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Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family run accommodation in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle.

Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer.

My partner and I had such a lovely stay here. The room was so lovely and modern and such great value for money. The staff were super easy to deal with and warm and welcoming, and the main strip and seaside are a very short walk away. Highly recommend!

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9.3
Wonderful
152 reviews
Price from
$129
per night

The family-run Millbrook Guest House in Swanage has a town centre location and offers a full English breakfast. Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the Swanage Steam Railway, this Dorset guest house provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

Millbrook House is a gem. Great location, spotless room and quality breakfast. Anthony and Tracy are friendly hosts and very knowledgeable about the local area.

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9.5
Exceptional
104 reviews
Price from
$137
per night

Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station. On Dorset’s Jurassic coast, this stylish bed and breakfast provides free parking and Wi-Fi.

Great location in a cute little town and within 5 min walk of several places to eat. The rooms were clean and had such pretty decor. It felt so quaint and comfortable. The price for staying was a good deal, and they offered a really great breakfast, which was really large. Each item is much bigger than we expected. The owners were really accommodating and sweet. We had a really great stay, and will definitely be looking to come back again in the future.

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9.2
Wonderful
219 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

The Swanage Haven Boutique Guest House is in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, just 1 mile from the centre of the seaside town of Swanage. The exclusively adult-only Victorian town house is just 20 minutes’ walk from the Swanage Steam Railway.

What an outstanding find. Nothing to be faulted about the whole stay. Lovely owners, excellent and sparkling clean room and linen. Breakfast the best we've had anywhere. Highly recommended.

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9.7
Exceptional
256 reviews
Price from
$98
per night

Amberlea Guest House is located in Swanage, 500 meters from Swanage Bay and 10 km from Corfe Castle.

All units in the guest house are equipped with a TV. Wifi available in rooms. Prices available as room only or room with breakfast

warm and welcoming, great breakfast , comfortable room .

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8.6
Excellent
270 reviews
Price from
$94
per night

Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.

We are ideally situated in Swanage, less than 5 minute's level walk from the beach, bus service, the famous Swanage steam railway and the town centre. 5.5 miles from Corfe Castle.

We are a room only guest house and do not supply breakfast - our prices reflect this.

Lots to like. Great location for town centre, beach and coastal walks etc. Did not need to use the car during our stay also the car park over the road was perfect for 24hr stay and only a pound during winter months. Cottage was comfy and had all you need, perfect location😎 Our dogs were relaxed in the room and I should mention that allowing dogs to stay for free is a real bonus 👍

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8.4
Very Good
537 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

The guest house has a flat-screen TV. Towels and bed linen are offered in the guest house. The property has an outdoor dining area.

Athelhampton House is 35 km from the guest house, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.3 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 km from Kates’s Place.

Very stylish decor and Kate had thought of everything that we could possibly need for our stay.

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9.4
Wonderful
24 reviews
Price from
$107
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travelers who prefer laid-back accommodations with a personal touch. Usually family run, these hosts will provide local recommendations and even optional meals. Guest houses sometimes feature a cozy living room or a garden – and are still cheaper than most regular hotels.
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Guest Houses That Travelers Love in Swanage

  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 195 reviews
    Could not fault this place in any way. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendly hosts, enjoying the facilities of a lovely room, a delicious breakfast and its location for the town centre is perfect. This is a truly a fabulous Bed and Breakfast establishment in the heart of Swanage town centre.
    Stephen
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 524 reviews
    Great location, great hosts & a great breakfast also. Very quiet during the night & overall a very chilled atmosphere.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 8 reviews
    What a charming characterful cottage with fully functioning kitchen, loved veranda from bedroom especially as we had our little dog with us giving easy access to garden. Great chip shop just stones throw away, we met lovely friendly people in the town centre and there is a good choice of cafes and pubs in near the sea front. Can recommend for food in particular the Ship Inn, The Ancore and Brookes Cafe. Thank you again to our lovely host who was helpful and at end of phone if needed 😊
    Stephanie
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 97 reviews
    Such a lovely space to spend a few days. We loved everything, and Ionela even left us a bottle of wine. She was the perfect hostess. The place is decorated really lovely, the beds are comforable, It is in the perfect location in Swanage close to the centre, but up a hill so quiet! There is also a sunny outdoor space with table and chairs. This place is highly recommended, and we hope to return.
    Sally
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 330 reviews
    Fantastic guest house close to the beach, what a gem. Alan and Charlene the owners were great hosts and the facilities were clean and very comfortable. Will be returning later in the year.
    Paul
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 524 reviews
    Great location, clean, comfortable, quiet, great breakfast and well run by great hosts.
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 195 reviews
    great location, lovely hosts, nice room, very clean, comfy and quiet bed, fabulous breakfast.
    Karina
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Wonderful
    Rated wonderful
     · 524 reviews
    great location, great hosts with lots of local knowledge, comfortable and clean accommodation
    Terry
    Young couple
  • 10
    Scored 10
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 3 reviews
    Great location and really charming property. Host was incredibly helpful in organising arrival/departure and making recommendations on places to eat, visit etc. We had a great break there.
    Jason
    Solo traveler
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 256 reviews
    This is a fabulous Guest House. Tina and Amanda are great hosts and made our stay extra special. We were given coffee and biscuits on arrival. Our room was lovely, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean. There were special touches eg. Fresh milk in a little fridge, good hospitality tray and quality toiletries. The breakfast choices were varied, you place your order the evening before. The breakfasts turned out to be the best we've had anywhere, delicious. We will definitely return.
    Arthur
    Young couple

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