Guests say
Bay View is a well-equipped, spacious cottage with a homely feel, offering stunning views and a convenient location close to Swanage town and beaches. It's ideal for large groups and families, with a balcony to enjoy the scenery and a garden for outdoor activities. Some guests suggested minor improvements and maintenance to enhance the experience.
The property generally appears clean with fresh towels and bedding, but some guests noted issues such as hairs in a shower plug, unclean cutlery, and crumbs in the fridge. A deep clean was suggested due to cobwebs and moths.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the town and beaches, with a short walk to local amenities. The views from the property are particularly appreciated.
The property is described as comfortable and spacious, with a well-stocked kitchen and relaxing areas. However, some guests found the sofa hard and uncomfortable, and suggested swapping a double bed for twin beds to accommodate different group configurations.
The property is well-equipped with a variety of amenities, including a balcony and garden. However, there were several maintenance issues reported, such as a non-functioning tumble dryer, wobbly toilet seat, and a need for clearer instructions for appliances and waste disposal.
While guests appreciated the selection of mugs and the presence of a key safe, there were no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Set in an elevated position in Swanage, Dorset lies this inviting holiday home, Bay View. With stunning views from the delightful garden and an interior filled with home comforts, this holiday home makes a fabulous choice for a large family gathering or a break with friends. On arrival at the cottage, park up roadside before making your way inside to begin your holiday. A well-equipped kitchen/diner offers everything you need to rustle up a family dinner to enjoy at the dining table for 10, including a handy dishwasher to help with the cleaning up. After dinner, unleash your competitive side with a game of table football, which is located in the convenient utility, before settling in to catch up on your favourite shows in the sitting room. When sleep calls, choose from three bedrooms suited to a range of guests; a king-size and two doubles are perfect for the couples of the group, the family room for those with young children, and a single, ideal for a child or even a grandparent. Be sure to take advantage of the garden area too; the decking makes a wonderful spot for a morning coffee with a view, while the lower patio offers a space for the children to play. When it’s time to explore, be sure to head down to the nearby beach and wander the Purbeck Heritage Coast and pier before reaching Peveril Point. Explore further with a trip to Studland, known for its Nature Reserve and the Old Harry Rocks. Slightly further again you can visit the town of Bournemouth for shopping and dining options, along with its pier and Oceanarium, for any sea life lovers in your group. Bring your friends and family to Bay View for a memorable escape.
Swanage, a small, family-friendly coastal resort at the eastern extremity of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, is best known for its beautiful, gently sloping golden dunes. The village is noted for its July jazz festival, stores, taverns, and restaurants, some of which serve locally caught seafood. The Victorian wooden pier, often used by divers, is a nice area to walk, fish, or watch the world go by. The town is home to the Swanage Railway, which offers classic steam engine rides through beautiful landscapes to Corfe Castle.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 2 x doubles, 1 x single, 1 x family room with double and single.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
2 x shower rooms with walk-in showers, basins, heated towel rails and WCs.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility/games room.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi, a selection of books, radio/CD player, table football, table tennis table.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis.
Rear garden with decking, patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.8 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am
Reviews (10)
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Paul
A little tired in places with some minor maintenance required - toilet flushes and blind in top bedroom mainly. Well equipped. All in all excellent value for money.
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Jane
Positives: very well equipped, spacious and lovely to have the outdoor space. The teens really appreciated the ping pong table and table football. The loft room was really lovely but we have some concerns with fire safety listed later. Negatives We have put in a complaint about an incident that occurred on Weds 21st but received no response yet. Workmen appeared on ladders outside the property, our teen daughter was alone and had just showered and it was highly alarming for her to have unplanned workmen outside her room looking in. Also inappropriate for this to have happened without notification. There did not appear to be a fire alarm on the top floor of the property. The doors to the property do not appear to be fire safe standard for a property split across 4 floors. This presents a fire risk for the owners and any residents staying at the property so we would urge this to be rectified immediately. We have regularly stayed in holiday lets and were very surprised at the amount of personal owner items left at the property. It was literally crammed full of things. The door handle to the loft room needs fixing as it was rattling through the night. The blind in the loft room close to the door does not work. The appliance instructionâs were not in the kitchen and we could not find them. The toilet flush (floor which has three bedrooms) was very temperamental and needs fixing or replacing soon. The internal sitting room door is split and needs replacing to meet fire safety standards. There was a lot of rubbish left in the garden but that could have just been left by previous residents and missed in the cleaning.
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Julie
The sitting room had plenty of space and, to be able to step out onto the balcony to sit and enjoy the wonderful view and watch the steam trains pass by, was bliss. There's an eclectic mix of furniture and loads of old books and artworks which made our stay interesting, the house had a lovely homely feel and we all (young and old) had a great holiday.