Gullwing Cottage
A spacious, single storey, 2 bedroom cottage built on land formerly part of an old Manor House. Set in a peaceful location just one mile from Swanage town centre and its long sandy bay. There is a double bedroom with a king size bed, a single bedroom with a single bed & trundle bed under; a lounge/dining room with 2 comfortable sofas & rocking chair, TV & DVD player; a well equipped kitchen with double gas oven & hob, microwave, fridge freezer & dishwasher; and a fully tiled shower room. A south facing, walled garden with timber gazebo & gas barbecue provides a private, peaceful place to cook, dine and sunbathe. The cottage also has a small front garden and is set back from a private driveway, where there is secure off-road parking.
About the location
Located at the eastern end of Dorset's Jurassic Coast (a designated World Heritage Site).
A superb location for enjoying water activities, coastal and country walks. Swanage bay has a gently shelving beach, perfect for swimming, kayaking, SUP, windsurfing & sailing; fishing boat trips, scuba diving & kayak safaris are available from the pier. A heritage steam railway links the town with Corfe Castle and Wareham. The Isle of Purbeck golf Club is just 4 miles away and has spectacular views to Brownsea Island. A chain ferry for vehicles & pedestrians provides a quick and direct link to Sandbanks & Bournemouth.
The nearby South West Coast Path can be explored, starting from the glorious expanse of' Poole Harbour and Studland Bay, along past Old Harry Rocks, Dancing Ledge, Kimmeridge Bay, the ghost village of Tyneham, the world famous Durdle Door & Lulworth Cove, and all the way to Weymouth, Chesil Beach & Lyme Regis. In land there are plenty of historic towns & villages to explore such as Corfe Castle and the Saxon walled town of Wareham, as well as Dorchester, Shaftesbury & Blandford Forum, all set within beautiful Dorset countryside.
Type of swap
- Home Exchange
- Non Simultaneous Exchange
- Open to Offers
- Housesitting Offered
- Weekend Exchange
- Rental Offered
Conditions of exchange
- Non smokers only
- No pets allowed
Swanage (HE42264)
Dorset, England
- 2 bed (sleeps 4) 1 bath
Preferred destinations
- Open to offers
Dates available
Swap duration: 1 - 2 weeks
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Membership expiry date: 04 Aug 2025