Title: The Compass Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for The Compass ![Cottage | Interior - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/ea7bdbb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/302b059b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/ab8cbcd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Private kitchen | Fridge, stovetop, dishwasher, cookware/dishes/utensils - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/b06b36a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/6617c12e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £365 includes taxes & fees 29 Dec - 30 Dec ## 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 number of on-site self parking spaces - 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 - 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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 - Pier Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Swanage Pier \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Swanage Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Durlston Country Park \- 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Dorset and East Devon Coast \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 6 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk - ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬3 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬3 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬3 min walk - ‪Red Lion - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Compass pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at The Compass? ### How much is parking at The Compass? ### What time is check-in at The Compass? ### What time is check-out at The Compass? ### Where is The Compass located? ## Have a question? 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