Magnificent Clarence cottage!
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9.6Outstanding
(93 Ratings)
"It’s beautiful house and garden, interesting furnishings and books, relaxing large spaces, spotless comfortable bedrooms and modern bathrooms. A historic home a short walk from the town with good park..."
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7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
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Housed in a historic building, Magnificent Clarence cottage! provides accommodations with a garden and free Wifi in Swanage, a 5-minute walk from Swanage Bay. With garden views, this accommodation features a patio.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Garden
Family friendly
Smoking allowed
Key access
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(93 Ratings)
"It’s beautiful house and garden, interesting furnishings and books, relaxing large spaces, spotless comfortable bedrooms and modern bathrooms. A historic home a short walk from the town with good park..."
Verified guestDon't miss out! Price and availability may change
Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Very cozy home with amazing views from bedrooms. The location is great to walk to seafront and shops. The garden was also amazing with lots of different places to sit.
The only negative was the hill and steps in house for my 89 year old mum but that was our mistake but she managed okay and she loved the house.
9.0 / 10.0
Location was great. The cottage was just like the photos and so cosy. The decor was amazing and the beds so comfortable.
Could have done with some more glasses.
We did struggle to use the aga oven. Some basic instructions woukd have been useful.
10.0 / 10.0
It’s beautiful house and garden, interesting furnishings and books, relaxing large spaces, spotless comfortable bedrooms and modern bathrooms. A historic home a short walk from the town with good parking. Fantastic views. Helpful host good access instructions self checkin is fine.
Nothing. Would return in a heartbeat. If planning any deliveries be aware they are best arranged to the garden gate address.
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location and spacious rooms and comfy beds
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
We had the most amazing time at Clarence Cottage. I would definitely recommend staying here if coming to Swanage. It had everything we needed for our family get together and the communication was spot on. Beautifully laid out garden too with many exotic and native plants and trees.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Absolutely perfect stay at Clarence Cottage.
The property has everything you could wish for, including a wonderful large garden, character filled beautiful large rooms, and all mod cons worked perfectly.
Located a short walk to Swanage town centre, the beach, and near some amazing sites and scenery.
Absolutely perfect for our group of 7 and we’d love to come back!
Really nothing we didn’t like
10.0 / 10.0
The whole property was absolutely wonderful
Great place bit difficult walking up hillby side of property to get to gate, but overall fine.
10.0 / 10.0
History of Cottage, its elevated location, eccentric and generous furnishings and comfortable beds. Interesting trees in wrap around gardens. It was a real joy and fun.
Parking is free but off site.
10.0 / 10.0
The whole vibe, was such an interesting place to stay! Beautiful property.
Perhaps a little more seating space for more people in the living room to relax.
10.0 / 10.0
The beds were exceptionally comfortable and luxurious the location was fantastic and the gardens beautiful and completely secure for our dogs to enjoy
10.0 / 10.0
Clarence Cottage felt like home and we settled in immediately. Stunning views from the bedrooms. The furniture is really comfortable and the artwork pieces and posters and pictures are great. As is the garden, which is secluded and quiet. Coming through into the garden is like walking into a hidden gem. There are so many large garden ornaments to discover.
The kitchen is very well equipped and things like salt, olive oil, all those thins you have to bring with you or buy, were supplied The beds are really comfy, with lovely linen and the bathrooms excellent. Easy drive down to the beach and we took the steam train to Corfe Castle from the centre of Swanage Quite honestly, Clarence Cottage rates amongst the best holiday rentals we have stayed in and we were sad to leave. Great house, with absolutely everything you need in a great location. We would return, so highly recommended.
Nothing. It was all perfect.
10.0 / 10.0
Clarence cottage has unique quirky decor. The amazing ornaments are a real talking point. The cottage is huge with grand reception rooms and delightful wrap around gardens with lots of secluded areas. The facilities are great with 3 bathrooms and very comfortable beds. The kitchen dining room is great for dinners and the kitchen is very well equipped. The centre of swanage is only a 5-10 minute walk away. We absolutely loved staying here and would definitely return.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
A fabulously unique home, has everything you need and more. A large spacious home with fantastic views and amazing garden.
Location is private and peaceful but still close to all amenities.
We loved the house and garden so much we hardly wanted to go out.
We had a girls weekend but would work just as well for a family or couples trip.
I wouldn’t recommend to anyone with bad mobility issues as walk from town is a bit hilly and lots of stairs in the home.
10.0 / 10.0
Fabulous location, easy access to everything on foot but private and secluded. The property is surrounded on all sides by a beautifully maintained garden with fine plants and artefacts, views and a choice of comfortable seating and eating areas.
9.0 / 10.0
Wonderful property, great space , very quirky, dog friendly, amazing garden
Nothing!
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful place, the pictures give a very good reflection of the property. Bathrooms lovely, kitchen well supplied. more than enough bathrooms.The cottage is super secure, really lovely, really eclectic mix of comfort and individuality. Always something new to discover. Great for hide and seek!
6.0 / 10.0
Great location - 10 mins from the beach
Cobwebs behind chairs and hair in one of the beds.
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful setting and very easy for all of the lovely walks we did. Would recommend it as a base for visiting the Dorset coast!
Beautiful gardens and very safe for our dog.
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely rooms, very comfortable beds, uniquely styled, beautiful gardens, really clean
Nothing really ….we could have done with some more wine glasses if being picky ! 😃
10.0 / 10.0
Beautiful house and garden, the beds were so comfy, everything exceeded our expectations. Simply superb!
The Aga didn't ignite which was a shame.
