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Dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Swanage, ENG
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Great Globe
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Swanage - Rumpus Cottage

A lovely seaside retreat Rumpus a 17th century cottage is perfect for couples or two friends looking to escape to the coast. Located just off the High Street on a quiet no through road. The attractive cottage is made of Purbeck stone with a traditional tiled roof. Enter the cottage into the charming open plan living space comprising of a sofa and comfy single chair, dining table and chairs. Original charming beamed ceilings are throughout the cottage with huge romantic appeal, small and perfectly formed. The cottage has Purbeck flagstone flooring on the ground floor. Original sash windows and a huge old Purbeck stone fireplace which has been limed to preserve its authenticity. This lovely cottage has been refurbished, the bathroom and kitchen have been updated (ground floor). The romantic master bedroom on the top floor has a comfortable king sized bed perfect for a well earned rest, the second bedroom with a single bed. The cottage has a small outside courtyard accessible from the kitchen stable door perfect for Alfresco dining.
There is on road parking directly outside the property for residents.
Wifi, bedlinen and towels are included.
There is a local shop and the lovely old Black Swann Inn a close distance to the cottage. The main town is a few minutes walk and the sandy beach is within ten minutes walking distance.
Our changeover day is Saturday and weekly bookings are only available in the main season. Please contact us for out of season short breaks.
We are happy to accept one small well behaved dog (toy size) please confirm before booking

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Swanage

Located in Swanage, this cottage is near the beach. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove. Bournemouth Pier and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Swanage, ENG

What's nearby

  • Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Great Globe - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 7.4 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The White Swan - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Swanage - Rumpus Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Swanage - Rumpus Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Swanage - Rumpus Cottage ?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage in the Heart of Swanage - Rumpus Cottage located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Durlston Country Park, Pier Beach and Swanage Beach. Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt and Swanage Pier are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 7 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Rumpus Cottage holiday

We had a very happy two weeks in Rumpus Cottage.We could check in early which was really good and the cottage was ideal for us being within a short walk to Swanage and area.Fully equipped for a self catering holiday.The host Caroline was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very nice cottage, but I would have liked to have been informed that the property is over three floors and the bathroom is on the ground floor, my wife and I are both pensioners and it was not very convenient coming down stairs in the middle of the night
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline S.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a lovely stay at Caroline's home and found the location to be very convenient. The check in was easy and the cottage was ready for relaxation and/or sleep on arrival. Information was provided via email and written when we arrived..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

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

A nice little hidden gem

A lovely property in a nice quiet area of Swanage, not too far from the centre. Enjoyed staying in a cottage for the first time and bringing my baby son for his first visit to Swanage. The cottage has a lovely kitchen, bathroom and outside seating area to enjoy a morning coffee. Probably not suitable if you have mobility issues due to steep steps to the middle floor and master bedroom on the top floor. The cottage is nicely decorated and extremely clean and tidy, with all the amenities you would need. If making use of the travel cot, make sure to bring bedding and a mattress as this wasn't provided. This wasn't too much of an issue though and we made do. Our little boy seemed to love his first UK staycation. Would very much recommend this property and would stop here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

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

Caroline was lovely. Cottage was lovely! We will be back!

My Dad stayed at the cottage and he loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

christine y.

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

Swanage

DElightful cottage set in the heart of Swanage,ideal for beach and lovely walks,close to shops and pubs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Neil N.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Okay base for Isle of Purbeck stay

Property is well described and well kitted out with everything you need. The bathroom does suffer with condensation issues and parking outside the property is a lottery so once parked we didn’t use the car all week and used the very good bus service instead to get around. Not sure we’d visit Swanage again as not our type of holiday destination but would definitely go back to surrounding areas
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra G.

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

Lovely cottage and location.

Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings. Perfect. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris C.

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

The cottage was lovely and comfortable, with an outside sitting area which was well used.

The cottage was lovely and clean and had a rustic charm which was lovely, when we arrived towels were laid out on the double bed and the beds are extremely comfortable . The bedrooms are very spacious with plenty of hangers and wardrobes and hanging rails. The cottage is conveniently located to all amenities' within an 8 minute walk. The black swan serves amazing meals although you do need to book in advance, there is an Italian restaurant which serves good food, although limited choice. Convenience stores are available within the town and one close to the cottage. We would definitely stay at the cottage again and Caroline supplied all the information prior to our stay, as well as being friendly, extremely helpful and courteous. Thankyou so much Caroline for providing us with such a lovely base which helped to make our holiday so relaxing, enjoyable and being able to explore Swanage, surrounding areas and the wonderful beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette P.

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

A lovely week in Swanage

Very clean, comfortable beds, quality bedding and towels. The stairs are a bit of a challenge!……we live in a bungalow so it was quite a workout……
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick C.

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

Swanage

Lovely quiet setting , well equipped and easy walk to the beach area. Swanage is a very pleasant town with excellent walking routes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Patricia C.

