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Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!

Family-friendly chalet in Swanage with a water park

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The Dolphins offers a seaside haven perfect for family holidays, short breaks, or long weekends with friends. With a large garden and off-street parking, this spacious home is just a stroll from the town centre.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue

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About this property

Entire place

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

Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!

The Dolphins is a spacious seaside home that comfortably sleeps 8. It's perfect for a family holiday, a short break or a long weekend away with friends. It has a large garden, off-street parking, and is a short stroll from the town centre.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Swanage, England

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pier Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 2 min drive - 1.0 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 11 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! located?

This family-friendly Swanage chalet is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Swanage Beach, Santa-Fe Fun Park and Swanage Railway. Dorset and East Devon Coast and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 11 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 28 minutes.

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Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious house with good amenities. Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia C.

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

Golden girls 2025

This was our second stay and as the first everything was as described. Everything we needed in this holiday haven. Enjoyed the garden in the evening as well as the morning coffee. Great relaxing stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Sylvia C.

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

Excellent location

The property was very comfortable and homely with a well equipped kitchen and was lovely to come back to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Perfect holiday home in excellent location

Communication with Julia was both prompt and friendly before our visit. The Dolphins is a great home by sea and worked perfectly for us as a multi generational family holiday. There was everything we needed. Garden amazing! Beds comfy, lots of toys and games, very clean and lots of little extras you don’t often find in rented holiday homes. Thanks Julia. We would love to explore the area more so could well be back in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon B.

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

Great location, great property

Excellent location, super clean and the every amenity you could imagine. We had a wonderful stay and will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect Weekend Retreat

Girls trip for the over 50’s!!!! Ideal location, we were lucky with the weather and sat in garden most afternoons, easy walking distance for beach and town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kieran M.

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

The perfect house in the perfect location

We could not have asked for anything more, the house was impeccable and the location amazing. A truly great holiday spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cassie S.

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

Beautiful stay and property

We had a brilliant time. The property was as described and perfect location to town and the beach with on site parking. The shower could be stronger and more of a thorough clean before arrival but overall we were really happy with our stay and communications overall. Would 100% stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny B.

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

Great location and beautiful place to stay

Thank you for your well equipped place to stay. We’ve had a wonderful time down in Swanage and have enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. Gorgeous gardens and very well set up for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

The Baker family

Very good location..and house with plenty of room for 7 people..all one family..convenient for beach and Swanage town..only drawback the weather but what do you expect in England !
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

trudi w.

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

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Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

4 Day Break

Thank you for a lovely stay. Lovely big rooms, lovely garden, well equipped kitchen. Super to have a bathroom upstairs and downstairs. Off street parking was also really helpful. Two minute walk to the beach was as added bonus. All in all a great break away. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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

Super Easter Weekend Stay - April 2023

Super long Easter weekend stay for 6 of us including kids, parents, and grand-mothers. Property was lovely and roomy, plenty of room for everyone. Bedrooms were spacious very well equipped, with comfortable beds. Kitchen was excellently equipped. The garden was beautifully maintained with deckchairs and comfortable wicker chairs and leg rests so we could all enjoy the sunshine. There was a large charcoal BBQ available, which we used to prepare a Saturday evening feast. With only 5 mins walk to the beach, and 15 mins walk into Swanage town with all the amusements, shops and restaurants, it means that everything was accessible for all - young and old. Julia, the hostess, was highly communicative, provided some great restaurant recommendations, and made sure everything we needed was available. A fabulous locations also meant we could walk directly up to the Old Harry Rocks in just over an hour, getting back in time for a tasty breakfast. Solid WiFi and a good sized TV also meant a the kids (and Adults) could relax for some downtime between physical activities. Wholeheartedly recommended - and we would certainly frequent again. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arshad M.

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

Fantastic stay

I booked out this rental house for our Bank holiday weekend getaway for 8 of us out of which 5 were children. I loved the fact that this house was fully equipped with all the entertaining resources for children of all ages. The bbq was lovely, and we really appreciated that you left a bottle of Wine to welcome us (although we dont drink alcohol)and chocolates which the kids gobbled down. The attention to detail was amazing, the kitchen was fully equipped to cater and cook food from any cuisine. The garden was very well maintained and the garden furniture was top quality and very comfortable. Overall the location of the property was very convenient as it is a 2minute walk down to the beach. There is not much I can say you would need to improve in your lovely rental property, although I would have loved a hot tub in your garden, as you have a great space that would be ideal for this type of luxury. Thank you very much and we loved Swanage and deffinitly will be coming back. One thing that annoyed me was on Monday we ran a little late as I have a little OCD, hence could not help but clean and scrub the house so that we leave it the way we found it. The cleaner and her family parked right outside the drive and kept tutting and rolling eyes and basically gesturing thier annoyance. My husband went out and apologised for delay and explained the situation. Considering that we arrived at the property at 11pm on Friday due to some traffic issues. Overall very happy experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noah L.

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

AMAZING PROPERTY

Everything about this property is just majestic. The location could not have been better. 10 second walk and you’re at the beach and the sea can also be seen from the room upstairs. Just incredible. So many little extras that the wonderful hosts leaves for the guests really helps make it an unforgettable experience. We had all age ranges in the family and every single person adored the stay! We hadn’t even checked out and were already planning the next visit 😁
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morag J.

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

excellent stay

We all had a great time. It was our granddaughter's first visit to Swanage. First of many ! House was lovely . Clean and spacious and a brilliant location .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

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

A fabulous mini-break

Renting this property was a dream from start to finish. Julia was a great hostess and her property had everything we needed for a stress-free stay. It really was just a short walk to the beach which made life a lot easier with four children aged three and under! Thank you, Julia
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family break

A nice house very close to and with easy access to the beach. The children enjoyed the large lawn and garden.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022