Guests say
Guests have had a pleasant stay at Sandcastles, appreciating its prime location in Swanage, proximity to the beach, and well-equipped, cosy flat. The property offers lovely views, and the presence of a lift is frequently mentioned as a positive. While some guests noted issues with parking and occasional cooking odours from a nearby restaurant, the overall experience is reported to be very good, with the property's convenience and comfort being highlighted.
Reviews consistently mention that the flat is clean and well-maintained, suggesting a high standard of cleanliness that guests appreciate.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being close to the beach, shops, and local attractions, making it an ideal spot for visitors.
Guests find the flat comfortable, with a cosy atmosphere and a comfy bed. However, some noted that the flat can become stuffy, which slightly impacts the overall comfort.
The flat is described as well-equipped and thoughtfully appointed, though some guests mentioned limited kitchen space and food storage, which affects the score.
The owners' check-in call and the provision of welcome items like milk and cookies are appreciated gestures of thoughtfulness, although it should be noted that such gifts are kindly provided but not guaranteed.
About this property
Quietly located in Station Road in Swanage, just 27 yards from the beach and with reserved free parking nearby.. Lift access.
All on the
Third Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 32" Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Fridge
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electric central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer (shared with other apartments). Parking permit at nearby car park for 1 car, 10 minutes’ walk. No smoking.. This modern third floor apartment, with lift access, is perfect for couples wishing to stay in the heart of Swanage town centre and has reserved free parking nearby, which is a real benefit for properties in this area. It enjoys a quiet location at the rear of the building and a wide selection of shops, pubs and restaurants along the High Street ensures that all amenities lie within a short walking distance. The beach around the corner, with its golden sands, is perfect for swimming and sunbathing, and you can take a leisurely stroll along the promenade in the evening. Walkers are also well-catered for with the South West Coastal Path close by, and cyclists can secure their bikes on the bars provided in the cycle shed. A trip on the steam train to Corfe Castle makes for a great day out, where you can visit the picturesque 11th-century castle on the National Trust site. Hop on board the open top bus to Sandbanks and Bournemouth from where you can catch local boats to Brownsea Island to the red squirrels, in high season, buses also run on occasion to Lulworth Cove. Horse riding and fishing are available within 1 mile. Just a short drive from Swanage is Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, which offer wonderfully scenic walks along the Jurassic coastline. Beach 27 yards. Shop and restaurant 30 yards, pub 50 yards.
Pets are strictly not allowed in the property.
Free WiFi
There are steps to the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth Beach
- Durdle Door
- Poole Harbour
Reviews (15)
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Jason
Brilliant location in the heart of the town so easy acces to all the local attractions and amenities. Flat is on third floor but with lift there is no acces isues. Really well appointed compact flat, perfect for a couple.
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Deirdre Barker
The only downside, as far as we found, was that we had the bedroom windows open through the night but had to close them when The Salt Pig restaurant (which was located nearby) began their cooking preparations for breakfasts and again, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings when they served dinners those evenings, we couldn’t have the sitting room/bedroom windows open because of the smell permeating. The flat then got very stuffy so used the air conditioner for some relief. A great shame. NO we didn’t eat at The Salt Pig as the cooking odours (even though the flat’s on the 3rd floor) had put us off!!
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Confirmed Guest
We had a great stay here, the location is ideal and the apartment is well equipped with the owners providing a lot of information, and they called to check in when we arrived which was a lovely touch. Would definitely come back :)