Guests say
Swanage Beach House is praised for its stunning renovation, spaciousness, and prime location close to the beach and town centre. Guests appreciate the clean, well-equipped interiors, unique decor, and comfortable beds. Some minor issues include inconsistent heating and a lack of outdoor space, but these do not detract from the overall positive experience.
The property is consistently described as clean, with no negative comments on cleanliness, indicating high standards are maintained.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach and town. However, there is a mention of noise from a nearby bar, slightly impacting the perfect score.
Comfort is generally well-regarded, especially the beds. However, issues with overly warm temperatures and thin curtains slightly affect the comfort level for some guests.
Facilities are appreciated, particularly the kitchen and en suite bathrooms. Some guests noted a lack of sharp knives and a plumbing issue, indicating room for improvement in maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Perched in the seaside town of Swanage, Dorset lies this fantastic three-storey property, Swanage Beach House. Enjoying six immaculately-presented bedrooms, en-suite bathrooms, and quirky interior, Swanage Beach House welcomes twelve guests to relish a fun-filled getaway to Dorset. Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home to discover a sleek open-plan kitchen equipped with a plethora of integrated appliances, ideal for rustling up tasty dishes to be enjoyed as a group at the dining table. Ascend the staircase to discover your very own private gym room where you can begin your morning with your fitness regime before freshening up in a spacious family bathroom.
After tucking in to an evening feast, curl up on the plush sofas in the sitting room with loved ones and reflect on your favourite memories so far with a glass of wine in hand; when sleep calls, retire to one of six well-appointed bedrooms, choosing from a king-size with TV and en-suite bathroom, a king-size with en-suite shower room, a double with balcony, TV and en-suite shower room, a second-floor double with TV and en-suite shower room, a second-floor double with en-suite shower room or a second-floor twin with TV to catch your sleep in ahead of another day of adventures.
Venture into the charming town of Swanage located on the stunning Jurassic Coast in Dorset and explore the Swanage Pier Trust, offering magnificent views of the coastline that stretch across to the Isle of Wight, while the days away on the beautiful Swanage Beach ahead of treating your loved ones to a hearty meal and cold beverage in one of several pubs or restaurants including The Anchor Inn and The Cellar Bar. A short drive away, discover The Purbeck Heritage Coast which offers a wealth of opportunity for hiking and exploring, spend the day at K’s Funworld Swanage or play a round or two at Purbeck Gold Club.
Further afield, journey to Poole where Poole Museum resides or visit Dorchester where you can traverse Borough Gardens and admire the National Trust owned Max Gate, the former 19th century home of Thomas Hardy. However you decide to spend the days, guarantee a homely stay at Swanage Beach House in Dorset.
Swanage is a small, family-friendly beach town on the renowned Isle of Purbeck, at the eastern extremity of Dorset's renowned Jurassic Coast. Swanage is arguably best known for its lovely, gently sloping golden sands. The small town is well renowned for its annual jazz festival, which is held in July, and for its abundance of stores, fine taverns, and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood. The charming Victorian wooden pier is a lovely spot to promenade, go fishing, or just sit and take in the sights. It's also a popular starting point for divers. Regular vintage steam engine excursions transport tourists on a charming 6-mile journey, chugging through gorgeous countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle, from the town's terminal on the historic Swanage Railway. With beautiful coastline walks, dolphin sightings, and wildlife viewing in addition to comfortable viewing areas and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air, nearby Durlston Country Park makes for a fantastic day out. Take the frequent chain ferry that travels over the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks and the short drive to Studland, which has one of the best beaches in the nation and is bordered by heathland. Any time of year, you may have a great trip here.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
1 x king-size with TV and en-suite bath, basin, and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with balcony, TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basic and WC, 1 x second-floor double with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x second-floor twin with TV.
Cloakroom.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with TV.
Utility.
Sitting room.
Gym with two single Z beds
Central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, wine cooler.
5 x TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking, subject to availability.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: This property does not have a garden.
Note: Check-in is from 4pm, check-out by 10am
Reviews (6)
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Madeline
!!! Great location and fully equipped with everything you need. Just perfect for my birthday celebrations. We had such a special weekend. I must also make a note of how comfy the beds are!!! We all slept so well. Thank you so much!
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Penelope
It was beautifully decorated, clean and well equipped with everything needed - including plenty of kitchenware and sharp knives! Ensuite bathrooms and plenty of fridge and freezer space made for easy living. Three generations - 10 of us - had a lovely week. It was good to be only a few minutes walk from the beach and this lovely seaside town. We would all like to return to see more of Dorset.
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Alex
The property was very spacious - a nice big kitchen (with a really good sized fridge - and we particularly liked the additional wine fridge!), dining area and large lounge. And the bedrooms were all a decent size too, with many having king size double beds. All bedrooms had en suite facilities too, which we found really helpful, being a large group of adults. All in all, it was a very comfortable stay in a very attractive property (decor in the house was interesting too! We especially liked the artwork). It was also very conveniently located, being only a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. One downside was the lack of an outside area, but appreciate that this can't be helped, given the location and type of property. And in fairness, this was made very clear in the description on the Sykes website. If we had to cite one (very minor) criticism, it would be that there could have been more sharp, food preparation knives available (these were somewhat limited, and given that there were 9 of us staying the house, often preparing different meals at the same time, a few more of these would have been helpful). But as regards the other utensils, the kitchen was very well-equipped. We all rated this property very highly and would definitely stay there again if we visit Swanage again in future.