Railway Cottage

victoria avenue 26, Swanage, BH19 1AP, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location — rated 9.3/10! <small>(score from <b>532</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
8.4
Scored 8.4
Very good
Rated very good
532 reviews

The location is great, and the twin room is a great size and dog friendly. Perfect for 2 nights away. Stayed multiple times.

Victoria United Kingdom
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Railway Cottage

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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. All rooms are ensuite with fridge and tea & coffee facilities. There is a key system which allows you to check in and out at your own convenience (1pm check in/10.30am check out) You will receive a text in the week prior to your stay with all the check in information. Dogs are more than welcome. Our rooms are on a self catering basis so we will not enter your room over your stay. We provide washing up liquid/tea towels etc so that you can refresh your tea cups if needed. We no longer have parking. Payment will be taken from your card details we have over your stay - no need to pay us directly.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

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Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.4
Facilities
8.4
Cleanliness
8.9
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
8.5
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Victoria
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The location is great, and the twin room is a great size and dog friendly. Perfect for 2 nights away. Stayed multiple times.”
  • J
    Jane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “We have stayed here many times and dog friendly and very clean, our go to place in Swanage”
  • Martin
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Railway Cottage is a delightful , peaceful spot , very handy for the town , station , beach , massive car park in front of property , rooms are delightfully and simply furnished , tea and coffee making facilities are provided , spotlessly clean...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Host Information

Company review score: 8.4Based on 460 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

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. We are a room only guest house and do not supply breakfast - our prices reflect this. All rooms are ensuite with fridge and tea & coffee facilities. There is a key system which allows you to check in and out at your own convenience (1pm check in/10.30am check out) You will receive a text in the week prior to your stay with all the check in information. Dogs are more than welcome. Our rooms are on a self catering basis so we will not enter your room over your stay. We provide washing up liquid/tea towels etc so that you can refresh your tea cups if needed. We no longer have parking, but there are plenty of free parking spaces surrounding our guest house. Payment will be taken from your card details we have over your stay - no need to pay us directly. Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast! All welcome!

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Railway Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.4

Most popular facilities
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Activities
  • Snorkelling
    Off-site
  • Diving
    Off-site
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:00 to 23:30

Check-out

Until 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

There is no capacity for cots at this property.

There is no capacity for extra beds at this property.

No age restriction

There is no age requirement for check-in

Mastercard Visa Cash Railway Cottage accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Pets

Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note Railway Cottage offers room-only accommodation.

We operate a self check-in key system for anytime after 13:00.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Railway Cottage

  • The prices at Railway Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Railway Cottage is 650 yards from the centre of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Railway Cottage include:

    • Double
    • Twin
    • Family

  • Check-in at Railway Cottage is from 13:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Railway Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Snorkelling
    • Diving