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Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches

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STUNNING DETACHED HOUSE WITH INCREDIBLE SEA VEWS NEAR SUPERB BEACHES
Take a bargain winter break-1 of the wonderful views in front of Compass Cottage
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HUGE DISCOUNT FOR FRIDAY TO FRIDAY BOOKINGS
PROPERTY SLEEPS 9 ADULTS + 3 BABIES PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Worth Matravers, Dorset
  • Isle of Purbeck
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Corfe Castle
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 1 Crib and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2 - comfortable single room with side sea views

1 Single Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 3 - comfortable twin/double bedroom with garden view

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 - comfortable twin/double room with garden view

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 5 - downstairs twin/double with garden view

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Downstairs Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Wendy Wilson
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children of all ages are very welcome
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Events

No events allowed
Family occaisions and anniversaries are welcome
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a no smoking property
You must have Covid valid holiday cancellation insurance in place to cover Covid related cancellation of your holiday as a condition of your booking.
Guests are kindly asked to comply with our Covid procedures to safeguard both guests and housekeeping staff as part of the usual damage deposit
Changeover days are flexible November to March but are on Friday from April to October

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family occaisions and anniversaries are welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, while Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and Bournemouth Pier are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Worth Matravers, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Isle of Purbeck - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Corfe Castle - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Swanage Beach - 14 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 15 min drive - 11.8 km

Getting around

  • Wareham Harman's Cross Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Square & Compass - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Haymans Bakery - ‬7 min drive

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.

What time is check-out at Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious Coastal House with Stunning Sea Views N Near Sea & Sandy Beaches located?

This family-friendly Swanage holiday 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 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 89 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week stay in Compass Cottage

Lovely holiday house in great location ideal for our needs. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bank holiday stay

We had a lovely stay at Compass cottage .great location and house in a beautiful village close to the sea
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing New Year

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location and views - when not raining!

Loved the quiet beauty of the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommended

The property was very clean and welcoming with lots of thoughtful touches. We had a fantastic time and will definitely go back. Sarah
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location.

We enjoyed our week. A spacious, comfortable, well equipped holiday home with lovely views and a good variety of walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house

Lovely house in an amazing setting. We all loved our stay there. Would definitely recommend.😊
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jo-Ann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S., Godalming, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

vicki h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Joanna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together by the sea

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get together

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and location

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend at Compass Cottage

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic House

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Perfect

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!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Timothy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Purbeck

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Georg J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastisches Haus, tolle Lage

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.
Foto vom Haus
Ortsschild
Woodhenge ist direkt nebenan
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely experience.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming and comfortable

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Property for Family Stay

Clean, bright, well-appointed property with ample seating for family chats and game nights. Communicative property owner made our large family stay a home-away-from-home experience. Thank you, Wendy!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Wilson

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My husband and I fell in love with Worth Matravers on our very first visit and were delighted to move to the village in 1985. We purchased the original plot for the house in 1996 and by 2002 had finished the new property to our own design. The house is personally managed by ourselves to the highest standard together with our wonderful housekeepers. We love to welcome families and friends coming to stay and spend time together in this beautiful location near the sea.

Why they chose this property

We've known and loved the area since the 1970's and the village has that special atmosphere of sea, coast and countryside unique to the Purbecks, convenient to everywhere but with a unique and beautiful setting all it's own. We love the panoramic views from the house and the way that you can step out the front door into the most beautiful landscape, with the Jurassic Coast path at your feet, pop to the village pub, stroll to the traditional village green and duck pond but be on the beach with bucket, spade and deck chairs within a few minute's drive.

What makes this property unique

This really is the perfect house for families and friends getting together. It's architect designed and tailor-made for 3 generation families,extended family groups and friends. There's plenty of room to spend time together in comfort, and with 5 bedrooms and zip and link beds in 3 of the 5 bedrooms, there's loads of flexibility in offering space and comfort for each individual booking.

We love having families with babies and children, and can provide the bulky equipment like cots, a toddler bed and high chairs as a complimentary extra to make your holiday with youngsters as hassle free as possible.

Children and adults love the spacious downstairs layout, there's masses of room for kids to play and and plenty of comfortable sofas so everyone can spread out and relax. Outside living is amply catered for, with stunning views to the sea and an enclosed rear garden with wrap around terraces and seating. Plenty of off road parking too!
The kitchen is amply equipped to cater for the guest number and there are lots of thoughtful extras. The lovely conservatory dining room is a super plus, with a fantastic big table seating 10 for wonderful family meals together.

The sea views from the house are just amazing and altogether it's the perfect place to make happy family holidays a resounding success.

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