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Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage

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Interior
A living room with a sofa, a small table, a rug, a staircase, and a dining area with chairs.
A stone building with multiple windows and doors, surrounded by greenery and a cobblestone path.
An open sliding door to a balcony with a view of a town and water body.
A staircase with carpeted steps leading to a landing, a small window with a view of greenery, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Dorset and East Devon Coast

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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SWANAGE, DORSET
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this holiday home is near the beach. Poole Harbour and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and Dorset and East Devon Coast. Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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SWANAGE, DORSET

What's nearby

  • Pier Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Swanage Pier - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 8 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday Cottage at The Downs Swanage located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Pier Beach, Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Swanage Pier. Durlston Country Park and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 8 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 29 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location in town: fantastic views to wake up to, or relax with a sundown drink. We walked to dancing ledge in 1h20 along costal path. Really fantastic place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2026
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us Anna. We look forward to your return in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation in a great location close to town, yet away from any noise, except the seagulls! The property was very well equipped & very comfortable to stay in. We really enjoyed our stay. The host was communicative & flexible during booking. The only small downside to the location is the steep hill, which is only to be expected in Swanage.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer break

The property was perfect for our stay. Great location, quiet and well equipped. We had a wonderful week and hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Newly refurbished
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Downs, Swanage

This a good property, well equipped in an excellent position.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage

Lovely location. Shame it doesn't have wifi
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is in a good location for visiting the beach or the central village. It is a short walk to town for all the shops and restaurants. The view from the property is lovely and overall the property is in a very quiet and peaceful location. The park across the road is great for kids, walks and picnics, the view from the top of the hill is spectacular. The property is situated on the top of a hill so the walk is steep but there are lots of benches on the way to stop and take in the view. We loved our stay and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ian Barber

Another good week in Swanage coinciding with the Carnival The property is conveniently situated 5 mins from the pier and town centre Looking forward to next years holiday already
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely, well-maintained and well-equipped property. Great location really convenient for the town and the beach (albeit via a steep hill but this is Swanage!). 2 parking spaces. Especially loved the water pressure in the shower. The kitchen only has a small undercounter fridge/freezer, but not a big issue if you know about it in advance.Overall, a lovely holiday, good comms and I'd recommend the property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

As good as we expected

We love Swanage and have stayed at an adjacent property many times. Just one thing about the listing. You list two parking spaces but the owner says there is only one available. Fortunately we were allowed to use both otherwise it would have been awkward
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Great loacation, fabulous views!

A really comfortable house with great views from the lounge and master bedroom. It is a very short walk from the pier, the beach, shops, amusements, restaurants etc and has parking for 2 cars outside. The house was very well equipped with all you could need (except for a clothes airer!). There was plenty of space for 4 people and the bedroom downstairs would easily be able to accommodate the pull out bed for a fifth person. Our only criticism was with the television, which was faulty prior to our stay and had not been fixed. Despite requests, this was not sorted out during our stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jun, 2020
Thankyou for your comments about your stay with us at The Downs, We are glad you enjoyed It.We would like to confirm that a new TV is on site although we would like to point out the TV was fault was a picture quality problem and was still watchable. A TV Engineer call-out was requested but unfortunately due to a busy schedule they were unable to attend within a 24hr period.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very nice and cosy cottage. Nicely furnished, everything you need is there. My only tiny concern was about the kitchen appliances. The pots, pans and the kettle seemed very old but still ok to be used. The cottage is close to the town centre and the beach, great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great holiday!

Super property, great location , the owners have thought of everything! Would thoroughly recommend this property. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2020
Thank you Amanda we are glad you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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