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The Narrows

Swanage, Dorset Coast

  • 3 Star Gold
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  • A lovely, traditional stone cottage, just a short walk from the town and beach

You can book this property from:

  • £793 per week
  • £113 per night
  • 3 Star Gold
  • 6 Guests
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 2 Pets

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 3 double beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Special Features

  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Welcome pack

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Outdoors

  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • On-street parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 0.2 miles
  • Pub 0.2 miles
  • Shop 0.1 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Sorry, infants (aged under 2) are not allowed at this property
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 09:00

Read the full Access Statement for this property.

Access Statement

 THIS PROPERTY HAS LOTS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS INSIDE AND OUT AND MANY STAIRS/STEPS THEREFORE MAKING IT UNSUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ELDERLY AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES.

Description

The ‘Narrows’ is a Grade II Listed Purbeck stone cottage dating back to the 18th Century and is located in one of the oldest parts of Swanage about 500 metres from the town centre and a similar distance from the picturesque Mill Pond and Parish Church. The cottage is of historic interest and was mentioned in William Masterman Hardy’s book on old Swanage.The High Street between the Town Hall and Townsend Road which was known as The Narrows after German bombing on the 17th August 1942 and the cottage was named after this.Today ‘The Narrows’ offers characterful accommodation with an exceptionally spacious living room with part vaulted ceiling, Purbeck stone fireplaces and flagstone flooring. 
The garden floor has the original coffers from when this was the scullery together with the Purbeck stone wall and fireplace used at that time.

A perfect location for exploring the wonderful local area, the property is a 5 minute walk away from the sandy beach and town centre.  The benefit of having a local shop within a 2 min walk and a local pub which serves wonderful food also 2 min walk away. 

Swanage is a traditional Victorian seaside town, with a long stretch of sandy beach and a mix of coffee shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy during your stay. You can't take a trip to Dorset without visiting the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, which can be appreciated from many coastal paths. Further afield take time to wander round the local villages - Corfe Castle and Worth Matravers make for great picnic spots.

Walking into the property on this level you will find the kitchen and breakfast room, there are stairs off from this area leading up to the next floor where there is a bedroom and the main bathroom.  Taking a couple of steps down from the breakfast room, also located on the ground floor there is the living room with woodburner and dining table and chairs.  There are a further set of stairs leading down off the lounge to the lower ground floor where you will find two further bedrooms and a shower room.

Bedrooms: Lower ground floor: 1)  Double bed with woodburner effect heater and flagstone flooring. 2) Double bed with woodburner effect heater, flagstone floor, original copper and purbeck stone wall.  First Floor: 3) Double bed with stripped wood flooring.

Bathrooms: Lower ground floor: Shower cubicle, basin, W.C.  First Floor: Roll top claw foot bath with shower attachment, W.C. Basin, stipped wooden flooring.

Kitchen: Traditional kitchen with electric oven & hob, dishwasher (slimline), washing machine, microwave, fridge, two high breakfast stools.

Breakfast Room: With green velvet settee, TV and books, antique cast iron table with two chairs in front of the window.

Living/Dining Room: Two 3 seater sofas, wood burning stove, TV,  original vaulted beamed ceiling, dining table seating up to 6.

Garden: Enclosed garden with raised seating area with furniture looking out over the garden and to the Downs.  Please note there are many steps in the garden on different levels.

Linen and towels provided: please bring your own beach towels.

Wifi: Included

Fuel: Gas central heating 

Pets: 2 dogs allowed

Parking: parking outside the property is restricted to 1 hour, ample unrestricted parking on streets close to the property (approximately 3-4 minute walk)

PLEASE NOTE THIS PROPERTY HAS LOTS OF DIFFERENT LEVELS INSIDE AND OUT AND MANY STAIRS/STEPS THEREFORE MAKING IT UNSUITABLE FOR YOUNG CHILDREN, ELDERLY AND THOSE WITH MOBILITY ISSUES.

Reviews

Perfect location to explore the coast. The house has a really good amount of space and perfectly located in the town. Helpful instructions from the owners makes it easy to settle in and enjoy the property.

Mr M,

A beautiful grade 1 listed property which had so much character and was located within a few minutes walk of the seafront, station and a huge variety of shops, convenience stores, restaurants and takeaways. There was always ample on street parking so the lack of private parking was not an issue whatsoever. The large dining and living room area was fantastic and the garden was sheltered and ideal for eating outside.

Mr R,

A wonderful house in a great location. An excellent choice for a family or group of friends.

Dr S,

This is a lovely cottage with 3 good size bedrooms and a great lounge and garden.The bathrooms too are a good size, the kitchen is small but well equipped. The location is excellent - 5 minutes to the sea and shops. Parking up the road but can park for an hour outside so good for loading up etc. Swanage is a lovely town- great walks and places to visit nearby.

Mrs M,

Lovely cottage in a very central location of Swanage.

Mrs P,

A nice and quiet terraced house with a lovely back garden and terrace near to the centre of town and sea front. The kitchen equipment was inadequate. We had to bring our own casserole pot. There were no pint or half pint glasses. The larger non stick frying pans are worn and not fit to use. It was hard to cook for our group of 4. The top bedroom was difficult to keep cool at night as the only window was locked.

Mr H,

Fabulous cottage with plenty of space. Great location with easy quick access to the town. The garden area is great with sunshine most of the day, a really asset.

Mrs S,

A property of real character. Very spacious, sympathetically furnished and well appointed. In the centre of Swanage but with ample private and peaceful garden space.

Mr P,

Great cottage. Fantastic central location for beach, pubs, shops and walks to Durlston country park etc. the cottage is also really well stocked with everything you will need (eg clothes airer, cleaning equipment etc), highly recommended

Mr P,

Location

  • Booking line
  • Mon - Fri: 9am - 9pm
  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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