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Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills

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View of the Purbeck hills from sitting room
View of Swanage's own beach from bedroom
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Ocean view

Explore the area

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Swanage, Dorset
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Swanage Pier
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills

Close to the town, beach and coastal path, this flat is peaceful and full of light with different sea, hill and beach views to enjoy from each room. The furnishings are comfortably modern with colourful rugs. The flat consists of two 'wings' (with a kitchen you can eat in, a large sitting room, and bedroom) - this unusual orientation makes it very spacious and brings the sun in all the day and year round. Central heating makes it cosy in the winter. The position is perfect for those who want to set off along the SW coastal path or Purbeck Way, take the steam train to Corfe Castle, or spend the day on the beach then retreat to the peace and quiet of Barnacles before trying the many pubs and eating places in town. Between Swanage and Lulworth the coastal scenery is dramatic and craggy with beaches and old stone quarries. Swanage also has a variety of festivals including Purbeck Art Weeks Festival at the end of May, the popular Jazz Festival in July, the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival in early September, and the famous Purbeck Film Festival in October.
PLEASE NOTE that from June 1 - Sept 14 I prefer minimum bookings of one week (7 nights). At other times the minimum stay is 3 nights. Hiowever, I am open to alternative requests and will help out if I can.

Property manager

Charlotte Heath

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Ocean view
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
Please ask if you have a baby.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Travel insurance is recommended in order to cover any personal liability claims, accident or cancellation.
Your booking can begin and end on a Sunday as long as it doesn't overlap with anyone else. Thank you.
I'd be grateful if you would allow 48 hours to make a booking. I cannot accept a booking for the next day! Thank you.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this condo is by the sea. Langton Matravers Museum and Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Swanage Pier. Bournemouth Pier and Swanage Railway are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Swanage, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Pier Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swanage Pier - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Light, airy 1st Floor Apartment with delightful views over bay and Purbeck Hills located?

Situated by the sea, this condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach, Durlston Country Park and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Swanage Pier and Swanage Railway are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 8 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 30 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 142 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tod b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Great apartment very well provisioned in a fantastic location
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely as ever!
Our 3rd visit, and we love it even more each time! Lovely flat - warm, welcoming, comfy and tastefully colourful. Great sea views from bedroom and lounge. Felt very much at home and look forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great flat
Fantastic flat, all you need to be comfortable. This was our second time staying and I'm sure we'll be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Another very enjoyable stay in an amazing apartment. Looking forward to our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay with a view of the sea
This was our second visit to Barnacles, and it was another wonderful experience. Comfortable, welcoming and very convenient (as long as you don't mind the hill - but there's a good cake shop at the bottom!) - the views are as good as they look in the pictures. Charlotte was super friendly and helpful. We hope to be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect flat in an ideal location.
The flat was everything and more. For a one bedroom flat it was extremely spacious, well equipped, comfortable, very clean and excellent value for money. Location perfect for town, beach front and incredible coastal walks. We will definitely book again if we revisit the area. Many thanks Charlotte
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juli M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Property was lovely bright & airy with everything you need. Very close to town & beach - we did not mind the steep walk but some might.Please put name of the cottage on door or the number of the inside door on key - just a note :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ethan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in a gorgeous property
Lovely stay in a gorgeous property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
We enjoyed Barnacles and have been 4 times
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A treat to return!
Lovely flat - spacious, light, artistic and comfy. Already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose-Anne O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for R&R in Swanage
Cosy and comfortable floor a winter stay. The lounge is big with 2 enormous windows overlooking the town and sea. The flat is filled with original and interesting art work and furnishings, which makes it feel very homely.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolute gem!
Spacious lounge and bedroom (two rooms), bathroom all working and a cozy kitchen diner. Multiple windows with super blinds and curtains with sea view. Own parking space. Super clean and well looked after -
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pauline N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice flat
Tidy clean flat. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swanage First floor apartment
The flat was lovely. We went in January, so it was cold and unfortunately chose a date when the storm hit uk.Would love to go back in the summer. My only Criticism they need new blinds in living room as the rod to pull down kept coming off and it was not of a very high standard, and maybe a smart TV for extra channels.But overall it was lovely. I do a lot of art and the art work in the flat was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing property
The apartment was light, airy and well equipped with fantastic views. We also loved the artwork. We enjoyed our short break so much we have already booked again. Thank you Charlotte for being a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trudy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed apartment
Large airy apartment in excellent location close to the beach front.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swanage weekend
Excellent accomodation, great helpful host and a lovely location x
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to enjoy fantastic views and venture out for great walks and wonderful food
The flat was spotless, everything we needed was in places we would expect. It was sooooo comfortable and the views are great. Swanage is a lovely place to holiday anyway and this flat is really convenient for local walks and a short downhill walk to the nearby busy High St which has a great range of shops, many independence traders and some really good restaurants and cafes. There is a good grab handle in the bath for stepping over the quite high side to have a shower and a non-slip mat if you would like to use it. Amazing to have a carparking space in Swanage, they are as rare as hen's teeth. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

