You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach!
The Dolphins is a spacious seaside home that comfortably sleeps 8. It's perfect for a family holiday, a short break or a long weekend away with friends. It has a large garden, off-street parking, and is a short stroll from the town centre.
During your stay at this chalet, you're just a quick walk from Swanage Beach. Features include a water park and laundry facilities.
Free WiFi
Splash around at the water park
Amenities include laundry facilities
Steps from Swanage Beach and 11 minutes on foot from Dorset and East Devon Coast
Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! offers its guests a water park. The family-friendly Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! also features barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities.
This Swanage chalet is smoke free.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking includes off-street options
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a hospital
Things to do
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
Lovely seaside chalet with just a 2 minute walk to the beach! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Sylvia C.
2 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Golden girls 2025
This was our second stay and as the first everything was as described. Everything we needed in this holiday haven. Enjoyed the garden in the evening as well as the morning coffee. Great relaxing stay
Sylvia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Caroline C.
21 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect holiday home in excellent location
Communication with Julia was both prompt and friendly before our visit. The Dolphins is a great home by sea and worked perfectly for us as a multi generational family holiday. There was everything we needed. Garden amazing! Beds comfy, lots of toys and games, very clean and lots of little extras you don’t often find in rented holiday homes. Thanks Julia. We would love to explore the area more so could well be back in the future.
Caroline C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Sylvia C.
30 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
The property was very comfortable and homely with a well equipped kitchen and was lovely to come back to.
Sylvia C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kim M.
16 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Weekend Retreat
Girls trip for the over 50’s!!!! Ideal location, we were lucky with the weather and sat in garden most afternoons, easy walking distance for beach and town.
Kim M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cassie S.
14 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay and property
We had a brilliant time. The property was as described and perfect location to town and the beach with on site parking. The shower could be stronger and more of a thorough clean before arrival but overall we were really happy with our stay and communications overall. Would 100% stay again!
Cassie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
trudi w.
6 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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trudi w.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Arshad M.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay
I booked out this rental house for our Bank holiday weekend getaway for 8 of us out of which 5 were children. I loved the fact that this house was fully equipped with all the entertaining resources for children of all ages. The bbq was lovely, and we really appreciated that you left a bottle of Wine to welcome us (although we dont drink alcohol)and chocolates which the kids gobbled down. The attention to detail was amazing, the kitchen was fully equipped to cater and cook food from any cuisine.
The garden was very well maintained and the garden furniture was top quality and very comfortable.
Overall the location of the property was very convenient as it is a 2minute walk down to the beach.
There is not much I can say you would need to improve in your lovely rental property, although I would have loved a hot tub in your garden, as you have a great space that would be ideal for this type of luxury.
Thank you very much and we loved Swanage and deffinitly will be coming back.
One thing that annoyed me was on Monday we ran a little late as I have a little OCD, hence could not help but clean and scrub the house so that we leave it the way we found it. The cleaner and her family parked right outside the drive and kept tutting and rolling eyes and basically gesturing thier annoyance. My husband went out and apologised for delay and explained the situation. Considering that we arrived at the property at 11pm on Friday due to some traffic issues.
Overall very happy experience.
Arshad M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter B.
12 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The Baker family
Very good location..and house with plenty of room for 7 people..all one family..convenient for beach and Swanage town..only drawback the weather but what do you expect in England !
Peter B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kevin M.
21 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
4 Day Break
Thank you for a lovely stay. Lovely big rooms, lovely garden, well equipped kitchen. Super to have a bathroom upstairs and downstairs. Off street parking was also really helpful. Two minute walk to the beach was as added bonus. All in all a great break away. Thank you.
Kevin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris S.
10 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Super Easter Weekend Stay - April 2023
Super long Easter weekend stay for 6 of us including kids, parents, and grand-mothers. Property was lovely and roomy, plenty of room for everyone. Bedrooms were spacious very well equipped, with comfortable beds. Kitchen was excellently equipped. The garden was beautifully maintained with deckchairs and comfortable wicker chairs and leg rests so we could all enjoy the sunshine. There was a large charcoal BBQ available, which we used to prepare a Saturday evening feast. With only 5 mins walk to the beach, and 15 mins walk into Swanage town with all the amusements, shops and restaurants, it means that everything was accessible for all - young and old. Julia, the hostess, was highly communicative, provided some great restaurant recommendations, and made sure everything we needed was available. A fabulous locations also meant we could walk directly up to the Old Harry Rocks in just over an hour, getting back in time for a tasty breakfast. Solid WiFi and a good sized TV also meant a the kids (and Adults) could relax for some downtime between physical activities. Wholeheartedly recommended - and we would certainly frequent again. Thanks!
Chris S.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kieran M.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect house in the perfect location
We could not have asked for anything more, the house was impeccable and the location amazing. A truly great holiday spot.
Kieran M.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Noah L.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING PROPERTY
Everything about this property is just majestic. The location could not have been better. 10 second walk and you’re at the beach and the sea can also be seen from the room upstairs. Just incredible. So many little extras that the wonderful hosts leaves for the guests really helps make it an unforgettable experience. We had all age ranges in the family and every single person adored the stay!
We hadn’t even checked out and were already planning the next visit 😁
Noah L.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Morag J.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
excellent stay
We all had a great time. It was our granddaughter's first visit to Swanage. First of many !
House was lovely . Clean and spacious and a brilliant location .
Morag J.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Hilary H.
7 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous mini-break
Renting this property was a dream from start to finish. Julia was a great hostess and her property had everything we needed for a stress-free stay. It really was just a short walk to the beach which made life a lot easier with four children aged three and under!
Thank you, Julia
Hilary H.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Simon B.
3 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great property
Excellent location, super clean and the every amenity you could imagine. We had a wonderful stay and will be back.
Simon B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
2 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
A nice house very close to and with easy access to the beach. The children enjoyed the large lawn and garden.
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jenny B.
5 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and beautiful place to stay
Thank you for your well equipped place to stay. We’ve had a wonderful time down in Swanage and have enjoyed our time in this beautiful home. Gorgeous gardens and very well set up for our family.