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Sunny Place

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Enjoy time in this stylishly decorated modern apartment with a sunny patio garden
  • Situated near the coast with glimpses of Swanage Beach
  • Great location in the centre of the town, with amenities on the doorstep

Property code: OC-WY521

This gorgeous, light-filled, ground-floor apartment perfectly situated in the seaside town of Swanage is ideal for couples, friends and families looking for a restful beach holiday on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The property is just 300 metres from the vibrant high street of shops, restaurants and cafes. The large sandy beach and Victorian pier are also just a 500-metre walk away, making it perfect for sandcastles, walking the South West Coast Path and paddleboarding or kayaking. Durlston Castle and Country Park, ideal for picnics and coastal views across Swanage Bay, is less than a mile walk away.

A bright and airy property with stylish contemporary interiors throughout makes for an unforgettable stay. The large L-shaped kitchen, lounge and dining area are welcoming, with plenty of space to relax on the plush sofas. The shaker-style kitchen with an island is the perfect spot to prepare an evening meal or weekend brunch, with the choice to eat at the dining table indoors or open up the French doors to the patio dining area in fine weather. A hallway from the kitchen leads to the two double bedrooms – one has an en-suite shower, and both have double doors for outdoor access to the patio area. The contemporary family bathroom comes complete with a large free-standing bath, perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day. Outside is a large landscaped patio area with an outdoor table and chairs, making this the perfect spot for a morning coffee. There is a parking space for one large or two small cars.

Swanage Steam Railway will transport you to the pretty village of Corfe Castle (6 miles), one of several must-see villages that also include Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers and Kingston. Explore the Jurassic Heritage Coast, head to National Trust Spyway (4 miles) and walk in the fossilised footsteps of dinosaurs. Alternatively, visit Shell Bay Beach or across the ferry to Sandbanks, for beautiful sandy beaches less than 10 miles away.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with free-standing bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Welcome pack
  • TV, DVD
  • Patio with outdoor furniture
  • Private parking for 1 large or 2 small cars
  • Shops, pub and beach 500 metres
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note, this property is not suitable for children under 5 years
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Jane 7th June 2026

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A comfortable and well located property. Easy dog walking close by.

Reviewed by Michael 12th April 2026

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Great location. Lovely to have outside space to enjoy the sun. Easy walk into town. Onsite parking a real plus.

Reviewed by Emma 15th March 2026

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Beautiful apartment in a perfect location. Highly recommend

Reviewed by Mark 3rd March 2026

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Great location, very clean, tidy and well equipped property. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Matt 6th January 2026

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The apartment is very nice, spacious, and relaxing, with a well-appointed kitchen and a great bathroom/ensuite. Its in an excellent location, within easy reach of both the town and the beach. One thing to be aware of is that the approach on foot involves a very steep hill, which may be challenging for guests who are less mobile or those with bugRead moregies. We did find the apartment quite warm, as the underfloor heating was set higher than were used to, and it took a little time to cool down and find the right balance. The apartment has one TV, which is fairly small and operates on Freeview only. This was fine during the day as we were out enjoying the coastline, but in the evenings it felt a bit limiting if youre used to streaming services like Netflix or Prime. Id recommend bringing a Fire Stick or similar if thats important to you. Hide

Reviewed by Matt 6th January 2026

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The apartment is very nice, spacious, and relaxing, with a well-appointed kitchen and a great bathroom/ensuite. Its in an excellent location, within easy reach of both the town and the beach. One thing to be aware of is that the approach on foot involves a very steep hill, which may be challenging for guests who are less mobile or those with bugRead moregies. We did find the apartment quite warm, as the underfloor heating was set higher than were used to, and it took a little time to cool down and find the right balance. The apartment has one TV, which is fairly small and operates on Freeview only. This was fine during the day as we were out enjoying the coastline, but in the evenings it felt a bit limiting if youre used to streaming services like Netflix or Prime. Id recommend bringing a Fire Stick or similar if thats important to you. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 30th December 2025

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Although the apartment has a "luxury" appearance and a price tag to match, particularly over the festive season, it is not particularly well maintained and there were aspects of cleanliness which fell well below expectations, including the oven, saucepans and dishwasher. It had not been well prepared for our arrival - it smelt of drains and needed Read morea good airing. Little detailed consideration had been given to guest comfort and convenience. Considering we were staying over Christmas Day, there were no festive decorations. The apartment has the potential to be a real "wow" - it is in a good location, the accommodation itself is well laid out, the parking convenient. It's a pity - it feels as if someone has just lost interest in providing a great customer experience. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 30th December 2025

