We have created a list with cool, unusual and unique hotels in Swanage, UK. We have also included accommodation in apartments, holiday homes, villas, historic buildings and romantic hotels. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Ella Hofer & Maryna Kravets. Updated December 2023.
Bed and Breakfast.Historic property. Great bar. Popular among couples. Situated just 3 minutes’ walk from Swanage Beach, The Swanage Haven Boutique Rooms boasts free WiFi, and free off-street parking is available for most room types. The modern boutique-style bedrooms offer a flat-screen TV, fridge, tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer. 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. Local chocolates are left in the guest rooms for guests to enjoy. The en-suite bath or shower rooms have complimentary toiletries. The exclusively adult-only Victorian town house is just 20 minutes’ walk from the Swanage Steam Railway.Show full description
Apartment.Highly elegant. Lovely interior design. The Lookout is situated in Swanage, 10 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 800 metres from Swanage Railway. This apartment offers free private parking, a lift and free WiFi. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a balcony with sea views. A private entrance leads guests into the apartment, where they can enjoy some chocolates or cookies. The property is non-smoking and is set 500 metres from Swanage Bay. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like hiking. Athelhampton House is 36 km from The Lookout, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 3.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Very cosy. Great bar. Popular among women. Boasting garden views, Shepherds House offers accommodation with a patio, around 400 metres from Swanage Bay. This holiday home features a garden, barbecue facilities, free WiFi and free private parking. The holiday home has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a shower. For added convenience, the property can provide towels and bed linen. Corfe Castle is 8 km from the holiday home. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 21 km from Shepherds House.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most COSY holiday homes in Swanage. It also has an amazing hotel bar!
Bed and Breakfast.Unique. Popular among couples. Offering quiet street views, Gretenham B&B is an accommodation set in Swanage, 300 metres from Swanage Bay and 9.3 km from Corfe Castle. Featuring sea and garden views, this bed and breakfast also features free WiFi. The accommodation provides full-day security and luggage storage space for guests. At the bed and breakfast, units are equipped with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. The bed and breakfast offers some units with inner courtyard views, and the units are fitted with a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Guests at the bed and breakfast will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like cycling, fishing and canoeing. Monkey World is 24 km from Gretenham B&B, while Swanage Railway is 600 metres from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This bed and breakfast is one of the most popular in Swanage among couples.
Holiday Home.Charming. Great views. Popular among women. Featuring accommodation with a pool with a view, garden view and a patio, 225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home is located in Swanage. This property offers access to a balcony and free private parking. The property is non-smoking and is situated 1.6 km from Swanage Bay. The holiday home with a terrace and sea views features 2 bedrooms, a living room, a flat-screen TV, an equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Guests can take in the ambience of the surroundings from an outdoor dining area or keep themselves warm by the fireplace on colder days. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. There is a coffee shop and bar. Guests at the holiday home can enjoy hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Corfe Castle is 8.4 km from 225 Buttercup Swanage Bay View - Vacation Home, while Monkey World is 23 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 km from the accommodation.Show full description
I would describe this as one of the most CHARMING holiday homes in Swanage. It also has OUTSTANDING VIEWS.
Bed and Breakfast.Great value. The Castleton is set on Swanage’s, just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre and pier. Offering a lounge with sea views, this traditional seaside property is nearby a sandy beach. The spacious rooms at The Castleton have high ceilings and attractive design. There is limited onsite parking but ample alternatives are available in the vicinity. There is free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom comes with free toiletries. The Castleton opens on to its own garden and there is also a conservatory. A range of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found along Swanage’s. Swanage offers easy access to lovely countryside with Knoll Beach and the surrounding nature reserve just 15 minutes’ drive away. Parking on-site is very limited, street parking is plentiful. Occasionally, guests may have to use the public car park during very busy periods. This is 120m from the property.Show full description
Holiday Home.Delightful property. Superb interior design. Boasting city views, Magnificent Clarence cottage! provides accommodation with a garden and a terrace, around 500 metres from Swanage Bay. Featuring sea and garden views, this holiday home also provides guests with free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.9 km from Corfe Castle. Featuring a Blu-ray player, the spacious holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, 2 living rooms with a seating area and a dining area, 4 bedrooms, and 3 bathrooms with a walk-in shower and a bath. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. The property has an outdoor dining area. The holiday home has a picnic area where you can spend a day out in the open. Monkey World is 24 km from the holiday home, while Swanage Railway is 400 metres away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from Magnificent Clarence cottage!.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most beautiful, creative and well designed holiday homes in Swanage! It also has beautiful surroundings. WOW!
Apartment.Beautiful. Nice interior design. Situated in Swanage in the Dorset region, with Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway nearby, Swanage Holiday Penthouse Apartment, Moments from Beach and Town, On Site Parking, Fast WIFI, Sleeps up to 6, Rated Exceptional features accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The apartment, set in a building dating from 2008, is 23 km from Monkey World and 36 km from Athelhampton House. The spacious apartment has 2 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and a microwave, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are offered in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is located 8.7 km from Corfe Castle. Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.9 km from the apartment, while Dorset Adventure Park is 8.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 25 km from Swanage Holiday Penthouse Apartment, Moments from Beach and Town, On Site Parking, Fast WIFI, Sleeps up to 6, Rated Exceptional.Show full description
Apartment.Lively. Great location. Popular among women. Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach is located in Swanage, 9 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 300 metres from Swanage Railway. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The spacious apartment is fitted with 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, bed linen, towels, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, and a terrace with quiet street views. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like hiking. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Swanage Bay. The property has an outdoor dining area. Athelhampton House is 36 km from Spacious luxury flat in Swanage, close to beach, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.9 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
This is likely one of the most LIVELY apartments in Swanage.
