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Little Steppes

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Beautifully presented, Grade II-listed, 19th-century former quarryman’s cottage in Swanage
  • Wood burner for stoking up on chilly autumn afternoons after long country walks
  • Courtyard garden for summer afternoons after mornings spent on the beach
Overview
Property code: OC-WY382

Situated in one of the oldest parts of Swanage, this delightful Grade II listed former quarryman's cottage dates back to 1804. Over the years the cottage has been beautifully modernised and refurbished without losing any of its charm.

Little Steppes sits next to St Marks Church in Bell Street. The road has a peaceful and village like feel to it, yet the town centre and beach are only around a mile away. The South West Coast Path can easily be accessed from the top of the road, leading onto miles upon miles of stunning world heritage Jurassic coastline.

Downstairs the rooms have plenty of original features including exposed Purbeck stone walls and fireplace and beamed ceilings. The quirky characterful bathroom has been beautifully finished. Steep stairs lead up to 2 bedrooms.

Stable doors lead out onto a raised rear garden, laid to patio with a variety of plants and hedging. The garden is largely secluded with views across to the Church and a side gate leading to the front of the cottage.

Bedrooms: 1) king size bed with wooden floors   2) single room with beamed ceiling, some reduced head height

Bathroom: on the ground floor, full suite with shower over bath

Kitchen: wooden work top with butler sink and shaker style units, flagstone floor and partially exposed stone wall, electric hob and oven, fridge freezer, beamed window overlooking garden and  stable door leading to outside

Living/dining room: solid oak floor and exposed Purbeck stone wall with fireplace and woodburner (first basket of logs provided), comfortable seating, fold-out dining table available, sash window with window seat, smart TV and open staircase to first floor

Utility room: with washing machine and microwave. Accessed via the kitchen and leads into the bathroom.

WiFi: included

Garden: enclosed raised patio garden with seating, views to the church. Shed with tumble dryer and secure storage for bikes

Parking: unrestricted on road parking 50 yards from cottage

Linen & towels provided; please bring your own beach towels

Fuel: gas central heating

Pets: one dog allowed

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC
  • Electric hob and oven and fridge/freezer
  • Washing machine and microwave
  • Tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture
  • On-street parking 50 metres away
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop 350 metres, pub 150 metres, beach 1 mile
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

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This property is personally managed by Samantha.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Matt 29th April 2025

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Lovely old style cottage with some lovely additions.

Reviewed by Jacqueline 13th April 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location, good amenities close by including pub and takeaways and just a short walk into Swanage.

Reviewed by Rick 28th December 2024

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Little Steps is cosy and well located. The welcome gifts were a lovely touch, thank you.

Reviewed by Cathy 16th October 2024

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Cute and cosy cottage with the most comfortable bed and linen. Location was great and parking was never an issue. Loved hearing the singing from the church on Sunday morning whilst sitting outside. It felt a calm, homely space and was sympathetically furnished and renovated.

Reviewed by Howard 6th October 2024

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This cottage is very small and a short distance to the sea. The stairs are steep with narrow steps, you have to go down the stairs through the living room then the kitchen and the utility room to the bathroom (we keep the landing and the downstairs lights on all night as it was not nice to go to the bathroom in the middle of the night).

Reviewed by Barbara 28th September 2024

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Lovely setting and easy lily accessible to some lovely walks , town and restaurants. Generally very comfortable

Reviewed by Claire 23rd September 2024

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The cottage was quirky and had a couple of nice touches for our arrival - biscuits for us and the dog. The bedroom was light and airy and the matress firm but comfortable. As the name suggests steps feature throughout the property so don't stay here if you struggle with steep or deep stairs. The outside area was a nice touch for breakfast in the suRead moren. It was a 10 minute walk into the centre of Swanage but there is an Indian restaurant and a lovely fish and chip shop at the end of the road as well as a pub and a shop nearby. From the cottage you can access the many footpaths in the area - bring your walking shoes and explore the stunning scenery at your disposal. Hide

Reviewed by Kasumi 24th August 2024

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Reviewed by Mary 21st July 2024

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Lovely cottage nice Outlook private little garden buses to swanage and all over Dorset easy access. Shop indian reasturant and local pub all close by

Reviewed by Cheryl-ann 6th July 2024

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Reviewed by Kathryn 5th July 2024

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Beautiful cottage . Great location.

Reviewed by David 15th June 2024

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Stone built character cottage. Comfortable and quirky . Cottage provides a good base for exploring the locality. Very private rear garden. Cottage style stairs, may prove challenge with restricted movement.

Reviewed by Vanessa 25th May 2024

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The cottage was in a good location to explore Dorset. Corfe Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door were very easily accessible. It was a good 15 minute walk to Swanage sea front from the cottage.

Reviewed by Judith 18th May 2024

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A cosy but compact cottage for a couple. As there is only single glazing there is some traffic noise. 20 minute walk to Swanage town centre. Ideal for dog owners with plenty of walks close by.

Reviewed by Marianne 11th May 2024

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Lovely, well-equipped cottage in a great location, perfect for exploring everything Dorset has to offer.

Reviewed by Jane 28th March 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 23rd February 2024

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Reviewed by Nick 30th December 2023

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Reviewed by Karen 6th November 2023

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Reviewed by Beverley 27th October 2023

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We loved our short stay in Little Steppes. The cottage was cosy and well equipped with everything we needed for a self-catering break. The dcor is tasteful and furnishings comfortable. The shower and bath were lovely and the bed firm but comfortable. It is dog-friendly, which is a huge bonus: there is a courtyard garden for late night visits plus aRead more green space at the bottom of the road. There were some nice welcoming touches: tea, coffee, milk and sugar, plus biscuits for us and treats for the dog. Little Steppes is an easy walk (one mile or so) from Swanage town centre. It is in a lovely, quiet area, next door to a church and surrounded by other heritage buildings. The main bus routes run along the bottom of the road, which was terrific for us as we were completing the South West Coast Path walk. A convenience store, two pubs, an Indian restaurant and a chippy are all within very easy walking distance (2-10 mins). Although there is no allocated parking space, we had no trouble parking a few steps away from the cottage. We absolutely loved Little Steppes and didn't want to leave. Thank you. We will book with Original Cottages again. Hide

Reviewed by Julia 18th October 2023

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Little Steppes was a lovely cottage to stay in. Perfectly clean. Very comfortable and very dog friendly. We had everything we needed for a very happy holiday. Thank you!

Reviewed by Sophia 14th October 2023

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Lovely, quaint cottage. Good location, facilities, parking never a problem for us. A home from home.

Reviewed by Dorothea 12th October 2023

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Jill 27th September 2023

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Reviewed by Julia 18th July 2023

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Lovely little cosy cottage. On street parking not an issue for us but may be different during peak holidays. Secure garden for dog.

Reviewed by Gillian 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Christine 25th June 2023

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This was a little bit of perfect! Such a gorgeous little cottage, beautifully designed and kitted out with everything you could possibly need. We loved eating breakfast in the back garden listening to the birde, and we slept like angels on the comfiest beds ever. With three adults here, we never felt overcrowded. And a lovely 25 minute walk aloRead moreng High Street to the sea front. Hide

Reviewed by Judith 18th June 2023

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Lovely cottage, but has different floor levels and low ceiling points, which caught out my tall husband on occasion! Very dog friendly, with wonderful local walks. Its a step into the centre, but the local shop is very good.

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