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The Compass, Swanage

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Accommodation Details

All first floor. 1 x double. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

The Compass is a stylish one-bedroom flat in a character Grade II listed building perfectly placed in the heart of vibrant and bustling Swanage, with access to shops cafes and restaurants, straight from the doorstep. This cosy apartment is ideal for two and is set within a pleasant courtyard, part of a contemporary conversion of the towns' Ship Hotel including accommodation known as 'Chandlers', The Ship Inn & restaurant. Situated just a short walk from the Stone Quay, Victorian Pier & sandy beach it offers a private parking space and a designated outdoor dining area, on a communal patio space, where you can enjoy breakfast in the sun. From your allocated parking space, you head up a flight of steps to the raised patio and enter the building through the communal entrance and head up a flight of stairs to your own private interior, wonderfully appointed with a fully fitted kitchen, breakfast area and sitting area. Relax on the sofa and enjoy a spot of relaxation accompanied by a film or sports game on TV. Take a refreshing shower each morning or evening and rejuvenate within a modern, tiled surround complete with contemporary colour schemes and considered lighting. Next to the bathroom is the bedroom, which offers a light and airy feel with ample storage to keep all your holiday essentials. There is even a pull-out bed for those travelling with a child. It only takes a few minutes to walk to the seafront, which boasts lovely, golden sands set in a sheltered bay perfect for taking a dip in the waters of this Blue Flag Beach. The stunning coastline has many attractions; Corfe Castle is only a short drive away or perhaps you might like to experience a train ride on the local Vintage Steam Railway. Walk the long sandy beaches of Studland Bay and perhaps take the chain ferry over to Poole and Sandbanks. The local countryside is a walkers' paradise perfect for nature lovers and dotted with pretty villages to discover. This well-appointed flat provides the ideal base for couples and families to relax, explore and enjoy the beautiful Jurassic coast.

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.

Amenities & Facilities

Gas heating. Gas oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine, TV with BT Sports package, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for one car (Ideal for medium family size cars and SUVs). Designated dining space outside. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2 mins walk. Note - The allocated car parking space can be tight for larger cars.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Swanage is detailed below.

Fri 29th Light rain 13°C 10°C 22mph 0.2mm 1,025mb
Sat 30th Overcast clouds 14°C 13°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,023mb
Sun 1st Moderate rain 14°C 12°C 24mph 5.5mm 1,014mb
Mon 2nd Light rain 12°C 7°C 20mph 0.6mm 1,018mb
Tue 3rd Moderate rain 11°C 6°C 24mph 6.2mm 1,022mb
Wed 4th Moderate rain 9°C 7°C 28mph 5.4mm 1,025mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 12°C 10°C 37mph 6.1mm 1,021mb

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