Swanage Cottages

If you're looking for a laid-back coastal vibe, then this is the holiday destination for you. Picture-perfect beaches like Studland Bay and Swanage Beach offer sun-soaked sands and clear waters, perfect for a lazy day by the sea. Meander through streets lined with independent shops, cosy cafes, and charming pubs. Swanage Pier provides a nostalgic backdrop for seaside amusements and panoramic views of the coastline. For a dose of nature, explore the scenic coastal path or embark on a steam train journey with the Swanage Railway. Whether you're relishing fish and chips by the sea, exploring the historic ruins of Corfe Castle, or simply enjoying the laid-back atmosphere, Swanage promises a seaside escapade to remember. Search our collection of hand-picked Swanage cottages for a coastal break whatever the season.

Aerial view of Old Harry Rocks Cliffs, Swanage, Studland

Popular Swanage Holiday Cottages

Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Lovely stone-built cottage | Herston Rise, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Herston Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | The Sloop, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Sloop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Exterior | The Old Guildhall, Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, Dorset

The Old Guildhall

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,165
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Charming living/ dining room | Sandcastles, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandcastles

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
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Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,819
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Exterior | Sandringham Court, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandringham Court

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Exterior | Cliff House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Cliff House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 15
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 5 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,465
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Living area | Bramble Cottage, Ulwell, near Swanage

Ulwell, near Swanage, Dorset

Bramble Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£585
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Spacious living room with open fire | Fernlea, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Fernlea

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,355
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Dog Friendly Swanage Cottages

Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Lovely stone-built cottage | Herston Rise, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Herston Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Swanage Beach House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Swanage Beach House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,405
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Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
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Exterior | The Old Guildhall, Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, Dorset

The Old Guildhall

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,165
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Delightful holiday home | Mulberry Cottage - Acton Cottages, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Mulberry Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
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Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,819
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Open plan living space | Windjammer Cottage, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Windjammer Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 5
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£405
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Large, spacious shared lawned garden | Sweet Pea Cottage, Kingston, near Corfe Castle

Kingston, near Corfe Castle, Dorset

Sweet Pea Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

7 nights

From

£515
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Spacious living room with open fire | Fernlea, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Fernlea

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 14
  • 7 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.6

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,355
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Coastal Swanage Cottages

Living room | East View, Acton

Acton, Dorset

East View

Coastal
Car parking on site
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.8

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
View
Lovely stone-built cottage | Herston Rise, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Herston Rise

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£479
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Exterior | Swanage Beach House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Swanage Beach House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 12
  • 6 bedrooms
  • 7 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£1,405
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Exterior | The Sloop, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Sloop

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£469
View
Living room | The Old Stone House, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Old Stone House

Coastal
Wifi
Enclosed Garden / Patio
  • Sleeps up to 7
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4

out of 5

7 nights

From

£879
View
Exterior | The Old Guildhall, Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle, Dorset

The Old Guildhall

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 2 bathrooms
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£1,165
View
Delightful holiday home | Mulberry Cottage - Acton Cottages, Acton, near Langton Matravers

Acton, near Langton Matravers, Dorset

Mulberry Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 2 pets allowed

3.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£305
View
Exterior | The Winch, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

The Winch

Coastal
Pub within 1 mile
Coast within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

7 nights

From

£399
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Charming living/ dining room | Sandcastles, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandcastles

Coastal
Wifi
Pub within 1 mile
  • Sleeps up to 2
  • 1 bedroom
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

4.9

out of 5

7 nights

From

£375
View
Delightful stone detached holiday home | Haycraft Cottage, Harmans Cross, near Swanage

Harmans Cross, near Swanage, Dorset

Haycraft Cottage

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 6
  • 3 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.7

out of 5

7 nights

From

£515
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Exterior | Newton Manor House, Swanage, Isle of Purbeck

Swanage, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset

Newton Manor House

Coastal
Luxury
Wifi
  • Sleeps up to 16
  • 8 bedrooms
  • 9 bathrooms
  • Up to 1 pet allowed

4.5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£2,819
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Exterior | Sandringham Court, Swanage

Swanage, Dorset

Sandringham Court

Coastal
Wifi
Car parking on site
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • 2 bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom
  • Up to 0 pets allowed

5

out of 5

7 nights

From

£419
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Inspiration of things to see and do in our cottages in Swanage

Along with the usual suspects of holiday activities such as spending a day relaxing on Swanage Beach, or taking a nostalgic steam train journey on the Swanage Railway, we thought we would add a touch of whimsy to your entertainment. Check out our suggestions below. With, a wide selection of holiday cottages in Dorset we have the ideal holiday home for you.

Here are our top 5 things to see and do from our cottages in Swanage:

Pier Amusements and Slot Machines

Dive into a nostalgic experience at Swanage Pier, where vintage slot machines and traditional pier amusements add a fun touch to your seaside visit. Indulge in classic fun with these charming relics of the past.

Swanage Dinosaur Footprints

Uncover the Jurassic secrets of Swanage by discovering the dinosaur footprints imprinted in the rock formations along the coast. This unique attraction offers a journey through time, allowing you to walk in the footsteps of ancient giants.

Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum

Delve into the region's industrial history at the Purbeck Mineral and Mining Museum. Explore exhibits showcasing the area's mining heritage, from fascinating minerals to vintage mining machinery.

Swanage Blues Festival

If you happen to visit during the Swanage Blues Festival, immerse yourself in the sounds of blues music echoing through the town. Enjoy live performances in pubs, cafes, and on the streets, adding a musical flair to your Swanage experience.

Durlston Castle and Globe

Visit Durlston Castle and its quirky Globe, a unique structure providing panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast. The castle itself boasts eclectic architecture and the Globe offers a distinctive spot to appreciate the stunning coastal scenery.

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