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A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

Family-friendly vacation home in Swanage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books
Beach nearby
Exterior
Property grounds
Nestled in a quiet cul-de-sac, The Gatehouse offers an inviting retreat with comfort and relaxation in mind. With its open-plan living area, French doors leading to the patio and garden, you can unwind after a day exploring Swanage town centre and award-winning beaches.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, this stunning detached house, built in 2015 is finished to a high specification. The Gatehouse is just a ten minute walk to Swanage town centre and award winning beaches and has easy access off road parking for 3 cars.

It has been furnished to a high standard with comfort in mind, making it a great place to relax. Children are well catered for with access to a travel cot, stair- gate, high-chair, toys and games.

Downstairs is open plan with a dining area and lounge looking on to the garden. French doors from the living room open up onto the patio and garden.

The stairway leading up from the living room, branches off to two separate landings. The first has a good size double bedroom and a separate full suite bathroom. The second contains the twin bedroom, large king size bedroom and separate shower room.

Bedroom 1) double bedroom 2) king size bedroom with TV 3) twin bedroom with 3rd pull out trundle bed

Bathroom spacious and modern with basin, W.C. bath with handheld shower head

Shower room with double basin and W.C.

Kitchen with integrated large fridge and freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer, gas hob and electric cooker, coffee machine, door to rear garden

Lounge/diner with wooden floors and double doors opening onto garden, large flatscreen TV with blue ray DVD player

Downstairs Cloakroom

WiFi included

Recently we have added a lovely wooden garden cabin, a quiet space to work from or additional play space for the children to watch a movie. To the side of the cabin room is a large shed for storage.

The spacious garden patio includes a built in BBQ and relaxing garden furniture.

Parking designated off-road spaces for up to 3 cars

Fuel gas central heating

Bed linen and towels are provided, please bring your own beach towels.

Cot and highchair available, please bring your own cot linen

Pets - dogs are welcome

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

If you require access to the garden office/TV games room please contact me before arrival to arrange payment of the additional fee and key access.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

About the neighborhood

Located in Swanage, this vacation home is near the beach. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove. Traveling with kids? Consider Bournemouth Pier and The Blue Pool and Tea House. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Durlston Country Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swanage Beach - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Great Globe - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Coastal Crust Pizzeria - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking. located?

This family-friendly Swanage vacation home is located by the ocean, within a 15-minute walk of Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt and Durlston Country Park. Swanage Beach and Pier Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km). Swanage Herston Halt Station is 11 minutes by foot and Swanage Station is 12 minutes.

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A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with a great location to enjoy all Swanage has to offer. Easy walk to pubs, restaurants, shopping and beach. Nice extra to have designated parking. House is well appointed with a beautiful garden. We loved our stay!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen D.

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

Short family break

Fantastic property just a 15 minute walk to town & beach. We had a wonderful stay with our daughter & grand daughter, on the beach every day & back in the beautiful garden later. I could move in tomorrow, it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Excellent week stay

Super property. Great location. Very clean and tidy. All mod cons. Overall 5 star.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Stay at cottage

Very nice really well equipped easy to fined quite and the rooms are really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerris A.

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

Xmas break to visit family

The house was great, comfortable, spacious, clean. It has everything you need.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie H.

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

Beautiful home

House was beautiful and a small issue was quickly resolved. The wet weather didn’t ruin our short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L.

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

Wonderful Stay

Lovely weeks stay at The Gatehouse. It’s a very comfortable, well equipped property with little extra touches like toys/games in the children’s room and use of the beach equipment which was a great help! The garden was enjoyable to relax in after days of exploring the Jurassic Coast. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

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

Absolutely amazing house!!

Lovely house, loved Swanage.!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel R.

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

Gorgeous House

Such a lovely property, so well equipped and in a brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

A Gem In Swanage

Super house, location and host. That says it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Perfect

We had a fantastic break in this gorgeous property. Comfy, cosy, spacious and so well equipped. Immaculate. Friendly and helpful owner. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F.

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

Great for gatherings.

Clean, modern, well equipped and centrally located the house had all the home comforts. Garden office / games room was a hit with the teens whilst the garden seating area and barbecue was great for a family gathering. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Perfect house, perfect location

The Gatehouse is a lovely house, with a great layout for families or friends sharing. It is immaculately presented, very comfortable, very easy to cater for stay-in evenings, everything works excellently. An easy walk into Swanage town and very easy drives to the fantastic South West Coastal path and the villages en route. We had a very pleasant New Year stay here - we highly recommend this property for a visit to Swanage and Purbeck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

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

Well equipped stylish house

A delightful sunny week spent in this comfortable, well equipped house and garden. Comfortable beds, two good shower rooms, 3 loos, Well supplied with garden furniture. 13 mins walk from the sea. Quality furnishings and fittings. Would be happy to return or to recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline H.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Beautiful cottage with so many thoughtful touches. We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend at the Gatehouse. It was warm, clean, tastefully furnished and extremely welcoming for our Pre-Christmas stay! It was perfect for the two of us but would equally be a fabulous place to bring our children and grandchildren! The property has been thoughtfully designed with the needs of younger and not so young guests in mind. We’ll definitely be returning! Thank you..

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Wath-On-Dearne, Rotherham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Dwyer

Property as described, comfortable and clean, lovely back garden and BBQ area. had issue with the boiler which the owner was trying to sort, no hot water for 2 x days. Apart from that all good and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Midlands

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

Anniversary Celebration

We cannot speak highly enough of this property; it delivers everything and more than you would expect from a holiday rental. Additional ongoing comms with Sally (owner) throughout the week were very efficient. A boiler problem rolled over to us from previous week however it was corrected. House location means you are only a 10 minute stroll from the town. And garden is private plus well equipped for all to enjoy. Most likely a return to property for the four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Excellent house with short walk to the beach

My family stayed at this property for 5 days in July. Throughout the booking process and pre arrival Sally was really helpful and made everything run smoothly. The house was a good size for us with 2 adults and 3 children aged 10 to 23z the garden room was an extra bonus as it gave space. The garden was a good size with plenty of seating, parking was really easy. We cooked at home some nights and the kitchen was well stocked, there were also plenty of takeaways within walking distance and most delivered. We also walked I.to the town which was a relatively short walk, fast on the way down! Swanage itself we found to be a great base to visit lots of attractions on the Jurassic Coast. Throughout our stay Sally was very responsive, I will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sally L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Great stay

A lovely spacious, well equipped property in a great location to explore the area. We all loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Debbie T.

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

The gatehouse

The property was very charming and clean. I personally could not do the 15 minute walks to the local shops etc due to mobility issues so had to use the car all the time. Swanage is a lovely place to stay with some scenic views and friendly people.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas K.

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

Kurzer Aufenthalt auf der Rückreise von Cornwell

Alles in allem schönes Haus, etwas abseits gelegen zum Strand und Geschäften. Sehr sauber und gepflegt, habe uns sehr wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Great house for fantastic family seaside summer holiday

Fantastically well equipped, good layout with nice outside space and great BBQ. Swanage was great for the kids, lovely beach and fantastic sand for castle building. We had great weather and there was so much to do in the local area of Purbeck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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

Excellent stay in this modern comfortable property

The good weather enabled us to enjoy the lovely spacious garden. The house was very well equipped, we had everything we needed. It was also very handy to have use of an outdoor socket to charge our car from. All in all a great stay we would definite return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W., Leighton Buzzard

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

Holiday home in Swanage

A very comfortable house, exactly as described - well-furnished & maintained; in a quiet location but nearby the town & all its services. The owner was helpful & responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023