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The best homestays in Swanage

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Rivendell Guest House

Swanage

Just a 6-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 300 yards from Swanage Railway, Rivendell Guest House features accommodations in Swanage, with a shared lounge.

L
Lora
From
United Kingdom
Clean, comfortable and very welcoming hosts.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Price from
$132.83
1 night, 2 adults

The Red Lion Swanage

Swanage

The Red Lion Swanage is a recently renovated guest house in Swanage near Swanage Bay. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are accessible at the guest house free of charge.

K
Karen
From
United States
My daughter and I enjoyed our stay at the Red Lion very much. The Swanage room was billed as a one bedroom apartment. It had two separate rooms for sleeping, and a very nice and modern bathroom. It looked as if the space had recently been renovated and the bathroom updated with a great shower. One room had a kettle and tea/coffee supplies, but there were no other cooking or food heating items. However the Red Lion is right in the heart of Swanage and there are lots of restaurants available, including the Red Lion pub itself. The apartment was quieter than I expected for a pub hotel, because the Red Lion accommodation is in a separate building across a car park, and not in the same building as the pub. It was very quiet. We had drinks in the pub, and liked the atmosphere very much.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews
Price from
$106.94
1 night, 2 adults

Robertsbrook Guest House

Swanage

Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station.

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ANDY
From
United Kingdom
Loved the welcome. Room was really nice. Overall was impressed.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews
Price from
$101.31
1 night, 2 adults

Washington House Hotel

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

Washington House Hotel offers boutique accommodations in a Grade-II-listed Victorian Villa in central Bournemouth. It has free parking and is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and pier.

L
Lomas
From
Austria
Clean and spacious room with big bathroom. On site free parking which was excellent. Friendly and helpful staff
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,654 reviews
Price from
$70.21
1 night, 2 adults

Poole Park House

Poole (Near Swanage)

Poole Park House offers accommodations in Poole, a 10-minute walk from Poole Beach and 1.7 miles from Poole Harbor. This guest house features free private parking, full-day security, and free Wifi.

D
Daniel
From
Hungary
Normally I don't like shared bathrooms, but in this case it was very acceptable, as there are multiple to choose from (basically right next to the room), and 1 or 2 were always available, so it wasn't really an inconvenience. The room was clean and nicely decorated, also functional in every aspect. Ideally located, close enough to the mall and train station, but luckily not noisy at all. Loved the small snacks and drinks that were available for guests in the dining room, plus the convenience of a microwave. Self-checkin and -checkout are always a big plus.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.0
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 1,012 reviews
Price from
$96.25
1 night, 2 adults

Cosy room near Poole, Dorset

Poole (Near Swanage)

Cosy room near Poole, Dorset offers accommodations in Poole, 7 miles from Poole Harbor and 10 miles from Monkey World.

T
Teresa
From
United States
Facilities were immaculately clean and the host provided coffee /tea in room. Host was super nice.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 145 reviews
Price from
$44.58
1 night, 2 adults

Little Robin Gate - Free Parking - Central - 10 min Walk to Train Station

Bournemouth (Near Swanage)

Comfortable Accommodations: Little Robin Gate in Bournemouth offers adults-only rooms with private bathrooms, garden views, and parquet floors.

H
Herring
From
United States
Little Robin Gate is a beautiful and eclectic property. It's a renovated 1930s house that the owner, David, lovingly restored. I had everything I needed for my stay and then some. The gardens and the exterior are peaceful and stately. The interior is immaculate and very comfortable. Additionally, there are bits of whimsy scattered throughout.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.6
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 207 reviews
Price from
$133.77
1 night, 2 adults

The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking

Poole (Near Swanage)

The Lily Pad near Poole Dorset Self contained private entrance and free parking is located in Poole, just 5.1 miles from Poole Harbor and 7.8 miles from Bournemouth International Center.

L
Liz
From
United Kingdom
Lovely self contained flat, really comfortable, great value and great communication!
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 218 reviews
Price from
$112.70
1 night, 2 adults

Cranborne House

Poole (Near Swanage)

Cranborne House offers accommodations in Poole, a 17-minute walk from Poole Beach and 1.8 miles from Poole Harbor.

A
Andrea
From
United Kingdom
Very friendly host, good location, good facilities, parking
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 287 reviews
Price from
$148.59
1 night, 2 adults

Heronshaw House

Hurn (Near Swanage)

Providing a garden, Heronshaw House features accommodations in Hurn. Both free Wifi and parking on-site are available at the guest house free of charge.

S
Sarah
From
Indonesia
We had a lovely time and wish we could have stayed longer! Host was very accommodating.
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 215 reviews
Price from
$155.35
1 night, 2 adults
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Travelers on a budget looking to experience a place like a local will enjoy homestays. These simple accommodations are in a private home, where the host also lives. All facilities are shared and in most cases breakfast is included.

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
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Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
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The Limes

48 Park Rd
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 479 reviews

The Red Lion Swanage

63 High Street
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.5
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 268 reviews

Railway Cottage

victoria avenue 26
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.7
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 453 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews

Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.9
Excellent - What previous guests thought, 247 reviews

Kates’s Place

128 Kings Road West
Budget options available
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.4
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 69 reviews
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.1
Wonderful - What previous guests thought, 23 reviews

Homestays That Guests Love in Swanage

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Scored out of 10, guest rating 8.4
Very Good - What previous guests thought, 294 reviews
Great room great location great breakfast great hosts thankyou
Guest review byPaul
Young couple
Avg. price/night: $159.40
Scored out of 10, guest rating 9.5
Exceptional - What previous guests thought, 150 reviews
Spotless , great host, beautiful B&B .
Guest review bySteven
Young couple