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About the Hotel

Victoria Avenue 26, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 1AP
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Close to Swanage Beach
Great
8.6
/10
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The 3-star Railway Cottage Swanage hotel offers quick access to The Banjo Pier, located just a 7-minute walk away. This Swanage guest house offers parking on site.

Location

The hotel offers a perfect location in Swanage, about 600 metres from the Purbeck Heritage Coast, 3.4 km from the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club. Attractions, you can find in the vicinity of the Railway Cottage, include the Swanage Beach.

Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Swanage Beach, which is approximately a 5-minute stroll away. Also, the property is within a 2-km distance of the clifftop nature reserve "Durlston Country Park", and Herston Halt train station is located merely 1.8 km away.

Mowlem Court bus stop is situated right near this Swanage hotel.

Rooms

The rooms have a seating area, along with coffee/tea making machines for your convenience. Guests will find toiletries and towels in bathrooms fitted with a separate toilet and a shower.

Eat & Drink

Dining options also include Elizabeths tea and coffee shop, located a short way from the Railway Cottage Swanage.

Must-do experiences

  • Stroll along Swanage Pier at sunset for breathtaking views.
  • Try the famous fish and chips at The Fish Plaice on the seafront.
  • Discover the fossils at the nearby Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.
  • Visit Durlston Castle for stunning coastal walks and art exhibits.
  • Enjoy a local concert at The Mowlem Theatre for a true cultural treat.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Small Double Room
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Family Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Classic Double Room Shower
2 persons
130 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Pets allowed
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

  • Diving
  • Snorkelling

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Children

  • Board games

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Victoria Avenue 26, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 1AP
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Victoria Avenue 26, Swanage, United Kingdom, BH19 1AP
Nearby
Swanage BH19 1LB
Purbeck Heritage Coast
2000 ft
Gallery
L'Artishe Gallery and Studio
1900 ft
Theme Park
Santa Fe Park
1900 ft
Shore Rd
The Banjo Pier
1700 ft
Restaurants
Bird's Nest Buffet Swanage Railway
1900 ft
1 Gilbert Road
Blue Orange Juice Bars
1800 ft
42 Station Road
The Hungry Shark
2000 ft
9 Shore Road
Wok Chef
2500 ft
193 High Street
Deja Brew
2100 ft
27 Station Road
The Fish Plaice
2700 ft
14 The Square
Wright on the Beach
2200 ft
7 Shore Rd
The Cornish Bakery
2300 ft
1 Institute Road
Wimpy
2500 ft
Swanage Dorset County BH19 1BT Institute Road
The Office Cafe
2300 ft
Unit 1
White Horse Inn
3100 ft
11 High Street
Getting around
City Centre
Swanage6 min  ·  1700 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH)44 min  ·  18.0 mi
Southampton Airport (SOU)109 min  ·  45.1 mi
Bus
Bus stop18 min  ·  7.4 mi
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 13:00-23:30
Check-out
until 10 am
Guest Parking
No parking available.
Internet
is available in public areas for free.
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are allowed on request.
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