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Boasting garden views, St Marks Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.8 km from Swanage Bay. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home.

Peaceful, quiet and clean property within easy striking distance of the coast and country.

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9.2
Superb
122 reviews
Price from
€ 188
per night

Located in Swanage and only 1.7 km from Swanage Bay, The Cabin provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. 23 km from Monkey World and 33 km from Poole Harbour, the property features a garden and barbecue facilities. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.5 km from Corfe Castle.

The Cabin was comfortable and a more than adequate living space for a couple on holiday. The views were scenic over the Purbeck cliffs, and the garden area was also very nice and well kept. The location is very peaceful, we even met some of the local wildlife (a fox and an owl) one evening!

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9.4
Superb
11 reviews
Price from
€ 252
per night

Set in Swanage, 800 metres from Swanage Bay, Clements House Swanage offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio. The property is non-smoking and is situated 8.7 km from Corfe Castle.

The attention to detail was unsurpassed. The quality of the equipment and furnishings was excellent and were of a very high quality. The location was great, just a shame about the parking situation, but hey ho we managed.

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9.9
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
€ 277
per night

Quarrier's Rest, a property with a garden, is located in Swanage, 8.9 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 500 metres from Swanage Railway. The property is set 36 km from Athelhampton House, 2.8 km from Putlake Adventure Farm and 10 km from Dorset Adventure Park. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Swanage Bay is less than 1 km away.

So clean and the beds were so comfortable. Highly recommended

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9.7
Exceptional
12 reviews

Located in Swanage and only 400 metres from Swanage Bay, Brook Lodge provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking. This recently renovated holiday home is located 9 km from Corfe Castle and 24 km from Monkey World. The property is non-smoking and is set 200 metres from Swanage Railway.

Lovely place . Very clean and comfortable. Great location . Close to the town and supermarket. It was very well equipped.

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9.6
Exceptional
27 reviews
Price from
€ 134
per night

Featuring garden views, Church View - 2 bed Cosy Cottage in Swanage offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.9 km from Swanage Bay. The property features quiet street views and is 7.9 km from Corfe Castle and 23 km from Monkey World. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of free WiFi and free private parking.

Clean and comfortable. Quiet location.

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9.3
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
€ 289
per night

Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Hideaway is set in Swanage, 8.6 km from Corfe Castle and 23 km from Monkey World. Among the facilities at this property are private check-in and check-out and bicycle parking, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is non-smoking and is located less than 1 km from Swanage Bay.

With an outdoor fireplace and a picnic area, this holiday home offers ample opportunities to relax.

Great location with only a short walk to the town centre, beach & local convenience store. Lovely touches with milk, tea, biscuits & doggy treats for our pups first holiday away from home! Honestly cannot fault & will recommend to others.

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9
Superb
48 reviews
Price from
€ 176
per night

Bay View, a property with a garden, is situated in Swanage, 8.5 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 33 km from Poole Harbour. The property is around 700 metres from Swanage Railway, 35 km from Athelhampton House and 2.5 km from Putlake Adventure Farm. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and Swanage Bay is 1.1 km away.

The location was perfect for what we wanted and the whole house was extremely well equipped and felt very homely. We were in Swannage rowing so there was plenty of room for our whole crew and it was really convenient for everything thank you

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9
Superb
5 reviews
Price from
€ 357
per night

Sea Breeze Cottage Swanage Bay is located in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, and 32 km from Poole Harbour. The property is set less than 1 km from Swanage Railway, 35 km from Athelhampton House and 2 km from Putlake Adventure Farm. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.5 km from Swanage Bay.

comfortable and modern . good kitchen .

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9.1
Superb
50 reviews
Price from
€ 255
per night

Situated in Swanage in the Dorset region, Purbeck Lodge features a patio. Located 300 metres from Swanage Bay, the property provides water sports facilities and free private parking. Outdoor dining is also possible at the holiday home.

