Fabulous Swanage Hideaway

Just moments from the long, golden sweep of Swanage Bay, this beautifully decorated and well-planned apartment makes an ideal base for couples, friends or small families. Explore nostalgic Swanage, with its wonderful beach, Victorian pier, choice of cafes, bistros and restaurants, and steam-train station (from here, you can chug away on a fun trip to see Corfe Castle). Go walking, cycling or sea fishing, book a sea cruise or get adventurous and try coasteering, abseiling, kayaking or paddleboarding. Just 2.5 miles away, Durlston Country Park has stunning landscapes to explore, with a cafe and a shop to enjoy if you feel like a break. Dorset Adventure Park, 5 miles away, offers thrills and excitement for all ages, while the world-famous Lulworth Cove, with its unique geology, is 17 miles away.

This stunning home is full of character and style, set over two storeys and with striking sloping ceilings and beautiful timber beams on the first floor. From the hallway, you'll step straight into the superb kitchen/diner, a long room decorated with shelving filled with beautiful ceramics. The U-shaped kitchen has generous space for food preparation and includes an American-style fridge/freezer as well as a microwave. The dining table seats four comfortably for leisurely, sociable meals. Also on this floor is a handy utility room, which is home to a washing machine and a WC. Head up the stairs to find a spacious lounge with soft seating and a Smart TV for entertainment whenever you feel like it. The two double bedrooms are also on this level, one of them boasting an en-suite shower room, while the other has use of a bathroom in which there's a bath with a handheld shower.

An extensive garden adds to the attraction of this unique property, with a bubbling stream running adjacent, behind a wall. Among the trees, shrubs and flower beds, you'll find paths with steps, a paved seating area, and an al fresco dining set. Making arrivals and departures straightforward, parking is provided for one car.