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The Swanage Rail Lookout

Property class: 3
3-star accommodation with kitchen in Swanage

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, a pier, and a sign indicating a lifeguard area.
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A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a 'PRIVATE' sign on the door.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, a fire extinguisher, and a clock on the wall.

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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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158 Kings Road West, Swanage, England, BH19 1HT
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Swanage

Close to the beach.You'll find Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt and Swanage Railway within a 15-minute walk of this Swanage cottage. Swanage Beach and Pier Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Swanage Beach - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Grand Hotel - ‬3 min drive

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 Swanage Rail Lookout

3-star accommodation with kitchen in Swanage
This cottage offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swanage cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodations at this cottage offer fireplaces. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodations at this 3-star cottage have kitchens with refrigerators, cookware/dishes/utensils, and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Exterior
Purbeck House Hotel
Swanage
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 441 reviews
$158 nightly
The price is $190
Aug 31 - Sep 1
Total with taxes and fees
Purbeck House Hotel

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping provided

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Property payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and debit cards.

Property is also known as

The Swanage Rail Lookout Cottage
The Swanage Rail Lookout Swanage
The Swanage Rail Lookout Cottage Swanage

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Swanage Rail Lookout to the airport?

This cottage is 18.5 mi (59-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

As of Aug 30, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swanage Rail Lookout on Sep 25, 2026 start from $1,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Swanage Rail Lookout have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is The Swanage Rail Lookout to the beach?

This cottage is 12.2 mi (52-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 0.7 mi (4-min drive) from Swanage Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Swanage Rail Lookout offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (25-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

This cottage offers free self parking.

Does The Swanage Rail Lookout have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does The Swanage Rail Lookout have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is The Swanage Rail Lookout to downtown Swanage?

This cottage is 0.5 mi away from Swanage.