Title: Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage Bayside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46143400/46143341/e31081cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46143400/46143341/bf8bb7c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46143400/46143341/7d9401cf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46143400/46143341/08c20987.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46150000/46143400/46143341/804817a6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of a secluded walled garden, this enchanting stone-built cottage offers an elegant retreat. Unwind in front of the stately fireplace with a book or prep meals in the warm kitchen with a cast-iron cooker and dine amidst views of the garden in the light-filled conservatory. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Dryer - Barbecue grill - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage 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 amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near the sea - On the bay ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88720000/88716800/88716753/d2db351c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dizzy Heights Spacious Swanage Townhouse & Views Sleeps 10 Swanage - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 7 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=88716753&PinnedHotelID=88716753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/e8f3222e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sandy beaches & Dorset coast walks – perfect for family get-togethers in Purbeck Swanage - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 47 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=34037018&PinnedHotelID=34037018&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/16f32f4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is not required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Elegant Garden Cottage in the Heart of Swanage Swanage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.60772%2C-1.96104&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=umjqrJLQxbIfzK4XPThSNvRbe9o=) Swanage, ENG #### What's nearby - Swanage Beach - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles - Swanage Pier - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles - Durlston Country Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles - Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 4 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 57 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬5 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬5 min walk - ‪White Horse Inn - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬6 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 10:30 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. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Elegant Cottage with large garden and sea glimpses in the heart of Swanage Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 11 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicity H. 19 Aug 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. ##### Felicity H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jo L. 15 Apr 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. ##### Jo L. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kirsty R. 1 Sept 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. ##### Kirsty R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleonora W. 19 Aug 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! ##### Eleonora W. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Martin W. 12 Sept 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. ##### Martin W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alice B. 22 Mar 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! ##### Alice B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joanne H., Oxfordshire, UK 6 Dec 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 ##### Joanne H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hannah H. 22 Oct 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! ##### Hannah H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sophie D. 15 Aug 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 ##### Sophie D. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 8 Aug 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. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sacha P., Dorset 15 Feb 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. ##### Sacha P. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mandy S. 21 Sept 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little oasis Beautiful house in a great location. Very nicely decorated with plenty of space. A little oasis in Swanage ##### Mandy S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caroline J. 28 Jul 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. ##### Caroline J. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Coppid Beech Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bracknell-Hotels-The-Coppid-Beech-Hotel.h3809.Hotel-Information) > > [Carden Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Carden-Park.h190780.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h7234788.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stansted-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-London-Stansted-Airport.h18464320.Hotel-Information) > > [Stratford Manor Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Stratford-Manor.h27936.Hotel-Information) > > [Ashford International Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Ashford-International-Hotel.h527123.Hotel-Information) > > [Retallack Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/St-Columb-Major-Hotels-Retallack-Resort.h4537229.Hotel-Information) > > [Bloc Hotel London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Bloc-Hotel-London-Gatwick-Airport.h6594190.Hotel-Information) > > [Sand Bay Holiday Village](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Weston-Super-Mare-Hotels-Sand-Bay-Holiday-Village.h11443695.Hotel-Information) > > [St Michael's Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Falmouth-Hotels-St-Michaels-Resort.h2951426.Hotel-Information) > > [Crowne Plaza Stratford Upon Avon by IHG](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Stratford-Upon-Avon-Hotels-Crowne-Plaza-Stratford-Upon-Avon.h11307.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton London Gatwick Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Gatwick-Hotels-Hilton-London-Gatwick-Airport.h20753.Hotel-Information) > > [Norbreck Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Blackpool-Hotels-Norbreck-Castle-Hotel.h6377.Hotel-Information) > > [Eastwell Manor, Champneys Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashford-Hotels-Eastwell-Manor.h905662.Hotel-Information) > > [Camelot Castle Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tintagel-Hotels-Camelot-Castle-Hotel.h8083111.Hotel-Information) > > [Hollins Hall Hotel, Golf & Country Club](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Shipley-Hotels-Hollins-Hall-Hotel.h63744.Hotel-Information) > > [Chesford Grange Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Kenilworth-Hotels-Chesford-Grange.h920291.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Burstin Hotel Folkestone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Folkestone-Hotels-Grand-Burstin-Hotel-Folkestone.h1201483.Hotel-Information) > > [The Mill Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-The-Mill-Hotel-Spa.h1695656.Hotel-Information) > > [Village Hotel Manchester Ashton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ashton-Under-Lyne-Hotels-Village-Hotel-Manchester-Ashton.h1848975.Hotel-Information) > > [The Winchester Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Winchester-Hotels-The-Winchester-Hotel-Spa.h26080.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton at St George's Park, Burton Upon Trent](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Burton-On-Trent-Hotels-Hilton-At-St-Georges-Park.h5094740.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester, Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Radisson-Blu-Hotel-Manchester.h120016.Hotel-Information) > > [The Spa Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Royal-Tunbridge-Wells-Hotels-The-Spa-Hotel.h8849.Hotel-Information) > > [Hythe Imperial Hotel Spa & Golf](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hythe-Hotels-Hythe-Imperial-Hotel-Spa-Golf.h9108.Hotel-Information) > > [The Rutland Arms Hotel, Bakewell, Derbyshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Rutland-Arms-Hotel.h792056.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Beach Club & Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Salcombe-Hotels-Harbour-Beach-Club-Hotel-Spa.h2261933.Hotel-Information) > > [Fistral Beach Hotel and Spa - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newquay-Hotels-Fistral-Beach-Hotel-And-Spa-Adults-Only.h1895493.Hotel-Information) > > [Worcester Whitehouse](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Worcester-Hotels-Worcester-Whitehouse.h18498.Hotel-Information) > > [Cotswolds Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chipping-Norton-Hotels-Cotswolds-Hotel-Spa.h13106835.Hotel-Information)