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Anchor Cottage - Swanage

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Spacious Edwardian holiday home with charming original features and distant sea views
  • Unwind in the sun-soaked courtyard garden, enjoying al fresco meals on the furnished decking
  • Perfectly located for exploring Swanage’s attractions, beaches, and the famous Jurassic Coast
Property code: OC-A29454

Discover Dorset''s Isle of Purbeck with your delighted dog by your side when you stay at this attractive holiday home in Swanage. Sleeping six or seven guests, the three-bedroom retreat is a 350-metre stroll from Monkey Beach, where your paw-some pup can paddle. Inside, it offers ample space for hounds as well as humans, while outside there is a courtyard garden where your pup can bask in the sunshine.

Rub sandy paws and head inside this three-storey hideaway. From the elegant hall, wander into the long lounge/diner, which features a beautiful bay window and an ornate fireplace. Let your chum stroll about, while you watch the Smart TV, listen to music through the Bluetooth speaker or choose a book from the shelves. There is a long wooden table where you can congregate for your jolly holiday meals. Call your hungry hound through to the kitchen with you when it is time to think about dinner. Feed him in here and make the most of the high-quality accessories to produce delicious dishes for everyone else. At the end of each superb day away, climb the stairs. On the first floor of the house, you will find a king-size bedroom, a family bathroom and a family shower room. There is also a single bedroom that can be used by prior agreement. A double bedroom and a twin, both with sloping ceilings, are on the floor above. Call your four-pawed pal out into the courtyard garden to keep you company on fine days. There is a covered seating area where you can unwind over a glass of fizz. Parking is on the street, subject to availability.

Venture 4 miles to the beautiful sandy beach at Studland, where your chum can bound free. Visit Corfe Castle, 5.5 miles away, where he can also accompany you.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 family bathroom with free-standing bath with hand-held shower and WC, 1 shower room with a walk-in Aqualisa shower and WC
  • Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, and Nespresso coffee machine
  • Child-friendly stairgates fitted to both flights of stairs indoors
  • Smart TV and Bluetooth home speaker in the lounge
  • Enclosed, west-facing courtyard garden with a furnished deck area, gravelled terrace, and covered patio
  • On-street parking surrounding the property (subject to availability)
  • Beach, pub and shops within 300 metres
  • Sleeps 6+1 – first-floor single bedroom has an additional single pull-out trundle bed available upon request
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah 31st May 2026

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We loves our stay at cosy Anchor Cottage, parking was not a problem (always space on road or road above even in busy half term). The location for the beach and town was amazing and we hope to be back

Reviewed by Tina 20th May 2026

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Reviewed by Charlotte 18th April 2026

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Beautiful house, and the location could not have been better. Really couldnt have asked for more!

Reviewed by Aimi 25th November 2025

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Lovely house, really cosy and clean when we arrived. Bathrooms and kitchen high quality. Parking a little tricky but so close to the high street so worth it.

Reviewed by Sharon 20th September 2025

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Lovely, comfortable clean house. Really comfortable beds, good quality pillows a duvet and bedding. Lovely seaviews. Very close to all the amenities. Parking a little iffy,on a very steep hill, but we managed to park right outside the house and never moved it all week. Plenty of public transport on doorstep and not expensive. Plus there is a lot ofRead more lovely walks. Very warm and homely. Would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Clare 6th September 2025

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Lovely house, nicely furnished and very spacious (apart from the small kitchen). Two nice bathrooms. House very clean and beds very comfortable with good quality bedding (although no mattress protectors). Sadly there was no cutlery in the kitchen. We telephoned Holiday Cottages but the lines were busy so we left a message. Nobody rang us back Read moreso we had to go out and buy cutlery. Parking outside the house very difficult so makes unloading and loading car a nightmare. House on a VERY steep hill so a real problem for my 83 year old mum. So disappointed with outside area, the description of which had been the deciding factor in booking this property. The back is NOT secure. There is a communal path running through the garden with gates at either end, which were left open on occasion so definitely not suitable for young children or dogs. Didnt feel safe as witnessed a couple of undesirable looking characters cutting through the garden. Generally scruffy and not a nice place to sit. Didnt use the garden at all. Very central, only a couple of minutes walk from the centre but still very quiet. Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Briony 24th August 2025

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Outstanding house located perfectly for the beach, shops, restaurants and all the other fabulous attractions of Swanage. Parking was easy even on high season. Amazing sea views from many of the rooms, really tastefully decorated, clean and well equipped.

Reviewed by Kerry 16th August 2025

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The house was absolutely wonderful. Beautifully designed, spacious and comfortable, on one of the prettiest streets in Swanage. Great location close to town. Excellent kitchen, and the bedrooms were so comfortable for our family of four. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Denis 12th July 2025

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Over all a lovely house and a great holiday. The house itself was nice and well maintained, and in a great location.

Reviewed by Charles 9th June 2025

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Anchor cottage is even nicer than the pictures show. It is spacious, light and generously equipped with high quality items as well as being stylish with nice touches to make the stay perfect. The beds are very comfortable with good quality duvets pillows and linen. We would highly recommend

Reviewed by Simon 1st June 2025

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We had a very nice stay for six adults and two children. The location couldnt have been better with just a couple of minutes walk to the town and the beach. The rooms were very comfortable with lovely views from all of them. Finding a parking space near to the house was a bit of a challenge on some days but there were always spaces in the evening aRead morend you can stop in the street to unload. Beware that the road is very steep[ so this may present problems if you have walking difficulties. All in alll we had a great holiday here. Hide

Reviewed by Catherine 4th March 2025

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What a wonderful holiday cottage, so close to the beach and shops but secluded down a quiet peaceful road. The beds are really comfortable! The garden has a lovely seating area for evening drinks and it is warm and cosy inside. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by Jeni 26th October 2024

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Reviewed by Louise 7th October 2024

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Reviewed by Julie 30th September 2024

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The cottage is in the perfect location for exploring Swanage, just a couple of minutes walk to the high street. It was perfect for our family and we will book again if staying in the area.

Reviewed by Catherine 16th September 2024

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Beautifully presented and easy to live in, apart from the comments above.

Reviewed by Jennifer 3rd September 2024

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Lovely property. Very comfortable for a family of 6. Great location. Close to the town centre but quiet at night.

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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.