Title: The Compass Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Compass Cottage in Swanage with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/6617c12e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/6adb90e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/cc5c406b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/68de6f16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Living room | TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/5babfffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Corfe Castle, The Compass provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Free WiFi £358 includes taxes & fees 11 Nov - 12 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Compass Cottage in Swanage with kitchen Free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features a washing machine and a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop and a dishwasher. Free WiFi, a TV and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests. Housekeeping is not available. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Swanage cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include baths or showers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - Bedroom ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### 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) ### General - Individual decor - Individual furnishings ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42650000/42645300/42645262/3ce4c986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mount Stuart Hotel Bournemouth City Centre - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Parking available - Bar 7.2 Good 157 reviews £60 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=42645262&PinnedHotelID=42645262&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96110000/96105300/96105219/17be4eda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bay View Swanage - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=96105219&PinnedHotelID=96105219&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59650000/59650000/59649982/164c26ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hill View Swanage - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Parking included 6.0 1 review £346 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=59649982&PinnedHotelID=59649982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96230000/96223000/96222982/46326927.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cabin Swanage - Kitchen - Parking included - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 1 review £336 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=96222982&PinnedHotelID=96222982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/901100/901039/8299d7f2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Purbeck House Hotel Swanage - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Business services 8.8 Excellent 361 reviews £86 includes taxes & fees 4 Nov - 5 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=901039&PinnedHotelID=901039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106550000/106549500/106549475/631abb1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pebbles - The Haven, Swanage Swanage - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Parking available 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=106549475&PinnedHotelID=106549475&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90080000/90076200/90076165/22b323f0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New in 2020 - 12ft wide caravan with one double, one twin. Swanage - Kitchen - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=90076165&PinnedHotelID=90076165&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365700/65365682/b319e660.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Seaview Swanage - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi £653 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=65365682&PinnedHotelID=65365682&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/18700/18700/e7a7c96a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grand Hotel Swanage Swanage - Pool - Spa - Parking included - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 330 reviews £120 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-06&endDate=2025-11-07&selected=18700&PinnedHotelID=18700&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 - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi £334 includes taxes & fees 7 Nov - 8 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-08&selected=59650553&PinnedHotelID=59650553&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 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 professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as The Compass Cottage The Compass Swanage The Compass Cottage Swanage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.60654,-1.959578&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%7D%7BsHjv%7DJ%3FY%3FW%3FW%3FY%40W%40W%40Y%40W%40W%40WBW%40WBYBWBWBUBWBWDWDUBWDWDUDUFWDUDUFUFUFSFUFUFSFSHUFSHSHQHSHSHQHQHQHQJQJQHOJQJOJOJOJMLOJMJMLMJMLMJKLMLKLKLILKLILINILILGLILGNGNGLENELENENELENCNCLCNANCNANALAN%3FN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%3FL%40N%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDLBNDNDLDNDNDLFLFNFLHLFLHNHLHLHLJLHLJLJLLJJLLJLLLJLJLLNJLJNJNJNJPHNJPHPJPHPHPHRHPHRHRHPFTHRFRFRFTFTFRFTFTDTDTFVDTDTDVBVDTDVBVBVBTBVBVBX%40V%40VBV%40V%40V%40X%40V%40V%3FX%3FV%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAXAVAVAVAXCVAVAVCVCVCVCVCVCVETEVCVETEVETGTETETGTGTGTGTGRGTGRIRGRIRIRIRIPIPIRIPKPIPKNIPKNKNKNKNKNMLKNKLMLKLMJKLMJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMFMHMFOFMFMFOFODMDODODMBOBOBMBOBO%40O%40O%40M%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOAOAOCMCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMGOGOEMIMGMGMIOIMIMKMIMKMKMKMKKKMMKMMMKMKMMOKOKOKOKOKOIQKOKQIQIQIQISIQISISISGSISGSGUGSGUGUGUGUEUEUGUEUEWEUCWEWEUCWCWCWCWCWCWAWCWAWAYAWAWAWAY%3FW%3FW%3FY%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R0U7z65HaMTRjmIsOP4clTezvR8=) Swanage, England #### What's nearby - Swanage Pier - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Durlston Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles - Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.8 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 6 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪White Horse Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Compass pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Compass? > As of 3 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Compass on 11 Nov 2025 start from £358.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Swanage-Hotels-The-Compass.h44432658.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at The Compass? > Self-parking is free at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Compass? > Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Compass? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Compass located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach, Swanage Pier and Swanage Beach. Durlston Country Park and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 6 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 27 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Compass Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional 27 external reviews ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)