About this property
Tucked away in the Victorian seaside town of Swanage in Dorset, is this wonderful ground-floor apartment, Broad Leys. Enjoying a superb location within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with easy access to the local amenities and a good selection of beautiful beaches and nature reserves, Broad Leys makes for a fantastic dwelling for couples or a family of four who are looking for the perfect blend of coast and country. Be welcomed into the light and airy apartment, where you can look forward to spending evenings with your loved ones in the spacious open-plan living area, with well-equipped kitchen for rustling up mouth-watering dishes, along with handy washing machine for those fuss-free clean-ups! Settle down to dinner at the dining table for four as you discuss plans for the days ahead over a bottle of wine. Retreat to the sitting room, which offers fabulous views from a large feature bay window over to the Purbeck Hills, here you can curl up on the generous corner sofa and select your favourite film from the Smart TV. Pour in the bubbles and grab your favourite book ready to relax in the bath, before choosing from one of two well-presented bedrooms to catch your rest in, a king-size with en-suite shower room or a bunk room with single sofa bed, ideal for the little ones! Awake from a leisurely slumber and whip up a steaming cup of coffee, courtesy of the KRUPS coffee machine and prepare for the day in style. Explore the local town, where you will find an excellent selection of independent restaurants, coffee shops, galleries and gift shops which await your perusal. Head out for a day at the gloriously sandy beach of Swanage Bay, where you can bathe on the golden sands, try your hand at watersports with equipment readily available, or wander the attractive promenade which is speckled with attractions and amusements. Walkers will enjoy soaking up the views at the Durlston Country Park which rests above the town and offers a fantastic walking spot along the limestone cliffs. If you can tear yourself away, head over to Corfe Castle where you can explore the wonders of the Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum, Purbeck Park and the impressive 100-year-old castle with incomparable views and wildlife walks available. Studland is easily accessible for those who cannot get enough of Dorset’s magnificent beaches, whilst also offering horse riding and the expansive Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve. Be sure to pay a visit to Tyneham where you will find breath-taking views atop Bowleaze Cove to Peveril Point, a UNESCO site resting along the South West Coast Path. From here the idyllic Lulworth Cove can be accessed, where you can spend the day exploring the sheltered bay and paddling the shores. For a getaway to Dorset like no other, choose Broad Leys.
Swanage is a small, family-friendly beach village on the legendary Isle of Purbeck, at the eastern extremity of Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast. It is best known for its magnificent, gently shelving golden dunes. The little town has a variety of stores, taverns, and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is well-known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place in July. The charming Victorian wooden pier is a terrific spot to take a stroll or try fishing, and it's also a nice site to see the world go by, as it's frequently used as a launching point for divers.
Accommodation
Ground-floor apartment - which has an elevated position.
1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x bunk room with single pull out bed.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, krups coffee machine.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair are available.
Off-road parking.
Shed storage for wetsuits, body-boards, etc.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: Check-in from 3pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: Please bring your own beach towels and bedding for the cot
Nearby points of interest
- Swanage Railway
- Poole Harbour
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Studland Bay
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Bournemouth University
Reviews (8)
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Alan
The parking is not great, but there is parking and it is accessible with care. The heating system seemed to be "on" even when we thought we had turned down all the radiators and switched off the towel rails; we were there during a reasonably hot spell and whilst we could control the heat by opening windows during the day we closed them at night (ground floor apartment) and as a result we were often too hot overnight...not a major issue, but it affected our comfort at night. Overall though a very good stay in a pleasant apartment.
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Anthony Peter
- we have a large car and the allocated space was at the end with a large hedge alongside. - - Could we suggest that on booking, the size of vehicle be checked and one of the spare bays be made available for larger cars? - could the key be available in a key safe at the property not in town with parking at a premium nearby? - the hedge outside the main bedroom needed cutting back as it covered quite a bit of the window. .
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Margaret
The off-road parking is a real bonus. The allocated space is at the end of a row and quite tight but we managed ok with a small car. As a less mobile person I chose this apartment for facilities like the ground floor accommodation and walk in shower. However, I found some things very inconvenient and would have preferred to be warned about them before booking. We had to collect the key from offices in the busiest part of central Swanage where there are double yellow and no available parking. The bins where we were told to place rubbish at the end of our stay are in an outbuilding; a walk of approximately 150 metres. These things are not a problem for most but something for the less mobile to be aware of. Swanage is a lovely town in a very central position for exploring the whole of Purbeck.