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Grasmere

Swanage, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
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At a glance

  • A beautiful holiday home set in the heart of Swanage
  • Perfect for exploring the Purbeck Hills, Jurassic Coast, Old Harry Rocks and Corfe Castle or take a ferry trip to Brownsea Island or Poole
  • This is a lovely location for families, nature-lovers and keen walkers
Property code: OC-DC060

Set in an elevated position above the centre of the bustling seaside town of Swanage, this spacious and attractive Victorian terrace house is ideal for a large family or a group of friends looking for a welcoming holiday home just three hundred metres from the sea. Perfect for discovering Dorset’s idyllic Purbeck region and the Jurassic Coast, this lovely property makes a great base for enjoying the area’s beautiful landscapes, quaint villages, historic monuments and sandy beaches.

This bright and tastefully furnished property is accessed via five steps, with a mosaic-tiled hall leading you into a charming and spacious open-plan lounge/diner. With plenty of comfortable seating. This is an ideal space to enjoy a movie on the Smart TV/DVD or share a meal in the stylish dining area. You will also find a fully equipped kitchen with a range oven. There are three cosy bedrooms on the first floor: two doubles and a bunk bedroom, and two single bedrooms on the second floor. Two steps lead from the kitchen up into the pretty courtyard-style back garden where you can enjoy a BBQ or a morning coffee on the slightly raised seating area which offers stunning views over the roof tops and across to Swanage Bay.

The property is just a hundred metres or so from Swanage town centre where you will find a variety of great restaurants, pubs and shops. Swanage is also home to a Victorian pier, several beautiful parks and a long sandy beach running along the traditional promenade. Nearby attractions include Durslton Country Park (1.5 miles), Ballard Down (2 miles) and Dancing Ledge (3 miles). You can also explore Durlston Bay (0.5 miles), Corfe Castle (6 miles), Brownsea Island (8 miles) and the beach at Studland (4.5 miles).

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 single rooms, 2 doubles (1 with 5’ bed), 1 bunk bedroom
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • 1 ground-floor WC
  • Range oven, microwave, American fridge/freezer, washing machine, wine fridge, dishwasher, dryer, coffee machine (Nespresso compatible)
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Courtyard garden with BBQ and outdoor furniture
  • Roadside parking
  • Beach 300 metres, shops and pubs 200 metres
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Hazel 15th August 2026

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Just perfect. Clean spacious comfortable.

Reviewed by Julia 14th July 2026

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Beautiful old property right on the doorstep of the town centre. The hill was a killer in the recent heatwave but this was far outweighed by the convenience of being so close to everything. We managed to get on street parking opposite and basically barely needed to move the car again. The property was very well equipped, clean, tidy and comfortableRead more. Only the BBQ had definitely seen better days. 5 adults a toddler and a dog stayed and there was ample room. Some fans would have been welcome as we had to leave windows wide open upstairs to get air through. This was a bit noisy for those sleeping at the front due to cars and noisy neighbours returning home later at night. We all throughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Maggie 27th June 2026

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Great house, good location but up a steep incline, so not for the unfit! Well equipped with a nice small garden and lovely outlook, with a sea view from the kitchen window.

Reviewed by Tracey 10th June 2026

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Great property in central location. Easy access to beach, shops, restaurants and many lovely walks. It had everything we needed and was spotlessly clean. Great for families or a group of friends.

Reviewed by Flora 19th February 2026

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We had a lovely stay in Swanage. This house was perfect for two families with plenty of space and a large fridge. The location was great, very close to the town centre. Parking is a bit tricky but when we couldnt park outside we were able to park nearby. We had a lovely time and would stay again.

Reviewed by Sally 4th January 2026

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A comfortable house - the bedrooms were really nice and the kitchen was large and generally well-equipped. It's near the top of quite a steep hill so you need to bear that in mind if mobility is an issue.

Reviewed by Susan 27th November 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Grasmere. It was warm and comfortable and had everything we needed. It was just a 2 minute walk to the beach, perfect!

Reviewed by Andrew 3rd November 2025

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A fabulous property in the heart of Swanage. Very clean, spacious, warm, no complaints at all.

Reviewed by Louise 1st November 2025

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We had a great time in Swanage and the house was definitely part of that. It is spacious and really well equipped for families with young children. The kitchen is great and has everything you might need. The location is perfect for the high street and youll get a workout walking up the hill!

Reviewed by Amber 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Anita 25th July 2025

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Lovely holiday accommodation. Would recommend for larger family's. Well equipped with everything. Well situated for all amenities. Managed to find a parking spot and didn't need to use car all week. Bus to Bournemouth via stiudland great value. 3 each way. Had lovely meals out. Didn't put cooker on at all. Very quiet and peaceful holiday. Would cerRead moretainly stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Sophie 7th April 2025

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We had a lovely few days staying in this house. Very comfortable and well-equipped. Great location. Thank you

Reviewed by Craig 27th December 2024

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Lovely house right in the centre of Swanage, very comfortable, clean and well equipped. Everything needed for a fantastic break.

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Island Cottage Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.