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Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coastal path, hotel in Swanage

Just 1.1 miles from Swanage Railway and a 16-minute walk from Putlake Adventure Farm, Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coastal path features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

Scored 9.9
9.9
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
9 reviews
Price from
$157.37
1 night, 2 adults
Railway Cottage, hotel in Swanage

Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.

Great location
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
521 reviews
Price from
$82.09
1 night, 2 adults
Sandy Shores - Sandbanks, hotel in Swanage

Just a few steps from Sandbanks Beach and a 2-minute walk from Sandbanks, Sandy Shores - Sandbanks features accommodations in Poole with a garden.

Clean big and enjoyable
Scored 8.5
8.5
Rated very good
Very Good
26 reviews
Price from
$1,097.38
1 night, 2 adults
Bub Lane Cottage, hotel in Swanage

Offering a garden, a terrace, and free Wifi, Bub Lane Cottage is a recently renovated bed and breakfast 1.2 miles from Avon Beach and 6.6 miles from Bournemouth International Center.

Great place; perfect location; Michael was a very welcoming and warm host and could not do enough for us which was sincerely appreciated. Would definitely return!
Scored 9.5
9.5
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
199 reviews
Price from
$119.98
1 night, 2 adults
'Sea Breeze' Dorset dream holiday home, hotel in Swanage

'Sea Breeze' Dorset dream holiday home is located in Poole, just 6.9 miles from Sandbanks and 7.3 miles from Bournemouth International Center.

Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
6 reviews
Price from
$777.95
1 night, 2 adults
Sea Breeze, hotel in Swanage

Sea Breeze is located in Bournemouth, just 1.7 miles from Boscombe Beach and 5 miles from Sandbanks. This vacation home offers free private parking, an elevator, and free Wifi.

The lock box was easy and convenient. Location was great - just a few minutes walk to restaurants. Nice, clean, spacious flat. Convenient parking garage.
Scored 9.2
9.2
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
26 reviews
Price from
$847
1 night, 2 adults
Coxswain's Cabin, hotel in Swanage

Coxswain's Cabin is located in Poole, just 1.6 miles from Lake North Beach and 6 miles from Sandbanks. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

Scored 9.0
9.0
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
31 reviews
Price from
$537.30
1 night, 2 adults
Hazlebury Muse, hotel in Swanage

3.2 miles from Poole Harbor in Broadstone, Hazlebury Muse offers accommodations with access to beauty services.

Scored 9.7
9.7
Rated exceptional
Exceptional
10 reviews
Price from
$177.31
1 night, 2 adults
The Spacious & Luxury 'Grey Goose' Home, Bournemouth, Dorset, hotel in Swanage

A recently renovated vacation home, The Spacious & Luxury 'Grey Goose' Home, Bournemouth, Dorset offers accommodations in Canford Magna.

Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
7 reviews
Price from
$397.81
1 night, 2 adults
Family home close to Bournemouth town centre, hotel in Swanage

Family home close to Bournemouth town centre is located in Bournemouth, just 1.5 miles from Alum Chine beach and a 19-minute walk from Bournemouth International Center.

Scored 9.4
9.4
Rated wonderful
Wonderful
14 reviews
Price from
$340.98
1 night, 2 adults
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  • Cosy Little Hyde Cottage, Swanage
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 106 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, the recently renovated Cosy Little Hyde Cottage, Swanage provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi. With garden views, this accommodation features a terrace.

    So pretty, cosy, comfortable and easy access to town.

  • St Marks Cottage
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 127 reviews

    St Marks Cottage is located in Swanage, just 4.9 miles from Corfe Castle and 14 miles from Monkey World. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking, and free Wifi.

    Being so close to an excellent shop and a bus stop

  • Jasmine Cottage
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 5 reviews

    Just a 17-minute walk from Swanage Railway and 0.9 miles from Putlake Adventure Farm, Jasmine Cottage features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

  • The Cabin
    Breakfast options
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 15 reviews

    Offering a garden and barbecue facilities, The Cabin in Swanage is close to Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway.

    very cosy and in a good location for walking coastal paths around Swanage.

  • Clements House Swanage
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 17 reviews

    Featuring a garden, Clements House Swanage provides accommodations in Swanage. This vacation home features accommodations with a patio.

    Great views, Very comfortable beds. Short walk into town.

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

    Quarrier's Rest is located in Swanage, just 5.5 miles from Corfe Castle and 15 miles from Monkey World.

    So clean and the beds were so comfortable. Highly recommended

  • Brook Lodge Garden Flat
    Scored 9.5
    9.5
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 48 reviews

    Brook Lodge Garden Flat is a recently renovated vacation home in Swanage, near Swanage Bay. Housed in a building dating from 1930, this vacation home provides free Wifi and free private parking.

    Everything - location, parking and accommodation all perfect

  • Church View - 2 bed Cosy Cottage in Swanage
    Scored 9.4
    9.4
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 30 reviews

    Just 1.2 miles from Swanage Bay and a 17-minute walk from Swanage Railway, Church View - 2 bed Cosy Cottage in Swanage features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

    Very clean, everything easy to use, good location.

