Name: The Sandhaven
Address: 5, Ulwell Road,, Swanage, BH19 1LE, United Kingdom, 5, Ulwell Road, Dorset, BH19 1LE, UK
Rating: 9.2

The Sandhaven

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Situated in the coastal town of Swanage, The Sandhaven offers free MESH WiFi. Less than a 2-minute stroll from the beach and panoramic views of Swanage Bay, Swanage Pier is also 17 minutes' walk away. Each room includes a TV and an electric kettle. Featuring a bath or a shower, the private bathroom also comes with a hairdryer. Towels Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge and luggage storage. An array of activities can be enjoyed in the surroundings area, including diving, climbing, tennis and walking. From The Sandhaven, Corfe Castle is just 5.3 miles away. The Tank Museum in Bovington and Monkey World are both also 15 miles away.

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

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free private parking available on-site

Availability

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Room type	Number of guests
Large Double Room with Bathroom 1 double bed
Double Room with Sea View 1 double bed
Double Room 1 double bed
Small Double Room 1 double bed
Twin Room with Private Bathroom 2 single beds
Classic Twin Room 2 single beds
Double Room with Private Bathroom 1 double bed
Large Double Room with Partial Sea View 1 double bed

Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andrea

United Kingdom

“We had such a wonderful time and felt so warmly welcomed and well taken care off; we definitely plan to come back again! The breakfast was lovely and the room super cozy; we all slept very well! The location is just perfect! We loved being at the...”

Rob

United Kingdom

“We have stayed a number of times at the Sandhaven. Martine and John have been our hosts on each visit. They are very warm and welcoming people people with a good sense of humor. The accommodation is great and close to the beach and Swanage town...”

Sven

Croatia

“Our stay was quite short but Martine and John were incredible hosts, made us feel very welcome and right at home. Our room was spacious and really cosy. The bathroom was small, but plenty for a short stay. The beach is a two minute walk down the...”

Rhonda

United Kingdom

“Brilliant Location, great breakfast and friendly owners.”

Julia

United Kingdom

“John and Martine are lovely, friendly, and so helpful. Cosy B&B by the sea and a fabulous breakfast. We loved it and will be back for sure!”

Elayne

Ireland

“Martine and John are great hosts. They were interesting to talk to, they were friendly and welcoming and did everything they could to make my stay as enjoyable as possible. I'd stay again if I ever visit Swanage in the future. Thanks again!”

Rhiannon

United Kingdom

“The hotel was amazingly located: a short walk from the beach (we could see it from our bedroom) and a very short drive to Studland and surrounding countryside. John and Martine brought such warmth to the whole experience, we couldn’t have asked...”

Martin

Spain

“MARTINE AND JOHN WERE EXCELLENT WE HAD MANY FRIENDLY CHATS IN FACT WE STAYED AN EXTRA TWO NIGHT'S”

Wayne

United Kingdom

“The place was really lovely will be back the breakfast was amazing omg”

Joshua

United Kingdom

“Breakfast was great Room was very clean when we arrived Great location for the beach”

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 482 reviews from 1 property

1 managed property

Company information

John and Martine are friendly and accommodating hosts. Their mission is to ensure you have the best stay possible whilst at The Sandhaven. All rooms are set for the average guest but at The Sandhaven, 'Special' is championed so if you need anything else....just ask!

Property information

The Lush family have been running The Sandhaven since 2014. They aim to ensure all guests are made to feel relaxed and able to enjoy the surrounding area after a good nights sleep and locally sourced breakfast. The Sandhaven is located a short walk, 150 metres, from the beach at Swanage, one of the most desirable locations in Purbeck and within easy reach of all the attractive and historic features of Dorset. Swanage boasts more than 1 mile of sandy beach with water ideal for bathing, and many other watersports, a traditional steam railway and a wealth of boutiques and small shops. A short walk out of town takes one to Durlston Country Park which offers splendid views along the Purbeck Coast and from where a Seal, Dolphins and...

Neighbourhood information

The Sandhaven is located a short walk from the beach at Swanage, one of the most desirable locations in Purbeck and within easy reach of all the attractive and historic features of Dorset. Swanage alone boasts more than 1 mile of sandy beach with water ideal for bathing, a traditional steam railway and a wealth of boutiques and small shops. A short walk out of town takes one to Durlston Country Park which offers splendid views along the Purbeck Coast.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

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Check-in

From 13:30 to 21:00

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.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted payment methods

Cash

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces.

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

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

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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.

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

The Sandhaven