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Although the apartment has a "luxury" appearance and a price tag to match, particularly over the festive season, it is not particularly well maintained and there were aspects of cleanliness which fell well below expectations, including the oven, saucepans and dishwasher. It had not been well prepared for our arrival - it smelt of drains and needed Read morea good airing. Little detailed consideration had been given to guest comfort and convenience. Considering we were staying over Christmas Day, there were no festive decorations. The apartment has the potential to be a real "wow" - it is in a good location, the accommodation itself is well laid out, the parking convenient. It's a pity - it feels as if someone has just lost interest in providing a great customer experience. Holiday cottages response; Thank you for taking the time to feedback your comments, it is appreciated. We are currently in the process of reviewing your feedback points with the home owner directly. Many thanks Hide

Reviewed by Kristy 5th July 2025

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Reviewed by Katherine 21st June 2025

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Lovely cottage. Stayed there before.

Reviewed by Jolien 14th June 2025

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Reviewed by Beverley 12th May 2025

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This property is a great place to stay all on one level

Reviewed by Beverley 12th May 2025

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This property is a great place to stay all on one level

Reviewed by Beverley 12th May 2025

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This property is a great place to stay all on one level

Reviewed by Sophie 1st May 2025

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as above. Quite expensive for what you got. Nice place though

Reviewed by Matt 19th April 2025

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Accommodation was comfortable in great location

Reviewed by Mike 12th April 2025

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Great to have outside space. Modern apartment. Easy access to town and the beach.

Reviewed by Diane 26th February 2025

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Great property with everything we needed, although if you are planning to stay in in the evenings, the tv is very small. Great set up for a dog as outside area is gated and fenced.

Reviewed by Robert 20th January 2025

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Very good apartment, modern, comfy, 5 min from town.

Reviewed by Gillian 30th December 2024

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A great place to stay very clean, and a good size. Great with the dogs to have an enclosed area outside, and some grass garden. Also great to have parking for 2 cars. Walking distance to the town and beach (although up a hill on the way back!). Will defiantly look to return.

Reviewed by Karen 12th November 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Sunny Place which is a beautiful apartment. For us the location up the hill was fine however the only negatives were a few aspects of the cleaning. Cleaning service needs to be improved. Unfortunately the underfloor heating had been turned off and it took 24 hours to warm up.

Reviewed by John 20th October 2024

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It would have been nice to know that access was via very steep hills which is hard for people with a disability or an age, My wife and i could not walk to the town or the pier. When a repair was completed on our second day we were left keys which did not fit the two gates which was a nuisance. .

Reviewed by Emma 8th October 2024

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Gorgeous property very comfortable, lots of lovely living space and beautifully appointed lovely stroll to the heart of swanage would recommend this property and would stay again as it was tastefully decorated realky beautiful

Reviewed by Ian 7th October 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 4th October 2024

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A spacious well equipped modern flat with good parking and a pleasant ambiance Cleanliness was generally good but could have benefitted from a deep clean of cooker hood oven etc Close to town but st Hill too steep for us oldies to walk. Parking can be difficult in town short term or you pay

Reviewed by Elizabeth 14th September 2024

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This is the second year at Sunny place. Parking is excellent and it has its own enclosed south west facing patio. Its great also for anyone with mobility issues as all on one level. If there was a down side, its a bit of a walk, if you have mobility issues to the bin store. However overall its a great place to stay.

Reviewed by Katherine 9th September 2024

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A lovely comfortable apartment. Very spacious and clean. Near to all amenities. We have booked a return visit next year

Reviewed by SAm 24th August 2024

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Reviewed by Diana 17th August 2024

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Super place to stay .. we have both owned and rented in Swanage and its always better to be up the hill in high season . A great place to be ..

Reviewed by Janet 10th August 2024

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Lovely spacious, light and airy apartment. Really well equipped with very comfortable beds. Great location.

Reviewed by Shirley 4th August 2024

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Very nice and comfortable to relax in steps at the Entrance a little steep for people with limited abilities but you can open the side gate.

Reviewed by Kirsty 21st July 2024

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We had a lovely stay at sunny place, the apartment is well equipped with lovely outside space. We had scones, jam and clotted cream left for us with milk in the fridge when we arrived, which was a lovely touch. We come to Swanage every year and would definitely stay here again

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Island Cottage Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.