Enjoy an authentic taste of Swanage life with a stay at this former fish-smoking shed. Packed with period features and set back from the High Street, it’s pet friendly and has a private enclosed courtyard plus two peaceful bedrooms, one of which is on the ground floor.
Hidden in plain sight within the residential part of Swanage’s lengthy high street, this quirky holiday home retains original features including exposed beams and stone walls, yet offers all the creature comforts for a fuss-free self-catering stay. Perfect for a small family or two couples and a four-pawed pal, it sets the scene for a companionable break by welcoming you into a deceptively long ground-floor dining area and kitchen where a range-style cooker will make light work of home cooking. Striking kitchen cabinets evoke the building’s heritage; beyond there’s a stylish family bathroom and the master king-size bedroom, which has a TV and French doors leading into the private courtyard. An open staircase from the dining space leads to the first floor where the lounge has seating for four, a TV and a corner-set wood burner. Off one end of this light-filled living space is the snug second bedroom, which has twin beds for ultimate flexibility. For sea air and a seat in the sunshine, head into the enclosed courtyard garden, where there’s decking and a bistro-style dining suite for four. The property also has a shed where bikes or water sports equipment can be stored.
Located at the eastern end of the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage Site, Swanage has something for everyone. Enjoy a steam train journey through the Purbeck countryside, stroll along the historic pier or shop for souvenirs in a fine range of independent local shops. Gently sloping, golden sands and clear water make the beach here an excellent choice for swimming, sunbathing and games. To explore the coastline further, take a day cruise to Poole Quay and you’ll see Old Harry Rocks along the way. Less than 2 miles from your doorstep, Durlston Castle and Country Park is a 320-acre National Nature Reserve with a Victorian castle, dramatic sea views, beautiful picnic spots, signposted walking trails and lots of space for everyone to let off steam.