Everything, the house was fantastic, held everything we needed, everybody who came were very impressed and loved it (could not have been better). The location was brilliant, very easy walking to the seafront and town center, also very easy with an electric scooter.Easily accommodated the full complement, and the owners were only a phonecall away. It was hired to accommodate friends and family to celebrate an 80th birthday and it fitted the age range very well

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9.7
Exceptional
7 reviews
Price from
€ 642
per night

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  • St Marks Cottage
    Breakfast options
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews

    Boasting garden views, St Marks Cottage provides accommodation with a garden and a balcony, around 1.8 km from Swanage Bay.

    Being so close to an excellent shop and a bus stop

  • The Cabin
    Breakfast options
    9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 11 reviews

    Located in Swanage and only 1.7 km from Swanage Bay, The Cabin provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking. 23 km from Monkey World and 33 km from Poole Harbour, the...

    It had everything we could want. Very new. Lovely people running it. Very clean. Great location

  • Clements House Swanage
    9.9
    Scored 9.9
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Set in Swanage, 800 metres from Swanage Bay, Clements House Swanage offers recently renovated accommodation with free WiFi and a garden. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.

    Haus, Garten und Aussicht sind wunderschön. Strand, Supermärkte und Restaurants sind problemlos fußläufig erreichbar.

  • Quarrier's Rest
    Breakfast options
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Quarrier's Rest, a property with a garden, is located in Swanage, 8.9 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 500 metres from Swanage Railway.

    So clean and the beds were so comfortable. Highly recommended

  • Brook Lodge
    Breakfast options
    9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews

    Located in Swanage and only 400 metres from Swanage Bay, Brook Lodge provides accommodation with garden views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Well equipped, spacious and very comfortable with free parking.

  • Church View - 2 bed Cosy Cottage in Swanage
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews

    Featuring garden views, Church View - 2 bed Cosy Cottage in Swanage offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 1.9 km from Swanage Bay.

    Very clean, everything easy to use, good location.

  • The Hideaway
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews

    Offering a garden and quiet street view, The Hideaway is set in Swanage, 8.6 km from Corfe Castle and 23 km from Monkey World.

    Handy for centre of Swanage. Nice to have lounge area.

  • Bay View
    Breakfast options
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 5 reviews

    Bay View, a property with a garden, is situated in Swanage, 8.5 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 33 km from Poole Harbour.

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  • Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coast
    Free cancellation options available
    10.0
    Scored 10.0
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 1 review

    Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coast, a property with a garden, is situated in Swanage, 7.8 km from Corfe Castle, 22 km from Monkey World, as well as 32 km from Poole Harbour.

  • Sea Breeze Cottage Swanage Bay
    Free cancellation options available
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews

    Sea Breeze Cottage Swanage Bay is located in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, and 32 km from Poole Harbour.

    We love Swanage and this was an ideal place to stay.

  • Purbeck Lodge
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 7 reviews

    Situated in Swanage in the Dorset region, Purbeck Lodge features a patio. Located 300 metres from Swanage Bay, the property provides water sports facilities and free private parking.

    Lovely spacious home very well equipped for families

  • Passiflora Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 25 reviews

    Situated in Swanage, just 300 metres from Swanage Bay, Passiflora Cottage features beachfront accommodation with a garden and free WiFi.

    cosy, and south facing patio neighbours very friendly

  • Top Spec Caravan - Stunning sea views across bay
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 38 reviews

    Located in Swanage and only 1.7 km from Swanage Bay, Top Spec Caravan - Stunning sea views across bay provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Welcome pack and heating was on so warm on arrival

  • Seaview
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 12 reviews

    Located in Swanage and only 400 metres from Swanage Bay, Seaview provides accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Clean, comfortable and close to the beach and town centre

  • Seaforth
    Free cancellation options available
    9.8
    Scored 9.8
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Seaforth, a property with a garden, is set in Swanage, 9.4 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 600 metres from Swanage Railway.

