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A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Swanage, ENG
  • Durlston Country Park
    14 min walk
  • Swanage Beach
    15 min walk
  • Pier Beach
    17 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    55 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

Located in a quiet residential cul-de-sac, this stunning detached house, built in 2015 is finished to a high specification. The Gatehouse is just a ten minute walk to Swanage town centre and award winning beaches and has easy access off road parking for 3 cars.

It has been furnished to a high standard with comfort in mind, making it a great place to relax. Children are well catered for with access to a travel cot, stair- gate, high-chair, toys and games.

Downstairs is open plan with a dining area and lounge looking on to the garden. French doors from the living room open up onto the patio and garden.

The stairway leading up from the living room, branches off to two separate landings. The first has a good size double bedroom and a separate full suite bathroom. The second contains the twin bedroom, large king size bedroom and separate shower room.

Bedroom 1) double bedroom 2) king size bedroom with TV 3) twin bedroom with 3rd pull out trundle bed

Bathroom spacious and modern with basin, W.C. bath with handheld shower head

Shower room with double basin and W.C.

Kitchen with integrated large fridge and freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine/dryer, gas hob and electric cooker, coffee machine, door to rear garden

Lounge/diner with wooden floors and double doors opening onto garden, large flatscreen TV with blue ray DVD player

Downstairs Cloakroom

WiFi included

Recently we have added a lovely wooden garden cabin, a quiet space to work from or additional play space for the children to watch a movie. To the side of the cabin room is a large shed for storage.

The spacious garden patio includes a built in BBQ and relaxing garden furniture.

Parking designated off-road spaces for up to 3 cars

Fuel gas central heating

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

Cot and highchair available, please bring your own cot linen

Pets - dogs are welcome
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt and Durlston Country Park
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sally Low

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking. Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for fantastic family seaside summer holiday
Fantastically well equipped, good layout with nice outside space and great BBQ. Swanage was great for the kids, lovely beach and fantastic sand for castle building. We had great weather and there was so much to do in the local area of Purbeck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristina L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay
Lovely weeks stay at The Gatehouse. It’s a very comfortable, well equipped property with little extra touches like toys/games in the children’s room and use of the beach equipment which was a great help! The garden was enjoyable to relax in after days of exploring the Jurassic Coast. Would recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen F., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for gatherings.
Clean, modern, well equipped and centrally located the house had all the home comforts. Garden office / games room was a hit with the teens whilst the garden seating area and barbecue was great for a family gathering. 5 stars all the way!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well equipped stylish house
A delightful sunny week spent in this comfortable, well equipped house and garden. Comfortable beds, two good shower rooms, 3 loos, Well supplied with garden furniture. 13 mins walk from the sea. Quality furnishings and fittings. Would be happy to return or to recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay in this modern comfortable property
The good weather enabled us to enjoy the lovely spacious garden. The house was very well equipped, we had everything we needed. It was also very handy to have use of an outdoor socket to charge our car from. All in all a great stay we would definite return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay at cottage
Very nice really well equipped easy to fined quite and the rooms are really good
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Y., Watford, England

Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem In Swanage
Super house, location and host. That says it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
We had a fantastic break in this gorgeous property. Comfy, cosy, spacious and so well equipped. Immaculate. Friendly and helpful owner. We hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house, perfect location
The Gatehouse is a lovely house, with a great layout for families or friends sharing. It is immaculately presented, very comfortable, very easy to cater for stay-in evenings, everything works excellently. An easy walk into Swanage town and very easy drives to the fantastic South West Coastal path and the villages en route. We had a very pleasant New Year stay here - we highly recommend this property for a visit to Swanage and Purbeck.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing house!!
Lovely house, loved Swanage.!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Isabel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous House
Such a lovely property, so well equipped and in a brilliant location
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P., Midlands

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Celebration
We cannot speak highly enough of this property; it delivers everything and more than you would expect from a holiday rental. Additional ongoing comms with Sally (owner) throughout the week were very efficient. A boiler problem rolled over to us from previous week however it was corrected. House location means you are only a 10 minute stroll from the town. And garden is private plus well equipped for all to enjoy. Most likely a return to property for the four of us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D., Wath-On-Dearne, Rotherham, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Dwyer
Property as described, comfortable and clean, lovely back garden and BBQ area. had issue with the boiler which the owner was trying to sort, no hot water for 2 x days. Apart from that all good and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent house with short walk to the beach
My family stayed at this property for 5 days in July. Throughout the booking process and pre arrival Sally was really helpful and made everything run smoothly. The house was a good size for us with 2 adults and 3 children aged 10 to 23z the garden room was an extra bonus as it gave space. The garden was a good size with plenty of seating, parking was really easy. We cooked at home some nights and the kitchen was well stocked, there were also plenty of takeaways within walking distance and most delivered. We also walked I.to the town which was a relatively short walk, fast on the way down! Swanage itself we found to be a great base to visit lots of attractions on the Jurassic Coast. Throughout our stay Sally was very responsive, I will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W., Leighton Buzzard

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday home in Swanage
A very comfortable house, exactly as described - well-furnished & maintained; in a quiet location but nearby the town & all its services. The owner was helpful & responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
9 nights stay
We spent 9 nights at the cottage. Great location, about 15 minutes walk to town and beach. Plus a very well stocked convenience store, a couple of pubs, chippie and Chinese takeaway, all within about 5 minutes walk. Property was very comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Only negative was no tumble dryer, which wouldn’t be an issue if you are there for a weekend. Beautiful looking home from the outside too. Thanks Sally!
Stayed 9 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness
LOVELY HOUSE,GREAT LOCATION
Super well maintained house and thoughtful touches throughout Very easy few minutes walk into Swanage Highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in Swanage
Everything we needed and very near lots of places to see and local activities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brown’s Holiday Review
Most enjoyable break. Unfortunately our dog died 3 weeks before the holiday but he would have loved the secluded garden
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david r.

Liked: Cleanliness
convenient
nice quite area convenient to town and local transport / shopping /beach. All within a ten minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, fabulous location
Really enjoyed our stay, house is clean, well equipped, nice garden and has quirky features. Great location in Swanage and our teenagers enjoyed using the garden room. The garden is private and great for a BBQ and outside dining. Lots of places to visit nearby including lovely beaches and great cafes in Swanage. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely modern property
We liked the property as it is modern, with 3 toilets, 2 showers and 2 dedicated off street parking spaces, so unlike many of the rental properties in Swanage you’re not fighting for limited parking or queuing for a bathroom in the morning. It’s slightly further from the beach, but very handy for day trips to Corfe Castle or other Purbeck villages.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review for the Gatehouse, Swanage
Sally was a great host, lots of communication and the checking in process was clear and easy. The photos don't do this house justice, it's lovely and the location is fabulous. The house is really well stocked with a great bbq. There are beach toys as well and a decent wind break. We have a 6 six year old and the walk to the beach was 15mins. There is a decent stocked Costcutters a few minutes walk from the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Len S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house, spotlessly clean and we'll equipped.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Gatehouse. Very comfortable and clean. Very nice garden with nice furniture.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Carnival Week in The Gatehouse
We had a very comfortable week stay at The Gatehouse. The property was very comfortable with a lovely little sunny garden.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022