The Rookery
About this bed and breakfast
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.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
Parking
TV
Beachfront / Waterfront
Garden
Map of Swanage
Bed and Breakfast in Swanage
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Includes essentialsGarden, Internet / Wifi, Beachfront / Waterfront and more
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Reviews
4.8/5.0
Outstanding(331 Reviews)
100% verified reviews9.0
Clean, modern, great location, great breakfast.
Very small tv that wouldn’t pivot, so a bit tricky to view, but minor issue.
8.0
The location was great, only a short walk to the beach. Plenty of choice for breakfast and good quality food. Alan was an exceptional host, very friendly and very informative about what is available locally regarding restaurants etc.
One very small criticism, the shower in our room could have been better, and the sink a bit too small.
9.0
Full English breakfast selection with opportunity to select for our preferences, catered well for a vegetarian. Parking was invaluable at this time of year. Rooms spacious, well decorated, clean and comfortable with tea/coffee making facilities topped up daily. Able to access the room through the day with a small lounge area in bar area on ground floor.
We stayed in a hot period and windows stayed open, some additional ventilation would have been welcomed (but we didn't ask!).
10.0
tastefully decorated. owners were very welcoming. Breakfast was amazing. Will definitely go back.
10.0
Beautiful stay, excellent location.
Room was perfect for a few days stay.
Hosts were lovely, very welcoming and nothing too much trouble.
10.0
Excellent hosts. Great breakfasts , we stayed for 6 nights.
We found that the walk back from the town
a challenge, but we are in our 80s.9
10.0
The location was beautiful. Parking was a bit dodgy but we did manage to park our car in the same road. The breakfast was amazing, the couple who owned it were brilliant & very hospitable. The only down side was the duvet cover it wasn’t very big.
There was nothing to dislike about this guest house. Our room was beautiful and the bathroom was lovely and well finished. The breakfast room had a lovely nautical feel about it. Plus the room opposite had a bar.
10.0
It was lovely, very friendly and welcoming, excellent location, perfect for us.
There is nothing not to like. We have stayed in quite a few b&b property’s and this was by far the best.
9.0
Lovely, spotlessly clean room with everything we needed. Breakfast was exceptional. We oved the choice we were given.
We wished the towels were a little larger and the shower had more power to it otherwise it was perfect.
10.0
Room was spacious, very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was excellent. Location was good if you were fit and well ( up a hill ) but fine if you travelled by vehicle. Very pleasant landlord - did everything to make you feel welcome.
Nothing !
9.0
Nicely decorated, comfortable bedroom, well-appointed en-suite, Friendly and welcoming host with great local knowledge, delicious and generous breakfast with good range of choices, Very handy to have off-road parking at the Rookery
There was nothing we didn't like
9.6
Alan was the perfect host. Nothing was too much trouble for him. I would recommend the Rookery.
10.0
good size double room with en-suite newly decorated great staff excellent breakfast and 2 minutes away from the beach
10.0
Very clean and comfortable. Very friendly welcome from the owners. Location was ideal with public transport 50 metres away. Breakfast were huge and an excellent variety of choices. One of the best we have stayed in. Absolutely fabulous.
Nothing
9.0
Friendly hosts, well kept and clean, excellent cooked breakfast.
Lack of places to hang wet coats.
10.0
Amazing! Couldn't fault anything. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
10.0
Attention to detail and breakfasts.
Nothing
10.0
Lovely breakfast. Location was excellent
10.0
Great place to stay, exceptional clean, excellent hosts can't do enough for you, brilliant tasty breakfast. Really is only 5 min walk to beach and 10 min seafront walk to Town. Would thoroughly recommend
10.0
Family run B&B, welcoming and happy to help and answer questions. Great choice for breakfast. Bedrooms, dining room and bar area were clean and tidy with up to date decor.
10.0
Everything about The Rookery demonstrates a genuine love from Alan and Charlene for what they are doing and an energetic attention to quality and detail.
The focus is always on meeting guests' wishes. Nothing is too much effort - whether meeting changing food requirements, giving reliable recommendations on local attractions and restaurants, providing very convenient parking facilities or soliciting customer feedback.
Suffice to say, the food, accommodation, facilities and overall welcome are all outstanding. If you are looking for a quiet place to stay but in the heart of Swanage and hundred yards or so from the beach, look no further. You've just found it !
Highly recommended !
There was nothing my wife and I didn't like.
3.0
Nothing
No table in the room to eat food. Had to sit on the bed. Lost my Apple Original charger. No proper parking place
9.0
The cleanliness of my room. The food. The welcome.
Nothing of any serious consequence to mention really. The only minor thing was the shelf over the washbasin -it made it difficult to wash face without banging your head.
10.0
breakfast was very good.
everybody was very helpful
10.0
Breakfast was really good nothing was too much trouble even had some almond milk for me
Nothing
9.0
well located, very well decorated everything looks fresh and clean. brilliant breakfast. Friendly owner.
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10.0
Extremely clean. Amazingly comfortable bed and bedding. Lovely welcoming couple who own the B&B. Also delicious breakfast!
Through Booking.com we booked a room with a sea view and balcony and paid extra for those but our room didn’t have either!
We think Booking.com are at fault not the owners.
We loved our room though and saw enough of the sea all day so it wasn’t an issue for us!
FAQs
How much does this bed and breakfast cost compared to others in Swanage?
The average price for a rental in Swanage is R 2,345 per night. This rental is R 41 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Rookery. 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 Rookery 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 Rookery?
We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, parking, tv, beachfront / waterfront, and garden.
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