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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Worth Matravers, Dorset
  • South West Coast Path Section 52 Trailhead
    1 min drive
  • Isle of Purbeck
    4 min drive
  • Durlston Country Park
    10 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    36 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

With a stay at this vacation home in Swanage, you'll be by the sea, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast. .This family-friendly vacation home is 15.1 mi (24.3 km) from Durdle Door and 14.7 mi (23.6 km) from Bournemouth International Centre.
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What's nearby

  • Isle of Purbeck - 4 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Corfe Castle - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Great Globe - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 14 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haymans Bakery - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches

2-9 AUGUST AVAILABLE!! Wow factor 5 bedroom detached house with uninterrupted PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS and spacious living areas in an outstanding setting in famous coastal village. You can walk direct from the front door to the SW Coast Path in under 10 minutes, and also from the house to Winspit and Seacombe - A SHORT DRIVE to the beaches at Swanage and Studland and historic Corfe Castle - Off Road Parking - The perfect property for families and friends - We book flexible dates throughout the year and Friday to Friday in June, July, August and September - beautiful detached architect designed Purbeck Stone family house with off-road parking in an elevated position with panoramic sea views overlooking the magnificent National Trust landscape towards Winspit and the Channel. Children very welcome. Superbly equipped, WiFi, centrally heated, 5 comfortable bedrooms. The house has sea views to treasure, you can gaze at the moonlight on the sea and watch the sunlight sparkle on the waves. In winter the sun rises out of the sea. Situated in sought after Worth Matravers, the most desirable sea village with world class walking on the doorstep, the beautiful family friendly sandy beaches of Swanage and Studland are a short few minutes' drive away. Worth Matravers has a 12th Century Church, duck pond, traditional village green, tea and supper rooms, a spacious charming children's playground and playing fields with sea views, and the renowned Square and Compass pub. Historic Corfe Castle 3.9 miles, Swanage 3.8 miles, Wareham 8½ miles. A superbly situated house accommodating 2-9 guests, this convenient Purbeck property overlooks a scene of great natural beauty and is in a wonderful area to discover and enjoy an unforgettable holiday with family and friends. This is the ultimate house for families wishing to holiday together in an area of outstanding natural beauty close to all amenities.

IMPORTANT NOTE ON BOOKINGS Flexible Bookings to suit throughout the year
and June to September the minimum stay is 7 nights with a Friday changeover. Please feel very welcome to inquire about a booking and we'll do our best to accommodate you.

FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH TO MARCH OUR MINIMUM STAY IS 3 NIGHTS - USUALLY A FRIDAY TO MONDAY - BUT WE CAN BE VERY FLEXIBLE NOVEMBER TO MARCH SO PLEASE FEEL VERY WELCOME TO INQUIRE.

CLEANING FEE IS BASED ON THE PROPERTY BEING LEFT IN THE CONDITION YOU FOUND THE HOUSE ON ARRIVAL. We take great care with our Covid Cleaning program. Please check with us if you have any questions about our Covid Cleaning and the extra procedures in place. I am happy to explain the protocols we have in operation.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Wendy Wilson

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: This is a no smoking property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of all ages are very welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family occaisions and anniversaries are welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Fabulous Stunning Sea Views Sought After
Fabulous House Stunning Sea Views Sought After Worth Matravers
Fabulous House Stunning Sea Views Sought After
Fabulous Stunning Sea Views Sought After Worth Matravers
Fabulous House Stunning Sea Views Nr Sandy Beaches Worth Purbeck
Fabulous House Stunning Sea Views Nr Sandy Beaches Worth Purbeck
Fabulous Stunning Sea Views Nr Sandy Beaches Worth Purbeck

Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
The property was very clean and welcoming with lots of thoughtful touches. We had a fantastic time and will definitely go back. Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week stay in Compass Cottage
Lovely holiday house in great location ideal for our needs. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together by the sea
Beautiful location. Very well equipped house. Comfortable beds, nice linen and towels. Enough fridge space. Only thing was for 2 bathrooms and 9 people the hot water system was not quite sufficient. A couple of electric showers would have helped a lot.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House
the house was perfect our a work team of 7. The flexibility of the bedrooms was amazing as we could have some of the beds split into twin beds. Fantastic living room with lots of space. Thoughtful Welcome Pack was also available there when we arrived. Everything we could possibly need was in the kitchen and simple instructions for things that we needed to know. Beautiful walks literally across the road. We would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend at Compass Cottage
We had a lovely stay at Compass Cottage and we were blessed with lovely weather too. Good accomodation for 5 friends, nice and sociable and plenty of seating/space in the lounge. Everything you need and a lovely sea view. One minor point - a little bit of overkill on all the notices left round the house - would be better kept all in one folder. There were so many it put me off reading them!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bank holiday stay
We had a lovely stay at Compass cottage .great location and house in a beautiful village close to the sea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and views - when not raining!
Loved the quiet beauty of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location.
We enjoyed our week. A spacious, comfortable, well equipped holiday home with lovely views and a good variety of walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house
Lovely house in an amazing setting. We all loved our stay there. Would definitely recommend.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jo-Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect place in the perfect location for a family get away.
Compass cottage is a lovely house and my family and I really enjoyed our stay. The view from the house was amazing, and we went on so many walks with even more amazing views. It was the relaxing get together time we were all looking for.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Perfect
We had a group of 8 staying and up to 11 for dinner. The house was perfect and unbelievably well stocked. The owner was fantastic - making sure we arrived safely, the welcome gifts, Xmas trees all up. While the weather was wet and windy it did not stop us hiking the wonderful Jurassic coast path. Absolutely brilliant stay and cannot recommend this property highly enough. PS don't try and go up and down the steps at Houns Tout in 50 mph winds, calf deep mud and heavy rain. Terrifying!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely experience.
5 friends holidaying together. Compass Cottage was clean warm and very well stocked we had a wonderful week. Our host Wendy was very helpful book in was simple we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and comfortable
The property was well equipped particularly in the kitchen. Overall cleanliness good. Social areas are excellent for large family groups. Beds very comfortable. The village is lovely and cottage is in a peaceful setting but close enough to explore area's of interest. Cottage manager very helpful. All in all a very good autumn get-away.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property for Family Stay
Clean, bright, well-appointed property with ample seating for family chats and game nights. Communicative property owner made our large family stay a home-away-from-home experience. Thank you, Wendy!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mili B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation
We had a great week at Worth Matravers it is a great base to explore the area with Swanage and Wareham not far. We travelled the coast easily and enjoyed some walks close By to Winspit Quarry. A great family vacation, the house was great for our family and if like us you are a big family then the use of the campsite at the top of the hill was perfect for us all to meet and enjoy a family holiday. The house had everything we needed, plenty cutlery and kitchen equipment, and we enjoyed evenings in the large lounge area a great space for catch ups, wine and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

rachel l.

Liked: Cleanliness
All You Need
Great property, spacious, clean , no shop nearby so need a car . Brilliant pub up the road but only does snacks. No restaurants in walking distance. Kitchen in property has a you need . Nearest shop in Swanage . Views are great , but not from back garden only from master bedroom and lounge. But bench out front. Lots of parking . Bathrooms could be up dated but all in working order. Overall a good quiet place to stay .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and location
A fantastic location and ideal house for a family gathering. The house was comfortable and clean with plenty of living/dining space and very well equipped with everything we needed plus thoughtful touches. It was great for a young child with plenty of space to run around plus a clean, sturdy, comfortable cot provided - I mention this particularly because in my experience cots provided in hotels/holiday cottages are often awful! Highly recommended, I would happily return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip S., Godalming, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a family holiday, in a lovely area.
Compass Cottage is a spacious and well-equipped property, very well suited to larger, cross-generational family groups. The large lounge and other downstairs spaces are good for socialising or just chilling out.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our week in Dorset
Lovely location. Lovely house. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location!
Large, comfortable house that was more than enough for 3 couples. Well-appointed with everything we needed and more. Good sea view and easy access to numerous public footpaths including the SW Coastal Path. Host was most helpful and readily available. Would certainly stay there again if I needed this size of property.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location
A lovely house for myself and 4 friends. The house was comfortable and we had a room each which was perfect for our stay in beautiful Dorset. Wendy the owner was very helpful and the house was immaculately clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday, Grandparents, Son and Wife and daughter
Neat, tidy, clean and spacious. Owner could not have been more helpful
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Celia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property, great location and great service.
The property was big enough for our big family space wise and great location and views. Great service and good communication with owner
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful find!
Compass Cottage is a wonderful base for a family holiday. It’s in a fabulous location and Wendy the host maintains the property to a very high standard with lots of thoughtful little touches that make all the difference when staying home from home. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

michael d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location
We had an amazing week in a lovely property in a very peaceful location. We used it as a base to explore locally. Everything about the property was first class.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021