Title: The Compass - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## 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 | Private kitchen - 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) ![Cottage | Interior - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/ab8cbcd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Near Corfe Castle, The Compass provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - 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 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 self 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 - 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Corfe Castle and Great Globe are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Castle Point Shopping Centre and Tower Park. Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway are also worth visiting. 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