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

Small and quaint cottage in Swanage

Rumpus cottage is perfectly located to the centre of town and to the coastal path and beaches. There are also some charming, dog friendly restaurants, often tucked away in side streets, such as The Old Stables, alongside cafes serving homemade cakes and bread. The cottage is quaintly furnished and accurately described by Vrbo ; the booking process is efficient and we always managed to park outside, on the private road. The owner provided her contact number so she would be available if needed, but otherwise gave us space to get on with our holiday. The only aspect that was slightly disappointing was the ‘outside area’. It is always in the shade and the old table and chairs are somewhat uninviting. Moreover, it is not fully enclosed, as we discovered within the first few minutes of arrival when the dog escaped at the back and turned up on the road in front of the garden. We managed to cobble together a makeshift fence, but a small gate of some kind would be perfect. All-in-all the cottage lived up to expectations and Swanage is an excellent place for visiting so many wonderful places, including Corfe Castle (by steam train); Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door; Thomas Hardy’s birthplace and his house, Max Gate. We didn’t have time to visit other National Trust places such as Brownsea Island or to try out the ferry to Poole, but we had a super week in Swanage, nonetheless.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Nora R., Croydon

Liked: Check-in

Rumpus Cottage

Smaller than we anticipated with basic facilities so not as high quality as we’re used to from vrbo so, for us, was expensive for what we got.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Stayed in May 2022

I stayed here in May with my 2 children. Caroline was extremely helpful and even contacted me to make sure I was aware of the steep stairs in the property before I made payment. We visit Swanage every year and the cottage is in an ideal location, just outside the noise but only a 10 minute walk to the beach and town. The property is small but manageable, if your planning on cooking most nights the kitchen will be a challenge space wise, but it's stocked with everything you need. The garden isn't really a garden, more a spacious alleyway, outside space is difficult to come by in Swanage so it was still lovely to be able to sit outside. My only complaint would be that there is no where to dry your clothes, so it seems pointless having a washing machine. Despite this I would definitely stay here again. Caroline was easy to contact and sent a lovely message after I returned home. Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

A week in Swanage

The property is small, but very comfortable. No trouble parking outside and the location was quiet. The kitchen is very small but well equipped, but you are a short walk from the town and services. A good base for walking the coast. An enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

George L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Quaint but not functional.

Disappointed that the website did not mention the very steep stairs leading to the top double bedroom, which made safe access impossible for the elderly (or for anyone with mobility issues). Also the external "courtyard" was merely part of a common rear access alleyway for the cottages. The very small kitchen and dining area really precluded self catering, apart from breakfast. Swanage itself was lovely though!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sue K.

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

Cosy small bolthole

Perfect place for a short stay and handy for walking to the centre and the beach. The cottage is well-equipped with everything you might need. Good linen and towels provided. A few problems: the front door double locked itself from the inside (had to exit through the back door to unlock it from the front); the bath tap dripped constantly; no corkscrew; mattress in the master bedroom has seen better days. No parking was available outside on two nights. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Lovely place to stay in Swanage

Excellent place to stay , Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolle S.

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

A beautiful little cottage

We had a lovely relaxing holiday. The cottage was a clever combination of original features and modern conveniences. The location was excellent in a quiet cul-de-sac within easy walking distance of the town centre and the sea. The landlady was very helpful and friendly and genuinely wanted us to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather T., St Albans

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

Lovely cottage

We had a great Christmas in this cottage Very enjoyable cosy cottage lovely and warm and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

6/10 Okay

christine y.

Glorious Swanage

compact cottage in easy reach of town centre shops,beaches and lovely walks.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was a bit quirky but in a good way. It was in an excellent location and in a quiet road. We had all the amenities close at hand and we were far enough away not to be disturbed but close enough to enjoy Swanage town ,the beach and the little harbour. The cottage was a lovely base and we managed to park outside without any problems. We did not use our car very much as most things were within walking distance. The cottage was very welcoming and had everything we needed. We cooked a couple of times, ate out a few times, used the washing machine as well, without any problems. The only thing that was missing was a washing line and maybe a change of towels , as we were staying there for a whole week. Caroline communicated with us through SMS ans she was wonderful and helpful. She made sure that we arrived safely and also secured the parking spot outside the cottage for us. This was because a Folk festival was on at the time and she wanted to make sure that we parked outside the cottage. We never had a problem at all and Caroline made sure that we were comfortable and to ask if we needed anything. We would definitely like to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Lesley W., Birmingham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Quaint

If you want a traditional quaint cottage this is it.The location is about a 10 to 15 minute walk to Swanage shops, beach and pubs. I feel it should be mentioned that the bathroom is on the ground floor as this may be difficult for people with mobility issues, also the stairs to the bedroom on the third floor are a little steep and could be quite precarious. The shower was fantastic though. Thank you to the owner for the nice bottle of bubbly left in the fridge, this was a nice touch as we were celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary.It was also very nice to feel you were in a residential part of Swanage & I liked the Alice in wonderland theme, it made our stay quite magical
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

MICHELLE H.

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

Beautiful cottage, perfect location

Gorgeous week in sunny swanage with a perfect stay at the cottage. The outdoor space really adds to the experience and the place was spotless and really well kept. Definitely coming back next year! Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mandy S.

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

Small and compact cottage in ideal spot to explore Swanage

Cottage was very clean and well equipped. Parking was a challenge but not impossible to get a place in the road. Stairs were steep but overall cosy property and very accessible to the town and coastal walks. Short walk to excellent places to eat eg Black Swan and Castaways.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Young

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I have lived in Swanage and spent a lot of my childhood taking holidays in Swanage.

I enjoy spending time walking along the seafront and exploring new places in an around Swanage.


Why they chose this property

A Grade II listed 17th Century compact cottage with unique charm and original features especially the beams in the master bedroom.

The cottage dates back to the Georgian period and retains many original features. The staircase to the upper floor is steeper than modern homes and in keeping with the period.

It is situated in the oldest part of Swanage within walking distance to local amenities, minutes to the town centre and seafront.

What makes this property unique

This is a charming period cottage retaining the original character in a quiet cul de sac in a great location.

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