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Two Hoots

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
3 star
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
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At a glance

  • Ancient Purbeck stone cottage, full of historic charm and just a short walk from the beach
  • Brimming with character, beams and a cosy wood burner-effect electric fire
  • Enjoy plenty of seaside attractions direct from your doorstep with its central location
Property code: OC-WY415

Located in the centre of Swanage, this beautiful, traditional cottage makes a wonderful getaway for couples and small families looking for a cosy retreat in a popular seaside resort. Full of character, and featuring a Purbeck stone facade, exposed timber beams and stonework, this delightful property offers fresh, light and welcoming accommodation for three guests and a pet dog eager to explore a stunning part of Dorset.

Entering this tastefully updated cottage, the pretty lounge features exposed beams, a wood burner effect electric fire and plenty of seating, making a lovely space to snuggle up and relax at the end of a fantastic day out. A flight of steps leads down from the lounge and into the cosy kitchen/diner. Beautifully designed, with original stonework and stylish tiling, this is an ideal space for cooking and enjoying your favourite meals. The family bathroom is also on this level. An open-tread staircase leads up from the lounge to the two upper floors of the house where you will find the two country-style bedrooms: a sweet single and a charming double. Outside, the small courtyard garden has a bistro table and chairs, and makes a lovely spot to dine alfresco on a sunny afternoon with your four-pawed companion by your side.

Situated along the high street, the cottage is within easy reach of everything Swanage has to offer, including the dog-friendly pier and the equally dog-friendly Monkey Beach. Your pet will be welcome in numerous local pubs and cafes, or you can head over to enjoy a stroll along Prince Albert Gardens and across The Downs or Durlston Country Park. Exploring the area further, you can accompany your pet to the Blue Pool near Wareham (10 miles) and the Model Village and Gardens in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle (5 miles).

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility area with washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • TV in lounge and master bedroom, DVD in master bedroom
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with bistro table and chair, and access to main road
  • On-street parking
  • Shop and pub 200 metres
  • Beach 300 metres
  • Please note, this property has low, sloping ceilings
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carole 14th October 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel 28th September 2024

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A lovely little cottage on Swanage high street. Exposed beams and stone work make it feel extra special. A very short walk down to the town centre and up the high street to The Black Swan.

Reviewed by Giles 22nd September 2024

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Two Hoots is a lovely, historic stone cottage in the heart of Swanage. It is a charming place to stay, and close to all Swanage's attractions with the town centre, beach, shops, train station, theatre and pier only a few minutes stroll away. Two Hoots is also the perfect base to explore the surrounding Purbeck area, with fantastic walks along the JRead moreurassic Coast to the east and west that you can get to on foot in just a few minutes, as well as being only a short drive to Corfe Castle, Wareham, and RSPB Arne. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here and hope to return before too long. Hide

Reviewed by Shelley 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by Gerda 7th July 2024

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A lovely cottage in a great location with all amenities. The owner kindly left flowers and biscuits for us which was a sweet gesture!

Reviewed by Richard 26th June 2024

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All in all, we enjoyed the cottage and local pubs/ eateries. Swanage and the surrounding area were a pleasure in the English summer that we enjoyed. It only rained all the first night but after that, the courtyard at the rear of the cottage became nicely sunny and a pleasure to be in

Reviewed by Helen 11th June 2024

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Lovely character cottage, close to lots of pubs, restaurants and shops and of course the beach, but tucked away on a quieter road. Courtyard tiny, but just enough room to sit and have a coffee. Very pleasant place.

Reviewed by Jill 9th June 2024

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Cosy, comfy and very well situated. Charming in its quirkiness.

Reviewed by Sarah 3rd April 2024

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A lovely quirky little cottage, a short walk from the beach, bars and shops.

Reviewed by Stephanie 5th March 2024

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Two Hoots is a wonderfully quirky historic little cottage in a great location for exploring Swanage. We easily found on street parking a few minutes walk away,

Reviewed by Maria 18th February 2024

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Fantastic location a few steps from shops, pubs and the beach. Quite cosy when heaters used. Well equipped small kitchen. Seating could be more comfortable. Not ideal if you struggle with steps. We couldnt open lounge or bedroom windows. Front door lock was a bit sticky and struggled to get out one morning. We had a lovely break with coastal walksRead more, pub meals and sea air. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 25th October 2023

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Hopefully the bedding is checked without relying on guests to strip the beds. It should not be assumed that any bedding left on the beds has not been used. Some guests might not like having to strip the beds at the end of their stay. This wont prevent us staying again but it was quite unpleasant and should be noted.

Reviewed by Louise 2nd October 2023

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Generally we were more than satisfied with this property which we have stayed in previously and have booked again later this month. We would like to point out that the light switches at the top of the stairs from the kitchen to the lounge do not work. This means that at night, we had to go down into the kitchen in the dark before we could turn a Read morelight on. Also, the Expelair in the bathroom does not work which means everything gets steamed up. Obviously, we would not want these comments to be made public because everything else in the property is great but it would be helpful if they could be fixed. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Jon 24th September 2023

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Reviewed by Sharon 29th August 2023

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Reviewed by claire 22nd July 2023

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Perfect location and size for 2 of us, me and my adult son. It's great being able to walk into the town for beaches and a wide variety of cafes/restaurants.

Reviewed by Shirley 8th July 2023

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Property was in a great location, within walking distance of the beach and town centre. Parking nearby was difficult to find and the property itself was a bit cramped for 3 adults and a dog.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 24th June 2023

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Reviewed by John 13th June 2023

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Reviewed by Victoria 1st May 2023

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Reviewed by David 21st April 2023

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Reviewed by Lucy 20th February 2023

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