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Herbert's Place

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • An inviting holiday home in Swanage on the enchanting Isle of Purbeck in Dorset
  • Ideal accommodation for a small family or two couples on a seaside or walking break
  • Sunny courtyard garden for morning coffee and afternoon tea on warm days

Property code: OC-WY433

Herbert's Place has been recently refurbished to a high standard and offers a comfortable and welcoming base to explore the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private parking and secure rear garden; all within a 5 minute walk of the town centre, Durlston Country Park and sandy beach. A light and airy living room has been thoughtfully decorated with local artwork, comfortable seating, large Smart TV with Free view, plus there’s plenty of books and games for the whole family to enjoy.

A fire surround with new electric fire creates a cosy atmosphere to snuggle up on cooler evenings and the tall sash windows offer seasonal sea views.

The well-equipped, stylish and modern kitchen offers plenty of space to cook. There’s a dining table that can be extended, and rear door that leads onto the low maintenance garden which has been laid to patio and shingle. Garden chairs and tables are provided, and the fully fenced space helps creates a secure area for children to play safely.

Upstairs there’s a twin bedroom overlooking the garden, (the beds can also be joined together to create a super king bed; please advise bed make up when booking), the master bedroom has a 4 poster bed with seasonal sea views and en-suite shower room plus a separate family shower room. Overlooking the stairs lives Herbert the moose head, our fabric friend and property’s namesake!

There’s plenty to do nearby without needing to use your car. Close to Herberts Place lies the beautiful Durlston Country and Nature Reserve with access to the South West Coastal Path and the iconic Jurassic Coastline.

A 5 minute walk down the road will lead you straight into Swanage Town Centre; with its mix of independent shops, galleries and cafes there’s something for everyone of all ages. The sheltered sandy bay is great for family seaside activities. Step back in time and catch a steam train to the historic ruins of Corfe Castle, or take a trip on The Waverley; the world’s last working paddle steamer from the Victorian pier and view the stunning coastline in all its glory.

Bedrooms: 1) king size 4 poster bed with ‘Simba’ Hybrid memory foam mattress and en suite shower room 2) 2 x 3ft single beds that can be joined together; please inform us of bed make up when booking. Both bedrooms have Roman and blackout blinds fitted for guests’ comfort.

Bathrooms: 1 family shower room with large shower, W.C. basin and heated towel rail and 1 en-suite shower room

Kitchen/diner: electric oven and gas hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, kettle, Dualit toaster, DAB radio and USB sockets. Dining table that seats 4 plus can also be extended and door to rear garden.

Living room: large 3 seater sofa with coordinating foot stool plus additional armchairs, large Smart TV,with Freeview, games and books, electric fire and seasonal sea views.

Garden: garden furniture of  table, 4 chairs and bench. Also outside washing line is available for guest use.

Linen & towels provided: please bring your own beach towels

WiFi: included

Travel cot, (H 68cm x L 119cm x W 63.5cm  - please bring your own cot linen) highchair & stair gate

Fuel: central heating / electric fire

Parking: allocated parking for one car. EV charging available.

Pets: sorry, no pets allowed

Please note this is a no smoking property

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size,1 twin (with zip-and-link beds that can also be made up as a super-king)
  • 2 bathrooms –  1 shower room with large shower, W.C. basin and heated towel rail and 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Travel cot, (H 68cm x L 119cm x W 63.5cm  - please bring your own cot linen) highchair & stair gate
  • Smart TV and DAB radio
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Courtyard garden with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Shop, pub and beach 350 metres
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Samantha Banner

This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 19th May 2025

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Excellent location. We parked the car up for the week. Very well decorated and clean. Secluded courtyard wirh access to the outside store which had sun chairs etc in it Ideal location for town and cliff walks. We would recommend it

Reviewed by Patricia 21st September 2024

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On the whole, a really nice place to stay. Good parking space. Very well equipped. Really appreciated the fact that there was an electric fire in the sitting room. It was really cold on the evening we arrived. Nice comfy beds. Really useful to have an outside clothes line too, it meant we could dry the towels off. All in all a very enjoyable weekRead more. Hide

Reviewed by Sebastian 17th August 2024

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We stayed one week with Kids (7 and 11) and it was great. The house and the kitchen are perfectly equipped. Very quiet so we slept wonderful. City center, bus/train station, beach and walks are within walking distance, so the car remained mostly at the parking.

Reviewed by David 8th July 2024

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Excellent cottage and position, very well equipped.

Reviewed by Kenneth 8th June 2024

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Reviewed by Ian 8th June 2024

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Herbert's Place is a fabulous place to stay while exploring this area. We loved the high quality of the accommodation and how well equipped it is. We appreciated the attention to detail shown by the owners. A very comfortable holiday home.

Reviewed by Matthew 1st June 2024

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Excellent property in an excellent location. Very clean and well equipped, the property had everything you could possibly need for a weeks holiday. Would recommend this property to everyone.

Reviewed by Barbara 25th May 2024

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Comfortable cottage in a lovely location for the town and coastal walks

Reviewed by Colin 9th October 2023

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Reviewed by S 30th September 2023

What a fabulous find ! All very comfortable and so well appointed. Everything you need for a wonderful Dorset holiday. We enjoyed days out and waling the coastal path with amazing views., Even better when the walks start right outside the front door ! thank you

Reviewed by Jenny 16th September 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 15th September 2023

Lovely location, weather was awful so great to be able to walk to the town. Great food at the cafe on the pier.

Reviewed by Niall 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by janet 1st September 2023

Very comfortable and well equipped holiday home. Had an enjoyable stay. Lots to see and do. Loved seeing Punch and Judy on the beach, wonderful views , Thank you very much

Reviewed by Niam 31st August 2023

We had a wonderful stay at Herbert's place Highlights; a very well stocked kitchen, the awning in the garden , very handy to put laundry under in case of rain. Brilliant books, Quick access to Durlston County park for running around and wonderful views. It has been a very easy place to live in for a week and it was always nice knowing we were comiRead moreng back to here after a day of advertnuring Hide

Reviewed by Russell 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 22nd July 2023

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Herbert's Place was a lovely property. The decor was very smart, clean and 'seasidey.' The kitchen was well equipped. There was even a steamer which is very rare in holiday lets. Good washing line for drying swimming stuff! Comfortable beds and peaceful location close to the town centre and sea. Great little courtyard with a shelter awning over thRead moree table and chairs if needed. All the crockery and cooking utensils seemed new, and in very good condition, as were the furnishings. Quality Bosch cooker and hob, and very new dishwasher too. The parking space is a real bonus in Swanage. But you don't need a car once you're there. Short walk into town, paths to Durlston, and along the coast. And from the town there's the steam train to Corfe Castle. We'd recommend the Breezer buses too. Wrap up warm though on the top deck if you are coming back later! Hide

Reviewed by Sue 21st July 2023

We've had a great time in Herbert's place. Such a well equipped place. Very relaxing. Lovely decor and lights in the kitchen , natural wood etc. A good location and great to have parking,. Comfortable beds - we all slept all well We recommmend the breezer bus and the steam train.

Reviewed by Christine 21st June 2023

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Reviewed by Mick 16th June 2023

Lovely house, beautifully presented. Comfortable and homely, nice garden and good to have car parking space. Ideal location for Swanage and local walks

Reviewed by David 10th June 2023

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This is a very nice property and is decorated and fitted out to a very high standard. The owners have thought of everything down to the washing up liquid. The small rear garden is compact and tidy with table and chairs . Also there is a parasol with garden chairs to enjoy the sun in peace.

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