Cottage to rent in Swanage, Dorset

Accommodation details

Immerse yourselves in the natural beauty of the Isle of Purbeck when you stay at this loft-style hideaway in Swanage. Sleeping two guests, the welcoming, one-bedroom, studio apartment is just 350 metres from the beach and about 1 mile from the centre of the Dorset seaside town. Pick up the South West Coast Path from here and head out for long walks across nearby, spectacular Ballard Down.

Let yourselves into your apartment, which is next to the owner's home but enjoys its privacy, via your own gate and then front door. From the lobby, climb up the narrow stairs to discover airy accommodation, which has been creatively designed to offer you ample space and comfort. Exposed brick and woodwork add character and there is a Juliet balcony offering a glimpse of the sea.

Relax on the sofa together in front of the TV, take three steps up to the kitchen area to prepare romantic meals in and dine together at the table. Have a hot bath in the bathroom then enjoy a good night's sleep in the double bed, which nestles in a cosy position within the eaves but does have some restricted head height and a floor level beam next to it.

Have breakfast out in the warmth of the courtyard during the summer and keep your bikes out here too. There is parking for one car with the apartment. Spend time in Swanage, pottering in the shops and finding places to eat out. Enjoy swimming from the town's beach, where you can also go water-skiing and wind surfing.

Walk 1.5 miles out to Peveril Point for stunning views out along the coastline. Make trips out into the countryside of the Isle of Purbeck, spending time at Ballard Down, 1 mile away, or Durlston Country Park, 2 miles away.