    Great location just up from the seafront. Short walk to Peverill Head

  • Shepherds House
    Free cancellation options available
    9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 94 reviews

    Boasting garden views, Shepherds House offers accommodation with a patio, around 400 metres from Swanage Bay.

    Amazing, if your going to Swanage this is the place to stay.

Travelling by car? These cottages in Swanage offer free parking!

  • Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Swanage
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 28 reviews

    Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Swanage, a property with a garden, is located in Swanage, 8.1 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 33 km from Poole Harbour.

    Felt homely and owner was great with communication.

  • Mayflower
    Free parking
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 8 reviews

    Mayflower is situated in Swanage, 8.7 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 600 metres from Swanage Railway.

    Fabulous location and perfect space for a family break.

  • 225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home
    9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 81 reviews

    Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, 225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home is located in Swanage.

    beautiful view, clean, well kitted out, clear instructions.

  • Springhill House
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 45 reviews

    Situated in Swanage in the Dorset region, with Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway nearby, Springhill House features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking.

    Comfort, style and Clean. Also a great location for the town.

  • Magnificent Clarence cottage!
    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 48 reviews

    Boasting city views, Magnificent Clarence cottage! provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 500 metres from Swanage Bay.

    Fab location, property great size! Loved the bathrooms!

  • The Old Barn
    9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    The Old Barn is located in Swanage, 20 km from Monkey World, 29 km from Poole Harbour, and 4.3 km from Swanage Railway. The property is non-smoking and is situated 5 km from Corfe Castle.

  • Butterfly Lodge
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 9 reviews

    Situated in Swanage and only 1.8 km from Swanage Bay, Butterfly Lodge features accommodation with sea views, free WiFi and free private parking.

    Location was fantastic for the dogs as there is a beautiful green space a 2 min walk from the lodge.

  • 2 Priests Mews
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 56 reviews

    Offering a garden and sea view, 2 Priests Mews is situated in Swanage, 1.1 km from Swanage Bay and 8.5 km from Corfe Castle. This property offers access to a patio and free private parking.

    Very clean, views fantastic, walking distance to town

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Cottages that guests love in Swanage

  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 100 reviews
    Very clean and cozy little cottage for 2 of us and our dog , fully equipped really everything you need , it’s like our home
    MAY PHENG
    Young couple
  • 8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 8 reviews
    A cosy log cabin, which was reasonably well equipped. Surrounded by lovely countryside. Convenient for Swanage
    Alan
    Young couple
  • 9.3
    Scored 9.3
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 23 reviews
    Great cosy cottage. Perfect for the small family with the dogs. Secure garden
    Agnieszka
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews
    The satisfaction of not bumping my head on low doorways. The cosy and cared-for feel of the whole cottage. The quirky and unusual fittings and fixtures. The quality of the furnishings Everything worked! This is clearly a well-loved home and for us very much a home from home
    A
    Anonymous
    People with friends
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 27 reviews
    Brooke Lodge is an absolute gem of a find! Just wish we had found it earlier. Immaculate property, super clean, with so much character a real home from home, cosy welcoming feel. The property has everything you need for a perfect stay! We will definitely be returning. 10/10
    alison
    Young couple
  • 8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2 reviews
    Excellent location and potential space in the house. Jacuzzi was fantastic and fireplaces made it cosy.
    Steve
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 122 reviews
    Warm, cosy and comfortable. Lovely cottage. Changing table was really helpful.
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3 reviews
    Lovely cottage is very comfortable. Warm and cosy. Everything we needed for a short break . It's definitely worth it. We look forward to staying again next year. Lovely court yard, private.
    Deb
    Young couple
  • 9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 50 reviews
    Lovely cottage. Very contemporary and cosy. Had everything you could need (minus maybe mirrors as per other reviews!) So we took our own
    Clare
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 4 reviews
    Great place to stay, the log cabins have everything you could ask for plus some added extras. The hot tub being a great feature to the cabin, such a nice way to end a tiring day exploring the surroundings. Great views, great location, very clean… the perfect self catering cabin.
    Jamie
    Solo traveller

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