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View of the property upon arrival
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area
Cosy living room
Cook up a storm in this well equipped kitchen
Relax as a family after a long day exploring
Finishing touches
Modern twin bedroom
Light and airy shower room
Stylish single bedroom
Spacious double bedroom with beautiful dormer window
Spacious family bathroom
Enclosed patio garden
Breathtaking coastal views
1 / 13  View of the property upon arrival
2 / 13  Open plan living/dining/kitchen area
3 / 13  Cosy living room
4 / 13  Cook up a storm in this well equipped kitchen
5 / 13  Relax as a family after a long day exploring
6 / 13  Finishing touches
7 / 13  Modern twin bedroom
8 / 13  Light and airy shower room
9 / 13  Stylish single bedroom
10 / 13  Spacious double bedroom with beautiful dormer window
11 / 13  Spacious family bathroom
12 / 13  Enclosed patio garden
13 / 13  Breathtaking coastal views

Crabstones

Swanage, Dorset
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Waterside views
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Modern traditionally-built cottage in an area of National Outstanding Beauty
  • Stunning views of Swanage Bay and Ballard Downs
  • Local shop situated 100 yards away
  • Miles of coastal walks and beaches to explore
  •  Great base for walking the Jurassic Coast
  • Dog-friendly property and area
Overview
Property code: DC042

Traditionally-built modern stone cottage with all the charm and character of a period property, whilst maintaining modern style and comfort inside.

Located in the popular town of Swanage, this charming property is located at the top of a hill and is handily located for the pub next door! The local shop is only 100 yards away, perfect for a morning chat and a snack before taking your four-legged friend for a morning walk.

The modern property boasts the charm and character of a period property whilst maintaining a superb modern interior. The property is situated on three levels and is entered up five steps into the hall. The kitchen/dining room is modern with granite worktops, tiled floor and a neutral decor which continues throughout the property. All appliances needed for family meals are provided and with French doors leading out to the garden, this room provides the perfect entertainment space. There is also a downstairs WC on this floor. The first floor of the property has a further sitting room with double-aspect windows as well as twin and single bedrooms and bathroom with shower. On the second floor, which boasts views of Swanage Bay and Ballard Down, there is a large double bedroom and a bathroom, both of which have reduced ceiling height in the eaves. The exterior of the property has a small terrace to the front with iron railings and shrubs, and a larger rear paved courtyard has a seating area with local Purbeck stone, Elaeagnus tree, and herb planters as background. There is parking for one car.

The bustling town of Swanage offers a wide range of activities and places to visit including the stunning Durlston Country Park which is home to a variety of coastal walks. There are walks for all abilities so that the whole family is catered for – although the dog will probably want to choose the most difficult!

  • 1 double, 1 twin and 1 single bedroom
  • 1 bathroom, 1 shower room and additional downstairs WC
  • Cooker, fridge, microwave, washing machine, drier, freezer and dishwasher
  • Central heating
  • Towels included (please bring own beach/pool towels)
  • Parking for 1 car
  • Wi-Fi broadband
  • Rear courtyard with seating
  • Local pub next door, shop 100 yards
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Five steps leading up to property
  • Reduced ceiling height on second floor
  • Located next to local pub
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Julia 30th March 2024

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Reviewed by Duncan 23rd December 2023

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Perfect holiday accommodation! Well equipped, comfortable and well located. Would happily recommend

Reviewed by Anita 18th November 2023

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Lovely modern property in a great position. Fabulous view from master bedroom. Well equipped and comfortable and warm.

Reviewed by L 16th September 2023

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The cottage is superbly located for walking access into Swanage. It is spacious and well suited to a family stay.

Reviewed by Simone 26th August 2023

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Excellent !! Fabulous holiday cottage making our stay very comfortable. It was very clean, well equipped and spacious. The location is perfect for a short stroll into town and seafront with plenty of restaurants to choose from. Having private, off-street parking is a real bonus. We would definately consider returning to this holiday cottage in the Read morefuture. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Colin 8th July 2023

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Reviewed by Belinda 24th June 2023

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A lovely cottage set in a very convenient area for exploring Swanage. The cottage was very spacious, very homely & the little garden was a real sun trap. The pub next door was wonderful, serving amazing food, the best food that we had in Swanage. The only downside was the noise of the pub garden that sometimes went on until gone midnight but we didRead more have our windows open as it was such a warm week. I highly recommend staying at this cottage purely for its comfort & location. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 3rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Marjolein 29th April 2023

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Very comfortable and fully equipped cottage at a 5-minute walk from the center. And located right next to The Black Swan, a pub where you can eat very well (reservation is required). From the cottage you can make beautiful walks along the Jurassic Coast. Of course there are also the beautiful sandy beaches of the Isle of Purbeck where you can reachRead more very quickly by bus, on foot or by car. Highly recommended: rent mountain bikes and cycle past Old Harry. Hide

Reviewed by Beata 25th March 2023

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Reviewed by David 31st December 2022

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A great location just a short walk from the town centre and beach front. The house was very modern and clean so we felt at home from the moment we entered through the front door. Shame we could not stay longer but we will be back!

Reviewed by Geoff 7th November 2022

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We were looking for a dog friendly cottage in the centre of Swanage and this suited us very well. We were able to walk to many places of interest, such as Durlestone, without using the car. The parking space in the cottage courtyard was however a tight fit for our medium sized car. The cottage was very clean and well equipped with modern appliancesRead more, and the bed very comfortable. We had some concerns about possible noise from the pub next door and the street but we did not notice any. Hide

Reviewed by Caroline 22nd October 2022

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We had a lovely week, but it isnt a cottage. As explained above it was lovely and clean, in nice condition and a good location. But just very clinical and plain, no personality.

Reviewed by Sally 6th August 2022

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Reviewed by Lisa 16th July 2022

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Lovely cottage, well situated in Swanage.

Reviewed by Andrew 9th July 2022

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Nice location but noisy due to the road and pub. Not for people who are overally fussy about cleanliness.

Reviewed by Maureen 2nd July 2022

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Lovely place to stay. Short walk down to the shops and beach, maybe a longer walk coming back uphill ! The house has everything you need, sufficient clean bedding, towels etc. Theres even a welcoming box of biscuits along with tea, sugar and milk. The house is next door to The Black Swan public house which is extremely popular with locals and holidRead moreaymakers alike ( the food is fabulous) but it does mean noise in their garden until very late at night. Hide

Reviewed by Brenin 11th June 2022

Excellent cottage. Well thought out. Plenty of Space. Location easy walking distance of town centre. Liz serving the apartment was very helpful . The only downside was the Parking through a narrow archway and the awkward turning space for a medium-sized car.

Reviewed by Katie 4th June 2022

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Reviewed by Alasdair 30th April 2022

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Excellent accommodation in a good location. Pub next door has good food and beer so it all makes for a relaxing break.

Reviewed by Joanne 11th April 2022

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Brilliant location to the town, shop, pubs and beach. Well equipped home that was extremely comfortable. Garden was ideal for the dog as it was completely enclosed. A lovely stay.

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Photos
View of the property upon arrival
Open plan living/dining/kitchen area
Cosy living room
Cook up a storm in this well equipped kitchen
Relax as a family after a long day exploring
Finishing touches
Modern twin bedroom
Light and airy shower room
Stylish single bedroom
Spacious double bedroom with beautiful dormer window
Spacious family bathroom
Show 1 moreEnclosed patio garden

Location

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