Bed and Breakfast.Popular among couples. 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. Each guest room has a flat-screen TV and tea and coffee facilities. Many have an en suite shower with hairdryer and toiletries supplied, and some have the use of a shared bathroom. A traditional cooked breakfast is served, along with a vegetarian version. There is also a range of cereals, fruit, yoghurt, tea and coffee. Millbrook Guest House is around 5 minutes’ walk from the beach and 10 minutes from Swanage Pier. Durlston Country Park is a 6-minute drive, and historic Corfe Castle just over 5 miles away offers stunning views across Purbeck.Show full description
Apartment.Relaxing atmosphere. Great location. Popular among couples. Kitchener Cottage Swanage very close to beach is a beachfront property located in Swanage, 400 metres from Swanage Bay and 10 km from Corfe Castle. The property has garden and inner courtyard views, and is less than 1 km from Swanage Railway. The apartment features 1 bedroom, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 24 km from Monkey World. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Athelhampton House is 36 km from the apartment, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from Kitchener Cottage Swanage very close to beach.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Elegant. Set just a 1-minute walk to the beach, and 11 km from Corfe Castle in Swanage, The Rookery Guest House features free WiFi access and free private parking. All rooms are equipped with a smart flat screen TV that has internet access, catch up TV and you can log on to your Netflix account. You will find a kettle and refreshments in your room along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms come with a private bathroom. In the mornings our guests can enjoy a range continental options as well as a locally sourced produce cooked breakfast. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 20 km from the property.Show full description
Apartment.Hip. Great interior design. Popular among women. Located in Swanage and within 600 metres of Swanage Bay, The Rivendell Self Catering Studios features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi. It is set 8.8 km from Corfe Castle and provides luggage storage space. The apartment has family rooms. At the apartment complex, all units come with bed linen and towels. Each unit comes with a sofa, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a well-fitted kitchenette with a dining area, and a private bathroom with a hair dryer. A microwave, a toaster and fridge are also provided, as well as a kettle. Guests at the apartment will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like cycling. Monkey World is 24 km from The Rivendell Self Catering Studios, while Swanage Railway is 100 metres away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home. 49 Ulwell Road, a property with a garden, is set in Swanage, 8.2 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 1.6 km from Swanage Railway. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The property is non-smoking and is situated less than 1 km from Swanage Bay. The spacious holiday home has 5 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms with a walk-in shower. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. You can play billiards at this 4-star holiday home, and the area is popular for golfing and cycling. Athelhampton House is 35 km from the holiday home, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 4.4 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 25 km from 49 Ulwell Road.Show full description
Holiday Home. Featuring garden views, Sea View Villa offers accommodation with a garden and a patio, around less than 1 km from Swanage Bay. The property is around 8.6 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World and 33 km from Poole Harbour. Swanage Railway is 400 metres from the holiday home and Athelhampton House is 36 km away. With free WiFi, this holiday home provides a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. Putlake Adventure Farm is 2.6 km from the holiday home, while Dorset Adventure Park is 9.2 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from Sea View Villa.Show full description
Apartment. Flat 3 Penlu is situated in Swanage, 10 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, as well as 700 metres from Swanage Railway. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the apartment free of charge. The apartment features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is set 400 metres from Swanage Bay. Athelhampton House is 36 km from Flat 3 Penlu, while Putlake Adventure Farm is 3.4 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Bed and Breakfast.Lively. Great value. Situated in Swanage, within 400 metres of Swanage Bay and 10 km of Corfe Castle, The Limes features accommodation with a bar and free WiFi as well as free private parking for guests who drive. The property is set 24 km from Monkey World, 800 metres from Swanage Railway and 36 km from Athelhampton House. The bed and breakfast has family rooms. A private bathroom is provided in all units, while certain rooms come with a DVD player. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Putlake Adventure Farm is 3.5 km from the bed and breakfast, while Dorset Adventure Park is 10 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from The Limes.Show full description
Apartment. The Retreat 1 Alexandra Court is set in Swanage, 10 km from Corfe Castle, 24 km from Monkey World, and less than 1 km from Swanage Railway. The property is around 36 km from Athelhampton House, 3.4 km from Putlake Adventure Farm and 10 km from Dorset Adventure Park. With free WiFi, this apartment features a TV, a washing machine and a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and oven. Towels and bed linen are available in the apartment. The property is non-smoking and is situated 500 metres from Swanage Bay. Wareham Town Museum is 17 km from the apartment. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 km from The Retreat 1 Alexandra Court.Show full description
Holiday Home. Offering a garden and garden view, Cutter Cottage is set in Swanage, 9.3 km from Corfe Castle and 24 km from Monkey World. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are available at the holiday home free of charge. The property is non-smoking and is located 200 metres from Swanage Bay. The holiday home features 2 bedrooms, a TV, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 1 bathroom with a bath. Towels and bed linen are featured in the holiday home. Swanage Railway is 600 metres from Cutter Cottage, while Athelhampton House is 36 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 26 km from the accommodation.Show full description
Holiday Home.Relaxing atmosphere. Nice surroundings. Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Swanage, a property with a garden, is located in Swanage, 8.1 km from Corfe Castle, 23 km from Monkey World, as well as 33 km from Poole Harbour. This property offers access to a patio, free private parking and free WiFi. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 27 km from Charming 3-Bed Cottage in Swanage. The property is non-smoking and is set 1.7 km from Swanage Bay. The holiday home consists of 3 separate bedrooms, 2 bathrooms with a hair dryer, a seating area, and a living room. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation features a private entrance. Swanage Railway is 1.2 km from the holiday home, while Athelhampton House is 35 km from the property.Show full description
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