The Rookery

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The Rookery
1 / 4
Scored 8.9
Rated fabulous

About this property

Set just a 1-minute walk to the beach, and 11 km from Corfe Castle in Swanage, The Rookery Guest House features free WiFi access and free private parking. All rooms are equipped with a smart flat screen TV that has internet access, catch up TV and you can log on to your Netflix account. You will find a kettle and refreshments in your room along with free toiletries and a hair dryer. All rooms come with a private bathroom. In the mornings our guests can enjoy a range continental options as well as a locally sourced produce cooked breakfast. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 20 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

  • Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish

  • Free parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 bunk bed
1 double bed
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2 single beds
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1 double bed
1 single bed
2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Excellent location, very friendly staff, very clean and a good breakfast. A lovely stay”
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very easy to get to the beach and for some site seeing .”
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Nice comfy room, nice shower, free parking at the front. Only a short walk into town. Also, on the bus route. Breakfast is freshly cooked to order and is first class.”
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “had a lovely break at this wonderful place...many thanks to Alan and his amazing family”
  • Craig
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Owners were very happy,good views from my room and breakfast was excellent”
  • Smith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The food the Rookey was a lovely place to stay And the owner was a very nice man and very helpful”
  • Daniel
    Isle of Man Isle of Man
    “Very friendly and funny owners. The place was really clean, and a short walk to the beach. Breakfast was very good too. I would highly recommend this place.”
  • Viv
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “A super weekend. Friendly, spotlessly clean, super comfortable bed and pillows, great breakfast. Perfect.”
  • Toocoolforschool
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The friendliness and helpfulness of the front of house. The cleanliness everywhere was exceptional. Bedding was of great quality. The location was only 5 mins away from beach yet quiet and peaceful. The tasty breakfast was well organised and...”
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location, clean and comfy bed with a delicious breakfast.”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.5Based on 195 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property information

Lodging World Gold Guest Award Recommended on Trip Advisor Clean and comfortable accomodation ~ all guest rooms are en suite Free WiFi internet access Smart Flat screen digital TV with freeview, catch up tv, internet access and access to Netflix Complimentary tea & coffee making facilities, hairdryers in all rooms Your own front door key with 24 hour access Private car parking for all guests Daily maid service Traditional locally sourced cooked breakfast and continental options to choose from Child friendly. ‘Like a home from home’ Read our guest reviews

Neighbourhood information

Known for it's beautiful sandy beach and stunning scenery, Swanage is the ideal tourist destination whether you are here for a family holiday, enjoying the walks, or visiting the famous steam railway! The Danesfort is the perfect base for exploring Swanage and the surrounding areas. We are in a quiet location, close to all amenities, and just 100 yards from the beach.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Breakfast
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

The Rookery takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 16:00 to 20:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform The Rookery in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property currently isn't accepting guests from certain countries, during dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.

It is not possible to stay at this property for Coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine purposes.