Hill View

A comfortable, spacious and well-equipped apartment only 5 minutes walk from the lovely sandy beach and beautifully warm sea.

5 minutes drive/15 minutes walk to town centre, close to main road to Studland and ferry and back road to Corfe Castle. Nearby bus stop for frequent buses to Studland, Poole, Bournemouth ( free with bus pass.) Lovely view from upstairs window. Appreciated the copious supply of jams, sauces and cereals! Instruction books for washing machine, dryer and other electrics would be useful, as would a pair of scissors!

Unfortunately this property is really not great.

The kitchen is in desperate need of an update. It was grimy and the appliances were very old. The grill on the oven did not work. The en-suite bathroom in the main bedroom has an overwhelming smell of damp. The rest of the house is okay and it could be a nice place if updated and redecorated.

The appartement was fine for our needs.

We were out most of the time so just needed somewhere to sleep. We had the impression that an in depth housework had not been done for a long time. However a car was necessary to get to the beach which was not at 3 minutes on foot. It was style 1950s but that corresponded to the price we paid However not badly situated if you had a car

We really appreciated the extra touches of beer, cider and biscuits, breakfast cereals and jams/sauces etc.

The property is a little dated but was very comfortable and there were lots of games, books and tourist guides to last a month! Excellent location and quick walk to beach and 10 mins to shop. All in all for the price we had a very comfortable stay. We also have a dog and they didn’t charge extra which is a real bonus. NB The cold tap in kitchen had a drip so needs looking at.

Parking good, Location good (hilly walk to beach/front), NO SHOPS NEARBY NOW -town is the nearest, Bus stop 500m away (30min service).

Very Spacious, Well stocked with jams, marmalade, condiments, cleaning materials, bog rolls, games, books etc Quick response and resolution to TV Issue by John. Décor generally OK but tired. Kitchen tap still dripping profusely. Oven cleanliness could be better addressed although we didn't use the self catering as we eat out. Beds firm but we had a solid good night sleep, the area is quiet. Local Pub CROWS NEST good food but only Wed-Sun.

Double bed had a very hard matress.

We've been before so we knew to bring a mattress topper with us. We wil stay again in future.

The property is spacious and in a good location.

However we found the main bed to hard for us to have slept on. We used the single beds upstairs but found the first one so saggy the mattress supported underneath by a piece of board . Broken toilet seat in en-suite most of the kitchen utensils not fit for use and general cleanliness not good. However complimentary items were left for us which was nice.

Lovely spacious flat, great base for walking.

The biscuits and cereals etc were much appreciated. We felt that parts of the flat could be cleaner but generally it was fine. The toilet seat in the bathroom was badly fitted so my husband improved the fit and it was more comfortable after that. Also no bed linen was provided for one of the single beds but we got around it so ok in the end. Finally much of the cookware needs replacing as very old and I would not be happy using it (I brought my own).

Having spoken to lovely Alexandra, she already has an idea of how we found it.

We loved the property! Could have possibly done with a couple of extension cables for charging things, and I attacked a couple of hinges with WD40, and wanted to get a washer for the kitchen tap. But the location is great, the house is like home from home and I thank her and John for having us! (And for the selection of snacks/sauces- it's so so kind to have a welcome pack like that, my kids can't live without ketchup, but I never remember to bring it.)

Excellent accommodation we loved our stay and would stay in Hill View again

Spacious comfortable stay Had everything we needed.

We enjoyed our stay at Hill View.

A comfortable flat on two floors and only a short walk to the beach. Spacious rooms and double bed very comfortable. Main shops just a 5 minute car ride away. David and Elizabeth

Lovely cosy maisonette.

A little dated but spacious and clean. Great location, we loved it

Absolutely throughly enjoyed our stay.

Lovely spacious place. Very private with easy parking. Nice and quiet yet handy for everything. Easy walk along the front to town in 10 minutes. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

Great location exactly as described nice to have parking A bit dated but that is reflected in the price looking forward to return there

A spacious flat with everything provided.

