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D'urberville House - Swanage

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Within walking distance of the town centre and beach
  • Enjoy distant views over Ballard Down
  • Ideally placed for walks in the Purbeck hills or on the South West Coast Path
Property code: OC-79405

Situated in a pretty spot close to the heart of the seaside town of Swanage, this light and appealing cottage makes a cosy and friendly holiday home for up to six guests. Perfect for couples and families exploring the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, this cosy and welcoming detached property is ideal for keen walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Within easy reach of nature reserves, beaches and countryside, the cottage provides a fantastic backdrop for anyone wanting to experience a superb stretch of the Dorset coast.

The house is set at the top of an incline from the driveway, and features a welcoming hallway leading through to a spacious, relaxing lounge/diner. Featuring plenty of seating, a warming wood burner and Smart TV, this is a great space to unwind in at the end of a fabulous day. The stylish kitchen is a pleasure to cook in. An additional snug has a Smart TV, sofa and plenty of space to play games. The first floor has three bright bedrooms: a super-king-size room with Smart TV, a twin with Smart TV, and a bunk bedroom. The charming, landscaped garden features a patio with outdoor furniture and a second seating area with a fire pit. There’s also an unenclosed lawn to the side of the house.

Swanage is a bustling seaside town with numerous great places to eat and drink, and is known for its long sandy beach, traditional promenade and Victorian pier. Attractions and landmarks close by include Durlston Bay, Peveril Point, the Prince Albert Gardens, Anvil Point, Durlston Country Park, Ballard Down and Dancing Ledge (all within 3 miles). Also nearby are Chapman’s Pool (5.5 miles), The Blue Pool (8 miles) and Hartland Moor National Nature Reserve (7.5 miles) or you can head inland to the historic village of Corfe Castle (5.5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 twin and 1 bunk
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and washing machine
  • Utility area in the garage with tumble dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV’s in the lounge, Tv and DVD upstairs rooms.
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars
  • Beach, shops and pubs within walking distance
  • Towels included (except for beach towels)
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Jadali

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Bernadette 17th October 2026

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Superb light & airy house with the best views of the countryside hills nearby. The woodburner was great, toasty warm & very welcome for cooler evenings, a few logs for the first night would have been appreciated. The welcome pack of tea & snax was a nice touch. We even saw a couple of deer run out of the nearby nature reserve! There was a park withRead morein a 5 minute walk, great for exercising our dog & the beach was 15 minute walk away. Many good take aways nearby & lots of cafes & restaurants, especially the Salt Pig too. Can definitely recommend it. Hide

Reviewed by Jennifer 10th October 2026

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The house was in a lovely location with beautiful views of the purbeck hills. Lots of room for 6 people and plenty of parking on drive. The garden was nice too with plenty of outdoor seating. Excellent park nearby to walk the dog and short walking distance to the beach and town. Easy to get to Studland, Corfe etc as property is on edge of town.Read more Swanage town lovely too with very nice small shops and cafes, but would recommend not trying to drive into town as routes closed off, and dont waste money going onto pier. Hide

Reviewed by Carolyn 26th September 2026

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A fabulous cottage in easy walking distance to Swanage town and great access to other places further afield. Spotlessly clean and excellent equipped. Although this house is on a housing estate it is extremely quiet with stunning views to the surrounding hills. There is a large enclosed garden with top quality garden furniture.

Reviewed by Maxine 20th September 2026

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Lovely house in a quiet part of Swanage within easy walking distance to the beach and town. It was spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything we needed and more. The welcome pack was much appreciated especially the milk. We look forward to returning in the future.

Reviewed by Ruth 25th July 2026

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34 Durberville Drive was a beautiful place to stay. Clean, comfortable, well equipped-coffee machine was broken but got it replaced quite quickly. Expensive as school holidays but two of us plus small dog loved it

Reviewed by James 1st June 2026

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Reviewed by Anne 22nd April 2026

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A comfortable house set within a quiet estate with a superb view. It is well situated to explore the Swanage and surrounding areas.

Reviewed by Shaun 15th November 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 4th November 2025

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Spacious and comfortable had everything we needed and bc a great location , quiet but walkable to town and beach

Reviewed by Kim 30th September 2025

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Very comfortable house in a quiet location with great views of Ballard Down. Garden very well kept and enclosed, plenty of parking available. All furnishings good quality and beds comfortable. Nearby copse and park were really convenient for morning and evening dog walks. Would be happy to return the next time we come to Dorset.

Reviewed by Kathryn 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Rachel 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 29th August 2025

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Lovely quiet cottage in a residencial area, easy walk to the sea side, pubs and restaurantes ( 15/20 minutes to everywhere) easy access to transport if you want to go around and do not drive .

Reviewed by Christine 4th July 2025

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Great house in a fab location. So easy to walk to the beach or into town. The outside seating was much enjoyed- particularly in the evening.

Reviewed by Jonathan 13th June 2025

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Reviewed by Barry 30th May 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 16th May 2025

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Lovely property

Reviewed by Emma 7th April 2025

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Fabulous house with stunning views. Please provide a sun canopy for garden table. Fire pit needed to be checked. Beds very comfortable. The location was very peaceful and a short walk to the beach. Heating settings in house were some times a little off, Cold first thing in the morning and hot at night.

Reviewed by Becky 21st March 2025

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A great house in the perfect location to walk into Swanage and visit other beaches in the area. The house had everything we needed, very comfy super king size bed and the garden is lovely and very well kept. Weather was good so we did get to enjoy sitting in the garden. We thoroughly enjoyed our week and would stay again.

Reviewed by Maxine 17th February 2025

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