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Waters Edge Balcony Apartment

Swanage, Dorset
Original Cottages

This property is managed by our sister brand Original Cottages info_outline

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4
star
Apartment
Waterside Views
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Two-bedroom apartment with panoramic views across Swanage Bay
  • Enjoy a drink on your balcony above the sea
  • Unbeatable location and cosy, welcoming interior for a relaxing stay

Property code: OC-WY055

This charming apartment is set in the exclusive Haven Complex on the southern tip of Swanage Bay and has panoramic views of the pier and Old Harry Rocks, one of the most famous landmarks on the South Coast. If you can tear yourself away from the captivating views, there’s plenty to do nearby. The dramatic coastline and wildlife at Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve is just over a mile away and Swanage town centre, half a mile away, has independent shops, cafes and restaurants as well as a sheltered sandy beach. Outdoor enthusiasts can head to the Isle of Purbeck (5 miles) for countryside walks, cycling, rock climbing and water sports, and walkers can join the South West Coast Path from Swanage.

The apartment is arranged over two floors. An entrance hall leads to the open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, which is furnished with ample seating and striking artwork and has sliding doors leading to a balcony overlooking the sea. The two bedrooms are downstairs and comprise of a king-size and twin bedroom, both with en-suite shower rooms and quirky porthole windows with sea views.

The complex features a lovely, shared garden with seating.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms with WCs
  • Electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, washing machine, tumble dryer
  • Smart TV/DVD, video and radio
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Private parking for 1 car, an additional visitor space may be available
  • Pub and shop 0.5 miles
  • Children over the age of 5 welcome
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Banner

This property has been let with us for over 25 years and is managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by P M, 9th November 2024

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Another wonderful stay at The Haven. The flat is very much a home from home for us, not least due to Frances' care and attention to the property and our needs. Swanage is a delight at any time even in a grey, misty November.

Reviewed by Kathy, 5th November 2024

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Stunning location but soft furniture (sofas and mattress) old and uncomfortable and needs updating

Reviewed by Jenny, 3rd July 2024

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Fantastic location, easy access to the town. Lovely balcony to watch the world go by

Reviewed by Marion, 24th June 2024

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Reviewed by Alyson, 1st June 2024

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The location and views are almost unbeatable and the beds are very comfortable. The apartment overall is well equipped in the kitchen and it is useful to have washing up liquid, washing tablets and tea towels already there. The apartment is a little dated and could do with some basic maintenance: toilet seat not the right size, toilet flush loose, Read morescuffs on walls... The premium price is for the view and I'm not sure I'd pay that again. Hide

Reviewed by Judy, 29th May 2024

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The location of this property is fantastic with panoramic views over Swanage Harbour. The apartment was clean but the furniture could do with replacing with more modern pieces as befits an upmarket property.

Reviewed by Valerie, 7th November 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 14th October 2023

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Reviewed by Marion, 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Gemma, 16th September 2023

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This apartment is in an awful state and not worth the rental rate or the star rating from the company. Owing to the two en-suites venting any excess condensation not vented by the extractor fans into the bedrooms, both bedrooms are full of damp. All our clothes were damp all week and the smell is overpowering. There is black mould on the furnishingRead mores downstairs and black damp dust on the skirting boards. The bed has a very worn foam mattress (not memory foam) and rock hard pillows, neither of us slept well all week. The kitchen is falling apart, as is most of the furniture in the apartment, the sofas are heavily faded, fraying and covered in stains, like the carpets throughout the apartment. There are cheap and old appliances in the kitchen, the kettle was disgusting, toaster rusty, and a scrubbing brush that looked like a used toilet brush. Even the clean towels provided smelt of chip fat. Added to all these issues, the landlady (who lives upstairs) tried to convince us the apartment is fine as its in a functional state, and more concerned there might be a leak in the bathroom to fix before her friends arrived rather than the awful week we had staying in this disgusting apartment. Original cottages have failed to respond to my complaint. Hide

Reviewed by Martin, 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Patricia, 27th May 2023

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Lovely accommodation. No problems with booking though felt a little impersonal.

Reviewed by Sandra, 24th April 2023

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Reviewed by Fred, 8th April 2023

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This is the second time we have visited this property and this time we realised that the property is tired and in need of upgrading, mainly the cooker. We looked at 2 other holiday lets on the site whilst we were there and that confirmed our thoughts. On the first evening, the oven, when set on fan mode, made a very loud noise for a long time afterRead more we removed our food. Both Lawrence (handyman) and Frances (owner) responding immediately to our dilemma and we agreed with Frances that we would use the oven without the fan from then on. When we did that, the oven didnt heat up and on that occasion, we ended up taking our food to Frances apartment for reheating in her oven. Frances let us know that she was meeting with Lawrence to sort the problem out and both of them assured us that all was well after tightening a few screws on the fan. We didnt put it to the test until our last night, and there was still a problem.. When we got home, we alerted Frances to this and for the first time she apologised . In addition the tatty bedside white table in the main bedroom could do with a coat of paint and the cobweb in the kitchen area removed Hide

Reviewed by Joy, 25th March 2023

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There were a couple of issues with lights not working and connections being unstable. Also I couldnt find a sieve, casserole dishes didnt have matching lids and there was only one saucepan with a lid that fitted. Also would have loved an instruction manual for the microwave. So a bit disappointed in the kitchen area. Pleased with the size of the bRead moreath towels-so often these are just a bit too small! However the position of the accommodation is stunning. I loved waking up to the sound of the sea lapping up under our window and could sit looking across the bay all day long. Heavenly! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy, 4th March 2023

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Loved the sea views furniture dated but comfy

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