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  • Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coastal path
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.9
    9.9
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 9 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Swanage Railway and a 16-minute walk from Putlake Adventure Farm, Lavender Cabin on the Jurassic coastal path features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

    Beautiful garden setting with dramatic view. Helpful, friendly family and delicious cake much appreciated

  • Railway Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 521 reviews

    Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.

    It was clean and comfortable. Slept well. Great location.

  • Sea Breeze Cottage Swanage Bay
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 59 reviews

    Sea Breeze Cottage Swanage Bay is located in Swanage, just 22 miles from Athelhampton House and 5.3 miles from Dorset Adventure Park.

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

  • Purbeck Lodge
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 11 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 300 yards from Swanage Railway, Purbeck Lodge features accommodations in Swanage with a shared lounge.

    Lovely spacious home very well equipped for families

  • Passiflora Cottage
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.1
    9.1
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 28 reviews

    Just a 3-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 200 yards from Swanage Railway, Passiflora Cottage features accommodations in Swanage with a garden. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

    cosy, and south facing patio neighbours very friendly

  • Seaview
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 13 reviews

    Just a 4-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 0.4 miles from Swanage Railway, Seaview features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

    Clean, comfortable and close to the beach and town centre

  • Seaforth
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 10.0
    10.0
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 6 reviews

    Seaforth is located in Swanage, just 23 miles from Athelhampton House and 2.1 miles from Putlake Adventure Farm.

    Amazing location. Bright, clean and well Equipped house.

  • Kitchener Cottage Swanage very close to beach
    Free cancellation options available
    Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 61 reviews

    Kitchener Cottage Swanage very close to beach is located in Swanage, just a 9-minute walk from Swanage Railway and 23 miles from Athelhampton House.

    The queen size comfy bed and the powerful showers.

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

  • 2 Priests Mews
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 91 reviews

    2 Priests Mews offers accommodations in Swanage, a 13-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.3 miles from Corfe Castle.

    Very clean, views fantastic, walking distance to town

  • Mayflower
    Free parking
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 10 reviews

    Mayflower offers accommodations in Swanage, a 5-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.4 miles from Corfe Castle.

    Fabulous location and perfect space for a family break.

  • 225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 83 reviews

    225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home offers accommodations in Swanage, a 19-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.2 miles from Corfe Castle.

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

  • Magnificent Clarence cottage!
    Scored 9.3
    9.3
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 56 reviews

    Housed in a historic building, Magnificent Clarence cottage! provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Swanage, a 5-minute walk from Swanage Bay.

    Fab location, property great size! Loved the bathrooms!

  • Seawall, 30A Burlington Road
    Scored 9.8
    9.8
    Rated exceptional
    Exceptional
     · 5 reviews

    Seawall, 30A Burlington Road offers accommodations in Swanage, a 4-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.3 miles from Corfe Castle. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi.

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

    The Old Barn offers accommodations in Swanage, 3.1 miles from Corfe Castle and 12 miles from Monkey World.

  • Butterfly Lodge
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 14 reviews

    Just 1.1 miles from Swanage Bay and a 16-minute walk from Swanage Railway, Butterfly Lodge features accommodations in Swanage with a garden.

    The airey open-plan layout and wonderful sea views

  • The Old Haberdashery
    Scored 8.8
    8.8
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 13 reviews

    The Old Haberdashery is located in Swanage, just 21 miles from Athelhampton House and a 9-minute walk from Putlake Adventure Farm.

    Clean, newly renovated, well equipped and comfortable beds.

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Cottages That Guests Love in Swanage

  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 127 reviews
    Lovely cottage. Good location with bus stop at end of road
    Helen
    Group
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 127 reviews
    A lovely cottage with good facilities, and close to Swanage.
    Matthew
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 106 reviews
    Wonderful cosy, clean cottage
    John
    Family with young children
  • Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4 reviews
    The cottage is excellent, cosy, clean and tidy on arrival, thoughtfully laid out and well appointed with anything you could need, plenty of cooking facilities, comfy beds and ensuite bathrooms. Location is good being only a short walk to the station for buses to Poole and Weymouth plus the heritage railway to Corfe. The town centre and beach is a 10 minute walk away.
    Kevin
    Solo traveler
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 106 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
  • Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very Good
     · 8 reviews
    A cosy log cabin, which was reasonably well equipped. Surrounded by lovely countryside. Convenient for Swanage
    Alan
    Young couple
  • Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 127 reviews
    Warm, cosy and comfortable. Lovely cottage. Changing table was really helpful.
    Kate
    Family with young children
  • Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated excellent
    Excellent
     · 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
  • Avg. price/night: $282.26
    Scored 9.2
    9.2
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 59 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
  • Scored 9.0
    9.0
    Rated wonderful
    Wonderful
     · 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 traveler