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Decorated for Christmas
Apartment
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Bright and spacious first-floor apartment within an original Victorian-era villa
  • Located in the quieter eastern end of Swanage Bay
  • A short stroll from the sandy beach and promenade
  • Light and airy feel throughout with large rooms and high ceilings
  • Smart TV for enjoying cosy nights in together
Property code: DC120

Located within an elegant period building, this delightful apartment is just a stone’s throw from beautiful Swanage Bay.

Ideally situated just a couple of hundred metres from the beach, this pretty apartment offers cosy and tranquil accommodation for a couple or a small family looking for a holiday home in the heart of Swanage. Occupying the first-floor of a Victorian villa at the eastern end of the bay, this attractive getaway is less than a mile from the town’s famous pier and a wide variety of excellent places to eat and drink. Within easy reach are many of the Purbeck region’s most popular attractions, including quaint villages, delightful seaside towns, stunning beaches and beautiful parks.

This tastefully decorated and spacious apartment is reached via a flight of external stairs. On entering you will find the apartment has been attractively decorated in light and restful shades. You will find yourself in a spacious and comfortable lounge/diner which is a lovely space for relaxing in, with plenty of seating and a charming dining area. The kitchen is small but stylishly designed and fully equipped so you can prepare any meal. There are also two double bedrooms as well as bathroom complete with a shower over the bath.

Perfect for enjoying the beaches at Swanage Bay and Durlston Bay, this lovely property makes a great base for exploring the Purbeck area. Local attractions include Ballard Down (1 mile), Durlston Country Park (2.5 miles) and Dancing Ledge (3 miles). Studland Nature Reserve is just three miles away, and is home to the Dragons’ Teeth, Agglestone Rock and the beautiful Studland Beach. You can also catch a ferry to the idyllic Brownsea Island (7 miles), or head inland to explore Corfe Castle (5.5 miles). You can also explore the towering cliffs of Spyway (3 miles) and the glorious beaches and breathtaking walks of the Jurassic Coast.

  • 2 bedrooms - 2 doubles
  • 1 bathroom with overhead shower
  • Oven and washing machine
  • Smart TV
  • Accessed via an external staircase
  • Regret no pets
  • Parking for 1 small/medium car to the front of the property, Larger vehicles can park on the road as to not cause any obstructions
  • Shop and pub under 1 mile
  • Regret no children under the age of 3
  • Within easy reach of the shops, pubs and restaurants at Swanage
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jason 31st March 2023

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Fantastic property, good location - we really enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed by Mark 26th December 2022

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An extremely well equipped modern apartment in a perfect location close to beach and a short walk to Swanage town centre. Two good sized double bedrooms, very comfortable. Spacious lounge to eat and relax in. Excellent bathroom. Kitchen had everything. Lovely welcoming pack, good instructions (especially re parking), and HolidayCottages very helpfuRead morel with our booking and arrival time. Thoroughly recommend both! Hide

Reviewed by Claire 4th November 2022

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Excellent place to stay. It was lovely and warm and had everything we needed. Really pleased that we were able to go out on different long walks every day either straight from the door or using the excellent local bus service.

Reviewed by Susan 7th October 2022

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Reviewed by Michelle 30th September 2022

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A gem! Incredibly clean, lovely welcome touches, wifi that doesn't drop out so I could still do necessary work which was a bonus. Bed comfortable and homely touches like blankets for a cooler evening provided. 5 min walk to the beach, 15 max into Swanage and on a bus route. Flat has all needed for a stay and had a lovely week. Parking for us was fiRead morene (mokka car so smaller suv) and didn't need to use for the week! Pub opposite good. If down this way again will definitely try and stay here again. Hide

Reviewed by John 23rd September 2022

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Lovely and clean, in a great location to explore the area, actually seems bigger than the pictures on the Web site, absolutely no reservation about recommending this accommodation.

Reviewed by S M 16th September 2022

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The accommodation is ideally suited to getting into Swanage for meals and walks and for access to the Ballard downs to get to Old Harry Rocks.

Reviewed by Jennie 5th August 2022

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Excellent location - just a short walk to the beach. Parking space was very much welcomed. Lovely large, airy rooms and decorated really nicely. Plenty of room for four guests. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by C 10th June 2022

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Reviewed by Andrew 3rd June 2022

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Great apartment in an excellent location. Comfortable beds ,lovely shower Wi-Fi, Netflix etc available making the holiday a wonderfully restful break.

Reviewed by Heather 27th May 2022

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A perfect base close to the beach. Spotlessly clean and perfect for 4 people to explore beautiful Swanage.

Reviewed by Jayne 20th May 2022

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Clean and comfortable accommodation in an ideal location, close to the beach and within a ten minute walk to the town with its many amenities.

Reviewed by Fraser 13th May 2022

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Reviewed by Stephen 17th March 2022

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Ideal for a short break. Convenient location.

Reviewed by Claire 23rd October 2021

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Lovely Flat in a great place. Very warm and cosy. Top quality appliances and crockery. Nice matching wine, champagne and water glasses. King size quilts on both double beds. They even left us milk, biscuits and wine, which was a lovely touch. I would definitely stay again. The only downside would be the outside steps to the property if not very mobRead moreile. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 17th September 2021

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Oystercatcher was a really lovely apartment to stay in. It was well equipped and very comfortable. Cant think of anything it lacked. Swanage was a really good base for a walking holiday, so the apartment is well located for exploring the surrounding area.

Reviewed by John 10th September 2021

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Reviewed by D 30th July 2021

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Good location, easy to walk to everything we needed. The decor & quality of fixtures & furnishings is really top quality. It had everything we needed. The kitchen is well designed & compact. A lovely bright airy lounge. Large bedrooms with lots of storage space. Great shower too.

Reviewed by Duncan 25th June 2021

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Great holiday in a lovely well presented and comfortable flat with all thats needed for a self-catering holiday.

Reviewed by Jean 18th June 2021

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We loved the comfortable accommodation, with nice touches such as milk in the fridge, wine and biscuits too - very thoughtful! Near to local pub which did excellent food. On the Breezer bus route for trips to Studland or Bournemouth- a very scenic ride!

Reviewed by Richard 11th June 2021

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Reviewed by Jill 4th June 2021

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A very well thought out apartment, nice dcor, lovely furnishings and top quality bedding and towels. A credit to the owners. We are not much into self catering but we could see everything was there for those that do. Situated close to the beach (5 mins walk) and Centre of town (10 Mins walk) uphill coming back! Parking for one car was a bonus. For Read morethose with mobility issues access to the apartment (1st floor) is by external stair case. Would most certainly book again. Hide

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Location

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