Needs some updating but otherwise comfortable and a good position for access to the town and coast path. We were pleasantly surprised to find some biscuits, wine and jams etc left out for us on arrival, thank you.

We had a very comfortable stay at Hillview and would definitely consider returning.

It's a superb location close to the sea front and town, and even closer to walk down to the beach for a dip in the sea at the end of a day out. We loved the bright spacious living room - which meant when the weather was unseasonably wet, it was a nice bright room to sit in and relax. The children loved the view of the downs from their bedroom window, and the main bedroom felt spacious. We had everything we needed in the property, except perhaps a larger airer for wet clothes. (We found the over-bath airer a bit small and couldn't locate a larger one in the property). All in all, a lovely comfortable property with easy allocated parking space and we had everything we needed for our two-week stay. (We enjoyed consuming the lovely goodies in the welcoming basket, thank you)

We enjoyed our stay in Swanage, a lovely old fashioned seaside town.

However, we were surprised to find the kitchen, bathroom and shower room were dirty, we do not normally find this with Sykes properties. The kitchen knives were blunt and there was no bread knife, and most of the saucepans were unusable. It is a shame as the accommodation is otherwise good.

Great base for visiting Swanage and the area.

Dog friendly beach less than half a mile away and the town centre just that bit further. Has everything you need for a week away. Will definitely stay again and hopefully be as lucky with the weather!

The property was clean, comfortable and well equipped.

There were extras like dvds and interesting books about the local area or just for something to read. There was even beach chairs and buckets and spades so anything forgotten would have been catered for. It is a very spacious property and so close to the beach. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would love to return again next year.

Great location, close to the beach and town centre.

Spacious apartment, parking included and good WiFi. Slightly old fashioned decor but very comfortable all the same. Nice welcome gifts were much appreciated. The only complaint was the cleanliness of the kitchen contents. Obviously the previous people hadn't washed up properly; pots, plates, crockery etc had food residue so needed to be hot washed before use. Soon sorted and left spotless for the next tenants!

Great to find a holiday rental in Swanage with spacious parking place and within easy walking distance of sandy beach and town .

Very warm accommodation with everything we required . Would be excellent for a family holiday to be near beach in warmer weather .

Hill view had everything we expected and everything we needed, it reflected the value we paid for our stay

Good location with parking, easy access and nice welcome gifts.

The property is tired and lacking some basic essentials (no decent size glasses, bread knife(!) no loo brush upstairs and badly fitting loo seats!) Bedroom light not working and lack of plug sockets all round. Plenty of space, some new carpets, nice lounge and sofa's but house lacking cleaning detail. Not a disaster but could be so much better with a little extra thought and detailing.

Kitchen equipment could definitely do with updating.

Pots and pans ect

Great location, so close to the beach and not too far to walk to the town and all amenities either.

Accommodation spacious and comfortable. It is a bit dated but equipped with everything we needed. Very useful to have a designated parking space too. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Swanage and surrounding areas and would happily stay at Hill View again

We enjoyed our stay and would come again.

The apartment is looking a bit tired and we had to do a little bit of cleaning when we arrived, but otherwise it was fine. Owner was friendly and helpful.

Can't fault the location and ease of parking.

Property a bit dated but very comfortable. All modern appliances and plenty of hot water. A little grip was there was only 3 mugs, plenty of cups but being northerners we like a mug of tea ;-) A good base for exploring Dorset's coastal towns and surrounding areas. Would book again if going down to Swanage/Dorset.

Pleasantly surprised at some of the extras provided.

Most of the expected kitchen utensils/equipment as expected. Found the cupboards rather disorganised and overfilled with all sorts of odd, mismatched crockery.

We enjoyed our stay very much.

It is somewhat dated but warm, comfortable, spacious and very clean. John, the owner, was friendly and helpful. We will book again, especially if John can get the third bedroom into use.

The property was as described in the listing.

