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The Dolphins is a spacious chalet-style seaside house a short distance from the centre of Swanage, Dorset and is perfect for family holidays and weekends away by the sea.
It is a self-catering property set over 2 floors, suitable for up to 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
It offers flexible accommodation with a large lounge, dining room, kitchen and a spacious garden with a substantial patio giving plenty of room for fun & games as well as al-fresco dining.
Conveniently located in De Moulham Road, it’s just a 2 minute walk to Swanage’s superb sandy beach, with an easy stroll along the seafront to an array of restaurants, cafes, fish & chip shops, ice-cream parlours, shops, pubs, and attractions that will delight adults and children alike.
And for the more adventurous it’s perfectly located for fantastic walks along the Jurassic coastline to Old Harry’s Rock and across to Studland, and in the other direction to Durlston Country Park and beyond.
Weekly stays are from Monday to Monday, and midweek short breaks from Monday to Thursday and weekend short breaks from Friday to Monday. During off-peak times we can be more flexible, please feel free to contact us with the dates you require.
We follow Covid-19 cleaning recommendations.
SPECIAL OFFER FOR SMALLER GROUPS
For smaller groups of people wishing to stay between now and 28th March 2021, we are offering 15% off for 5-6 guests and 20% off for up to 4 guests.
2020 Opening (1 January 2020 - 31 December 2021) |
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Room / Unit Type | Room / Unit Tariff* |
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Sleeps up to 8 within 4 bedrooms (2 bathrooms). | from £995.00 to £2,250.00 per unit per week |
*Please enquire about 3-4 night break availability.
Directions by road to Swanage
From Bournemouth/Poole, via ferry (01929 450203 www.sandbanksferry.co.uk): From the Ferry take the B3351 through Studland Village. After approx. ½ mile, turn left onto the Ulwell Road, signposted Swanage.
From Bournemouth/Poole via road: Take the A35 to Bakers Arms roundabout. Take 1st exit onto A351, signposted Wareham. Follow signs for Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Dorchester: Take the A352 signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Weymouth: Take the A353 signposted Wareham. At Warmwell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A352, signposted Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signposted Corfe Castle and Swanage.
To Swanage
From the west: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. At times when the Swanage Railway is running: Travel on the number 40 bus to Corfe Castle (East Street stop) then catch the steam train from Corfe Castle Station to Swanage. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk
From the east: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station.
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables.
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