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You can book this property from:

  • £628 per week
  • £90 per night
  • 4 Star

Features

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 king/super-king bed
  • 3 single beds

Appliances

  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 2 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • Bath
  • Shower

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Sea or coastal views

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Enclosed garden or courtyard
  • Private parking

How far to ...?

  • Beach 0.2 miles
  • Pub 0.1 miles
  • Shop 0.1 miles

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

A gorgeous character cottage in the heart of the Victorian seaside town of Swanage. Built in 1873 by the main founders of Swanage town, it even enjoyed time as a sweet shop back in the 1950s. The cottage has been thoughtfully modernised over the years without losing any of its period charm and quirky nature. Enter in via a porch with space for coats and shoes, down 3 steps into a beautifully furnished light and airy living/dining room with Purbeck stone fire place and window seat with views down to the town centre.

The kitchen whilst small has been cleverly designed with partially open wall and glass doors enabling you remain being part of the main living area.

There’s a downstairs shower room that also leads out onto a screened courtyard garden with seating, plus parking space with covered entrance to main door. The gated garden can be easily closed to keep children safe and offer privacy.

Upstairs there’s another family bathroom plus 3 bedrooms; the master boasts 2 Juliet balconies, one of which gazes straight down the road and out to sea. There’s an additional twin bedroom plus a bespoke single 4ft bed on a raised platform with reduced head height that children will love.

The cottage is tucked away in a street just off the main town centre so you’re only a couple of minutes’ walk straight down to the shops, restaurants and of course the beautiful sandy beach and Victorian pier. There’s plenty to see and do for the whole family right on your doorstep.

Bedrooms: 1) king size bed on raised plinth, built in wardrobes and balcony views to the sea 2) twin single beds with built in wardrobes and window overlooking garden 3) single 4ft bed with reduced head height

Bathrooms: 1) family bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle, W.C. basin and heated towel rail 2) downstairs shower room with W.C. basin and access to garden

Kitchen: electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine

Living/dining room:  3 piece suit plus window seats, electric fire, wall mounted flatscreen TV with DVD, radio, games and books

Linen & towels provided: please bring your own beach towels

WiFi: included

Travel cot and highchair: available (please bring your own cot linen)

Fuel: gas central heating

Parking: parking for one medium sized car

Pets: sorry, no pets allowed due to allergies

Please note this is a no smoking property

 

Reviews

Dolphins Cottage was an excellent location for a family holiday in Swanage, The property had everything as described. We had a problem with a blocked toilet on the first day but the issue was resolved immediately We would have appreciated some instruction on where to put recyclable rubbish ? Everything else was perfect Thank you

Ms Jean S,

Super location, lovely family holiday . Property spacious, clean and very well equipped. We would definitely holiday here again

Mrs H,

A lovely cottage, very well equipped, comfortable and close to the centre of Swanage. Many good days out within a short drive and lots of nice restaurants, pubs shops and the famous beach within a short walk. Only minor criticism is the tv signal was patchy, although online apps were available. Just as a word of advice, the last 50m up the road to the cottage is a little steep!

Mr Steve M,

Relax and unwind at Dolphins. Everything needed is there - true home from home. Comfortable and welcoming. We especially loved our master bedroom views from the best bed we've slept in. Whether it is your base for exploring Purbeck and beyond or nestling into seaside life it is perfect. Bespoke shops keep the town alive with little curiosities and great eateries. Fresh produce is divine - Salt Pig Too, The Ship Inn, Love Cake, The Fish Plaice. Explore but eat and drink local you will not be disappointed. Fantastic six days spent - zero driving.

Mrs C,

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