About this property

Spacious Accommodations: The Compass in Swanage offers a spacious 4-star apartment with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi and free on-site private parking. Modern Amenities: The apartment features a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, oven, and stovetop. Additional amenities include a washing machine, walk-in shower, sofa, dining area, and wardrobe. Prime Location: Swanage Bay is a 3-minute walk away, while Swanage Railway is 1640 feet nearby. Corfe Castle is 5.6 mi from the property, and Bournemouth Airport is 16 mi distant. Boating is available in the surroundings. Highly Rated by Guests: The Compass receives high ratings from guests for its spaciousness and excellent facilities.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Lynne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location excellent, near to sea and town. Parking very good. Bus service excellent. Flat lovely and had everything you needed.
Maryann
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It had everything you needed it had a brilliant location.
Christine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Adorable apartment in the centre of Swanage. Cosy and comfortable, the apartment has everything you might need and more.
Richard
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Lovely flat, generously stocked, brilliant location.
Hooper
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very clean and welcoming gifts of cake and chocolates for my child. Teas, coffees & milk ready on arrival. After reading reviews about windows I was a little put off but they wasn’t that bad at all and wasn’t a problem for us. Property with Car...
Helen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Really central with some goodies left by the owners
Jo
United Kingdom United Kingdom
A beautiful flat, central yet still quiet. Really well equipped, warm and cosy. Useful info pack and good directions/parking instructions. An added surprise was a bottle of fizz on our arrival, perfect for New Year's Eve. Would definitely book again.
Susan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Stylish fixtures and decor and also cosy. A real home from home. Well-equipped for a short stay. Good wi-fi and tv services etc. Comfortable bed.superb location, minutes from the lovely Swanage bay, restaurants, bars, walks.
Eric
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very comfortable, clean and very well equipped and furnished. Also close to beach, shops, pubs and restaurants

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 98,227 reviews from 20785 properties
20785 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

The Compass is a lovely retreat nestled in the heart of Swanage, at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast. It boasts a double bedroom, with a pull-out bed for those travelling with a child, sleeping up to three people in total. There is also a shower room inside, as well as an open-plan living room with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area. To the exterior is a designated dining space giving you the option of eating alfresco style, along with an off-road parking space for one car. The Compass is a homely getaway placed in a wonderful UK holiday destination. Please note: There are stairs leading up to the flat and therefore this property is not suitable for people with mobility issues. Please note: In the peak season this property only accepts 7 night minimum bookings

Neighborhood info

Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck. It offers plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a 6-mile journey, chugging through countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Compass

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi

House rules

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Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
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Cards accepted at this property
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

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Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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