Title: Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=67383015&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach Waterfront apartment with kitchen and balcony ## Photo gallery for Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach ![Beach nearby - Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67383100/67383015/ea11b515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67383100/67383015/9ee4e5cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67383100/67383015/14149d08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67383100/67383015/ae97ec1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67390000/67383100/67383015/1148a073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hardy's Lair, a quirky luxury apartment in Swanage, offers a tranquil retreat with its private veranda and Smart tech-enabled living space. Unwind in the library/snug or enjoy luxurious amenities like high-speed WiFi and Amazon Prime Video. ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach This quirky, spacious luxury 4 bed private apartment is just a few minutes walk from Swanage’s safe, sandy beaches in a private and quiet location but just 2 minutes walk from the heart of the town as well as 2 minutes walk from our historic Steam Train! Part of one of Swanage’s historic and iconic buildings Hardy’s Lair is a gem, furnished to a very high standard and fully Smart tech enabled. There is private, allocated parking a few minutes walk from the flat. The space Located in the heart of Swanage’s historical high street, the property is in perfect reach of all of the town's main attractions and amenities yet is quiet and private. With spacious, split-level living, a fully equipped, modern kitchen, luxurious master bedroom and a cosy twin room. Our ‘library/snug’ with comfy seating and Xbox and streaming music system is somewhere to 'chill' - there's even a piano in the lobby for you to 'tinkle the ivories'! The luxury bathroom is fully tiled with a large bath, separate shower over and bathrobes! Our outside veranda with garden furniture is the perfect place to unwind - turn on the fairy-lights to add to the atmosphere! The whole flat is fully Smart enabled with high speed WiFi, Amazon Echos with Spotify, Smart TV’s in the lounge and bedrooms all with Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Netflix included. Guest access An allocated private parking space is provided. Other things to note We can sometimes offer an early check-in (from 10am) at a supplementary cost. Please message us when booking for availability and details. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89690000/89687200/89687188/140a63a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spectacular Views of Swanage Bay and Downs Swanage - Ocean view - Pool - Kitchen - Washing machine 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=89687188&PinnedHotelID=89687188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59650600/59650553/36ac978a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Swanage Town Apartment Swanage - 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Spacious Flat In Swanage, Spacious Luxury Flat in Swanage, Close to Beach Swanage Spacious Luxury Flat in Swanage, Close to Beach Apartment ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.61081,-1.959085&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:sx%7CsHfs%7DJ%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40WBY%40W%40WBWBWBWBWBWBUDWDWDUBWDUDWFUDUFUDUFUFUFSFUFSFUHSHSFSHSHQHSHQHSHQJQHOJQHQLOHOJOJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLKLMJKLKLKLKLILKLINILGLILGNGLGNGLENGLENENCLENCNCNCLCNANANALAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%40N%40N%40NBLBNBNBNDLBNDLDNFNDLFNFLFLFLHNFLHLJLHLHLJLJLJLJJLLJLLJLJLLNJLJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJNHPHRHPJPHRHPFRHRFRHRFTFRFTHRDTFTFTDTFTDTDVDTDVBTDVDVBTBVBVBVBVBV%40VBV%40X%40V%40V%40V%40X%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FVAVAXAVAVAVAVCXAVCVCVCVCVCVCTEVEVCTEVETEVETGTETGTGTETIRGTGRGTIRGRIRGRIPIRKPIPIRIPKNIPKPKNKNKNKNKNKLMNKLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJMJMHMHMJMHOFMHMFMFOFMFODOFMDODMBODOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FMAOAOAOAMCOCOCOCMEOCOEMEOGMEOGMGOGMGMIMGOIMIMKMIMKMKMKKKMMMKKMMMKMKOKMMOKOKOIOMOIQKQIOKQIQISIQISIQISGSISISGUGSGUGSGUGUEUGUEUGUEWEUCWEUEWEWCUCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCYAWAWAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kJ559ZBGVlF4716BWIHwgVFpTLE=) Swanage, England #### What's nearby - Swanage Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Pier Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Durlston Country Park \- 10 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Swanage Pier \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - Dorset and East Devon Coast \- 14 min walk \- 0.8 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 3 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬5 min walk - ‪Red Lion - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach? ### What time is check-in at Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach? ### What time is check-out at Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach? ### Where is Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach located? ## Have a question? 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