Located in the famous coastal village of Worth Matravers, this 5-bedroom detached house boasts panoramic sea views and spacious living areas. Enjoy direct access to the SW Coast Path, a short drive to beaches at Swanage and Studland, and historic Corfe Castle. With off-road parking, WiFi, central heating, you'll feel right at home.
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Entire home
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9
Popular amenities
Ocean view
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
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About this property
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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.
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
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
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
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)
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Children of all ages are very welcome
Events
No events allowed
Family occaisions and anniversaries are welcome
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
This is a no smoking property
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-out at Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches located?
This family-friendly Swanage vacation home is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Dorset and East Devon Coast, Chapman's Pool Beach, and South West Coast Path Section 52 Trailhead. Dancing Ledge and Isle of Purbeck are also within 2 mi (3 km).
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A group of 9 friends stayed at this great house for 4 nights over New Year. Fantastic location with amazing views. The communication with the owner was excellent. More than adequate facilities for our needs with lots of information about the house etc. We all had a great time and would highly recommend.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
We had a lovely few days staying at Compass Cottage and exploring the amazing local areas. The house was clean and bright and spacious, and had everything we needed. The manager went out of her way to make sure we had the best time, even when our plans changed a little, and there were nice little touches, like fresh bread and biscuits for us when we checked in. Overall a great place to stay - and the location is amazing.
We stayed for a week with our extended family of 8 adults and 2 children to celebrate husbands 60th.
Despite the stormy weather we had a fantastic time. The house is a delight, so spacious yet warm and cosy. The house is very well equipped and we also appreciated the lovely welcome gifts.
Highly recommend and hope to come back again.
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.
Jenny C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Tim P.
Feb 12, 2019
Great house in good location
Worth Matravers is the perfect Purbeck village; attractive in itself, beautifully located above the coast, with good walking in every direction.
Compass Cottage is ideal for a large group; comfortable, warm, attractively decorated, and spacious (particularly the living room). Great views from the front rooms. Off road parking for three cars.
The owner Wendy is very helpful.
We couldn't recommend it more.
Tim P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Stephen C.
Oct 11, 2018
Fantastic stay, homely with amazing views and loads of accessible beaches
We were warmly welcomed and treated to the basic necessities after travelling to the holiday home. The house was clean and homely and our children enjoyed the dolls house and train set available to play with. Everyday we were treated to amazing views of the sea and walks just outside the door and many beautiful places and beaches in the surrounding area. Would love to return when time allows. Owners were available if help was needed very friendly. The pictures do not do the house justice, on paper we thought it was good but in reality it was better than we anticipated.
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!
We stayed with our three married children and their partners for four nights in November 2019 and we were all very impressed by the property. The front room is very large yet still inviting and warm. The kitchen is very well equipped, we cooked a number of meals there and had everything we needed, including sharp knives! The front bedroom has amazing views across the fields to the sea, and the other bedrooms had really good beds. One of the bedrooms is a little small for a couple but we managed perfectly well. The area is beautiful and we enjoyed some lovely walks from the property down to the sea and along the coast path. The arrival arrangements provided by Wendy were clear and she contacted us soon after our arrival to ensure everything was OK. The little extras (milk, bread, biscuits etc) provided for our stay were also very welcome. We really enjoyed our time at Compass Cottage and we would certainly like to return to there in the future.
Timothy E.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
Sep 18, 2018
Lovely property in a beautiful area
Nine of us stayed in this property very comfortably. There are 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with an additional loo downstairs. The kitchen has everything you need to cook dinners, and there is plenty of room in the sitting room for all of us to sit and chat, and the dining room table and chairs easily accommodated all of us together at meal times. The owner Wendy is very helpful and is on hand for help but only if you want it. Her notes on how the house works and her local guide on trips and places to visit including restaurants, pubs and tea rooms is very comprehensive and we followed it a lot.
The area is full of lovely walks and places to visit if you prefer to drive, and there is a perfect olde worlde local pub, and a very nice tea room which changes to a restaurant in the evening just a short stone's throw away.
Do not worry about renting this property, it is a genuinely good place to spend a week or two.
Dieses Haus hat zurecht, sehr gute Bewertungen. Die Lage ist klasse, die Zimmer und die Einrichtungen des Hauses sind super. Wir waren mit fünf Erwachsenen dort, jeder hatte ein eigenes Schlafzimmer. Es ist alles vorhanden, was man braucht. Die Besitzer haben alles sehr gut beschrieben und mit Notizen versehen. Das ist richtig super.
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.
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.