The Sandhaven
About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Map of Swanage
Bed and Breakfast in Swanage
Reasons to book
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront / Waterfront and more
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Reviews
4.5/5.0
Excellent(524 Reviews)
100% verified reviews10.0
Great welcome and all was spotless, it was like home from home John & Martine goes out of their way to make your stay perfect in every way. Great breakfast have booked for next year already.
There is nothing not to like.
10.0
Such friendly hosts, great breakfast would definitely go back
8.0
EXCELLENT LOCATION, BREAKFAST V GOOD, ROOM AS EXPECTED,
HOSTS VERY FRIENDLY, HELPFUL AND ACCOMMODATING
"SEA VIEW" WAS LIMITED, NOT AS ADVERTISED,
"PARKING" WAS LIMITED, NOT AS ADVERTISED.
10.0
Friendly and great location
8.0
The room was clean, spacious and quiet with a bath and shower.
The breakfast was very good- full English in particular was very tasty.
The hosts were friendly and helpful.
Car parking was provided at the front of the property.
Location was excellent- only 2 minutes walk from the beach.
Whilst the breakfast was very good I'd have liked to eat earlier- we were given a choice of 8.30am and 9.15am. At home I normally have breakfast around 7.15am and I'd have liked to have breakfast at say 8am.
10.0
Breakfast was very good
10.0
Owners Martine and John were so friendly, very welcoming, and the room and facilities were spotless. Breakfast was amazing. They couldn't do any more to make you feel at home. Would deffinatly come back and stay again and will recommend to friends and family
Totally Faultless and could not find anything wrong at all
8.0
Great location as only short walk into town and to beach. Has off street parking with bus stop near by. Breakfast was lovely with great service by the friendly hosts.
10.0
Nothing was too much trouble and we really felt like we were staying with friends
9.0
The Sandhaven B&B is located in a quiet part of Swanage within easy walking distance to the town centre. Our accommodation was a decent sized room with a comfortable bed and strong Wi-fi signal. Our hosts John and Martine made us feel welcome and ensured that our stay was enjoyable. The choices at breakfast were varied and the Full English Breakfast was excellent. We would have no hesitation to stay at the Sandhaven again when visiting Swanage in the future.
Nothing.
10.0
The property was clean and comfortable, smelled really fresh. Our room was compact but fully functional, as described on the booking.
Breakfast was delicious and the perfect portion sizes.
Very well located, a few minutes walk to the seafront.
John and Maxine were the perfect hosts, really friendly and welcoming.
We will definitely stay again in the future.
There wasn't anything we didn't like
9.0
Everything , the breakfast baps in room were excellent
Tv , kept pixellating while watching, but minor thing as we were'nt there to watch TV
9.0
Very friendly and helpful couple nothing to much trouble
Parking a little bit tight at times getting in and out of car
6.0
Hosts were v.friendly.
Room was a good size.
Room was too cool and bed could have been more comfortable.
8.0
The room was lovely. Communal lounge was comfortable and welcoming. Breakfast was delicious!
The bathroom is dated and could do with upgrading. Especially the shower and lighting. Cold in there because of no heating and the door was wobbly!
10.0
very welcoming, perfect location
absolutely nothing
10.0
Very friendly owners
A great welcome
Lovely location just a very short walk from the beach
7 nights went very quickly
10.0
Loved our breakfasts. The room was great and location was fine - close to the beach and not far to walk into town. Martine and John were keen to make sure everything was perfect for us. Nice also to have a lounge to hang out in, though we didn't use it this time. Will very much look forward to going again. Thank you Martine and John.
Wasn't so keen on the bathroom as bath had sloping ceiling, and floor had step in the middle. I felt a little unstable in there. The bath water was also a little cold at times, however it was all just fine and we didn't feel it necessary to say anything.
9.0
Martina and John were lovely extremely friendly and helpful they were very welcoming. I will definitely be back 😁⛱
8.0
Hosts were excellent as was the breakfast.
No negatives
6.0
Location and friendly staff
Had the feeling of a hostel, the shower was for very very short people only, long wait for hot water, sticky breakfast tables.
Compared with the many other places we have stayed in Swanage this didn't seem value for money
10.0
First of all, when we got there we were amazed at how close the beach was. Breakfast was amazing every day and Martine and John were so lovely. We got engaged whilst we were there at the beach one evening and we mentioned it to Martine and the next morning for breakfast she had put confetti hearts all over our table! Things like that just made it for us. And we'd definitely be going back next year :).
8.0
Great hospitality, great breakfast and close to the beach. Parking was problematic with few spaces available. Room was clean and well presented, slightly small for us so would book a larger room next visit. Very nice friendly service throughout our stay.
As above.
9.0
Cleanliness, good breakfast, near seafront.
10.0
The breakfasts were very good, served by cheerful hosts, for whom nothing was too much trouble
7.0
Interesting place Swanage, especially the walks along the coast.
Weather wasn't that great but that's the UK for you.
8.0
Good breakfast,excellent location
Woul have preferred a shower screen instead of a curtain
10.0
it was clean and comfortable, the hosts Martine and John were friendly and welcoming. The location was excellent, just 5 minutes from a beautiful beac h. We had plenty of choice for breakfast which was always perfectly cooked.
There was nothing to dislike.
10.0
close to the front
clean and well kept
our room was a little small
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Swanage?
The average price for a rental in Swanage is R 2,302 per night. This rental is R 40 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Sandhaven. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Sandhaven pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this bed and breakfast is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Sandhaven?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, beachfront / waterfront, and garden.
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