10.0 / 10.0
An amazing property in a wonderful location. it’s a short walk to the bustling quaint village with its abundance of shops and eateries and of course the beach which is dog friendly until the end of May. The house itself is a heaven of quirky tranquility with its amazing views, spacious room, well equipped kitchen and walled mature garden. This has everything you need and more for a fantastic stay.
We cannot wait to return!
We loved everything about this house
10.0 / 10.0
Wonderful location exceptional house quirky extremely clean and comfortable. All 4 of us enjoyed the house so much well done to the owner.
Would definitely come back for longer next time
10.0 / 10.0
The property was gorgeous, comfortable, dog friendly, and well equipped. We loved the interior design. The location was great - a short walk into town and great for walks too. Would have loved to stay longer.
10.0 / 10.0
We all loved everything, perfect location, garden was absolutely beautiful ! House was very spacious with fabulous decor and a great layout , views from bedrooms incredible , top notch cleanliness , really comfy beds and gorgeous bed linens, bathrooms and showers amazing ! Will be booking to stay again.
A coffee machine for the mornings would have made our stay even better.
10.0 / 10.0
Incredibly interesting house and ideal for social family gathering. Fascinating decor. Sadly wrong time of year to spend time in beautiful garden, but we spent time looking out at garden from conservatory. Extremely comfortable beds and generous sized bedrooms. Great location - easy (hilly) walk to town and beach. Will definitely revisit.
Need selection of wine glasses.
10.0 / 10.0
The whole experience was beautiful. We had a lovely time celebrating our Mums 60th. The location is very close to the beach and coastal walks, lots of good pubs and cafes. The house and grounds were beautiful, unique and stylish interior, it had everything we could think of, with games, all appliances and Wifi. The house was perfectly warm, even in January. Stephen was an amazing host, very quick responses and really helpful, both before and during our stay. We all said that we will definitely have to come back soon! Thank you.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
What an amazing place, six of us & a dog, booked this to celebrate a family members 85th birthday & we had a really great time, so many objects to admire & discuss. Still spotting new stuff on our day of departure. If you're after something a bit different but with a touch of class then this is it !
It's a little bit pricey, but maybe it needs to be ?
9.0 / 10.0
We absolutely loved the cottage. The downstairs is bonkers and eclectic. Loved the original WC! The upstairs is calm and beautifully decorated. The garden is beautifully kept with fabulous views over the bay and fairy lights in the evening which makes it look magical. The location is spot on.
Niggles really because we loved it so much. Not enough hot water for 7 people so we had to keep using the booster button and orchestrate showers. The Aga was off and the electric oven burned stuff. The log burner in the kitchen didn't work which meant we had to keep the heating going as it was a v cold weekend.
10.0 / 10.0
An eccentric English gem
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The location was within walking distance to town, beach, pubs & places to eat. but still quiet. There was a blues festival the weekend we stayed which was an added bonus. people were really friendly. The property and gardens were amazing. Comfortable beds and plenty of room for the six of us to not be on top of each other. lots of quirky furnishings and ornaments all to a high standard. would definitely stay again. we could see the sea from the cottage which was so lovely
Nothing. we did have an electrical issue on arrival but Stephen had an electrician out within 20 mins to have it fixed. TV buffered quite a bit and washing machine and tumble drier stopped working but none of these issues prevented us from loving the cottage
8.0 / 10.0
Loved the homely feel of the house, very quirky and interesting decor. Beautiful bathrooms. Very warm and cosy. Great location for walking to the beach, shops and restaurants.
The hot water was never on so we had to boost it every morning and wait for it to heat up. It should be set to be on all day. There weren’t enough glasses or mugs. The dishwasher wouldn’t be full before we’d run out.
2.0 / 10.0
We liked where it was, it’s a steep hill but worth the views and convenience. Although it wasn’t a home for comfort or relaxation.
The property to us, felt very busy. Very full, complicated. This property is not suitable for children or tall adults. And it needs a real clean! Our bedspreads were stained and disgusting, this house is cultural, different and obviously someone’s happy place. But not ours, it’s in need of some declutterring and a real clear out of dangerous objects!
10.0 / 10.0
Quirky ornaments and fixings, superb views and house.lovely gardens. Easy on street parking.
Hot water only set to come on in evening meant that all had a cold shower when returning in late afternoon
10.0 / 10.0
Amazing and very unique House with stunning views ! Beautiful Garden …
This property is full of antiques and never seen so many precious things in a one place !
Property is v close to beach and walkable distance to all restaurants shops etc
We left new pair of shoes at the property and Owner kindly posted it to us which was very admirable.
Nothing major but worth mentioning
Gardner visited when we there and we felt it a bit unprofessional. But we were going out so didn’t mater much but would not have preferred that if we wanted to stay back and enjoy the garden and property !
9.0 / 10.0
Great location, a five minute walk into town, although this was up/down quite a steep hill so may not be good for anyone who would find that difficult. Amazing views of the bay from upstairs. The cottage itself is really lovely, very contemporary inside, beautiful design and the walled garden is a haven, it was quite windy when we visited and the garden was a sun trap.
The parking can be a little difficult, there is no off street parking and the road next to the cottage is difficult to find a space on.
10.0 / 10.0
stunning views of the harbour. amazing garden and really unique & fun interior design. very relaxing property.
street parking was ok for us but can imagine it can get v busy in the summer so might end up parking some distance away.
9.0 / 10.0
Location was very good.
The decor and eclectic mix of objects.
Lovely garden.
It was a big house so could be a little cold in very cold weather.
10.0 / 10.0
What an amazing property. Very spacious. Very well equipped with everything you need.
Short walk into town and the sea.
Perfect if you have pets.
Would highly recommend.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this house has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this house?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Magnificent Clarence cottage!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Magnificent Clarence cottage! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Magnificent Clarence cottage!?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and heating.
