Rivendell Guest House
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9.5Outstanding
(154 Ratings)
"Excellent location just a few mins from town centre and beach. Lyn was very kind and helpful. Accommodation was warm, well decorated and spotless. Highly recommend."
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Just a 6-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 300 yards from Swanage Railway, Rivendell Guest House features accommodations in Swanage, with a shared lounge. Featuring garden and quiet street views, this guest house also provides guests with free Wifi.
Golf course (within 2 mi)
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Heating
WiFi/Internet
Shared living spaces
Accessible Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Contactless check-in/out
Housekeeping available
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
Tennis court
Cleaning products
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Top rated by guests
9.5Outstanding
(154 Ratings)
"Excellent location just a few mins from town centre and beach. Lyn was very kind and helpful. Accommodation was warm, well decorated and spotless. Highly recommend."
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
So clean and centrally based with a lovely landlady. Nice room with dining table for two and fridge. Parking question answered very quickly-a professional team there.
There were processes to go through before arriving eg had to pay before going through a payment link rather than pay by card on arrival. Toilet made noise after flushing and slightly leaking tap (property aware).
10.0 / 10.0
Excellent location just a few mins from town centre and beach. Lyn was very kind and helpful. Accommodation was warm, well decorated and spotless. Highly recommend.
I think we chose the smallest room but will definately return to sample a bigger one.
10.0 / 10.0
Well located, well decorated and presented. The room had everything I needed and more.
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
The room was warm and comfortable with adequate space, and was provided with everything I needed, and the bathroom was fine, The location was ideal, being close to where I needed to be, and fairly close to cafés and shops. Our family have stayed before and I would happily return again.
There was nothing I didn't like
8.0 / 10.0
Didn't order breakfast. Convenient location.
Bathroom was a bit small, but everything worked well.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything I needed, beautiful room and a really nice relaxing atmosphere
Nothing
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and well appointed, friendly greeting and very helpful 😊
Room a bit small but it was the smallest and cheapest in the house
8.0 / 10.0
Great hosts, spotlessly clean and well appointed room.
For the money, room was rather small with no outlook. Orange juice for breakfast wasn’t orange juice - more like squash.
10.0 / 10.0
Nice and personal vibe
Our room was to the street but the noise is very manageable
10.0 / 10.0
all was very well looked after
10.0 / 10.0
The hosts were most welcoming
and helpful.
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
Lovely couple, property, room, comfortable. Good supply of tea coffee milk etc.
The ensuite was very nice but a tight toilet placement was very uncomfortable. Totally useable but difficult to sit on. Everything else was Great.
10.0 / 10.0
Convenient location and friendly host
Not applicable
8.0 / 10.0
The location was perfect, the owners were exceptionally accommodating and lovely to chat with. The room was spacious and had lovely little touches to make the stay comfortable.
The en-suite bathroom was a little too small and the mattress a bit too soft.
10.0 / 10.0
Great facilities and location
Nothing really
10.0 / 10.0
Great location, very clean, friendly, helpful hosts
We didn’t have breakfast as the only option was to have it in your room, we prefer to eat breakfast in a dining area!
9.0 / 10.0
Location is ideal - easy access to town and sea shore.
Character property with lots of interest.
Nothing in particular.
10.0 / 10.0
Location, ease of access and quality of room
Nothing
7.0 / 10.0
Friendly reception. Extra sitting room for guests. Comfortable bed
Smallish bed, room and bathroom
8.0 / 10.0
The room was clean and comfortable, all amenities available. Location excellent, near train station, shops and places to eat. We did not try breakfast as we wanted to set off early to the places we came to visit. We met Lyn on arrival, she was very welcoming and gave us lots of information about the area.
10.0 / 10.0
Clean and room had ample supplies of teas, coffee and a fridge with fresh milk
Nothing
9.0 / 10.0
A very well presented and clean friendly house. Ideally located. The hosts are very friendly and helpful. Every comfort in the room and lounge. Felt very homely.
10.0 / 10.0
The welcome was lovely, nothing was too much bother. Our arrival was well organised and everything was ready.
The room was spacious and very clean, everything we needed was available.
The location was perfect, a five minute walk from town. Although no parking on site, permits are available for the local car park although we we lucky to get a spot outside
Such a lovely experience, we're already looking into next year's visit. Highly recommended.
Absolutely nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
The booking in went really smoothly and as soon as I walked in my room it was warm and welcoming - really appreciated after a drive in the rain. Everything was modern and tasteful with a range of tea/coffee, kettle, fridge, glasses, a little table with 2 chairs, the ensuite was modern and light and everywhere was spotless, the bed and pillows were extremely comfy and the quilt was lovely and soft. It was an easy level 5-10 minute walk to the sea front through the town. I absolutely loved the biscuits in an airtight jar as well, really nice touch!
In an ideal world I'd have preferred to park in a car park but I got a space opposite the hotel which is unrestricted parking.
10.0 / 10.0
Everything! Lyn and Kevin were lovely, offered us an early check-in. The rooms were beautiful, everything was high standard. The bathroom was gorgeous with an incredible shower. Breakfast was wonderful. Location perfect
9.0 / 10.0
Breakfast delivered to your door was a plus! Placed your order the night before and it arrived at 8.45am the next day!
Not the guesthouse's fault - but parking nearby is an absolute nightmare!
9.0 / 10.0
Comfortable room and bed with helpful touches = plenty of tea/coffee choice.
Towels soft. Well-ventilated and light room.
The morning breakfast was a surprise - hamper of pre-ordered high quality breakfast.
Nothing.
10.0 / 10.0
convenient location, very welcoming and friendly
nothing I didn’t like
7.0 / 10.0
Near the centre of town in a historic part of Swanage. Fresh milk with tea and coffee making facilities with real coffee bags and biscuits.
Their preference is for minimum 2 night stays, so if you want to stay 1 night you have to hope for a late gap between multi-night stays. Don't expect a sit down breakfast in a dining room, they do a boxed breakfast but there are plenty of places in town, including beach front breakfasts on North Beach in season. An awful lot of email messages.
FAQs
Does this property follow enhanced cleaning procedures?
Yes, this bed and breakfast has implemented enhanced cleaning procedures and processes to keep you healthy and safe.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Rivendell Guest House. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Rivendell Guest House pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Rivendell Guest House?
We found 15 amenities for this rental. This includes golf course (within 2 mi), free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, and heating.
