Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast

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A stone building with a small porch and a dog standing in front.
A wooden signpost with directions to Prinstons Way, Herston, and Durlston.
A bay window with two cushions, a view of trees, and a window with curtains.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a microwave, and a sink.
A wooden deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by dense foliage and a wooden trellis structure.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Swanage Beach

Popular amenities

  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Swanage, ENG
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Front (child)

2 Single Beds

Front main

1 Double Bed

Rear second

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this cottage is near the beach. Corfe Castle and Great Globe are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Poole Harbour and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. Travelling with kids? Consider Swanage Railway and Sandbanks Beach. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
Swanage, ENG

What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Swanage Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 2 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crows Nest Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Smoke on the Water - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Family/Dog-Friendly Grade II Listed Cottage Near Beach & Jurassic Coast located?

This family-friendly Swanage cottage is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Railway, Durlston Country Park and Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre. Pier Beach and Swanage Beach are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 7 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 109 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 109 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 109 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 109 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 109 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As described, great location and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cosy cottage which is very well equipped and comfortable. Great location - would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay. Close to Swanage town and to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We ( including two dogs) had a wonderful stay in the beautiful Lilac Cottage- the location was great for us. We had delicious meals at both the Black Swan and the Red Lion ( would advise pre- booking as they're both really popular) and our coastal walks made the holiday perfect. The Swanage steam railway and Corfe castle are a real bonus for all ages.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is a beautiful quaint cottage. Well kept, everything you need. Clean and tidy. Beautiful quiet surrounds. John was very good communicator and kept us up to date with changes. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and pet friendly. Would recommend. Ideal for a few nights stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay for us and our labradors. Great location for walks and the beachfront but quiet too! Perfect patio for morning and evening sun too.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage is in a good location and is great if your looking to take multiple dogs, communication with the host is good to.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation, beautiful spot , responsive, helpful hosts
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cute, comfortable and cosy cottage with lots of space, a large outside space and very convenient for town. A short walk to a nearby nature reserve where there are amazing views of the coast.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage is lovely, having been sympathetically modernised and decorated. Location is excellent, with walking distance of the town centre and beach. The best pub for food and drinks , imo, the Black Swan 5 mins walk. Will book again
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location close to the town and beach. Quaint cottage with everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short break in Swanage

Cosy, well equipped cottage with fantastic walks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a charming cottage. Don’t be put off by the rather gloomy front room at the entrance of the property. As you walk through to the back the light floods into a well stocked bright kitchen with views over a generous back garden with roses round the door.The cottage is a short walk from town and that means it is quiet but still close to amenities (there’s a supermarket five minutes away.) It was 30 degrees when we visited and the thick walls kept the property refreshingly cool.Lilac Cottage is very good value and we certainly recommend it to those escaping the heat and bustle of city life.7
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice thick walls so cool when hot outside and incredibly quiet spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2025
Thank you for your review. I agree the walls keep the cool in during summer and warmth in during winter. looking at the thermostat however temperature was still 22 degrees last week!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

a lovely cottage

Thoroughly enjoyable stay.....in a lovely cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Good location, enjoyed our stay, found parking was ok to .cottage is on a quiet road which was good .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Had a lovely few days. Cottage very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage cottage

Great location in lively setting
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage in excellent location

Enjoyed our stay. Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. A true cottage in the real sense. It was like home from home with the family memorabilia adding to the cosy, warm ambiance. The garden is a real gem and I can imagine in the summer it being a haven away from the hustle and bustle of a busy town. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swanage High St

Very good great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cosy cottage

We had a lovely comfortable stay. Everything we needed. Parking was good. Convenient position to walk into town.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful propertyGreat location. The beds were really comfortable and we had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Nice big spacious garden. The only thing that is a bit of a pain was the parking. Can’t fault anything else.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Lovely dog walks from the property, nice enclosed garden, good local pub, excellent location for high street too. The cottage was very well equipped, comfy bed, but did feel a bit damp & musty, however it is an old cottage so this is to be expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
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