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The 10 Best Homestays 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.

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
Superb
152 reviews
Price from
£103
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
Superb
219 reviews
Price from
£75
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
270 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.

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
£85
per night

Boasting garden views, Kates’s Place offers accommodation with a terrace, around 1.1 km from Swanage Bay. The property is around 23 km from Monkey World, 33 km from Poole Harbour and 600 metres from Swanage Railway. The property is non-smoking and is set 8.3 km from Corfe Castle.

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
24 reviews
Price from
£85.50
per night

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Travellers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. This simple accommodation is in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.
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  • 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
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 112 reviews
    Great hostess Sea views Well equipped apartment Lovely, thoughtful touches Location great
    Hayley
    Group
  • 8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 98 reviews
    Really lovely holiday let in the best location- close to everything but blissfully quiet! Just a 5 minute walk to the town and sea in swanage. Gorgeous old stone cottage for the authentic purbeck experience. We had some rainy days but the cottage had everything we needed for chill out days. Lovely host who was incredibly helpful and responsive. We will definitely go back to this home from home.
    Elissa
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 308 reviews
    Everything. Comfortable room, great hosts, breakfast was perfect, made to feel so welcome. Loved it.
    Julie
    Solo traveller
  • 9.4
    Scored 9.4
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 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
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 524 reviews
    Great location, clean, comfortable, quiet, great breakfast and well run by great hosts.
    Melanie
    Young couple
  • 9.6
    Scored 9.6
    Exceptional
    Rated exceptional
     · 69 reviews
    Beautiful flat, very clean, lovely hosts.
    Christopher
    Group
  • 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
  • 8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 25 reviews
    perfect location, beautiful view of Swanage bay from the living room. well equipped with everything you would need for a home from home stay. they provided a freshly baked loaf of bread, butter, jams, milk and orange juice on arrival which was a lovely touch! the bedding smelt freshly washed and the towels were soft and fluffy. lots of miniature toiletries in the bathroom which were useful as we forgot shower gel! super clean and everything was easy to locate. only a 5 min walk to the beach too. we will be back!
    kaya
    Family with young children
  • 9.0
    Scored 9.0
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 524 reviews
    great location, great hosts with lots of local knowledge, comfortable and clean accommodation
    Terry
    Young couple

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