Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Swanage, ENG

Swanage Beach
‪8 min walk‬
Swanage Pier
‪11 min walk‬
Durlston Country Park
‪12 min walk‬
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Double bedroom

1 Double Bed

Ensuite bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Single room

1 Single Bed

Top floor

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

This most attractive Grade II Listed property stands in a delightful large secluded walled garden situated in a fine residential area on the southern slopes of Swanage overlooking Swanage bay. Devour a book from a refined sofa before a stately fireplace amid the elegant fittings of this enchanting stone-built cottage. Prep meals in a warm kitchen with a cast-iron cooker and dine with views of the garden in the light-filled conservatory.

Property manager

Stephen Lo

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

3 years and older

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this holiday home is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bournemouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast, while Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are cultural highlights. Bournemouth Pier and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting.

Swanage, ENG

What's nearby

Swanage Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Swanage Pier - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
Durlston Country Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
Old Harry Rocks - 13 min drive - 7.8 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 14 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

Swanage Station - 4 min walk
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Funworld Arcade - ‬6 min walk
‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬3 min walk
‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min walk
‪Gee Whites - ‬7 min walk
‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Swanage Pier and Durlston Country Park are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 21 minutes.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Kirsty R.

1 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and the garden was a hit!

A great stay! We had a great time, the location was good but a heads up swanage is a hilly! We had a little one so the garden was a hit - just be mindful that there isn’t much space within the property for children, so if you have more than one it might not be suitable. Stephen messaged before our visited with a compressive list of what we needed to know (thank you!). The gardener visited and was friendly, however he was there for around four hours which seemed like a long time, we noticed afterwards we could have moved his visit but think this was a communication error on both parts. Overall a great stay, parking is on the road but plenty and easy to get to! Bedrooms were all a good size and bathrooms were clean - overall a great stay and highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleonora W.

19 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredibly unique home that feels like a setting in a novel

We still can't believe we were lucky enough to stay in this beautiful house. Every room was quirky and charming and memorable. The four of us (husband, sons, self) spread out in this house with so much room to spare. We started each day with scones in the conservatory, each time finding a new detail to admire. It took us a morning to fully explore the grounds and all their nooks and crannies. The location was perfect, an easy walk to the seashore and also a pleasant walk south to Durlston Castle. A perfect stay and probably inspiration for my youngest son's first novel. Thank you to our wonderful unseen hosts!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo L.

15 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning cottage

Amazing cottage in a perfect location for exploring Swanage. Quirky decor that'll have you spending hours wandering around examining. Plenty of space for everyone.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin W.

12 September 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A quirky house great for three couples

The house is in a great position just beyond the town centre. It is very roomy and very good for three couples, having three bathrooms. There is a lot of space inside, and a lovely garden. The decor is quirky, but good fun, with the most antlers I have ever seen! We did have problems with the lack of hot water in the mornings, But Stephen (the host) did his best to sort it remotely during our stay and has offered us a small refund. I would thoroughly recommend Clarence Cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felicity H.

19 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous stay

Really enjoyed our stay in this amazing property with a beautiful garden and easy access to everything.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alice B.

22 March 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in an ideal location

The house was absolutely stunning and perfect for our family celebrating a special birthday. Being an older property there were a few issues with mould and water draining, but nothing that affected our stay too much. We had some issues with being given the wrong gate code, but thankfully the gardener was on site to let us in! Absolutely beautiful location, walking distance to everything locally and no need to use a car for our stay. We would certainly stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne H., Oxfordshire, UK

6 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property, great location

Property was just as pictured and describes, checking o process nice and easy. Welcome pack very useful information. House is for 7 people, there were only 4 of us but even if there had been 7 there is plenty of room for all. Property presented well, gorgeous pieces of furniture and artwork. Bedrooms are set out nicely giving further feeling of space. All areas were really clean, some supplies in kitchen which made cooking for ourselves much simpler and even tea and coffee. Definitely a 5 star Property, would we stay again, in a heartbeat

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hannah H.

22 October 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning!

Amazing property!! We only hope we can come back again. Simply beautiful and in a great location! Our host was very hospitable also!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sophie D.

15 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay

Beautiful property in the perfect location. The house is furnished beautifully, and the garden is perfect for little ones to explore. Would highly recommend

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

8 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Stay

Fantastic house positioned in the centre of Swanage. Detached property with brilliant layout for large family holiday stay. Property laid out over three floors and decorated to a very high standard. Easy access to centre of Swanage and sea views from upper floor. Parking available on adjacent road and no issues with finding spaces for two vehicles.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sacha P., Dorset

15 February 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful place in a superb location.

Great space, inspirational decor and books around the home. Close to wonderful walks and town. Thank you for your hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

21 September 2020

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Little oasis

Beautiful house in a great location. Very nicely decorated with plenty of space. A little oasis in Swanage

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Caroline J.

28 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning property

This is a very stylish house surrounded by a beautiful garden. The location is brilliant being a just a short walk to the beach.

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Lo

Languages:

English

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Double bedroom

Ensuite bedroom

Single room

Top floor

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

About this property