Title: The Compass - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/68de6f16.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 | Living room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/5babfffd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/6adb90e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Compass provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Washer - Parking included - Kitchen - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home 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 WiFi in public areas are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage features a washing machine and a kitchen with a refrigerator, 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. Accommodations at this 3.5-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Free self parking on site - Limited onsite parking (max 1 space) - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### 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 - Smoking not allowed ### 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 ![Comfort Triple Room, 1 Bedroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113340000/113339500/113339444/ab2b0a32.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Lion Swanage - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 9.0 Wonderful 10 reviews CA $77 CA $92 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=113339444&PinnedHotelID=113339444&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 CA $529 CA $635 total includes taxes & fees Nov 26 - Nov 27 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-26&endDate=2025-11-27&selected=59649982&PinnedHotelID=59649982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Breakfast area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11900000/11900000/11899987/21537fef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns Oakdale - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Bar 8.0 Very good 243 reviews CA $80 CA $96 total includes taxes & fees Nov 27 - Nov 28 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-27&endDate=2025-11-28&selected=11899987&PinnedHotelID=11899987&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3080000/3075300/3075293/b104b88e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antelope Hotel by Greene King Inns Poole Old Town - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.2 Very good 341 reviews CA $88 CA $128 total includes taxes & fees Nov 23 - Nov 24 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=3075293&PinnedHotelID=3075293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95270000/95267500/95267492/83f0df6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stag Cottage Poole - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi CA $1,090 CA $1,308 total includes taxes & fees Nov 24 - Nov 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-24&endDate=2025-11-25&selected=95267492&PinnedHotelID=95267492&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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-04&endDate=2025-12-05&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. 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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.ca/Swanage-Hotels-The-Compass.h44432658.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking? > 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? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Compass located? > Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 5-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, Pier Beach, and Santa-Fe Fun Park. Swanage Pier and Swanage Railway are also within 10 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. 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