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View from the decking
Create a family meal with this well equipped kitchen
Unwind in this double bedrrom
Ensuite shower room
comfy bunk room
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Tilly Whim

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Waterside views
Increased accessibility
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Apartment
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Enviable location close to the beach, restaurants, pubs and Durlston Country Park
  • Attractive views of the town and harbour below make it your very own castle on a hill
  • Outdoor space for sun-drenched summer mornings and evening entertaining
Overview
Property code: DC192

This holiday property offers all you will ever need for a dream escape to the coast and is on the doorstep of the equally breathtaking Durlston Country Park and a Victorian castle.

The apartment sits in a tranquil location on a steep hill overlooking the local town with a fantastic outdoor space and many amenities. With a glorious beach and an array of shops, restaurants and watering holes just 500 yards away, this is the perfect destination for couples or families.

One of the most unique aspects of this much-loved property is in its layout. The apartment is all on one floor making it ideal for those with mobility issues. Moving from the living space, with large bay windows allowing light to flood the room, to the double master bedroom with en-suite shower.  The main living space combines a cosy seating area, a fully-equipped kitchen and a dining space for real modern-family living. The large bay windows provide a perfect space to enjoy the scenery of the  town and Swanage Bay below. When you are not enjoying this multifunctional space, you will be relaxing in one of two bedrooms or taking a hot soak in the bathtub after a day of exploring and adventures by the sea.

The front of the property is host to a charming decked area with fabulous views of the local town and where the skyline meets the sea in the distance. This space is kitted out with outdoor furniture and will fast become your go-to place for breakfast before a stroll along the beach and toasting late into the evening. Beyond this decking is a small lawn framed by a stone wall and at the back of the property there is off-road parking for one vehicle.

 

  • 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1  bunkbed
  • 2 bathrooms: 1 en-suite shower room with WC, 1 bathroom with WC
  • Oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher
  • Utility space with washing machine/drier
  • Central heating included
  • 1 dog welcome by arrangement
  • Apartment building
  • TV included
  • Off road parking for 1 car, further roadside parking available
  • Beach 0.5 miles away
  • Town centre 0.5 miles away
  • Shops, pubs and restaurants 0.5 miles away
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 1st November 2024

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Overall a good property. Excellent location and good space/facilities for this type of property. Normal foot traffic noise from apartment above can be a little wearing at times if you are not used to this.

Reviewed by Valerie 25th October 2024

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Didnt know that flats were above which obviously caused a certain amount of noise.

Reviewed by Janice 18th October 2024

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This was our second stay at Tilly Whim very clean and tidy and even though it allows dogs there was no doggy smell. We love to walk up to Durlston with our dog and this flat is well situated for that and we get a view of the sea. Very cosy and warm flat.

Reviewed by Chris 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 13th September 2024

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Parking fine outside

Reviewed by Paula 23rd August 2024

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Could have been cleaner. Bit musty and moldy in en suite. Bedding in main room drab and faded. Was a fabulous location however, but shame the general tiredness of the decor let it down.

Reviewed by John 2nd August 2024

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We enjoyed our holiday although the flat is not as big as we thought it appeared in the photos. It was beautifully clean, but had some issues that dimmed our enjoyment somewhat. The location was excellent, but having been ill I had some good advice to hire a mobility scooter from Purbeck Mobility Centre, which was invaluable getting into town and tRead moreo Durlston castle. Hide

Reviewed by Gill 21st June 2024

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Tilly Whim is a well situated cosy flat with lovely sea view from the living room window, easy walking distance to Durlston Country park which has a lovely cafe and beautiful walks through woods and the coastal path. Studland beach is stunning with a lovely cafe area and car park, Wareham is a lovely little town worth a visit so to is Lulworth CoveRead more, Durdle Door and Blue Pool Hide

Reviewed by Heather 14th June 2024

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Very comfortable and clean flat in a great location. Excellent shower, easy parking and lovely sea views.

Reviewed by Rodney 7th June 2024

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Simple apartment: spacious main lounge/kitchen/dining with beautiful bay window. Not much noise from other apartments or road. Good bedrooms and comfortable double bed. Very steep walk down to town, and climb back up, but nice to be so close to choice of restaurants and beach. Convenient for easy beautiful walks eg through park to Peveril Point/coaRead morestguard, or Durlston Park/castle and beyond (Dancing Ledge?). Catch Breezer buses from station to Studland (Old Harry Rocks / beach / ferry) or Corfe. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 31st May 2024

Lovely holiday apartment, with a wonderful view! The flat is clean and very comfortable. There is plenty of parking at the property (a car parking space at the back of the property, or plenty of on road parking at the front). The beds are very comfortable, bathrooms very clean and living area/kitchen is a nice space with pretty much everything you Read morewill need. We heard very little noice from the other flats within the building. Highly recommend for families! Hide

Reviewed by David 17th May 2024

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The flat was situated perfectly for walking up to the coastal path and also a very short walk into Swanage the walk back up is quite steep, but not that bad.

Reviewed by Graham 26th April 2024

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Warm, bright, comfortable and quiet accommodation with a great view. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Martin 19th April 2024

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Reviewed by Christina 12th April 2024

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Very clean and comfortable. Quiet with great views and cliff top walk very near. Easy access to the lovely beach but probably best to drive if not so fit!

Reviewed by Paul 18th March 2024

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Great quiet location for a town property. Only 2 of us and a dog but good space for a flat. Clean and overall well maintained. Would use a gain.

Reviewed by Rosalind 13th March 2024

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Lovely property with great views of the sea Excellent dog walks straight from the door

Reviewed by Pauline 2nd February 2024

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Reviewed by Denise 29th September 2023

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Comfy flat with great views. You need to be fairly active as it is at the top of a steep hill. We parked our car up and used public transport great for everywhere. Wonderful walks on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Martina 15th September 2023

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Very nice flat with a view to the sea. Clean and comfy but order more towels in advance!

Reviewed by Jenna 22nd August 2023

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Reviewed by Alison 18th August 2023

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Lovely well equiped flat with good views and nice outside seating area, also pet friendly which was great. Up a steep hill if walking from the town.

Reviewed by Daniel 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Janice 9th June 2023

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A lovely ground floor apartment which was clean, bright and very comfortable There was parking on the road as well as off road parking . It was located at the top on a long steep hill but on a quiet road and very close to Durlaston Country Park which had a lovely coastal walk up to the cafe at the castle and beyond. It was easy to get to parts of tRead morehe area such as Corfe Castle and Studland Bay where if you are NT members parking is free. Would certainly stay there again. Hide

Reviewed by Glenys 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Sarah 19th May 2023

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We had a brilliant week and will be back in October.

Reviewed by Janice 21st April 2023

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We love Swanage and our early year holiday is always with our Dog. We didn't want a caravan and finding Tilly Whim near Durlston for our walks was great. The flat was clean and tidy and did not smell 'doggy'. We would definitely consider booking again our stay was lovely.

Reviewed by Elaine 19th April 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 31st March 2023

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Reviewed by Anne 3rd February 2023

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The flat has a lovely view of Swanage bay. It is in a good position for walks along the coastal path.

Reviewed by Heather 22nd December 2022

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