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Ponsonby

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 5
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A spacious and welcoming family-friendly holiday home for large groups
  • Stunning rear garden with superb countryside views, patio area and a bubbling hot tub
  • Chalet-style bungalow with beamed ceilings and stylish finishes throughout
Property code: OC-P33853

A fabulous chic home with stunning far-reaching views and a superb garden with a hot tub. Escape with your large group of ten friends or extended family and enjoy this tranquil and quiet spot in the Dorset countryside. Located in a little village just outside of Swanage (0.5 miles), you will find a shop and a pub within 200 metres. You will also be able to join the walking route to the National Trust’s Spyway, where you can see dinosaur footprints and enjoy a dip in the water at Dancing Ledge (0.5 miles). In Swanage, you will find several amenities as well as the wonderful Blue Flag Beach, which offers great views and is great for swimming and building sandcastles.

Park up on the spacious driveway and step inside the fantastic entrance hall. Head through the double doors ahead of you and into the living room, where you will find plush seating and a Smart TV enabling you all to spend time together watching movies. Adjacent to the bright and airy kitchen/diner, which has plenty of storage and surface space, so you can prepare meals for all occasions. Sit at the dining table in the garden room-cum-dining room, which overlooks the fantastic outdoor space. Just beyond the kitchen is a utility room with laundry facilities and a WC. The first of the bedrooms is on the ground floor too, an emperor-size bedroom with an en-suite containing a sumptuous roll-top bath, a separate shower, and a WC. This bedroom has doors which open out onto the little patio area. Upstairs, you will find the remaining bedrooms, all en-suite and king-size, though two have zip-and-link beds for flexible living arrangements.

The beautiful touches continue outside. A fantastic rear garden is fully enclosed and has an elevated patio area that makes the very best of the views into the surrounding countryside. Down some steps is the spacious lawn area, which is perfect for playing games or relaxing. Sit back and relax on the garden furniture or warm up in the bubbling hot tub.

  • 5 bedrooms – 1 emperor-size, 2 king-size and 2 king-size zip-and-links which can be made into twins on request
  • 5 bathrooms – 4 en-suite shower rooms with WCs, 1 en-suite bathroom with roll top bath and WC, and 1 separate WC
  • Gas oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge and all bedrooms
  • Private parking for 4 cars
  • EV charger - pay as you go app
  • Enclosed rear garden with a BBQ, hot tub, and garden furniture
  • Pub and shop 200 metres, beach 2 miles
  • There is a video door bell at the front door and CCTV around all sides of the building covering the external areas.
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • 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 7 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Charmian 14th June 2026

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As near to perfect as you can get! House was spacious and light. Kitchen very well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Bathrooms spotless. Dining area bright and light... delightful. Very pretty and well tended garden . Easy drive into Swanage, Studland, Corfe etc. Lovely hamper of local produce left for us. Just perfect!

Reviewed by Lynette 6th June 2026

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Lovely large cottage for our group of friends, plenty of room and the beds were comfortable. Plenty of crockery and kitchen equipment and the hot tub was a bonus. Definitely will try to come back with family.

Reviewed by Gill 26th May 2026

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8 of us stayed at Ponsonby last week and we all thought it was the most amazing holiday home we'd ever stayed in. We were impressed with the size and that all bedrooms were en-suite. (We fought over the massive downstairs room LOL). It was very well presented and had everything you could possibly need. The gardens and the views were wonderful. OverRead moreall we were extremely delighted and wish to thank the owners. We will definitely be booking again, maybe next year. Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 19th May 2026

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Reviewed by Jennifer 12th March 2026

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Reviewed by Mary 3rd March 2026

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Absolutely beautiful home very quiet location really comfortable beds & lovely linen plenty of crockery eg mugs plates glassware pans etc lovely to have 2 fridges would highly recommend to our friends

Reviewed by Linda 21st February 2026

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Had issues with hot tub and EV charging but these were quickly sorted once Holiday Cottages were contacted.

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Original 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.