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Driftaway...

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Apartment
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A delightful second-floor apartment offering stunning views over the town and out to sea
  • Fabulous holiday haven is packed with colour and charm – and seaside touches
  • Perfect for couples and smaller families seeking a cosy getaway close to a range of great attractions

Overview
Property code: OC-WY477

This wonderful two bed apartment is well presented throughout and makes a great base to explore the Victorian seaside town of Swanage.  Decorated in light, soft tones with lovely seaside touches, let all your troubles drift away as you relax in the well-proportioned living/dining room. Your eyes are drawn to the large bay window with far reaching views across the town, to the puffing steam trains, Purbeck hills and out to sea; it offers a wonderful outlook to enjoy whilst dining.

There are two bedrooms; the master also benefits from sea and country views whilst the twin bedroom is located at the front of the apartment. There’s a well-equipped kitchen plus shower room and space on entrance for coats and shoes.

Situated on the second floor of a well-maintained purpose-built block of flats, the sandy beach and town centre are an easy 10-minute walk. It also has the benefit of an allocated undercover parking space.

There’s plenty to do and see for the whole family in Swanage, from exploring the Dorset countryside via steam train to trekking along the stunning Jurassic coastline or taking it easy and relaxing on the beautiful sandy beach and enjoying coffee and cake in one of the delightful local cafes selling delicious local produce.

Bedrooms: 1) double bed with built in storage and sea views 2) twin room with 2ft 6 beds and large wall to wall storage unit

Bathroom: full suite with walk in shower 

Kitchen: with gas hob and electric oven, microwave, large fridge with icebox and dishwasher

Living/dining room: with sea views, comfortable seating and dining table, TV with FreeviewPlay and Apple TV plus DVD player

WiFi: included

Fuel: gas central heating

Parking: in allocated undercover bay. Please note the walkway from the parking spaces at the side of the building up to the main entrance door is steep, there are some unallocated unrestricted roadside spaces opposite the building, these are very much on a first come first served basis.

Linen and towels provided: please bring your own beach towels

Children over two years welcome

Sorry no pets allowed

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Gas hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher
  • Welcome pack
  • TV and DVD player
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Parking in allocated undercover bay
  • Shop and pub 01. Miles, beach 0.4 miles
  • Regret no children under 2
  • 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 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Mukesh 7th May 2025

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Getting your luggage to the property has to be factored (uphill climb from the car park + 2 floors of the apartment block) Once you get into the property, the views are excellent. We had some lovely time at the property especially the views at sun down. Also, the property is decently equipped and the wine / goodies were a welcome treat!

Reviewed by Steve 4th May 2025

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Handy location for access to all amenities in Swanage and access to some great bits of the SW Coast Path. View out of the flat living room window provides distant view to the sea interspersed with puffs of steam and smoke of the train on the heritage railway.

Reviewed by Amanda 15th April 2025

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Reviewed by Nigel 29th March 2025

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Reviewed by Helen 18th March 2025

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The flat was really lovely inside. The warnings of the steep access is valid but as long as you know, its fine. The flat was furnished beautifully and all very comfortable, lots of storage space, warm and cosy with amazing views. Easy walking to Swanage centre and seafront. Good to have a parking space too. We thought we were the only ones in the wRead morehole block, it was so quiet. Good communication a nice welcome bottle of wine (and milk and cheese biscuits). Would stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 11th November 2024

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A beautiful apartment in a great location. A fabulous view from the lounge & comfortable beds. A home from home and the wine & cheese biscuits were a lovely welcome surprise

Reviewed by Mark 2nd November 2024

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A good value and well appointed flat with a great view over Swanage to Ballard Down and the Bay. Clean and tidy and well maintained. Only 'downside' is the access up from the parking which is an extremely steep narrow ramp with handrails, and two flights of stairs within the block, so unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues.

Reviewed by Judith 23rd September 2024

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There is a steep path to climb from the car park to the entrance. If you have a big car the parking spaces is quite tight.

Reviewed by Marilyn 15th September 2024

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Great place to stay. Home from home.

Reviewed by Adam 28th August 2024

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Lovely apartment in great location. Just a short stroll to the town, beach and the shops and a great base for exploring the rest of the surrounding area. The apartment was very clean, had everything we needed and a fantastic view to enjoy with our breakfast or evening meal.

Reviewed by Craig 3rd August 2024

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Great flat ,brilliant view. Steep Climb from car park and two flights of stairs.,but worth it .

Reviewed by Deborah 28th July 2024

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It is a clean, well situated apartment within easy walking distance of Swanage. We enjoyed our stay at Driftaway and would consider staying again.

Reviewed by Theresa 7th July 2024

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We had a very enjoyable stay everything we needed..Lovely view and very comfortable accommodation..Only problem for us as we both have knee and back problems was the slope which we were not expecting to be as steep and then the 2 flights of stairs with suitcases we found very difficult

Reviewed by Valerie 27th June 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 24th June 2024

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Lovely flat, spotlessly clean and well equipped. Central location with easy access to busses and steam train.

Reviewed by Steven 16th June 2024

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Excellent apartment and contained everything needed. Perfect location for attending the Steam Gala at the station. Perfect views from the windows, with a view of the sea, hills and trains

Reviewed by Tracy 4th June 2024

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We had a lovely stay, thank you. The views from the lounge are stunning and well worth the 2 flights of stairs. We enjoyed looking out at the rooftops, sea, and hills as well as catching glimpses of the steam train. The flat was very well equipped, comfortable and tastefully decorated. Plenty of natural light which made it airy too. Lots of storaRead morege in the bedrooms and plenty of hot water. Its in a handy location for the town and sea too, with walks downhill in a couple of directions taking 10-15 minutes for the able bodied. There is also a convenient Spar shop a few minutes walk away. And a Chinese takeaway even closer. The parking space is certainly useful but a little tight, and as indicated in the description, because the parking is below the flats and all is set on a hill side you do need to walk up quite a steep slope to get to the entrance. This is a public pavement and does benefit from a hand rail. Communication with original cottages was good, with emails and texts giving instructions in good time. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 13th May 2024

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We booked this for 3 nights and the location was ideal for walking into Swanage and all it had to offer. The bottle of wine, milk and biscuits was a nice gesture. All the rooms are quite small but clean and tidy. It's practical and functional but not luxurious so depends what you want and on your budget.

Reviewed by Louise 10th May 2024

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The flat is very comfortable and so clean. It had everything we needed. It is perfectly situated too. Only a short walk into the town. The views were amazing - hadnt really thought before to be on the 2nd floor, but you can see the steam train and the bay.

Reviewed by Janet 29th June 2023

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