Villas In Swanage

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Remfry - Verified booking

  After being initially a bit disappointed on arrival at the flat, mainly due to the location (the view from the window is a barbers and a Chinese takeaway), we realised that it actually isn't in a bad position if you don't mind walking up a steep hill. We tended to take out everything that we might need for the day and evening so we didn't have to go back too often. We aren't used to traffic noise though, so had to keep the windows closed at night which was a bit uncomfortable. The flat was well equipped with a comfortable bed and large shower. Parking was quite a problem. After managing to get a spot opposite the flat, we didn't move the car for four days. The good thing about Swanage (which we really loved) is that there are so many beautiful walks with stunning views, nice restaurants and a regular local bus service, so that once we were there, a car really wasn't needed. We missed having an outdoor area more than we thought we would, but the excellent pub, just two minutes walk away, has a garden.

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• Mrs Price - Verified booking

  We had a really good week in this nicely decorated cottage. The cottage is in a very good location just a short walk (up/down the hill) from the high street and just seconds from the handy Spar. Although there is no dedicated parking space, we had no problems parking nearby. We were a family of four and had enough space, although having six in the kitchen would be a squeeze. The family bathroom is nicely done, but very narrow and a tight fit if you're a taller or bigger person. But plenty of hot water, decent shower pressure and the addition of the shower and sink in one bedroom is v useful. The sitting room is spacious with ample seating to spread out. Bedrooms are all nice sizes and as mentioned elsewhere the stairs are steep, which is not unusual in a cottage of this age. We didn't use the pretty shared garden but it's a nice outlook from the kitchen window. Neil, the owner, was very helpful and we would certainly stay again.

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• Mr Mottram - Verified booking

  A lovely cottage, right on the sea front with the advantage of it's own parking space. There's a few stairs up to the flat but the benefit is the most amazing views over the bay. The sunrises are particularly spectacular. The cottage has pretty much everything you need, washing machine/dryer, small dishwasher, iron & ironing board. There's even some beach chairs and mats and equipment to use. It's also close to the centre of things in Swanage with several pubs restaurants and pubs within a very short walk. Close buy are Studland beach for swimming, Kimmeridge bay for fossils, Monkey world and we did a fishing trip from Swanage pier.

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• Ballard - Verified booking

  A lovely little cottage literally minutes walk from the centre of Swanage. The owners clearly care about Wyvern Cottage - it’s well presented with useful little notes around the place and with all the little things you need for a stay available. The owners were great in communication running up to our visit and we had a fantastic time. We are old hands at cottages vs hotels as we prefer the space and it’s easier with kids and dogs - this is right up in the top tier. Beds, bedding, sofas and kitchen all spot on with everything working perfectly. I genuinely couldn’t recommend the cottage any more highly and we will be back.

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• Jean - Verified booking

  The publicity for this property was very misleading.

  The photos give the impression of a light and airy interior whereas, apart from the kitchen which was well lit, the living room was dim and gloomy and cluttered with, presumably the owner's accumulated belongings. Also the description did not make clear that the stairs were narrow and steep which would make life difficult for anyone with impaired mobility - particularly since the two loos were upstairs. I am 87 and stayed heremost of the time alone, so that it was lucky that I could still climb the stairs - but not do things like, for example, carry my suitcase up to the bedroom.

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