Last Minute Cottages in Swanage

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mrs Keeling - Verified booking

  We had a delightful stay at Court Farmhouse. The weather was good but it would be a great house even if the weather hadn’t have been. It was clean and very well kitted out with kitchen equipment, storage and toys/games/videos. There is plenty of space for 3 generations with children to play and move about. We loved the dining room/ kitchen link. The conservatory and utility is ideal for coat/boots and inevitable clutter. The two reception rooms are great to allow several activities at once. All the bedrooms are light and spacious. The stairs are very steep but there are stair gates top and bottom. Do remember it is a 10 minute walk to the seafront and small toddlers will find it a step. We took scooters and our 5 and 8 year old were whizzing along. There is space for a smallish car on site and also plenty of space in the street opposite. The shop over the road is handy and the co-op is on the way to the front. The garden is ok for sitting in and there is a fantastic playground not far away over the steam railway bridge. The beach is good for sandcastles and the sea is clear and only gently shelving. We loved Swanage and there is plenty for all ages in and around the town. Court Farmhouse is definitely a good base to stay in.

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• Tracy - Verified booking

  Swanage was lovely but unfortunately Poppy cottage did not meet our needs at all.

  I stayed in the double bed which was extremely comfortable, however my mother stayed in the twin bedroom & had to remove the duvet from one bed so she could lie on it as the mattress was so uncomfortable, the springs were jutting out so much, they are obviously old and need replacing. I am almost certain that the description did not state a downstairs bathroom (though looks to have been updated since) & there was absolutely no indication of the fridge being in a cupboard under the stairs, I definitely would not have booked. The configuration is all wrong & the term "swing a cat" comes to mind. I actually think we ought to be reimberesd the service charge as I actually removed cobwebs from the windows, wiped down the limited work surface & washed cutlery/crockery before use. It is fortunate that neither of us needed the cooker as there was a 'fat' filled baking tray inside the oven. Also, as the front door doesn't appear to be used often, dirt/dust is building up, & the furniture needs moving regularly to dust underneath. I will not be recommending dream cottages if this is the standard that you find acceptable.

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• Christine - Verified booking

  Very very disappointed .

  . After being a Sykes customer for many many years over 20 this will be the last time I will be !!!!! Poppy cottage let us down badly Tuesday evening 8pm we were left in the dark for 4 hours using just the torch on our phones .. Wednesday morning No Hot Water unable to get a shower and stuck in until 1pm missing our booked day trip …Thursday morning awoke to find the electric had gone off AGAIN We then decided to make our way home a day early We have made contact with Sykes everyday since to request some form of compensation for our spoiled holiday Totally dissatisfied with the service and the response of a measly £50.00 offered and told by Sykes that they are just the agents and no refund can be offered by them just the property owner whom we are not allowed.the details of to speak directly to ?????.. What a disgrace I feel totally let down £750 paid for a holiday that was stressful and cut short We are two ladies that have never needed to complain before and are only asking to be treated fairly £50.00 is an insult

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• Bethan - Verified booking

  We often stay in historic cottages and feedback did say it was small so we weren't expecting a palace but it is REALLY TINY in the kitchen and bathroom.

  Impossible to shower without flooding bathroom (combination of tiny cubicle, shower curtain and holder/head that won't turn away from the curtain!) Well provided with anything you'd need in kitchen but again so small couldn't really do more than breakfast in there. Bed was really comfy but only a double due to size of space (not issue for many but my 6ft3 partner found it a bit tight!) Only window that opens downstairs is tiny bathroom window so very warm once the sun came out. The image of front door/garden is lovely but can't really use it - there is chair in front of the door and if you do manage to get it open the garden isn't fenced or private in anyway but shared with several other cottages so hopeless if you have a dog (there is a paved back garden but not as pretty!) Not the owners fault, but strong smell of marijuana throughout the downstairs - assuming from neighbours....

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• Confirmed Guest - Verified booking

  Court Farmhouse has oodles of character and is a perfect set up for extended families. We booked it for a week at Christmas and it surpassed all our expectations! The log fire and spacious lounge was perfect for cosy nights watching films but we also used the second lounge for chilling, reading & pilates. The open plan kitchen/dining room was perfect for our Christmas Day lunch - the double oven, 6 ring hob and cupboards stuffed full of white crockery meant that everything was on hand to produce a 5 star gourmet meal! The location is perfect, a quaint convenience shop opposite and a short 5 min stroll to the beach, restaurants, independent gift shops and Supermarket. Court Farmhouse is a great choice and has it all !

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