It is a very short walk to the beach and the town. The owner is very approachable and helpful. The decor has a deliberate period feel. Which might not be to everybody’s taste. But the amenities make up for it. The heating worked great. As did all the appliances we used. The Wi-Fi did blip on Netflix from time to time. The cleanliness of the rooms was good. Unfortunately the shower still had some sand left from the previous occupant. Our stay was whilst Storm Eunice happened and we were comfortable and found it easy to live in. If you have a dog or children there is a park 5 minutes walk which is by the cricket club. As the streets are all pavement and no grass. The property allows you both the luxuary of leaving the car or using it as a base to go further a field.

It is very dated, sofa cushions are supported by chunks of foam, very dusty in places, we had to clean every surface because of the thick dust

Please note the poor feedback rating we are giving is for Sykes Cottages and in no way for the holiday accommodation and it is unfortunate that the feedback form Sykes cottages have sent asks for feedback on both.

. Firstly, The flat was lovely and John the owner was helpful, friendly and very welcoming (he welcomed us with a lovely selection of local produce when we arrived). Any questions or small issues we had during our stay (such as needing a light bulb changed or wanting to know how to use the heating) were quickly dealt with. We were very pleasantly surprised by how big the accommodation was and it contained everything you could need for your stay including a great selection of books, DVDs and games. The only negative was for Sykes Cottages misleading information on their website which said there were 3 bedrooms and it was only when we queried this, as part of the description didn't tie up so we had our doubts and they confirmed it was only 2 rooms which meant our 4th adult relative couldn't stay with us. After we had pointed out their mistake they refunded the booking fee but it still didn't cover the quarter of the cost that would have been paid by the other member of our party and the most annoying part is they still have not changed it on their website as it still says at time of writing 'Moving upstairs to the second floor is where you will find the other two bedrooms, both comfortable bedrooms,' Please be aware there is a 3rd bedroom but it is currently unusable as it needs some work doing but as long as people are aware they can just leave the door closed on it or just use it for storing your empty luggage and drying any clothes on the rack in there like we did (but there is a tumble dryer there as well). So to summarise, if you are looking for a lovely quiet place to stay, literally 4 minutes from North beach with all the facilities you could need and a helpful landlord look no further (but don't believe Sykes Cottages descriptions). Despite the issues we had with Sykes Cottages, we would happily recommend John and his lovely flat to friends and family.

Loved the apartment.

Very clean and well equipped. Much bigger than we expected. Lovely quiet part of the town. Hosts were very welcoming and gave us a welcome pack on arrival. My only suggestion for improvement would be to upgrade the furniture in the lounge as it was outdated and uncomfortable. Nevertheless we had a great stay. Thank you.

Swanage itself is an absolutely stunning with lot to see and do.

Hillveiw is well situated and had everything you could need but is very dated. The double bed was in fact two singles and not ideal for a couple. Wallpaper was hanging off in the third bedroom and when we had a bath, water came through the kitchen ceiling. The Belling cooker was from the ark and took forever to cook the most basic meals. We thoroughly enjoyed the holiday and will revisit Swanage but for almost £1600 for 2 weeks would have expected more from the property. Was also advertised with a sea Veiw, had to squint at the small gap between the two properties across the street to see the slightest bit of what a think was the sea. Very poor for the price.

The property was only barely adequate.

Updating and modernisation was urgently required. No instructions issued for use of appliances etc. The apartment was dark and quite depressing. Shower facilities badly needing updating. The ony thing in its favour was the proximity to the seafront which was perfect.

Comfortable accommodation in need of updating.

Well located for shops and beach.

The location of Hill View is ideal.

It is very peaceful with no traffic noise. You can walk down to the beach in 10 minutes and into the main part of the town, the bus and train stations, the pier etc, in about 35 minutes. The coastal path is nearby.

Homily feel , had everything you need and more including wifi which wasn’t advertised.

Comfortable beds , good shower and the owner was very friendly and always helpful .