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Rydal Cottage

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • Light and bright chalet bungalow with plenty of space for socialising including a conservatory
  • Beautifully styled throughout with an inspiring mix of furnishing and fixtures
  • Relax in the enclosed multi-tiered garden at the back, the lawn to the front or the patio at the side

Overview
Property code: OC-WY552

Rydal Cottage is an attractive chalet bungalow, situated just a short, flat walk from Swanage town and beach. The chalet bungalow benefits from a driveway with private parking, along with a choice of two light and airy sitting rooms as well as a sunny enclosed garden. 

Bedrooms:  1) First floor double bedroom, overlooking the garden with fitted cupboards and TV.  2)  First floor twin bedroom, overlooking the garden with fitted cupboards.

Bathrooms:  1) Ground floor shower room with walk in shower, w.c. and basin with electric towel rail.  2) First floor bathroom with bath, w.c. and basin.

Kitchen:  Fully fitted kitchen with electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer.

Main Lounge:  2 Sofas with electric fire, lovely artwork, double doors onto rear patio, TV & DVD.

Second Lounge:  Sofa and lounge chair, TV, artwork, double doors into conservatory.

Conservatory:  Dining area with glass dining table and chairs for up to 4.  Double doors to rear patio area.

Wifi:  Included

Fuel:  Gas central heating 

Garden: Lawn and paved areas front and back.  Gravel patio area to side of the house, extensive borders.  3 sets of tables and chairs, 2 lounging chairs and 2 director style chairs.

Parking: Private driveway for one car

Linen:  Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towels.

Pets:  Sorry no pets

Travel cot and highchair: Available

There is a Ring doorbell in operation at this property so an owner may be able to view guests entering and leaving the property

 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 shower room with walk-in shower and WC; 1 bathroom with bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine and fridge freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • TV and DVD
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Lawn and paved areas to the front and back of the property. Gravel patio area to the side. 3 sets of tables and chairs, 2 lounging chairs and 2 director-style chairs
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Beach, shop and pub 0.5 miles
  • Travel cot and highchair: Available
  • There is a Ring doorbell in operation at this property so an owner may be able to view guests entering and leaving the property
  • 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 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sally 19th May 2025

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Fabulous cottage in every way.

Reviewed by Anne 11th May 2025

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The location, cleanliness and comfort of Rydal Cottage is faultless. The owners have gone out of their way to make this the perfect holiday destination. Thank you

Reviewed by Denis 14th April 2025

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Excellent property with all home comforts & equipment provided. The furniture & beds were very comfortable, & the towels & linen were very good quality. Decoration & art work made the property feel very homely. The rear garden & conservatory are lovely & get plenty of sun, although this does mean the conservatory can get rather warm. Very good Read moreproperty information & books & games are available, & the owners notes/reminders around the property were helpful. The front step access could be a slight problem for anyone unsteady on their feet, & access to & from the drive could be tricky for larger vehicles if other people ignored the double yellow lines. It's easy walking to the station, large Co-op, beach & lower high street with plenty of cafe's, pubs & restaurants. Hide

Reviewed by Gary 9th April 2025

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Reviewed by Lawrence 4th March 2025

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Loverly property close to all Swanage has to offer. Would stay again.

Reviewed by Samantha 26th November 2024

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We loved staying in this property. Its was very cosy and warm, with everything you need for a pleasant stay. Great location with easy access into the town. We hope to return in future. Thank you.

Reviewed by Charles 24th September 2024

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Very well appointed.

Reviewed by Brian 16th September 2024

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Reviewed by Carolyn 1st September 2024

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A really great cottage, perfect location for the town, beach, buses and train. Rydal cottage is good as you have the choice of 2 lounges, the conservatory and the garden, which we used a lot. The parking means less hassle and you can go and come as you please. CooP so nearby is useful. Chilled Red restaurant food is very good as a special treat ouRead moret. All the cafes, pubs and restaurants are generally good. Great pasties from Cornish Bakery! Buses to Bournemouth and nearby villages e.g. Langton Matravers are very easy. Taking the steam train to Corfe is not necessarily cheap but is a special way to travel. Hide

Reviewed by Denise 5th August 2024

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Excellent accommodation. Walking distance to the town and beach on the flat. Peaceful location. Have booked again for next year!

Reviewed by Barrie 7th July 2024

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I don't think we have ever stayed in a better property than this. Everything you could possibly need was there. the property is well furnished and is bright and cheerful throughout. Comprehensive details are included in a welcome pack and every eventuality has been covered. Apart from being a superb property its location is an added bonus. The towRead moren, beach, bus station, steam train and supermarket are within a few minutes walk which proved very useful. This is a property which I would gladly recommend to anyone. Hide

Reviewed by Cedric 24th June 2024

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Second visit, enjoyed as much as first. We will be back next year.

Reviewed by Robert 16th June 2024

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This is our third visit to Rydal Cottage Swanage. The accommodation is the best we have stayed. Beautifully decorated and maintained. Very comfortable and has everything you could require plus a lovely conservatory and garden. A really peaceful location and so handy for all amenities. Swanage has lovely walks and all within walking distance from thRead moree cottage. A lively place to stay. We will be back. Hide

Reviewed by Jean 9th June 2024

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Lovely cottage as described, fully equipped. Ideal location, near to town centre nice flat walk. We have stayed in a lot of cottages and this was one of the best.

Reviewed by Anne 26th May 2024

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The cottage was perfect for our needs, especially location and an easy flat walk into town. Great bus service and of course the wonderful Steam Railway. Thank you

Reviewed by Marion 23rd May 2024

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Lovely cottage, beautifully decorated, position perfect. Had a lovely holiday.

Reviewed by Terence 6th May 2024

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Stylishly furnished and very comfortable accommodation with everything we needed. Great, quiet location yet close to main shops, heritage railway station and a relatively short level walk to sea. Also off street parking. Thoroughly recommended

Reviewed by Jill 28th April 2024

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We love Rydal Cottage and have now stayed here three years running. It is in a perfect, peaceful, location close to the town centre and the sea front, and that is a key reason why we keep returning. It is also clean, comfortable and well equipped. It does however lack a decent shower and a smart TV, items that other properties of an equivalent pricRead moree do have in our experience. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 22nd April 2024

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The cottage is stylish, comfortable and well equipped. But the great advantage is its location - a quiet road (apart for an hour on Wednesday evenings when the nearby church has bell ringing practice!) but it is very close to the centre of Swanage. We have stayed there 3 times. We hope to return.

Reviewed by Marianne 18th March 2024

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Reviewed by Andy 31st December 2023

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Reviewed by John 27th November 2023

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Reviewed by Marianne 19th November 2023

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Very homely and convenient.

Reviewed by Carolyn 3rd September 2023

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Reviewed by Christopher 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Jem 23rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Judith 16th July 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 3rd July 2023

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Nothing is ever perfect, but the booking process was straightforward, the cottage was clean and comfortable and we were pretty happy with our stay in Rydal Cottage. (We stayed there last year as well)

Reviewed by Cedric 1st July 2023

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Absolutely perfect on all counts. Really enjoyed the artwork.

Reviewed by Linda 12th June 2023

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