People | 6 |
Bedrooms | 3 |
Bathrooms | 1 |
Separate WC's | 1 |
Property type | apartment |
Minimum Stay | 1 - 7 nights |
Awarded Aspire Magazine's "Hidden Gem of Dorset 2016", Nestleton is a beautiful 3 double bedroom (plus cot bed and travel cot) maisonette occupying the top two floors of a Victorian house, with sea views, balcony, open fire and courtyard garden. The sun streams onto the balcony and front of the house in the morning, perfect for an al fresco breakfast, and streams into the back of the property in the evening. The maisonette has its own entrance and is accessed via a side staircase. Great care and attention has been given to furnishing the maisonette in a beautiful romantic French style and it is only a 5 minute stroll into Swanage town with its many cafes and restaurants, restored Victorian pier, steam railway and long sandy beach - great for children. It is also a great place for water-sport lovers, and has a scuba diving school by the pier. Durlston country park and castle is only a 15 minute walk away and the property location will therefore also suit walkers who wish to explore the Jurassic coastline and this area of outstanding natural beauty. Corfe Castle, Studland Bay, Poole Harbour, Brownsea Island and Blue Pool to name just a few, are all in close proximity to Swanage. Children and pets are very welcome! Calendar is kept up to date, please click the "enquire now button" if you have any questions and to request the quick and easy booking form (free from 'book now' surcharges). Payment by bank transfer or credit card through Pay pal, covered by OD basic rental guarantee.
Living and working in London has its benefits, but we have enjoyed nothing more than escaping to Dorset for weekends and holidays for the last 25 years. As keen camper vaners we have spent many weeks travelling around the Purbeck area enjoying its amazing natural beauty.We have become qualified scuba divers at Swanage diving school, water ski, surf, horse ride on the beach, and have a boat kept at Shell Bay Marina.
The children have been brought up enjoying the sea air, boating around the Islands, visiting Brownsea Island and having mud fights!
Dorset never loses its charm and as soon as we approach the chain ferry we are filled with excitement and a sense of peace. There is nothing better than then sitting on the beach watching the sun set over Brownsea Island-bliss!.
Moira Lamond purchased this apartment in 2013
When our camper van finally came to its last days (and the emission zone was introduced in London) sadly it was crushed!
So we decided it was time to buy a place. Unbelievably this maisonette was for sale-unbelieveably because I have been walking past this house for 15 years saying "I'm going to live there one day" I still have to pinch myself that it's true.
Unfortunately the apartment was in a neglected state-So Brian being a builder & my hobby being interior design we set about restoring it. It has been a task but we are just about there. We never tire of this wonderful part of England and are amazed that we still find new areas to explore-It well deserves the title of area of outstanding natural beauty.When boating around the Islands in Poole Harbour, you really could be in Greece!
The maisonette is so conveniently placed to stroll into town, laze, play or enjoy water sports on the beach, or to walk to Ballard Downs and Durlston Country Park, with its castle, cafe and panoramic views. If you're lucky you may even spot a dolphin there!
Whatever time of the year, there is always something to do and see in Swanage and the surrounding area. The changing seasons emphasise the natural beauty of this area.
We love waking up in the morning to the sea view, and on a clear sunny day looking across to the Isle of Wight, followed by breakfast on the balcony.
We hope you love it as much as we do!
Moira and Brian
Had a great time. Nestleton is lovely and so handy for the town centre. Very dog friendly, welcoming and clean. Nice to sit on balcony with a morning cuppa or evening glass of wine.The weather was very kind to us and we enjoyed lovely walks, shopping, eating and drinking and the dog was welcomed everywhere which was a big bonus.
We had a wonderful time at Nestleton and communication with Moira was fast and easy. Everything about the property was perfect and decorated as beautiful as the photos, if not more! Our lovely welcome gift was a nice touch and the accommodation was really a home from home, even the kitchen included absolutely all utilities a kitchen should have! We look forward to our next stay and cannot recommend Nestleton enough!
The whole process from booking arriving and departing very straight forward . Owners responded quickly to any requests. The parking was easy and the location was superb.a slight hill but close to town station and beach. The views from the main bedroom are lovely. Stayed February and were blessed with blue sky days. The property was cosy and warm .
We had a lovely short weekend away on a very cold December weekend. The house was clean and very well set up for young children and in a great location. Beds very comfy too.
We had a wonderful day at Corfe Castle and Studland Bay and there were so many other places we could have visited time (and weather!) permitting.
Would definitely recommend.
Lovely spacious property with everything you need for a great home from home. Only point to note is access via metal staircase which can be problematic for more elderly dogs.