June L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely relaxing place to stay
This is a spacious, warm and comfortable place to stay. Just a short walk from the town centre. Swanage is a perfect base for those who enjoy walking and bird-watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichola Murphy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swanage stay
The whole stay was delightful with the host especially helpful prior to arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
stay in Swanage
very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Area and an Apartment to match!
I was very impressed with this place. There is a lot of space, and it is exceptionally clean. The town is great too! Excellent! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
The apartment is lovely- spacious and very homely. Perfect for a couple. Location is fantastic. Even nicer than pictures indicate. Will definitely return thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect spot
The accommodation was perfect for our needs. It is well resourced, very cosy and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Barnacles - Light and Airy with good views
Enjoyed staying for the week although found the steep hill to get to the property very tiring due my husbands heart condition. The property was comfortable and had everything one needed. It was clean and comfortable and it was certainly very light, bright and airy and good views from 2/3 of the windows. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Heath

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Soon after I retired from the Department for International Development in 2012, we were lucky enough find this long dreamt of toe hold in Purbeck. In addition to just enjoying being here, I'm fully involved in Purbeck Art Weeks Festival and the International Chamber Music Festival. I started out life studying music (cello), then changed tack and went to Camberwell College of Art in London to do a textiles degree. I started out as a self-employed weaver - then went to the Middle East where I spent several years working with Bedouin weavers in Oman and the Negev in Israel, and have since worked in all sorts of interesting places. My home is in Highbury, London with my partner Oded - and spending time in Barnacles and Swanage continues to give us, particularly me, a huge amount of pleasure! I hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

My family have been connected to the Kimmeridge area since the early 1900's, and I have been coming down here since I was born in 1952. What particularly appealed to us about this property were the different views of the sea and hills from each room, the light pouring into the flat all day, and the fact that the sea, cliffs of Peveril Point and the coastal path are so close by. It's also quiet here, which is very important to us. And there's something special about a window seat! I love gardening so I got permission from Swanage Council to cultivate the verges around the house. The plants are becoming established and learning to protect themselves from the Swanage Council mowers and dogs! And I am learning to plant things that can manage for long periods without being watered. Please feel free to water the tubs of geraniums if you feel like it! Salvias do well - which I love. You will see some unusual glass work in the flat too made by Oded.

What makes this property unique

I can't imagine ever being bored here - each season has its own interest - for photography, collecting drift wood, reading, observing, birds, walking, exploring, drawing - or simply watching the changing light across the sea and hills. After coming to the area for so many years it's a pleasure to know that it remains easy to get away from the 'crowds' - which in any case are never very big here even in August. And if you want to enjoy being here plus films, art or music (classical, jazz, blues or chamber music) and walking during the dy, then it's an ideal combination. There's also the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage that show films on a regular basis, with occasional live shows. Other than that the area is one of the most beautiful areas full of dramatic or quiet coastal walks, and large areas of natural heathland and of course the fabulous RSPB reserve at Arne.

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English
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