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The 10 Best Guest Houses in Swanage, UK

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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.

Everything has been perfect, we had an amazing time at Rivendell I really recommend it if planning to be around Swanage

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9.3
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£103
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
£93
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.

Excellent location. Comfortable room. Wonderful staff!

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9.1
Superb
217 reviews
Price from
£75
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.

A very pretty and well decorated house and a good location to start walks e.g. to Old Harry Rocks. Very good breakfast. Tina, her sister and staff were very welcoming.

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9.7
Exceptional
254 reviews
Price from
£66.70
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
Fabulous
268 reviews
Price from
£74.80
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
535 reviews
Price from
£85
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
Superb
23 reviews
Price from
£85.50
per night

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Warm and welcoming guest houses are ideal for travellers who prefer unfussy accommodation with a personal touch. They are usually family-run, and your host will provide local recommendations and optional meals. Often cheaper than regular hotels, guest houses can also feature a cosy living room and a garden.
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  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 24 reviews
    Great location on the green. A beautiful house and an excellent, comfortable room. The hosts were most welcoming and charming. The breakfast was very good indeed. We will certainly stay here again.
    Brod
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 520 reviews
    Great location, great hosts & a great breakfast also. Very quiet during the night & overall a very chilled atmosphere.
    Martin
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews
    Great hosts, made us feel very welcome. breakfast was a delight and location perfect to stroll into town and beach. Room was really comfortable and quiet.
    Dore
    Young couple
  • 9.7
    Scored 9.7
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 254 reviews
    Lovely quality guest house close to Swanage centre. Quiet and comfortable, very good fresh breakfasts, friendly host.
    Sarah
    Young couple
  • 7.7
    Scored 7.7
    Good
    Rated good
     · 107 reviews
    Great location quiet but a short walk to the busy town. Host was very welcoming with excellent knowledge of the area, pubs and restaurants
    Susan
    Young couple
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 520 reviews
    Great hosts, great location, lovely breakfast. Very clean and comfortable room. We were made to feel very welcome nothing was too much trouble.
    Jane
    Group
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 328 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 520 reviews
    Great location, clean, comfortable, quiet, great breakfast and well run by great hosts.
    Melanie
    Young couple
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    9.1
    Scored 9.1
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 217 reviews
    warm, clean great hosts and great location
    A
    Anonymous
    Young couple
  • 9.5
    Scored 9.5
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 104 reviews
    It was like home from home, clean, modern, comfortable, great hosts, breakfast was all you could want. Very close to all amenities and restaurants. Could not fault Millbrook Guest House at all.
    MARK
    Young couple

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