One-bedroom holiday home near Swanage Bay

Comfortable Accommodation: Sandcastles in Swanage offers a 4-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a fully equipped kitchen, a shower, and a private entrance. Modern Amenities: The property includes a TV, kitchenware, and a comfortable space for relaxation. Reception staff speak Danish, German, English, Spanish, French, Croatian, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Polish, and Swedish. Prime Location: Sandcastles is situated a few steps from Swanage Bay and a 4-minute walk to Swanage Railway. Bournemouth Airport is 26 km away. Nearby attractions include Corfe Castle (10 km) and Putlake Adventure Farm (3 km). Boating is available in the surroundings. Highly Rated by Guests: Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation and excellent facilities, making Sandcastles a highly rated choice for a relaxing holiday.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Lizzy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing communication with owners. They decorated the flat for Xmas, really sweet.
  • Elizabeth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    very clean and comfortable. Good location. well equipped.
  • Ruth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great central location, yet very safe and quiet. Well equipped with everything you would hope for including extras such as a hairdryer and umbrellas. Milk, teabags and biscuits much appreciated on arrival. Useful local information provided by the...
  • Rebekah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I loved staying in this little flat and could have stayed longer. It was so well equipped with everything I needed (especially the kitchen) and just such a lovely space to sit in and relax after exploring Swanage. The flat is located literally...
  • Anonymous
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Central location, less than a couple of minutes walk to the beach. Flat had everything needed for exploring the area. Lovely rooftop views of Swanage, would definitely recommend. Parking permit was an added bonus!
  • Alexandra
    Switzerland Switzerland
    Alles. Die Unterkunft ist ein Bijou. Austattung, Lage, alles top.
  • Mary
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic location, very well equipped, warm and cosy.
  • Rosie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The flat was really quiet although in the middle of shops. The owners do everything they can to make your stay as "green" as possible. Being by the beach made it easy to have an early morning swim where I met friendly local swimmers.
  • Judith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Property was clean and well equipped. Bed was comfortable. Shower was good. Well positioned just across the road from the beach.
  • Brod
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location.cery well appointed and very clean.

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Property information

There are steps to the 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 th...

Languages spoken

Danish,German,English,Spanish,French,Croatian,Italian,Dutch,Norwegian,Polish,Swedish

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From 16:00
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Until 10:00
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Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

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Smoking is not allowed.
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Parties/events are not allowed
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Pets are not allowed.

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This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.