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The Swanage Rail Lookout

Property class: 3

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A beach with a lifeguard tower, a pier, and a sign indicating a lifeguard area.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a window, a fire extinguisher, and a clock on the wall.
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A modern kitchen with a dining area, wooden flooring, and a clock on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, two pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, a mirror, and a 'PRIVATE' sign on the door.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
The current price is AU$1,571
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

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158 Kings Road West, Swanage, England, BH19 1HT
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the area

Swanage

At this cottage you'll be within a 20-minute stroll of Swanage Beach and Durlston Country Park. .Accommodation is individually decorated and features a washing machine, free WiFi and 2 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge and a dishwasher. A fireplace and a wardrobe or cupboard are also available. Housekeeping is not available.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Railway - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Swanage Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Swanage Pier - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bankes Arms - ‬6 min drive
  • Square & Compass
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Pier Head - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Swanage Rail Lookout

The Swanage Rail Lookout offers its guests a garden. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Swanage cottage is smoke free.

  • 1 guestroom or unit
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
Guest accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Accommodation at this 3-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, kitchenware and utensils and dishwashers.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Family friendly

  • Playground

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • No housekeeping service

Location highlights

  • Next to a golf course

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Payment types

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
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and debit cards.

Property is also known as

The Swanage Rail Lookout Cottage
The Swanage Rail Lookout Swanage
The Swanage Rail Lookout Cottage Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

Yep, The Swanage Rail Lookout has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

As of 13 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Swanage Rail Lookout on 31 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,571, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Are there any beaches close to The Swanage Rail Lookout?

Yep, The Swanage Rail Lookout is a short 16-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Fun beach activities include fishing.

Does The Swanage Rail Lookout have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

No, The Swanage Rail Lookout does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Is there a golf course on site at The Swanage Rail Lookout?

There is a golf course next to The Swanage Rail Lookout.