Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.
We are ideally situated in Swanage, less than 5 minute's level walk from the beach, bus service, the famous Swanage steam railway and the town centre. 5.5 miles from Corfe Castle.
We are a room only guest house and do not supply breakfast - our prices reflect this.
All rooms are ensuite with fridge and tea & coffee facilities.
There is a key system which allows you to check in and out at your own convenience (1pm check in/10.30am check out)
You will receive a text in the week prior to your stay with all the check in information.
Dogs are more than welcome.
Our rooms are on a self catering basis so we will not enter your room over your stay. We provide washing up liquid/tea towels etc so that you can refresh your tea cups if needed.
We no longer have parking.
Payment will be taken from your card details we have over your stay - no need to pay us directly.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
“Nice size room. Light and airy. The table and chairs were a nice touch . Well chilled fridge. Tea and coffee.”
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Catherine
United Kingdom
“Traditional B&B style accommodation, quiet room, good access to town centre, public car park directly opposite”
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Peter
United Kingdom
“Great position to local shops pubs beach, very quiet in room and comfortable bed shower was good, the room was very clean throughout”
Canham
United Kingdom
“Next to a car park with the train and boat trips available,also Durlston castle not far away. I went to a wedding so all in all a lovely weekend. Cheers”
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Marian
United Kingdom
“Comfortable beds, good layout and nice to have a fridge and decaf tea”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“The staff were very helpful and very friendly,it felt like we were very well accommodated for absolutely love the stay”
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Linda
United Kingdom
“Lovely and quiet. Great location. Room was very clean and tidy.”
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Sarah
United Kingdom
“Good location, easy access and all basic requirements met”
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John
United Kingdom
“Location is excellent, good value, very.clean, comfortable bed. Free on street parking nearby.”
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Barbara
United Kingdom
“We’ve been here twice before. Will stay here again
Good mattresses! Close to beach and town centre”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.
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Property information
Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast.
We are ideally situated in Swanage, less than 5 minute's level walk from the beach, bus service, the famous Swanage steam railway and the town centre.
We are a room only guest house and do not supply breakfast - our prices reflect this.
All rooms are ensuite with fridge and tea & coffee facilities.
There is a key system which allows you to check in and out at your own convenience (1pm check in/10.30am check out)
You will receive a text in the week prior to your stay with all the check in information.
Dogs are more than welcome.
Our rooms are on a self catering basis so we will not enter your room over your stay. We provide washing up liquid/tea towels etc so that you can refresh your tea cups if needed.
We no longer have parking, but there are plenty of free parking spaces surrounding our guest house.
Payment will be taken from your card details we have over your stay - no need to pay us directly.
Railway Cottage is the perfect location for a holiday or short break on the Dorset coast!
All welcome!
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
House rules
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Check-in
From 13:00 to 23:30
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
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Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Free!Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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