Self Catering Holiday Accommodation in Swanage

Holiday cottages by the sea

Many visitors to Swanage will want to enjoy the flexibility of a self catering holiday with benefits and home comforts including multiple bedrooms and your own outdoor space.

There is a wide range of self catering options in and around Swanage including traditional fisherman’s cottages, modern apartments with stunning seaviews and large houses which are great for groups or family get-togethers.

Self catering apartments

There are lots of self catering apartments and flats to book for your holiday to Swanage. Some will have seaviews across Swanage Bay or far reaching vistas over the Purbeck Ridge. Offering a home-from-home feel at budget friendly prices, you'll find everything you need for a fantastic coastal escape.

Swanage Holiday Apartments offer 3 choices all located in central Swanage. Their 1 bedroom apartment has a balcony with seaviews - perfect for a romantic break. They also have two adjacent apartments, each sleeping up to 6 people in 2 bedrooms, which makes them ideal for large family groups. 

Camping or glamping?

Static caravans are a popular self catering holiday choice in Swanage and there are a selection of sites to choose from, some of which have on-site restaurants and swimming pools Visitors come back year after year to enjoy their favourite holiday parks and Swanage Bay View is a great location for a family holiday or escape to the coast.

If camping is more your style, pitch your tent in one of the family friendly campsites in and around Swanage or hire a camping pod or shepherd's hut. Most sites also cater for caravans and motorhomes.

Group accommodation

Cumulus Outdoor Adventure is one of several hostels that cater for groups as well as individuals, so all budgets are catered for.

Or why not stay at one our large B&B's, hotels or hire a self-catering cottage which allows you to come and go as you please.

Can’t bear to leave your canine friend at home?

That’s not a problem as we have many places for you to stay, eat and visit which will welcome your faithful companion. Look out for our pet friendly accommodation.

Find out more about Swanage

Now you know where to stay, find out more about things to do, where to eatevents and festivals and interesting shops to discover.

Need extra advice? Contact our visitor Information Centre for helpful information.

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