Guests say
Herston Rise is a charming, characterful cottage on the outskirts of Swanage, praised for its excellent location, easy access to walks, and cosy atmosphere. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and pleasant garden, making it ideal for both couples and dog owners. The cottage is clean and warm, with a recently renovated bathroom and a lovely log burner for winter stays. Some guests noted minor issues such as a small fridge, occasional odours, and maintenance details, but overall, the property offers a delightful and convenient base for exploring the area.
Most guests found the cottage clean and fresh, with no musty smells and a well-kept appearance. However, a few mentioned a lingering dog odour and some scale build-up in the shower, indicating occasional lapses.
The location is highly praised for its quiet residential setting, proximity to walks, local shops, and easy access to Swanage town centre and attractions.
Guests found the cottage warm and comfortable, with cosy beds and a pleasant garden. Some noted minor discomforts such as draughts, radiator placement, and allergies to feather bedding.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern bathroom. Some guests mentioned the fridge was too small, limited kitchen equipment, and minor maintenance issues such as outdated electrics and slow water flow.
There are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A cosy wood burner makes this Grade II listed cottage a great place to stay at any time of the year..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Small enclosed garden with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Set on the edge of the popular seaside town of Swanage, this Grade II listed, terraced holiday cottage is traditionally furnished and has the bonus of a wood burner, making it a great place to stay whatever the time of year. Discover the beach 1 mile from the property, where you will also find shops, pubs and restaurants. An excellent base from which to explore the area, and visitors can enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and Purbeck Hills. Monkey World, Swanage Steam Railway, Durlston Country Park and Tank Museum make for good family days out. Beach 1 mile. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (11)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely little traditional cottage. It’s in a great location on the outskirts of Swanage so very easy to get to. Lots of character with thick stonewalls, wooden carvings and beams. Clean with plenty of facilities. No musty or damp smells, despite it’s age, smells fresh! Comfortable beds. Pretty garden. Very nice paintings too. Parking outside the front door. We will be back!
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Aiden Mallender
The cottage could do with a curtain across the front door to reduce the draft coming in also a better lock on the back doorShower and bath are nice and powerful The rain shower head could do with a clean due to scale build up The sink lets it down though with a slow trickle at best The radiator next to the toilet is rather uncomfortable especially when hot !! Kitchen was adequate for a week Though it could do with a steamer for cooking veg in to free up the pans Hot water is really hot 👍🏻The local shop is better to buy logs from rather than the petrol station (cheaper) The pub around the corner is really nice but only open on weekends The train to Corfe Castle is really quite expensive £22 per adult for a return It is also a really nice little walk into the centre of swanage as it only took around 20mins Over all we really loved the stay and may come back again in the future
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Confirmed Guest
Enjoyable