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

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A modern outdoor patio area with wicker furniture and a glass door leading to an interior space.
A spacious living area with a wooden bench, a sofa, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a view to the outside.
A large stone building with a prominent chimney, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone wall.
A beach with people, a pier, and buildings in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Swanage, ENG
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

With a stay at this vacation home in Swanage, you'll be by the ocean, within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage Beach. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.7 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.4 mi (20 km) from Poole Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬16 min walk

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
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

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.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 108 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is fabulous with a lovely garden. We found it easily, with lots of parking spaces. The property is clean, airy and light. It has a perfect location with just a 20 minute walk to the sea. We had an excellent stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family friendly; good location;
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home with a garden my grandson never wanted to leave. The house is near to everything we needed yet in a peaceful spot. The Communication from the owner was helpful and kind. Highly recommend this home for a family, to all stay together yet escape when needed
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house, perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very accommodating and no request was too much trouble. The property was in excellent condition and all facilities and contents as described. The property was in a great location with a 15 min walk to the beach or town centre. Would recommend the property and host to anyone planning a trip to Swanage.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is by far one of the best properties we have stayed Everything was there including all utensils bbq lovely garden with office This is a credit to the owner's and Vrbo Many thanks the Keenans
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely amazing house!!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely as is the garden, it’s well equipped and was very comfortable for five adults and a baby. The location is quiet yet only 10-15min walk into Swanage centre with the added advantage of parking. Sally is very responsive if you have any questions. We loved our stay, wish it had been longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great location and spacious house - ideal for 4 adults and a one-year old. The garden looked lovely, but it was October-November so we didn't use it. Great to have private parking by the house.Very warm; a good-sized, well-stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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