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About this property

Set just a 1-minute walk to the beach, and 6.8 mi from Corfe Castle in Swanage, The Rookery Guest House features free WiFi access and free private parking. All rooms are equipped with a smart flat screen TV that has internet access, catch up TV and you can log on to your Netflix account. You will find a kettle and refreshments in your room along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms come with a private bathroom. In the mornings our guests can enjoy a range continental options as well as a locally sourced produce cooked breakfast. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 12 mi from the property.

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Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish

    • Free Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
and
1 full bed
1 twin bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Desmond
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Alan very helpful and welcoming host. Really excellent and substantial breakfasts. We were in a hurry and Alan went out of his way to ensure we had breakfast served quickly. Really hot water.
  • Jenni
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was excellent. The room was delightful, cooler rather than warmer, which is our preference. The bed was on the soft side. The location was excellent for our weekend at the inaugural Coastal Barbarians Offshore Regatta in Swanage Bay.
  • Mary
    United States United States
    Staff was great and informative, we felt welcomed and at home
  • Ronald
    United States United States
    Great breakfast and host, Alan, was super friendly and helpful. We had to leave at 7:30AM and he made us fresh bacon sandwiches, coffee and OJ 30 minutes before breakfast was to be served. A very nice gesture.
  • Mark
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about my stay was brilliant from start to finish. The host was fantastic, room lovely and clean plus spacious lovely shower. Quality breakfast choice. Breakfast room and bar kept to a high standard. Lovely family run business.
  • Robert
    United States United States
    I had to find lodging on short notice after my business trip was interrupted, and stumbled across the Rookery. The location could not be better for accessing the beach and coastal trail, and it was only a bus ride to Poole/Bournemouth, with...
  • Dominic
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Alan & Charlene are exceptional & accommodating hosts. The room & shower room were modern & really well presented. The breakfasts are amazing, made with the best ingredients. The hotel proximity to Swanage seafront & town is perfect.
  • Trevor
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location was fantastic,Allan the host was very friendly.Beautifully cooked breakfast I enjoyed every minute of my stay there
  • David
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great place to stay, exceptional clean, excellent hosts can't do enough for you, brilliant tasty breakfast. Really is only 5 min walk to beach and 10 min seafront walk to Town. Would thoroughly recommend
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location, clean and comfy bed with a delicious breakfast.

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 217 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Lodging World Gold Guest Award Recommended on Trip Advisor Clean and comfortable accomodation ~ all guest rooms are en suite Free WiFi internet access Smart Flat screen digital TV with freeview, catch up tv, internet access and access to Netflix Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryers in all rooms Your own front door key with 24 hour access Private car parking for all guests Daily maid service Traditional locally sourced cooked breakfast and continental options to choose from Child friendly. ‘Like a home from home’ Read our guest reviews

Neighborhood info

Known for it's beautiful sandy beach and stunning scenery, Swanage is the ideal tourist destination whether you are here for a family holiday, enjoying the walks, or visiting the famous steam railway! The Danesfort is the perfect base for exploring Swanage and the surrounding areas. We are in a quiet location, close to all amenities, and just 100 yards from the beach.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of The Rookery

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/Sheets (extra fee)
  • Guest bathroom
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linens
  • Alarm clock

Kitchen

  • Electric kettle

Activities

  • Water sports facilities on site
  • Mini golf
  • Snorkeling
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Windsurfing
  • Fishing
  • Tennis court

Media & Technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
Wifi is available in some rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).

    Services

    • Wake-up service/Alarm clock

    General

    • Smoke-free property
    • Non-smoking rooms

    Languages Spoken

    • English

    House rules

    The Rookery takes special requests – add in the next step!
    Check-in
    From 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 10:30 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaMastercardCash
    Smoking
    Smoking is not allowed.
    Parties
    Parties/events are not allowed

    The fine print

    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Rookery of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries on dates where such guidelines exist.

    In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

    Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

    It's not possible to stay at this property for coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.

    FAQs about The Rookery