[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 | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/cc5c406b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/6adb90e9.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) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Near Corfe Castle, 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 - Kitchen - Parking included - 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 ![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 156 reviews CA $71 CA $85 total includes taxes & fees Oct 7 - Oct 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-07&endDate=2025-10-08&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.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=96105219&PinnedHotelID=96105219&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 CA $527 CA $632 total includes taxes & fees Oct 24 - Oct 25 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=96222982&PinnedHotelID=96222982&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cabin | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103760000/103759400/103759397/c687b967.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Glamping Cabin - Great for Hikers - Breakfast Inc! 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Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Sandbanks Beach and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. [Visit our Swanage travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanage.dx5707) [View more Cottages in Swanage](https://www.expedia.ca/Swanage-Cottages.d5707-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - 0.5 km - Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Durlston Country Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km - Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 6.1 km ### 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 Fish Plaice - ‬1 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk - ‪The White Swan - ‬2 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 Oct 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Compass on Oct 16, 2025 start from CA $561.11, excluding 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.ca/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? > Check-out 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. 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