The Rookery
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1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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The Rookery
Bed and breakfast
3 Highcliffe Rd, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LW, United Kingdom
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Highlights
Free parking
Delicious breakfast
Excellent service
Sparkling clean
Ideal locationShow More
Amenities
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Public parkingFree
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
English
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Property Description
With a stay at The Rookery in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This bed & breakfast is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Poole Harbour and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Bournemouth Beach.
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9.5/10
AmazingCleanliness9.5
Amenities9.5
Location9.5
Service9.5
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Surroundings
Airport: Bournemouth Airport
(43.8 km)
Train: Swanage Travel Interchange
(1.1 km)
Train: Wool
(22.9 km)
Landmarks: All Saint's Church
(300m)
Landmarks: Swanage Town & Herston Football Club
(300m)
Landmarks: Swanage Putting Green, Tennis & Outdoor Bowls
(330m)
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Rooms
Guest Reviews
Services & Amenities
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15
Double Room Ensuite
1 double bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Daily housekeeping
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7
Twin Room Ensuite
2 single beds
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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8
Single Room Ensuite
1 single bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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5
Suite Ensuite
3 single beds and 2 double beds
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
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12
Suite Ensuite
1 bunk bed and 1 king bed
Non-smoking
Private bathroom
Wi-Fi in room
Daily housekeeping
Hair dryer
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9.5/10
Amazing
56 reviews
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness9.5
- Amenities9.5
- Location9.5
- Service9.5
Average for similar properties in Swanage
AI Summary
The host is friendly and helpful. The accommodation has well-equipped rooms, excellent location near the beach and town center, and consistently praised cleanliness. Guests enjoyed the variety and quality of the breakfast.
Guest User
September 6, 2024
Outstanding stay, nothing could be faulted. Alan is a fantastic front of house, funny, helpful and kind, we didn't see Charlene but she did such a wonderful breakfast so thanks to her too! They clearly both work very hard, despite 3 children, 2 dogs and 2 cats as the place is spotless and beautifully decorated, awash with their personality. Wouldn't want to stay anywhere else now! Breakfast was great with local quality produce.
Guest User
September 2, 2024
I highly recommend the rookery we had a very warm welcome from our host alan he was an amazing host. Lovely room,fantastic breakfast so a very big thank you to Alan and Charlene for our fantastic weekend look forward to seeing you all again. Joe,kevin and Hayden
Guest User
August 24, 2024
This Bed and Breakfast Place is well situated, a short walk to the beach, a family run place, nothing too kitchen trouble, Charlene and Alan who run the Bed and Breakfast are too super people who will go the extra mile to make your stay more comfortable, their children are polite and helpful too. New seating Area outside and free parking.
Guest User
August 18, 2024
A great place to stay in Swanage. Nothing tired about this lovely hotel. Everything spotlessly clean, comfortable and tastefully furnished. An amazing breakfast perfectly cooked with top notch produce. All served up with Alan's witty repartee and his cheery smile.
Journey50811669767
August 12, 2024
A traditional clean and tidy B&B. Alan is a very genial host. Having parking on-site is an asset. It is a short walk down the hill to the beach and about 20 minutes walk to the centre. Breakfast choices need to be made the night before, but the food was freshly cooked and of high quality. Many of the guests return year after year. The sink in our bathroom was rather small, but the shower was a good size. In common with most B&Bs there is no lift.
Guest User
July 22, 2024
The perfect B&B to finish the Southwest Coastal Path at. Brilliant host with a great sense of humour! Nothing too much trouble & with a wealth of knowledge. Comfy, spacious room, with fantastic shower. Breakfast, particularly the black pudding was delicious! Couldn't wish for more. Thank you.
Guest User
July 6, 2024
We had a school trip to the Jurassic Coast with 8 Lower Sixth students. Staying at the Rookery was the perfect location. We were able to access all the keys sites within 10-30 minutes each day. In the evening we were able to pop down to the beach - 2 min walk away. Alan and Charlene could not have done enough for all of us. Changing menus to suit fussy teenagers to dropping forgotten sandwiches to us at the beach!!! The rooms were spotless and spacious. Thank you for making us all feel very welcome and looked after. We will definitely be back.
Guest User
June 26, 2024
Excellent location, close to beach and just outside town centre. Very comfortable, well equipped, and beautifully decorated room. Very friendly host able to advise on things to do and places to eat. Good breakfast with plenty of choice served in a pleasant dining room.
Services & Amenities
Most Popular Amenities
Diving
Snorkeling
Surfing
Off-site
Public parking
Free
Tennis Court
Restaurant
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
More Amenities
Internet
Wi-Fi in Public Areas
Parking
Public (not only for guests) is available On-site parking. Reservation not possible
Public parking
Free
Languages Spoken
English
Health & Wellness
Tennis Court
Diving
Snorkeling
Mini Golf
Kayaking
Off-site
Surfing
Off-site
Windsurfing
Activities
Fishing
Public Areas
No Smoking in Public Areas
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 16:00–20:00
Check-out: Before 10:30
Child Policies
Children can stay in some rooms of this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.
Breakfast
TypeContinental, Full English/Irish
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact property |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
Pets
Pets are not allowed
Age Requirements
The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old
Paying at the Hotel
- Cash
Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 8
With a stay at The Rookery in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Dorset and East Devon Coast. This bed & breakfast is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from Poole Harbour and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Bournemouth Beach.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Rookery, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor tennis court or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
At The Rookery, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. A complimentary breakfast is included.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions.