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Forget-Me-Not Cottage

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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

  • Charming period cottage with original stone walls and wooden beamed ceilings
  • Semi-detached property with traditional country-style decor and cosy wood burner
  • Quiet location yet close to Swanage’s high street

Overview
Property code: OC-WY441

Dating back to the 19th Century, this beautiful traditional Purbeck stone cottage is thought to originally  be a quarryman’s cottage. The cottage is packed with original period features, none more so than in the spacious living room with stone walls, beautiful beams, flag stone flooring and large inglenook fire place with working log burner.

The pretty cottage kitchen/diner with underfloor heating has everything you need for your stay, including a door to a delightful stonewall courtyard garden with seating and views of the Purbeck hills, perfect for eating al fresco.

Steep narrow winding stairs lead up to the large bedroom with dual aspect windows.

The cottage is in a quiet road situated in the older part of Swanage; the South West coast path can be easily accessed from the property and leads along the iconic Jurassic coast with breath taking views. The town centre with its sandy bay is around a mile away and can be safely walked form the cottage. Take time to explore the array of independent retailers, galleries and antique shops and relax with coffee and cake in one of the towns delightful cafes.

Bedroom: king-size bedroom with storage and dual aspect windows

Bathrooms: ground floor bathroom with handheld shower attachment.

Living room: L shaped low sofa, large smart TV and log burner. Please note reduced head height by central beam, 6 ft + beware!

Kitchen: electric cooker and gas hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher, microwave, breakfast table and chairs

Linen & towels provided: please bring your own beach towels

Wi-Fi: included

Fuel: gas central heating

Garden: enclosed rear patio courtyard with table and seating plus side gate

Parking: allocated off road parking for one car in front of cottage

Pets: Sorry no pets allowed

Please note: Property not suitable for guests with pet allergies as dogs have previously been allowed to stay 

Please note the cottage may be unsuitable for those with limited mobility due to original steep staircase

This property is unsuitable for children

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with bath, handheld shower attachment and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • Wood burner - please purchase logs locally
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed courtyard garden with table and chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub 500 metres
  • Shop 600 metres
  • Beach 1 mile
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Please note, the cottage-style stairs to the first floor are steep and narrow
  • Reduced head height for those over 6ft by the central beam in the lounge
  • This property welcomes two dogs
  • This property is not suitable for children and people with mobility concerns due to the steep stair case
  • Property not suitable for guests with pet allergies as dogs have previously been allowed to stay 
  • 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 43 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Michelle Joan 1st April 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 23rd March 2025

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The cottage was in the ideal location for the walks that we wished to do!

Reviewed by Wendy 17th March 2025

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Lovely little cottage, in a good location to explore the area. We would consider visiting again, especially off season!

Reviewed by David 20th February 2025

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Forget me not cottage was a charming, clean and a cosy getaway and I would highly recommend it to others.

Reviewed by Dawn 18th February 2025

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Reviewed by Darren 17th December 2024

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Our biggest issue was the old sofa in lounge. The sofa has zero support, no comfort and gave both of us back pain if we dared use it. Feedback on sofa was passed on but to add insult to our injuries, only some measly and ineffective cushions were provided. The unusable sofa meant we couldn't use the lounge as intended and this pretty much ruined ouRead morer holiday :( Despite being a 25-minute walk into town we found the location to be OK (as we are both keen hikers). Hide

Reviewed by William 26th November 2024

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Reviewed by Sophie 19th November 2024

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Reviewed by David 12th November 2024

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Beautiful little rustic cottage with a fab log burner on the lounge to keep you really toasty in the cold evenings. Very characterful and charming and well located for easy access to Swanage and to the beautiful village of Corfe Castle.

Reviewed by Wendy 1st October 2024

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The cottage could be lovely but needs a bit of tlc, fantastic location, near pub, shop, fish & chip shop and Indian.

