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Bell Haven

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Quirky
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • Charming and unusual property on the cusp of Swanage Beach
  • Period features create a soothing ambience for family mealtimes
  • Private courtyard with seating and BBQ for tranquil evenings

Property code: OC-WY418

Bell Haven is a fantastic four bedroom family home, with a cosy feel. Spread over three floors, with space to accommodate different two sets of families. With lots of lovely period features, and a quirky feel, this is a great base from which to enjoy Swanage and the Purbecks. Bell Haven may be next to the hustle and the bustle, but this makes it a great base for exploring. Inside, the stylish decor blends with original features such as the occasional beam, stone walls and matching flooring. You’ll find surprises at every turn, taking care as you navigate various steps in search of the comfortable lounge, with an ornamental fire. At mealtimes, the compact kitchen space has everything you need to prepare your favourite dishes, and there is a dining area for gathering the family for meals. Every nook has been put to good use with clever storage and thoughtfully placed furniture. The best example of this is on the third floor, where one of the bedrooms has been transformed into a cosy sanctuary with unusual triple bunk beds. There are four bedrooms in total including another bunk bedroom and two king-size bedrooms. Completing the property is an elegant family bathroom and a wet room.

 


Living room: Comfortable seating, TV, and wonderful feature real fire (ornamental only) and stone floors

Kitchen/dining room: Large dining table,range cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and dryer

Bedrooms: 1) G/F king room 2) first floor king sized room 3) second floor bunk/kids room 4) second floor three single beds (one smaller size)

G/F wet room with W.C

Family bathroom: First floor with full suite (hand held shower)

Outside: Enclosed courtyard with seating and BBQ

Linen and bath towels provided: Please bring your own beach towels 

Family: Stairgate and 2 x travel cots (please bring your own bedding)

Wi-Fi: Included

Fuel: Gas central heating

Parking:  On-street parking nearby

Pets: 1 pet allowed - Please be aware, pets are not allowed in bedrooms or on furniture

Notes: Please note that there are steep steps to the first and second floors

The property is also located directly opposite a popular local pub and takeaway, and so there will be noise into the evenings.  All of the bedrooms face the pub

 

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 bunk bedroom, 1 triple bunk bedroom with three single beds (1 is a small child’s bed)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, handheld shower attachment and WC, 1 wet room with WC
  • Range cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher and dryer
  • Stairgate and 2 travel cots available
  • TV
  • Enclosed courtyard with seating and BBQ
  • On-street parking
  • Pub, shop and beach 0.5 miles
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • There are steep cottage-style stairs to the first and second floors
  • Please be aware, dogs are not allowed in the bedrooms or on the furniture
  • As the property is located directly opposite a local pub and takeaway, there will be noise into the evenings – all of the bedrooms face the pub
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog 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 13 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall location
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Reviewed by Sinead 23rd February 2025

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Reviewed by Anne 5th January 2025

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Lots of stairs - be aware. Quirky and attractive cottage. Street parking can be tricky.

Reviewed by Nicola 21st September 2024

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Loved this tardis like cottage, or as my granddaughter called it higgildy piggildy We had such fun choosing a bedroom! My daughter absolutely loved the cooker and kitchen. It was so easy to get into the town and beach. Perfect holiday, fun was had by all

Reviewed by Mike 19th August 2024

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Reviewed by Claire 11th August 2024

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Reviewed by Neil 3rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Daniel 9th July 2024

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Reviewed by Alan 1st June 2024

Guest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 starsGuest rating 3.8 stars

Found the cottage comfortable, lovely welcome with the lemon biscuits. Parking is a bit of a lottery. Shame the pub opposite was closed for refurbishment. Would stay again

Reviewed by H 16th October 2023

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Reviewed by Annette 2nd September 2023

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Reviewed by Catherine 26th August 2023

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A nice traditional Purbeck cottage with stone and tiles on the ground floor. The accommodation is spread over three floors, which keeps you fit. A fare sized kitchen with plenty of cutlery and crockery as well as cookware. The Range is a benefit when cooking in quantity.

Reviewed by Neil 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Martial 29th July 2023

Guest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 starsGuest rating 4.4 stars

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