Title: Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! 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 chalet # Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! Family-friendly chalet in Swanage with a water park ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/16f32f4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/e3ef24ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/6c1abdb1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/fe1fc49d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76470000/76469600/76469580/748cfba6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Dolphins offers a seaside haven perfect for family holidays, short breaks, or long weekends with friends. With a large garden and off-street parking, this spacious home is just a stroll from the town centre. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - - Barbecue grill - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! The Dolphins is a spacious seaside home that comfortably sleeps 8. It's perfect for a family holiday, a short break or a long weekend away with friends. It has a large garden, off-street parking, and is a short stroll from the town centre. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### 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=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=88716753&PinnedHotelID=88716753&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33610000/33600800/33600796/18cb584a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking. 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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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.613926,-1.958607&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:cl%7DsHhp%7DJ%3FY%3FW%3FW%40Y%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40WBW%40WBYBW%40WBWBWDUBWBWDWDUDWDUDUDWDUFUFUDUFUFSFUHSFSFUHSFSHQHSHSHQHQJQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOHOLOJMJMLOJMLKJMLMLKLKLKJKLILINKLGLILINGLGNGLGLENGNELENCNELCNCNCNANCLANANAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40L%40NBN%40NBNBLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFNFLFLFNHLHLHLHNHLJJHLJLJLJJLLLLJJLLNJLJLLNHNJNJNJPJNHPJPHPJPHPHPHRHRFPHRHRFTFRHRFTFTFRDTFTDTFTDVDTDTDVDTBVDVBVDTBV%40VBVBVBX%40V%40VBV%40V%40X%3FV%40V%3FX%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAV%3FXAVAVCVAXAVCVCVCVAVCVEVCVETCVEVETETEVETGTETGTETGTGTGRIRGTGRIRIRGRIPIRIPIRKPIPKPINKPKNKNKNINMNKLKNMLKLMLMJKLMJMJMJKJMHOJMHMHMFOHMFMFOFMFOFMDODMDODOBMBOBOBOBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMAOAOCOCOCMCOCOEMEOEOEMGMGOEMIOGMGMIMIOIMKMIKKMKMKMKMMKKMMKMMMKOKMMOIOKOKOKOKQIOKQIQKQISIQIQISISGSISGSGSIUGSGUGUEUGUGUEUEUEUEWEUEWEWCUCWEWCWCWAWCWCWAWCWAYAWAW%3FYAWAW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XWqz-5kw0zICghgIyzpMNuVaqp4=) Swanage, England #### What's nearby - Swanage Beach - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Great Globe - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 6 min drive - 3.6 miles #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 11 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk - ‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬6 min walk - ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬15 min walk - ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬12 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! located? > This family-friendly Swanage chalet is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Swanage Beach, Dorset and East Devon Coast and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. Pier Beach and Durlston Country Park are also within 1 mile (2 km). Swanage Station is 11 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 28 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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