Reviewed by Nigel 7th September 2024

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Reviewed by Sylvia 26th August 2024

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Reviewed by Jean 10th August 2024

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Reviewed by David 16th July 2024

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Reviewed by Paula 6th July 2024

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Lack of daylight to lounge. Stairs are very steep and difficult to negotiate. Garden furniture poor. Location nice and quiet

Reviewed by Sally 22nd June 2024

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Property listing said there was a washing machine, there wasn't. Equipment in kitchen could be improved. Bur overall nice property, lots of character and comfy.

Reviewed by Angela 9th June 2024

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Reviewed by David 1st June 2024

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Nice location. Access to countryside easy.

Reviewed by Linda 20th May 2024

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A lovely old cottage, perfect for walkers. Close to footpaths to Swanage and Durlston, an excellent local shop, Indian restaurant and a fish & chip shop. Bus stop only 5 mins walk away. The cottage has a tiny courtyard garden which is pleasant to sit in, although is shady for much of the day. Definitely not for less mobile people - the steep, nRead morearrow, curving staircase is a challenge. Beware the low beam at the entrance of the stairs - it caught me out twice! The lounge is very dark - lights needed switching on during daylight hours. I imagine it would be cosy in the winter - the logburner would soon warm the place up. The main bedroom is large and light. Comfortable bed and plenty of storage. The single bedroom is cosy. The bathroom has a bath with handheld shower - this is fine however there is no shower curtain so we found it easier to sit in the bath to hair wash. It's a good 20-25 mins walk into the town and the beach - a little longer on the return as there are some uphill slopes. Overall, it is an ideal and comfortable place to stay, especially for people who enjoy walking. Hide

Reviewed by Gillian 13th May 2024

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Cute, characterful little cottage. Rustic feel with all basic requirements, would benefit from a little updating. Stairs are very steep and need great care ascending and descending. Location fantastic for easy walking and bus access everywhere, we didnt use the car for our entire stay

Reviewed by Sandra 16th April 2024

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Reviewed by Andy 2nd March 2024

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Reviewed by Melanie 18th February 2024

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Reviewed by Paul 13th February 2024

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We enjoyed staying at Forget-Me-Not Cottage. It was well equipped, clean and appropriately priced. Thank you.

Reviewed by Juliet 17th January 2024

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The cottage is adorable.but listen to advice on mobility issues as the stairs are difficultbut add to the character. But a great location and the log burner was such a lovely comfort.

Reviewed by Benno 30th December 2023

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A nice little cottage in a lovely area. Warm welcome with biscuits and champagne and a decorated Christmas tree. We stayed two weeks but as the cottage was advertised as having a washing machine be brought clothes for only one week. However, to our surprise, there was no washing machine, not in the kitchen, not in the bath, nowhere. Still we had a Read morelovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 21st November 2023

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Reviewed by Rosalind 10th November 2023

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Reviewed by Wayne 2nd November 2023

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Lovely cottage, a short distance from the local beach and the high street. Cottage was well presented and clean, with comfortable beds and sofa.

Reviewed by Alison 31st October 2023

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Reviewed by Jeff 24th October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 17th October 2023

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Reviewed by Laurie 4th October 2023

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Reviewed by John 3rd October 2023

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Reviewed by Les 11th September 2023

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Reviewed by Claire 10th September 2023

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Reviewed by S 27th August 2023

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A cosy cottage in a quiet area of Swanage, a good base for exploring the Isle of Purbeck.

Reviewed by Trudie 5th August 2023

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Reviewed by Susan 1st July 2023

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Lovely cottage- good location 20 minute walk to beach (25 minutes back!). Comfy beds. Good lounge. Kitchen not best equipped (5 saucepan lids-2 saucepans, no wine glasses, dishwasher does not work). Good parking.

Reviewed by Dennis 25th June 2023

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Overall we had a very pleasant stay

Reviewed by Daniel 1st June 2023

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As a whole the property needs new everything, Sofa is very warn and uncomfortable, splits apart to reveal a mousetrap. Dishwasher doesnt really work, new pots and pans needed as they seem to burn and set off the smoke alarm. Location is superb but for the money expected a little more of a finishing touch, higher quality.

Reviewed by John 28th May 2023

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Reviewed by Mike 24th May 2023

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