Guests say
Still Waters is a centrally located apartment in Swanage, appreciated for its bright and airy atmosphere, with a selection of board games and pleasant window seats offering sea views. Guests have noted the convenience of its location for exploring the town, despite some concerns about noise and parking challenges.
Guests have reported the property as being in need of a deep clean, with mentions of mould in the bathroom and a general sense of neglect. Cleanliness appears to be an area for improvement.
The apartment's central location is highly valued for convenience, though it comes with the trade-off of noise at night and parking difficulties, as there is no allocated parking and it's often necessary to park a short walk away.
The property is described as comfortable, with nice window seats and a selection of games. However, the comfort is somewhat compromised by the unusual layout, with a bathroom downstairs and a noisy upstairs toilet.
Facilities and maintenance are areas of concern, with reports of broken windows, non-functional garden furniture, and a lack of amenities such as hand towels and a BBQ. The property would benefit from general maintenance.
The provision of board games and welcome goodies suggests a degree of thoughtfulness. However, it should be noted that such extras are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for future guests.
About this property
Settled in the coastal town of Swanage in Dorset, just paces away from the beach, rests this duplex apartment, Still Waters. Hosting a games room for the little ones and enjoying close proximity to a range of attractions, this three-bedroom holiday home is ideal for families. The dwelling, which rests above a friendly shop, step inside to discover the spacious living/dining room, with an electric-fire to warm your toes after an adventure-filled day; unwind on the sofa and escape reality with the TV. Gather around the dining table near the bay window to tuck-into hearty meals and chatter about the highlights of the day. Moving through the property, find the sleek, grey kitchen where the designated chef can make use of the electric oven and hob, as well as a microwave for easy meals. The kitchen also offers a washing machine and dishwasher for a fuss-free clean! The ground-floor is home to a family bathroom, soak in the tub or rinse away the sand in the walk-in shower; you will also find a handy cloakroom adjacent with a basin and WC. Venture upstairs to the first floor and step outside to the large decking area, here you can bask in the warm weather on the sun lounger and rustle up treats on the barbecue. There are three adorned bedrooms to rest your head, choose between two doubles, one with an en-suite WC, as well as a bunk bedroom, all with furniture to house your belongings. The children can escape to the second floor, where their imaginations can run wild in the games room, uninterrupted from the adults. Awaken with a steaming cup of coffee and admire the sea-views and you can take a short walk to a café to enjoy a home-cooked breakfast. Spend the afternoon on an award-winning beach, here you can splash in the clear waters and stroll along the promenade where you might be lucky enough to spot a dolphin! The property offers bike storage so why not bring along your wheels to cycle along Purbeck Heritage Coast or Swanage beachfront to absorb the spectacular views of chalk-cliffs? Explore more of Dorset's beauty at Wareham, ramble across the Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve and soak in the sights from Arne Reedbeds National Nature Reserve. Head to the large harbour in Poole for exciting water activities, such as South Coast Jet Ski Hire and Poole Quay, and you can unwind on a cruise to another city. For long-lasting memories with your loved ones, choose a stay at Sill Waters.
Swanage is a small, family-friendly beach village on the legendary Isle of Purbeck, at the eastern extremity of Dorset's famous Jurassic Coast. It is best known for its magnificent, gently shelving golden dunes. The little town has a variety of stores, taverns, and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is well-known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place in July. The charming Victorian wooden pier is a terrific spot to take a stroll or try fishing, and it's also a nice site to see the world go by, as it's frequently used as a launching point for divers.
Accommodation
Friday check-in only.
Duplex apartment.
1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x bunk room.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with electric fire.
Second-floor games room
Gas central heating with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent (Please see note below).
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Enclosed first-floor garden with decked area, furniture and barbecue.
Roadside parking available.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
Convenience store below apartment, pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.05 miles.
Note: The maximum occupancy for this property is 6 people.
Please note: A fixed amount of fuel and power is included £75pw is prepaid 1 October to 31 March and £30pw 1 April - 30 September.
Additional fuel and power can be purchased in the convenience store below if required
Nearby points of interest
- Swanage Railway
- Poole Harbour
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Studland Bay
- Bournemouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Bournemouth University
Reviews (6)
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Angela
Lovely welcome pack on arrival
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Sandra
All furniture broken and dangerous. Cupboards that could provide storage cluttered, being used by owner to store left over decorating materials and bits and bobs. Front door needs to be hung other way, nightmare for families accessing and egressing together. A bit tatty, broken window, awful blinds in kitchen, cupboards wrapped and now peeling off. Strong smell of damp. Very noisy at night.
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Karen
The layout of the property is tricky with the main bathroom downstairs. The upstairs toilet is incredibly noises when you flush so didnât want to use it when kids were sleeping. The accommodation is nicely decorated but all a bit rough around the edges with some mould/damp in the bathroom, broken windows that havenât been repaired and everything felt in need of a deep clean. A few small extras that would make a difference - hand towels in the bathrooms, something to play with in the âgames roomâ upstairs, a bbq. The property is very central which while being convenient turned out to be very noisy at night. We werenât able to find nearby parking and consistently had to park 5 minutes walk away up a very steep hill. Great selection of board games for older kids/grown ups. Nice window seats to people watch the high street and view towards the sea. Thank you for the welcome goodies!