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Rivendell Guest House

Swanage

Located in Swanage and within 500 metres of Swanage Bay, Rivendell Guest House features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.

H
Hayley
From
Australia
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!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.3
Superb - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
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US$153.69
1 night, 2 adults
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Red Lion, Swanage

Swanage

The recently renovated Red Lion, Swanage is situated in Swanage, near Swanage Bay and Swanage Railway. Both free WiFi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

K
Kelly
From
United Kingdom
Great location. Comfy beds - all we needed for a family night away.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 137 reviews
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US$126.96
1 night, 2 adults
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Railway Cottage

Swanage

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

M
Michelle
From
Costa Rica
Extremely clean, well equipped, friendly owners and excellent location! Couldn’t ask for a better stay!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very good - What previous guests thought, 511 reviews
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US$86.87
1 night, 2 adults
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Robertsbrook Guest House

Swanage

Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station.

D
Darryl & Catherine
From
Australia
Excellent location. Comfortable room. Wonderful staff!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 256 reviews
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US$120.28
1 night, 2 adults
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Washington House Hotel

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodation in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

S
Scotia
From
New Zealand
A very comfortable stay with very friendly staff! We will be back one day :)
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Superb - What previous guests thought, 1,587 reviews
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US$89.54
1 night, 2 adults
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Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

Comfortable Accommodation: Little Robin Gate in Bournemouth offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors.

C
Charlotte
From
Netherlands
Very quiet environment, nice room with amazing spa bath. Enough space to park car. Very friendly host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.7
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 242 reviews
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US$100.10
1 night, 2 adults
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The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking

Poole (Near Swanage)

Offering quiet street views, The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking is an accommodation set in Poole, 12 km from Sandbanks and 13 km from Bournemouth...

B
Barry
From
United Kingdom
The room was clean and the bed very comfortable. The hostess was very welcoming and friendly.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 170 reviews
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US$74.57
1 night, 2 adults
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Abbey Lodge Guest House

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

Right in the heart of Bournemouth, Abbey Lodge Guest House features rooms with free WiFi.

M
McNelly
From
United Kingdom
The location was perfect, the room was comfortable and clean, the kitchen bit was handy too. And such a brilliant host
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.2
Superb - What previous guests thought, 26 reviews
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US$267.29
1 night, 2 adults
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Anglebury House

Wareham (Near Swanage)

Featuring free WiFi, Anglebury House is situated in Wareham, within a 10-minute drive from Monkey World.

B
Bruno
From
Denmark
Cosy and quiet place with a lot of history, "lawrance of Arabia" slept in our room long time ago and we were drinking our morning coffe at his favorite table by the window, where also Thomas Hardy, the writer, has been known to sit.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.2
Very good - What previous guests thought, 1,137 reviews
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US$130.91
1 night, 2 adults
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Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront in Town Centre, Netflix, SuperFast WiFi, Communal Kitchen

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

In the Bournemouth City Centre district of Bournemouth, close to Bournemouth International Centre, Cloud9 Guest House - by Coastline Retreats - Newly Renovated, Beautiful Ensuite Rooms Near Seafront...

P
Peter
From
Australia
Great location. Very responsive host. Beautiful fittings.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Fabulous - What previous guests thought, 304 reviews
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US$180.85
1 night, 2 adults
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    Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
    Very good - What previous guests thought, 282 reviews
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