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Kings Cottage - Swanage

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • This character property has a sociable open plan living space complete with vaulted ceiling
  • Enjoy a sundowner in the courtyard garden or leave the car and walk to the beach
  • An ideal choice for friends wishing to holiday together, this property has two bathrooms
Property code: OC-K29177

Located in the seaside town of Swanage on the Jurassic Coast, this quirky converted chapel offers a magical base for your Dorset adventures. This characterful property has been lovingly renovated into a stylish and modern home, offering a window to the past while satisfying your modern creature comforts. Spend your days strolling cliff-top walks, fossil-hunting on beaches and sampling local flavours and attractions. Then return here for peaceful evenings sipping wine in the courtyard and socialising in the dramatic, open-plan living room.

Let Rover lead the way through the courtyard garden to your private entrance. Accessible via a ramp, the galley-style kitchen has all the essentials for rustling up family favourites along with some tasty titbits for your furry companion. This opens into a double-height, vaulted living room where plush sofas invite relaxing evenings in, while a mezzanine area makes a perfect reading nook and has a sofa bed to accommodate an additional guest. When it’s time to rest your head, choose between a ground-floor twin bedroom with an en-suite wet room or a first-floor double with a balcony, which looks over to the steam trainline. A family bathroom completes the interior and guests have use of an enclosed courtyard garden with outdoor furniture.

With a choice of beaches, some of which are dog-friendly all year, and a host of parks, Swanage is a delight for dogs. Just out of town, Durlston Country Park has cliff-top walks, a dog-friendly castle, and wonderful sea views – your pup will have to be on lead as it’s also a nature reserve. Heritage hounds can also join you to stroll along Swanage Pier and travel in style on the Swanage Heritage Railway.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 ground floor wet room style shower room with WC
  • Gas range style hob and electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer and dishwasher
  • Smart TV available in the lounge
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with furniture
  • Beach, pubs and shops within 1 mile
  • 1 off-road parking space available with further roadside parking subject to availability
  • Sleeps 4 1 with an additional pull out sofa bed available on the mezzanine level on request
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Colin 23rd May 2026

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Great holiday home comfortable and well equipped in a great location for town and steam railway parking space a bonus.

Reviewed by Alison 15th April 2026

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We enjoyed our stay at Kings Cottage. The cottage was warm and comfortable and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. The parking space was an added bonus. Thank you.

Reviewed by Mark 4th April 2026

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Fridge door does not close so might as well turn off Only one set of keys, not normal and inconvenient Rusty utility unit in downstairs shower Mouldy shower curtain at base Upstairs bedroom door does not actually click and latch Upstairs mez safety rail does not meet safety regs, it moves Not s single tea spoon Downstairs toilet seat needs Read moreto be attached properly Light fittings hanging out the ceiling No bulb in outside light Broken and loose paving slabs Pictures available for every comment Hide

Reviewed by Susan 29th March 2026

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Reviewed by Paul 8th November 2025

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Loved the house and where it is located. We had no problems at all while we were there. Intend to stay there again the next time we holiday in that part of the country.

Reviewed by William 13th October 2025

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Reviewed by Iain 15th September 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew 31st August 2025

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The cottage is excellent, all that's missing is a sea view!

Reviewed by Sally 9th August 2025

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Reviewed by Stuart 16th July 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this beautiful cottage in Swanage , great location, well equipped and very comfortable.

Reviewed by Jane 5th July 2025

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Lovely property in a great location. Ideal for train buffs with the station close by. Shops and beach a few minutes walk away along with places to eat.

Reviewed by Jennifer 22nd June 2025

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Great having tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits left for our arrival. Bus stop right outside, shops and beach a short walk away. Lovely having the steam train so close.

Reviewed by Paul 14th June 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Within easy walking distance to Swanage town centre and the railway. Bus stop right opposite.

Reviewed by Teresa 8th June 2025

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All you need in a holiday cottage. Shops and buses all nearby. Great to have a parking space.

Reviewed by Eva 31st May 2025

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Reviewed by Gordon 11th May 2025

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A great property in a reasonable location in Swanage. A great base from which to explore the Purbecks.

Reviewed by Karen 12th April 2025

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The location of the cottage is close to everything you need and the amazing seaside town that we love! Swanage! The beds were very comfortable!

Reviewed by Natalie 18th February 2025

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Lovely place to stay just 10 minutes from town and the steam railway station. Beds were very comfy, lovely and warm cottage. Everything we needed to cook in the kitchen. Thank you.

Reviewed by Robert 8th October 2024

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Very comfortable, enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Lorraine 3rd September 2024

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Lovely cottage, well equipped and well presented. The milk in the fridge was appreciated and we enjoyed the range of board games that were there.Good location near to shops , the town and the Swanage railway.

Reviewed by Stephen 31st August 2024

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This lovely house is in a perfect location for the beach and town centre.

Reviewed by Dianne 24th August 2024

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Lovely cottage , comfortable beds.

Reviewed by Lee 10th August 2024

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Great location, easy walk to the town and the beach and we loved hearing the steam trains go by. The cottage itself is very spacious and comfortable and very well equipped. The parking space is an added bonus. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Christine 14th July 2024

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Comfortable accommodation and very close to the town.

Reviewed by Cate 25th June 2024

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We arrived to a very clean house. The parking space is great. The paved garden is small, but a real suntrap. The sofas were very comfortable as were the beds. The towels were soft and fluffy! A lovely house to bring our little dog with us on holiday. Situated in a great location for walking to the beach and shops. The bus stop opposite the house Read morewas very handy for visiting other Dorset villages. The steam train at the back of the house was great to go and watch. The nearby park was lovely to exercise our dog in. We would thoroughly recommend this property. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.