Title: The Compass Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia

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# The Compass

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![Cottage | Interior - The Compass (Swanage)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44440000/44432700/44432658/ea7bdbb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

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- 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

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## 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

- Individual decor
- Individual furnishings

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

### Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information

A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

### Property payment types

## Important information

### You need to know

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

### Property is also known as

The Compass Cottage

The Compass Swanage

The Compass Cottage Swanage

## About the neighborhood

Located in Swanage, this cottage is near the beach. Corfe Castle and Great Globe are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Castle Point Shopping Centre and Tower Park. Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. [Visit our Swanage travel guide](https://www.expedia.com/Swanage.dx5707)

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Swanage, England

### What's nearby

- ![Swanage Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5707/a1afd9c7-65db-4764-8295-c849c2d6c521.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Swanage Beach  
6 min walk \- 0.4 miles
- ![Durlston Country Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5707/bf316e78-21bf-43c1-9f38-632cb1d47ef8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Durlston Country Park  
8 min walk \- 0.5 miles
- ![Jurassic Coast](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635998143517/df9d8755-7b81-4a85-a556-f42f0cd6c73d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Dorset and East Devon Coast  
11 min walk \- 0.6 miles
- Pier Beach  
3 min walk \- 0.2 miles
- Swanage Pier  
6 min walk \- 0.4 miles

### Getting around

- Swanage Station  
6 min walk
- Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)  
59 min drive

### Restaurants

- Greggs  
4 min walk
- White Horse Inn  
2 min walk
- The Ship Inn  
2 min walk
- Burnt Toast  
3 min walk
- Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant  
13 min walk

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## The Compass Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional