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Flat 3 Penlu

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Versatile sleeping arrangements to suit a family or group of friends
  • Enjoy sea views from a stylish sitting room
  • Private parking means you can forget the car and explore Swanage on foot

Overview
Property code: OC-WY417

Flat 3 Penlu is located in an elevated position above the town, with views across Swanage bay.  An ideal base for a family wanting to explore the Purbecks!

A modern two bedroom, first floor apartment, within a relatively new building, just a short walk from the town and the beach. 

A lift or spiral staircase (quite narrow), takes you from the ground floor communal area to the first floor.  Light, modern and well equipped, Flat 3 Penlu has a living/dining room with sea views, kitchen, two bedrooms (one with ensuite) and a family bathroom.  Children are welcome, with a travel cot and high chair available.  Parking is available off Manor Road.  

Living/dining room : Comfortable seating for four, sea views, TV/DVD, radio, wooden style laminate flooring
Kitchen: Seating for four, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, electric oven/hob, fridge/freezer, wooden style laminate flooring
2 Bedrooms: 1) king sized bedroom with storage and ensuite shower room 2) twin 2 ft 6" (zip and link king size) room with hanging rail and storage Please confirm bed make up required

Family bathroom: Full suite with shower over bath

Linen and bath towels provided: please bring your own beach towels 
Wi-Fi: included
Fuel: district biomass heating system 
Parking: Private parking (one car)
Pets: no pets allowed

Children: Travel cot, mattress and high chair available (please bring your own bedding)

A non-smoking property

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link (can be arranged as a king-size on request)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Oven, hob, fridge freezer, coffee maker, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Highchair and travel cot
  • TV/DVD, radio
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub and beach 350 metres
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Keith 16th May 2026

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The apartment was a really good base for a holiday, but the accommodation itself was rather disappointing: the views from the lounge were lovely but we're negatively impacted by cracked and non-functioning sash windows. The flat was basically clean, but dust and cobwebs again gave a poor impression. Both bedrooms need blackout blinds to be fitted aRead morend the adjacent car park means that privacy can only be achieved by keeping existing blinds permanently closed. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 17th August 2025

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A lovely flat in a great location. It was equipped with everything we required and was spotless when we arrived.

Reviewed by Ruth 10th August 2025

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Beautiful location and views. Well equipped, comfortable flat with a lift which was handy. Car parking space was very useful. We had a lovely stay in Swanage.

Reviewed by Neal 20th July 2025

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Clean and well equipped apartment. Great position if you don't mind a bit of a hill

Reviewed by Anne 5th July 2025

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A very comfortable flat with a stunning view over Swanage Bay. We have stayed in both flat 3 Penlu and flat 5. We found the parking easier with flat 3 as your space is actually in the car park of Sea Court (next door) and is not as tight as the spaces in Penlu itself. Would certainly stay here again. The only thing to be aware is that Taunton Road Read moreis quite a steep hill (Penlu is about half way up). Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 15th June 2025

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Very clean & comfortable with plenty of hot water, comfy beds & nice towels. Lovely view down to bay. Quiet & good location for visiting various places. Good to have allocated parking space.

Reviewed by Wendy 3rd June 2025

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Lovely apartment, walking distance to the sea front. Very well equipped with everything we could ever need. Comfy beds. A blackout blind/curtain away from perfect. (Eye masks were provided).

Reviewed by Andrew 17th May 2025

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Reviewed by Janice 25th March 2025

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Reviewed by David 22nd February 2025

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Reviewed by Caroline 28th January 2025

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This is probably one of the best we've stayed in. Sitting and watching the seafront from the living room was spectacular and the whole place was immaculate. I wish I had that interior design eye as well. Beds and bedding lovely, parking and lift so practical and Swanage a gem. Loved it! love

Reviewed by Della 12th October 2024

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Reviewed by Brenin 7th October 2024

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A warm and comfortable flat which has excellent equipment. The easy parking is a bonus for this block of flats.

Reviewed by Andrew 29th September 2024

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A nice apartment in a good location. Parking good. A few small issues that have been reported, but overall a very comfortable and pleasant stay. Bed particularly comfortable.

Reviewed by Averil 19th September 2024

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Reviewed by M 2nd September 2024

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A lovely comfy and clean apartment - we would thoroughly recommend it!

Reviewed by Ian 17th August 2024

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A lovely bright, clean, well equipped and great place to stay. The bed were very comfortable and the furnishings of a high standard.

Reviewed by Helen 11th August 2024

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Reviewed by Kathryn 3rd August 2024

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3 Penlu is definable worth a visit. Glorious views across the bay, well equipped and comfortable. Very clean and the white company toiletries a bonus. Only a 4 minute walk to town and beach. The restaurants look amazing, pizza takeaway was yummy. Car parking for flat 3 is next to the adjacent block of flats but it's under cover so the car staRead moreyed cool all week. A great time had by all of us for our first visit to swanage. Will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Hilary 19th July 2024

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Very well located and comfortable flat with great views.

Reviewed by Lorraine 7th July 2024

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Lovely place to stay, comfortable and well equipped. Well positioned for the town and having your own parking place is great especially if busy.

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