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Pay and display parking 2 min walk from rear of the property.
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Durlston Castle
400m walk
Stone Pier 2
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Seaside Cottage

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Three-bedroom cottage with two gardens, located on a cobbled lane just off the high street
  • Within walking distance of the beach, with a selection of cafes and bars in between
  • A wonderful base to explore the beauty of Dorset and Jurassic Coast nearby
Property code: 84019

A wonderful three-bedroom cottage in the heart of Swanage, the ideal location for those looking to enjoy days out at the beach fossil hunting and exploring the local history.

This beautiful three-bedroom character house is ideally located to enjoy all the picturesque coastal town of Swanage has to offer. The house is situated on a cobbled lane just off the main high street, set in the historical centre of Swanage and a short walk away from the waterfront and numerous cafes, bars, restaurants and attractions on offer close by. The beaches are also only a short walk from your front door with a wonderful selection of attractions in between. Take advantage of this location to hop on the steam train at Swanage station to Corfe Castle, enjoy the water sports on offer from the nearby pier, or hop on the Breezer for a bus ride to Studland and Bournemouth. Take some time to explore the Jurassic Coast, England’s first natural UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you enjoy walking, you are 10 minutes' walk away from Durlston Country Park and Nature Reserve and from there you can walk onto the Priest’s Way and along the coastal path for some breathtaking clifftop views. Perfect for dog walkers.

Stone Pier 2: The seafront & stone pier is 2 minutes walk from our front door. The yellow boat offers hour-long trips along the Jurassic Cliffs & coastline.

Garden sunset: Seaside Cottage's garden offers spectacular sunsets to accompany the evening's drinks & conversations

400m: A short 400m walk across the park next to Seaside Cottage takes you to the top of the cliffs, giving wonderful views across Swanage Bay.

Durlston Castle: The castle is a famous landmark on the coastline, located a mile from Seaside Cottage in the local country park. The castle includes a natural history museum and an excellent cafe & bar.

Priests Way: The Priest's Way is an historic footpath for ramblers and dogwalkers linking Swanage with neighbouring villages

Enter this beautiful cottage and you will find the cosy lounge complete with TV and open fire, a wonderful space for refuge. Head through into the open-plan kitchen/diner which comes with an electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer. The dining area offers a table with ample seating for the whole group to gather and enjoy an evening meal lovingly cooked in the kitchen. Access to the rear garden is through the double patio doors, where there is outside furniture to relax on after a day on the beach. Head up to the first floor where you will find all three bedrooms, a king-size main bedroom, a twin zip-and-link room and a bunk bedroom that is perfect for the children. The main bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC completes this level.

This cottage benefits from two gardens, the rear courtyard garden boasting an outdoor dining set, which is an ideal place to retreat to and enjoy some alfresco feasting. The secret garden to the side of the house is surrounded by beautiful flower beds, a lovely spot which catches the evening sun and is a perfect spot to enjoy a morning cuppa or indeed an evening tipple. There is roadside parking nearby (subject to availability) and there is a long stay car park a short walk away.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 twin zip-and-link and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 1 bathroom with a shower over the bath and WC and 1 outdoor WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Open fire
  • TV in the lounge
  • Side garden with bench, rear garden with outdoor dining table and chairs
  • Roadside parking nearby with payable local car park within walking distance (subject to availability)
  • Shops, restaurants and the beach within 0.2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £250 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £30. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Selina 12th October 2024

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Lovely cottage. Well equipped with everything you need. Location of property to beach and town was brilliant. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Rosetta 7th October 2024

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Reviewed by Menna 28th September 2024

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Super little property and good value. Very clean with a lovely kitchen. It was a perfect base to explore the area.

