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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 890 sq m
Popular amenities
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Old Police House
Victorian 4 bedroom Purbeck stone house, beautifully modernised whilst retaining many character features from the 1890's.
About the Property:
Our family home is located in a quiet residential area of Swanage. It is a flat 5min walk to town and the beach with easy access to the steam railway and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Ground Floor:
Lounge with free access to the internet, TV, Netflix, iPlayer, games and digital piano; Dining Room with feature cast iron fireplace and seating area for 8 people; Newly fitted kitchen with access to the enclosed courtyard style garden with timber decking, barbeque and outside tap/hose; Walk in larder and utility room with sink and washing machine.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Spacious double room with double bed and wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed suitable for adults or children with wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 3: Pull out bed for one or two people with wardrobe storage.
Second Floor:
Master bedroom: King size bed and wet room with shower and toilet. Very spacious with lots of natural light and views of the surrounding countryside.
The front of the property has an area of hard standing that provides off road parking for one vehicle.
Popular features include:
Parking
Internet access
BBQ
Washing Machine
Easy walking distance (3 min) to pub with reputedly the best food and service in town.
House Rules:
Check in: After 3pm
Check out: Before 10am.
Bed Linen Supplied
Bring own towels
No Pets
Max occupancy: 8
Children welcome
No Smoking inside
No shoes upstairs / on carpets and furniture.
About the Property:
Our family home is located in a quiet residential area of Swanage. It is a flat 5min walk to town and the beach with easy access to the steam railway and areas of outstanding natural beauty.
Ground Floor:
Lounge with free access to the internet, TV, Netflix, iPlayer, games and digital piano; Dining Room with feature cast iron fireplace and seating area for 8 people; Newly fitted kitchen with access to the enclosed courtyard style garden with timber decking, barbeque and outside tap/hose; Walk in larder and utility room with sink and washing machine.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Spacious double room with double bed and wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed suitable for adults or children with wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 3: Pull out bed for one or two people with wardrobe storage.
Second Floor:
Master bedroom: King size bed and wet room with shower and toilet. Very spacious with lots of natural light and views of the surrounding countryside.
The front of the property has an area of hard standing that provides off road parking for one vehicle.
Popular features include:
Parking
Internet access
BBQ
Washing Machine
Easy walking distance (3 min) to pub with reputedly the best food and service in town.
House Rules:
Check in: After 3pm
Check out: Before 10am.
Bed Linen Supplied
Bring own towels
No Pets
Max occupancy: 8
Children welcome
No Smoking inside
No shoes upstairs / on carpets and furniture.
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Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
About the area
Swanage
Located in Swanage, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour.
Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting.
Swanage, England
What's nearby
- Swanage Beach - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
- Pier Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
- Swanage Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Dorset and East Devon Coast - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Coastal Crust Pizzeria - 15 min walk
- The Cellar Bar - 9 min walk
- The Cornish Bakery - 9 min walk
- G Whites - 11 min walk
- Burnt Toast - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
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Location
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
29 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
7 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic holiday home
Verified traveller
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
21 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect house & location
Matt B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Anne J.
1 Sept 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Anne J.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Nel C.
26 Aug 2018
Lovely home, which is deceptively large
Nel C.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Nicky B.
18 Aug 2018
Well positioned family home
Nicky B.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
About the host
Hosted by Alison Kent
Languages:
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