Guests say
Dolphins Cottage in Swanage is highly praised for its well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and excellent location close to local amenities and the beach. Guests appreciate the peaceful setting, lovely views, and the property's cleanliness. The cottage's parking space is noted to be tight but manageable, and the steep approach to the property is mentioned. Overall, the property offers a welcoming and convenient base for exploring the area or enjoying seaside life.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is frequently commended for its proximity to shops, the beach, and local eateries, despite the steep hill mentioned by some guests.
Reviews highlight the comfortable furnishings and the 'best bed' they've slept in, suggesting a high level of comfort provided by the cottage.
The property is celebrated for being well equipped, with a special mention of the kitchen and garden equipment. However, a minor issue with TV signal and a query about recycling instructions slightly affect the score.
While the reviews reflect a positive experience, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
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.
Dolphins is a lovely three bedroom cottage located in a quiet residential street just a short walk from the vibrant seaside town of Swanage. The cottage is the perfect retreat for a family looking to explore all that Swanage as to offer and is still full of character even after being thoughtfully modernised over the years.
Whilst the cottage is cosy, there is still plenty of space with two bathrooms, an open plan kitchen-living-dining area and an enclosed courtyard garden. The property also has it's own parking space.
Size: Sleeps 5Beds: 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 heightRooms: Open plan living and dining area with kitchen slightly screened off: comfortable seating, TV with DVD, dining table seating 5. Three bedrooms and two bathrooms.Kitchen/Utilities: Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machineEntertainment: Wall mounted flatscreen TV with DVD, radio, games and books
Parking: Parking for one medium sized carGeneral: WiFi included. Bed linen and towels provided, please bring your own beach towelsPets: No pets allowedChildren: Travel cot and high chair available (please bring your own cot linen)
No smoking property
You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details and to take payment.
Nearby points of interest
- Swanage Railway
- Poole Harbour
- Red House Museum and Gardens
- Adventure Wonderland
- Bournemouth Aviation Museum
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Studland Bay
- Bournemouth Beach
- Corfe Castle
- Bournemouth University
Reviews (12)
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Mr Lyden
A lovely cottage, located right in the middle of Swanage, with easy access to local restaurants and shops. The cottage was well equipped throughout, had excellent Wi-Fi, and the smart TV was a welcome bonus. We somehow managed to stay here during the hottest week of the year, in September! The cottage remained cool throughout, and was a pleasure to come back to! The only things we would highlight, the off street parking is a bit tight, which wasn't a major problem for us, but might be a squeeze for a larger, wider car. Also, the cottage is located up a steep hill from the town, which again, wasn't a problem for us, but might cause difficulties for people who are less able.
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Mrs White
Great space. Great location. Comfortable and well equipped.
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Mrs Pearce
We had a very enjoyable and comfortable stay at Dolphins. It is a nice spacious, airy cottage. Everything was clean and tidy. The cottage is well equipped and in an excellent location for both beach and transport. Car parking space if required, and a small patio garden, safe for children, behind gates.