Reviewed by Anthony 14th September 2024

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Great stay Great weather Great position

Reviewed by William 7th September 2024

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Excellent location short walk to the town and beach yet quite. Free parking in Park Road for two cars all week was not a problem despite the first weekend being the folk festival

Reviewed by Kate 17th August 2024

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We had a lovely stay at Seaside cottage in August 2024. The location is convenient for Swanage town and the seafront. The cottage had everything we needed (including a bath mat, something mentioned as missing in previous reviews). We really enjoyed the outside space and we found the cottage cosy and comfortable.

Reviewed by Tracy 10th August 2024

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This is a nice cottage in a great location. It is just a short walk to the seafront and the town centre. Would happily stay here again.

Reviewed by mani 20th July 2024

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Remember to take a shower mat , due to hygiene reasons maybe one was not provided.The curry smell might keep you awake.Shops, co-op , budgens and Morrisons at a walking distance. Do take a rucksack or 2. Lots of loo rolls in the cupboard. Clean and tidy. Beds are comfy and clean. Large green space for dog walking only 5 mins away. Dogs not allowed Read moreon the main beach May to September. Take them to Ocean bay/ north beach. 8-10 min walk from the main beach. Fortes for theee Best Ice-cream. Have fun Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 8th June 2024

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Reviewed by M 1st June 2024

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Reviewed by Anthony 25th May 2024

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excellent position close to all amenities. owners very approachable

Reviewed by Alison 18th May 2024

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This is right in the heart of Swanage - moments away from beach front, pier, shops and the bars and restaurants. It's a fantastic location if you want to be in the "thick of it"... The cottage is lovely and clean and spacious... and the kitchen is well equipped. We did find it a little noisy on Friday/Saturday night but we soon fell asleep after alRead morel the walking and relaxing in the sunshine. I enjoyed all the outdoor options to catch the sun and dogs loved the v.nearby park x Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 4th May 2024

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Reviewed by Alyce 5th April 2024

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We had a lovely stay here, great location.

Reviewed by James 17th February 2024

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Lovely cottage within minutes of the town, beach and restaurants, parking is only a short walk from the cottage as mentioned, and was quiet easy to get parked for free in the street mentioned on the site. Great pub 1 min from the cottage with very friendly staff!

Reviewed by Richard 5th February 2024

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Good central location close to the seafront and The Downs. Street parking available nearby, nice outside space. Well equipped full kitchen. Lots of restaurants many of them dog friendly within an easy walk from the property.

Reviewed by Graham 14th October 2023

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Well equipped kitchen and great location Plenty of pubs and takeaways near by Beah so close and cliff top walks Very clean town well done to the council

Reviewed by Kay 7th October 2023

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Lovely little seaside town with everything you want beautiful sandy beach lots of restaurants and the cottage is SO near to everything perfect family getaway.

Reviewed by Shirley 22nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage. Excellent facilities which are all high quality, really well stocked kitchen which made it easy to self cater in. Dog friendly with a sunny garden. Very close to town which was great. Fast response from the owner with an issue that needed sorting. Probably needs the boiler and central heating instructions in a more prominent place. Read moreWi fi dodgy but assume that was the supplier rather than a house issue. Needs a shower mat, slipped on the first day and hurt my hip replacement. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 4th September 2023

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We loved the location of the house as you could easily walk everywhere, the beach, shops, cliff top park and was relatively quiet despite being near the high street, a pub and Indian takeaway. It was our first visit to Swanage and we loved it! Kitchen well equipped. Very comfy beds and quality bedding appreciated.

Reviewed by Suzanne 22nd July 2023

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Very lovely comfortable house to stay in with family and friends. Incredibly close to many restaurants, pubs and shops in the town. Brilliant hosts who communicated with us very well - recommended Highly recommend that people book restaurant and pub tables in advance as always busy The best place to eat is The black swan and the red lion

Reviewed by Melinda 27th May 2023

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Reviewed by Robert 20th May 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 29th April 2023

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Very nice property, excellent location would recommend

Reviewed by David 22nd April 2023

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Kitchen area
Front Lounge
Front garden - Afternoon sun area.
Twin
Bunk room
Front Garden
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