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Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!

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Exterior
Beach nearby
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Swanage, England
  • Swanage Beach
    2 min walk
  • Pier Beach
    16 min walk
  • Swanage Pier
    19 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    50 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.

Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!

The Dolphins is a spacious seaside home that comfortably sleeps 8. It's perfect for a family holiday, a short break or a long weekend away with friends. It has a large garden, off-street parking, and is a short stroll from the town centre.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Swanage Beach. You'll find features like a water park.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Steps from Swanage Beach and 11 minutes by foot from Dorset and East Devon Coast
This chalet offers its guests a water park. This chalet also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Swanage chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Julia Benwell-Froggatt

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking includes off-street options
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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.

Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sylvia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
The property was very comfortable and homely with a well equipped kitchen and was lovely to come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Retreat
Girls trip for the over 50’s!!!! Ideal location, we were lucky with the weather and sat in garden most afternoons, easy walking distance for beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay and property
We had a brilliant time. The property was as described and perfect location to town and the beach with on site parking. The shower could be stronger and more of a thorough clean before arrival but overall we were really happy with our stay and communications overall. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

trudi w.

Liked: Cleanliness
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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arshad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
I booked out this rental house for our Bank holiday weekend getaway for 8 of us out of which 5 were children. I loved the fact that this house was fully equipped with all the entertaining resources for children of all ages. The bbq was lovely, and we really appreciated that you left a bottle of Wine to welcome us (although we dont drink alcohol)and chocolates which the kids gobbled down. The attention to detail was amazing, the kitchen was fully equipped to cater and cook food from any cuisine. The garden was very well maintained and the garden furniture was top quality and very comfortable. Overall the location of the property was very convenient as it is a 2minute walk down to the beach. There is not much I can say you would need to improve in your lovely rental property, although I would have loved a hot tub in your garden, as you have a great space that would be ideal for this type of luxury. Thank you very much and we loved Swanage and deffinitly will be coming back. One thing that annoyed me was on Monday we ran a little late as I have a little OCD, hence could not help but clean and scrub the house so that we leave it the way we found it. The cleaner and her family parked right outside the drive and kept tutting and rolling eyes and basically gesturing thier annoyance. My husband went out and apologised for delay and explained the situation. Considering that we arrived at the property at 11pm on Friday due to some traffic issues. Overall very happy experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Baker family
Very good location..and house with plenty of room for 7 people..all one family..convenient for beach and Swanage town..only drawback the weather but what do you expect in England !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
4 Day Break
Thank you for a lovely stay. Lovely big rooms, lovely garden, well equipped kitchen. Super to have a bathroom upstairs and downstairs. Off street parking was also really helpful. Two minute walk to the beach was as added bonus. All in all a great break away. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super Easter Weekend Stay - April 2023
Super long Easter weekend stay for 6 of us including kids, parents, and grand-mothers. Property was lovely and roomy, plenty of room for everyone. Bedrooms were spacious very well equipped, with comfortable beds. Kitchen was excellently equipped. The garden was beautifully maintained with deckchairs and comfortable wicker chairs and leg rests so we could all enjoy the sunshine. There was a large charcoal BBQ available, which we used to prepare a Saturday evening feast. With only 5 mins walk to the beach, and 15 mins walk into Swanage town with all the amusements, shops and restaurants, it means that everything was accessible for all - young and old. Julia, the hostess, was highly communicative, provided some great restaurant recommendations, and made sure everything we needed was available. A fabulous locations also meant we could walk directly up to the Old Harry Rocks in just over an hour, getting back in time for a tasty breakfast. Solid WiFi and a good sized TV also meant a the kids (and Adults) could relax for some downtime between physical activities. Wholeheartedly recommended - and we would certainly frequent again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect house in the perfect location
We could not have asked for anything more, the house was impeccable and the location amazing. A truly great holiday spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PROPERTY
Everything about this property is just majestic. The location could not have been better. 10 second walk and you’re at the beach and the sea can also be seen from the room upstairs. Just incredible. So many little extras that the wonderful hosts leaves for the guests really helps make it an unforgettable experience. We had all age ranges in the family and every single person adored the stay! We hadn’t even checked out and were already planning the next visit 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morag J.

Liked: Cleanliness
excellent stay
We all had a great time. It was our granddaughter's first visit to Swanage. First of many ! House was lovely . Clean and spacious and a brilliant location .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous mini-break
Renting this property was a dream from start to finish. Julia was a great hostess and her property had everything we needed for a stress-free stay. It really was just a short walk to the beach which made life a lot easier with four children aged three and under! Thank you, Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property
Excellent location, super clean and the every amenity you could imagine. We had a wonderful stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
A nice house very close to and with easy access to the beach. The children enjoyed the large lawn and garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful place to stay
Thank you for your well equipped place to stay. We’ve had a wonderful time down in Swanage and have enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. Gorgeous gardens and very well set up for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022