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The Old Police House

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Exterior
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8968.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Swanage, England
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Swanage Pier
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Old Police House

Victorian 4 bedroom Purbeck stone house, beautifully modernised whilst retaining many character features from the 1890's.

About the Property:
Our family home is located in a quiet residential area of Swanage. It is a flat 5min walk to town and the beach with easy access to the steam railway and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

Ground Floor:
Lounge with free access to the internet, TV, Netflix, iPlayer, games and digital piano; Dining Room with feature cast iron fireplace and seating area for 8 people; Newly fitted kitchen with access to the enclosed courtyard style garden with timber decking, barbeque and outside tap/hose; Walk in larder and utility room with sink and washing machine.

First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Spacious double room with double bed and wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 2: Bunk bed suitable for adults or children with wardrobe storage.
Bedroom 3: Pull out bed for one or two people with wardrobe storage.

Second Floor:
Master bedroom: King size bed and wet room with shower and toilet. Very spacious with lots of natural light and views of the surrounding countryside.

The front of the property has an area of hard standing that provides off road parking for one vehicle.

Popular features include:
Parking
Internet access
BBQ
Washing Machine
Easy walking distance (3 min) to pub with reputedly the best food and service in town.

House Rules:
Check in: After 3pm
Check out: Before 10am.
Bed Linen Supplied
Bring own towels
No Pets
Max occupancy: 8
Children welcome
No Smoking inside
No shoes upstairs / on carpets and furniture.

Property manager

Alison Kent

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 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

About the area

Swanage

Swanage is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Bournemouth Pier and Sandbanks Beach are also worth visiting.
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Swanage, England

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Old Harry Rocks - 13 min drive - 7.6 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 6 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Old Police House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Old Police House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Old Police House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Old Police House located?

Situated in Swanage, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, Swanage Beach and Durlston Country Park. Pier Beach and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 6 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 17 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn C.

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

Idea location

Lovely holiday at the Old Police House - ideal location for easy walk to beach and shops, especially good with young children. Had everything you needed for a comfortable stay and we were very happy to stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fantastic holiday home

We had such a great time and our holiday home could not have been better. It had everything we needed for a home from home experience. Excellent location for the beach and Swanage centre. Thank you
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

The perfect house & location

We are two families who holiday together every year and The Old Police House was perfect for us. The house provided all we needed, located so conveniently to the beach & central Swanage & the owners could not have been more helpful!’
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne J.

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

Excellent

What a beautiful house so well located Everything you could possibly want provided plus many extras Will definitely be back if they will have us We were a party of 5 adults and 2 children both well catered for in this lovely holiday house Regards Anne
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nel C.

Lovely home, which is deceptively large

We had such a lovely time staying here. The location was great as the town was a few minutes walk away. Swanage beach is walking distance, but we preferred to take the 10 minute drive to the more picturesque Studland Bay. The house is quite large, much larger than I thought it would be and very clean and cosy. Very comfortable beds and pillows. We all slept really well (it could have been all the fresh air too!). We were a party of 5: 3 adults and 2 children. Alison answered all my questions and was very helpful. The children loved it and the top floor wet room was great, especially after spending the day on the beach. We visited Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door and had a fantastic time - these were about 50 mins drive from the house. Kingston Lacy manor was about 35 mins drive and Corfe Castle was about 15 mins drive. We were National Trust members, so we could park free in all their car parks, so try and get membership and you'll save a fortune on parking alone! We had a great time and I know the children will be talking about this holiday for long time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Nicky B.

Well positioned family home

This property is a loved family home, and we stayed whilst the owners were away. Our family of 5; (including 2 olds and one squeaker); had everything we needed for our stay, including a lovely welcome note from Ali’s family and really helpful info about the house and area. Great communication from Ali before and during our stay. The house is really well positioned near the centre of Swanage - a 5 minute flat walk away. Close by beautiful beaches at Studland and Corfe Castle both a very short drive away. Parking for one vehicle on hard standing in front of the house. If you bring more than one car, and stay in peak season; it’s worth noting on-road parking is at a premium - and you may find yourself a short walk away... although not a massive hardship. We had a great holiday and would be really happy to stay again!!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Alison Kent

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Languages:

English