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The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

Family-friendly stay near Dorset and East Devon Coast

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Beach nearby
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Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Ocean view
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Swanage, Dorset
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

Close to the beach.Within a 5-minute walk of this Swanage villa, you'll find Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durlston Country Park. Pier Beach and Swanage Pier are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Durlston Country Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Pier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 12 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Pier Head - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms

Room to relax – with seven bedrooms, three large reception rooms and plenty of space for 7-14 adult guests (up to 16 guests including children), The Mount has been used to celebrate special birthdays, hosted theatre groups rehearsing plays, and provided comfortable accommodation for guests of couples getting married at nearby Durlston Castle. Grandparents have enjoyed a week away with their children and grandchildren, with room to eat and play together and space enough to relax.
Built in the Arts & Crafts style in 1908, The Mount sits in a prominent position in Swanage in the stunning Isle of Purbeck. The town's sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants and pubs are a lovely walk downhill one way, while in the other direction the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast and the rare fauna and flora of Durlston await. The house itself is surrounded by a large garden hidden behind stone walls and bay hedges, and there's a music room and a full-size pool table inside.
The Mount is a country house set within a bustling resort, giving the best of both worlds.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the villa: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

626013

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms to the airport?

This villa is 28.6 mi (58-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this villa.

How close is The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms to the beach?

This villa is a short 7-minute walk from Pier Beach and 12-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms offer free breakfast?

This villa does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms?

No, there is no casino at this villa, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (27-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms?

Free parking is not available at this villa.

Does The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms have a pool?

This villa does not have a pool.

Does The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this villa.

How close is The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms to downtown Swanage?

This villa is 0.4 mi away from Swanage.

The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A UNIQUE AND WELCOMING HOUSE .
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen Davis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb for large groups

Fabulous house for a large group - so spacious and catered for our every need. We would definitely love to come back here and stay again. Communication with Elaine was excellent - the sun shone and we wished we could stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fabulous stay the house was amazing. The Kitchen was as well kitted out as my own. Beautiful views and such a lovely garden. The walk was a bit steep into town but not too bad. The pool table supplied endless fun.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

The instructions to get there and how to get in were clear and we had no difficulty finding it and getting into the property. Everything was provided for, plenty of kitchen utensils etc. very clean and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay as it was in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lived up to expectations!

A great stay at this wonderful house. We'd read many of the very positive reviews and weren't sure it would live up to expectations but it did. Great location and facilities with excellent host communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

5* stay

Property is very quant and beautiful. Such a great atmosphere in the house. Large rooms, plenty of space and has something for everyone, we all loved the billiard table, Great location with plenty of parking, would recommend to anyone and would love to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical house for a girls weekend

We booked this to celebrate a friend of ours. The house is perfect - from drinks in the garden, a game of traitors around the dining room table to dancing to the made up songs on the piano, it was wonderful. The house couldn’t be better located for the town and beaches, and our hosts couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hayley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage break

We had a fantastic stay at the property over New Year. The house was clean, comfortable and lots to do. The host was extremely helpful and made the check in process easy, The location was great, only a 10 minute walk in Swanage, you do have to walk up a hill to get back to the house, which wasn’t an issue for us
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely amazing! We stayed here for our wedding with the bridal party. There was plenty of space for us all to get ready and everyone loved the house. The kitchen was well supplied and there was plenty of space in the music room and living room to relax. The kids enjoyed the garden and the toys. Elaine was very communicative about the check in and out process and even let us check out a bit late on the last day! I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

We were a group of 14 friends who came together to celebrate my birthday and we couldn’t fault our stay , 7great bedrooms 5 bathrooms everything so well appointed and equipped The hosts responded to any query so quickly It was a wonderful experience And can’t wait to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Dafydd P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Get Together

Well equipped, plenty of space both inside and out . Need to be physically mobile due to hilly terrain ( not a problem for us). Family members aged 4 months to 87 years appreciated the music room , croquet set , train set and wheeley bugs as well as the pool table . General facilities good , but some of the property dated and could do with some TLC , but would however recommend for large groups
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hazel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

80TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND

The Mount is a beautiful attractive house set in an ideal location, within walking distance of the sea at Swanage and lovely Durlston castle. All the rooms are clean and well equipped many with large on-suite bathrooms. The owners have maintained it to a high standard and equipped it with everything for a super stay. The garden is great and secure for doggies to romp around. The pool table and music room are real bonuses. The house is warm and cosy with excellent Central heating and log fire if desired . I highly recommend this house for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic house for a family gathering

Perfect house with lots of large rooms and beautiful garden. The host was extremely helpful and welcoming. The children all loved the pool table and piano and fantastic garden. Durlston country park is at the end of the street and super for dog walks through the fields and along the costal path. Would highly recommend this house !
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent costal holiday

Wonderful, open, large house with views and pleasant grounds in nice neighborhood. Close to costal pathway, local park, beaches, and town. Kitchen very well stocked, so easy to cook in or go out for meals. Hostess especially thoughtful with accommodating our infant and children, and extremely easy to work with before and during our stay. Overall, exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday - Family Celebration

I contacted Elaine just 8-weeks prior to the celebration having been let down by another property and the experience from that point was delightful. 14 of us were getting together to celebrate my wife's birthday and all of the communication between Elaine and I (supported by my daughter) was superb, speedy, really helpful responses and directions made arriving and settling into the beautiful house so simple and seamless. Upon arrival, we were delighted to find an amazing property, lovingly looked after and with attention to some of the smallest detail (for example the soaps in the rooms were locally made - loved that). We were blessed by some excellent weather during the long-weekend, and that helped make the experience for all so enjoyable (albeit supported by many bottles of bubbly) - the rooms were clean, well-maintained and bright. The living areas were spacious and full of all of the items to make live easy, plenty of utilities and cookware made things so simple, with 2 x dishwashers to assist in keeping this tidy during our stay. Some additional items which you wouldn't normally find, but added to the overall quality of the experience were a piano, a selection of guitars and recorders plus a full sized pool table which doubled up as a dining table - great idea... delighted with the property. The garden was large and spacious, the weather helped and we played garden games, including badminton and croquet, which were provided and a BBQ which included simple instructions for use and keep clean for others to use in the future. Outside of the venue, we took a walk across the coastal paths with 2 dogs and small children, that was a great experience. We also visited a local café / bar (Salt-Pig) for a Sunday lunch which was delightful, friendly and catered for local ciders and superb food and local experience. All in all, the celebration of my wife's 50th birthday could not have gone better - she had a great time, as did we all and the wine Elaine gave us as a moving in gift helped - thank you for that. 10/10 - we will visit for our 60th in a decade or so :-).
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great accommodation in Swanage

Excellent accommodation in Swanage. Great house with loads of room and exactly as described. Enjoyed the pool table. The bath robes were much appreciated and the sound system was also very good. Clean and well fitted out, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and everything in good condition. We had absolutely no problems and would very highly recommend the accommodation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Johann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles ganz wunderbar

Ein großes unheimlich geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus in einer schönen Umgebung. Eine sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Vermieterin. Alles in allem ein wunderbarer Urlaub.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great venue for family get together.

Brilliant property and garden. Party of 9 adults, 5 children and a baby. Lots of space for communal activities and also escapes for quiet moments. Owners extremely helpful but not at all obtrusive. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judith C.

Fantastic property

The Mount is a beautiful character property in a lovely location. It is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a great get-away. My friends and I go away together for a long weekend every year and the Mount is definitely at the top of our list for a wonderful break. Although we would normally go out to eat, we found ourselves eating in in the evenings just so that we could enjoy the house. There is so much to do and see around Swanage that we are already thinking that we will need to go back. We were very lucky to have great weather but might have had a chance to make more use of the music room, games, puzzles and art materials if it had been wet! Thank you Elaine
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucy C.

Beautiful, well looked after spacious property.

We had a fantastic weekend as a group of friends with children. The property was well stocked and had plenty of room - the owners had been so very helpful and also provided plenty of instructions and a welcome pack. Swanage itself was lovely - the beach was perfect for the children. Fabulous place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

amy v.

Great place to stay

My family and I had a great stay here, we found the house well equipped, it had lots of spare equipment and a well stocked kitchen. It had enough things to entertain all 8 children that was there, they had an art drawer, garden toys, cards, books, train tracks. It was great, Elaine was very friendly and helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay. Very nice place to stay for large groups.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Very well equipped and maintained house with lovely garden

Very spacious, well maintained house which is equipped with virtually everything you can think of. Exceptionally friendly and helpful owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher D.

Ideal for large family get-together.

We took the Mount for a long weekend in February for a family get-together of 15 of all ages (4 - 70) together with two dogs. The immediate impression was of a spacious and comfortable a house with a friendly feel to it, well furnished in a manner sympathetic to the building. Upstairs we particularly valued the flexibility of the sleeping arrangements, so that we could choose to have four girls together on the top floor, two boys together and only the youngest sharing with parents. The main bedrooms felt very grand and had good views Downstairs, the second sitting room / music room / TV room and the huge kitchen meant that there was plenty of space for everyone without people being on top of each other and with different groups doing different things. The house had everything we wanted with plenty to keep people amused - the pool table under the dining table top and the selection of musical instruments to be played were particularly popular. It was also very practical, from the tiled entrance hall in which to leave muddy and sandy footwear to the boiler / drying room at the back of the house (we were fortunate in having dry weather and did not need it but in bad weather or for a longer stay it would have been a godsend). The garden is large and with lots of interest - the children enjoyed running round in it and at a warmer time of year it would be delightful to sit out in. The location is convenient; a comfortable walk to the coast at Durston and to Peverill point as well as to the centre of Swanage and its beach (subject to the return from Swanage being quite an uphill climb), We didn't actually meet Elaine but all our phone and email conversations with her were very friendly and she did everything to make sure we had all we wanted to enjoy our stay - Many thanks Elaine.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Wonderful house beautifully equipped for all the family.

A comfortable, cosy house; extremely well equipped for all visitors. Plenty to do and plenty of places to enjoy a book or play some music or have a game of pool. Lots of space inside and out and so close to the coast! Our extended family had a marvellous weekend celebrating a senior birthday.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Penny H.

Wonderful house

Don't look any further! The Mount cannot be surpassed. I have just celebrated my 60th birthday with four generations of family in this gorgeous home. It is so much more than a holiday rental. Elaine has thought of everything. There is no compromise on quality or comfort. The beds are sublime, toiletries are plentiful and fluffy gowns are provided for all adults. Music, books, games, toys, art and craft, pool table – it's all there with something for all age groups. My elderly mother proved to be a pool shark – who knew? While my three-year-old granddaughter sobbed because she didn't want to leave!! 'Scorched Earth Policy' does not exist here. Elaine and Carl provide a full cupboard of condiments, oil, herbs and spices and dishwasher tablets in abundance. To top it all the house was decorated for Christmas and looked exquisite. I'm running out of superlatives. Just book it and experience The Mount for yourself! P Hughes, 05 Dec 2017
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017