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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 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Patricia 28th September 2026

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We were blessed with lovely late summer every day.Suggest visitors walk to Durlston for dolphin watch & brilliant views to lighthouse..St Aldheims head & back for a pint & a pasty at Square & Compass quirky pub with its own museum.Arne nature Reserve is wonderful at the back end of Poole harbour. Bus to Poole taking in Knoll beach & Shell bay. Read moreBrilliant steam train to Corfe castle with its own super model village.Short drive to Lulworth cove & Durdle door part of the Juassic coast.Best seen from the army range road,if it's open fantastic viewpoint halfway. So much to see so little time . Cheerio til next year Hide

Reviewed by Mandy 20th September 2026

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Fabulous location and has a parking space which is a bonus. Few mins walk to the viewing area of the steam railway. The upstairs bedroom was lovely and had the comfiest mattress & pillows. You had to bend or duck in the bathroom if you wanted a shower due to sloping ceiling. The downstairs bedroom is a bit tight for 2 adults, fine for childrRead moreen. We had a problem in the wet room with the toilet seat being loose & grab handles on one side only which led to a fall but the owner resolved the toilet seat issue when contacted. It is in an excellent location. Hide

Reviewed by David 15th September 2026

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2nd visit and as good as ever

Reviewed by Sheila 27th June 2026

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Lovely, well equipped cottage. Good location, if it wasn't a heatwave, 10 minute walk to sea on pavements not good for us, or the dog.

Reviewed by Chris 24th June 2026

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Lovely Chapel conversion in a brilliant location only a short walk from the Heritage Railway Station and Swanage High Street. Well equipped, comfortable bed and with the benefit of an off street parking space, we would definitely be happy to return.

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.

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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.