Very stylish , comfortable apartment with amazing attention to detail in every room. The sea views from the top bedroom and balcony are an added bonus. We were lucky with the weather and enjoyed a sundowner on the balcony most evenings. Can't believe how convenient the apartment is to the lovely High Street , beach and train station . We took the steam train to Corfe Castle with our little dog and recommend it as a fab day out. The apartment was very well equipped
( thank you very much for the wine and cookies ) and very clean . All in all a perfect getaway location
Coast/Beach:
Swanage beach is a less than a 10 min stroll away, and is ideal for families, with many facilities and water sports. It also has a scuba diving centre near the pier. Sandbanks beach with its beautiful sand dunes and surrounding countryside is a 15 minute drive away or can be reached by bus from Swanage. Poole harbour is famous for wind and kite surfing, and is accessed over the chain ferry from Sandbanks. Bournemouth has its new surfing beach and Lulworth and Durdle Door are a 45 min drive away.
Travel:
Bournemouth Airport Approx 1 hour away
Distances:
The property is located approx 150m from Swanage town centre and approx 400m to the beach
Durlston Park and Castle is approx 15 minutes walk away
Sandbanks beach- 6 miles
Bournemouth Airport approx 1 hour away
Further Details:
Swanage town has many shops, restaurants, cafes and pubs, alongside two supermarkets. It makes an excellent base to explore this area of outstanding natural beauty, and to take part in water sports and activities.
Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event Price | |||
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Spring
15 Apr 2018 -
24 May 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£385
for 4 nights
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From
£95
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From
£100
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£570
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May Half-Term
25 May 2018 -
31 May 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£875
for 7 nights
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£875
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Early Summer
1 Jun 2018 -
6 Jul 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£480
for 4 nights
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From
£120
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From
£135
Fri,Sat,Sun
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£720
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Summer Mini break available
7 Jul 2018 -
12 Jul 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£381
for 3 nights
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From
£127
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£720
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High Summer
13 Jul 2018 -
19 Jul 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£850
for 7 nights
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£850
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Peak Season incl. Carnival
20 Jul 2018 -
30 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£1,200
for 7 nights
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£1,200
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Late Summer
31 Aug 2018 -
13 Sep 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£750
for 7 nights
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£750
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Early Autumn/Blues Festival
14 Sep 2018 -
18 Oct 2018
4 night minimum stay
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£380
for 4 nights
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From
£90
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From
£110
Thu,Fri,Sat
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£550
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Half Term
19 Oct 2018 -
3 Nov 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£690
for 7 nights
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£690
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Late Autumn
4 Nov 2018 -
20 Dec 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£270
for 3 nights
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From
£90
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From
£100
Fri,Sat,Sun
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£490
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Christmas
21 Dec 2018 -
29 Dec 2018
7 night minimum stay
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£1,125
for 7 nights
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£1,125
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New Year
30 Dec 2018 -
3 Jan 2019
3 night minimum stay
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£420
for 3 nights
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From
£140
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Winter
4 Jan 2019 -
7 Feb 2019
3 night minimum stay
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£240
for 3 nights
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From
£80
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From
£85
Fri,Sat,Sun
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£460
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Feb half-Term
8 Feb 2019 -
17 Feb 2019
3 night minimum stay
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£255
for 3 nights
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From
£85
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From
£90
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£535
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Late Winter
18 Feb 2019 -
27 Feb 2019
3 night minimum stay
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£240
for 3 nights
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From
£80
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From
£85
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£480
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Blues Festival/Early spring
28 Feb 2019 -
4 Apr 2019
3 night minimum stay
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£255
for 3 nights
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From
£85
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From
£90
Thu,Fri,Sat,Sun
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£530
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Easter Hols
5 Apr 2019 -
22 Apr 2019
7 night minimum stay
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£720
for 7 nights
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£720
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Pet Fee | £25 |
Refundable Damage Deposit | £250 |
Booking Notes:
Calendar is kept up to date, and prices are as quoted in price table. Price is for booking the whole maisonette, sorry no discount for under-occupancy.Please press enquiry button with any questions and for easy booking form
We love our pets so accept up to a max of 3 dogs unless miniature. There will be an additional charge of £25 for first dog per STAY and £20 per dog per STAY for 2nd or 3rd dog. (Reduced to £10 for 2nd or 3rd dog if stay is under 4 days). Other pets will be considered on request and a charge discussed.
Changeover Day:
Changeover day is Friday for weekly bookings in high and peak season. Departure by 10 am, arrival after 4 pm
Please note there is a minimum stay of 7 days in peak and high season and a minimum of 3-4 day outside of season (Please see price table for dates). Please press enquiry button to request booking form and payment details
Rental agreement is emailed with details of how to pay by bank transfer. I also accept PayPal if you want to pay by credit card (+ PayPal's 3.5% fee).
25% of rental is paid to reserve- remainder due 8 weeks prior to holiday date.
A Security deposit of £250 is due one week prior to start date and is paid and returned by bank transfer, or occasionally cash to housekeeper with prior arrangement.