Located 950 metres from Santa-Fe Fun Park, the 3-star The Rookery Bed & Breakfast Swanage features windsurfing, snorkelling, and canoeing. Boasting an à la carte restaurant, the hotel is available within easy reach of Swanage Bay.
Studland Trekking Centre is 2.8 km from this Swanage bed & breakfast, while the Studland and Godlingston Heath National Nature Reserve is about 10 minutes away by car. Natural attractions in the area include the clifftop nature reserve "Durlston Country Park", 2.6 km from the Rookery Bed & Breakfast Swanage, and a beach is 0.9 km away. Guests will also appreciate the vicinity to King George's Field, located just 14 minutes' walk away. Studland Sandy Beach and Nature Reserve lies 3.1 km away. Crows Nest Inn bus stop is just moments from the property.
The Rookery Bed & Breakfast has 7 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making facilities. The private bathrooms offer a separate toilet and a shower.
A free English breakfast is provided daily. The restaurant at this Swanage hotel serves British cuisine. Dining options also include Bull and Boat, located nearly a 5-minute walk from the accommodation.
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Sports & entertainments
Wind surfing
Snorkelling
Canoeing
Cycling
Tennis court
Mini golf
Fishing
Eating places
Restaurant
Kitchen features
Electric kettle
Room features
Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock
General facilities
No smoking on site
Pets
No pets allowed
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Local attractions
Playland
1229 km
Lucy's Farm
975 km
Purbeck Film Charitable Trust
1524 km
Swanage Pier
1056 km
Santa Fe Park
931 km
L'Artishe Gallery and Studio
1097 km
The Mulberry Tree Gallery
1080 km
Airports
Bournemouth
29 km
Train stations
Herston Halt Railway Station
1.7 km
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The Rookery Bed & Breakfast has 7 rooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as self-catering options such as coffee/tea making facilities. The private bathrooms offer a separate toilet and a shower.
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Ryan
2024-03-17
6/10
That was stylish hotel set in lovely area, right by the beach and town and the town centre along the seafront. The breakfast was tasty and delicious, it included lovely croissants, fruit, eggs, and bacon.
Shame the bathroom was a little small.
Ben
2024-03-11
7/10
Had spotless and wonderfully decorated room with their own netflix too and wake-up service was available in it. Had central location near the sea. Found a place called Ocean Palace, set a few steps away from the hotel, ate there a few times.
Robin
2024-03-09
8/10
Stayed here for 2 nights with my family members, had a perfect stay. The breakfast was savoury and delicious with gluten free options and served by the helpful staff. The service was very good, nothing too much trouble.
Anna
2024-02-24
8/10
We loved this place. The staff was friendly and welcoming and catered to our every need. The location seemed excellent to nearby tourist attractions.
Jennifer
2024-02-20
7/10
The breakfast was savoury and generous and well presented with gluten free options. My room was decent size and stylish with comfortable bed, had smoke detectors for safety measures. As for me, the location was fantastic, close to sandy beach, Studland or Bournemouth and the centre of swanage.
John
2024-02-16
7/10
Well-appointed & comfortable modern unit with comfortable bed. All in all good and magnificent location, near to Old Harry Rocks and Durdle Door, the beach and the off-street parking and Studland.
Hugh
2024-02-12
7/10
Great and incredible location, the breakfast was gorgeous with gluten free options.
Rory
2024-01-23
9/10
Particularly good location close to Swanage town centre, in the fairly nice area. Variety of outstanding food.
Rachel
2024-01-22
8/10
The hotel had a central location and it was just a walking distance from St John's Church.
Lewis
2024-01-17
9/10
Every time we stay in Swanage, like to stay here. The room is decent size and nicely furnished, it comes with comfortable bed, tea, for example.
Don
2024-01-10
8/10
The hotel is clean with a lovely design and amiable and extremely friendly staff. It is in particularly good location to a municipal park, set not too far from the venue. You can relax in bars and restaurants nearby.
Bobby
2024-01-02
7/10
I greatly enjoyed that breakfast was tasty and delicious and included croissants, fruit, eggs, and bacon. The location was marvellous for me, to the pier where I was diving from. Plus, it was approx 10 mins walk from Swanage Beach.
Arthur
2024-01-02
8/10
Overall stylish and excellent hotel, I came here with my family. The location was good very close to sea front and the staff here was welcoming and excellent. My breakfast was always lovely cooked and delicious.
Herbert
2023-12-27
9/10
I enjoyed the room with their own netflix too, the bed was comfortable. The location was good and magnificent, short walk to hundred yards or so. Also, it was 25 minutes on foot from North Shore.
George
2023-12-16
6/10
The units are stylish, a decent size with balcony and comfortable bed. The hotel's location is marvellous, near the beautiful Jurassic Coast, the beach, coastal path and Swanage town centre and the centre of swanage. Welcoming and flexible staff ensures you spend a comfortable time here.
The bathrooms are a little small.
Patrick
2023-12-09
9/10
The rooms are lovely little and well-appointed with comfortable bed, everything is very easy. The location is central.
Russell
2023-12-08
8/10
The most important was the staff - welcoming and very very nice people. Booked the hotel for its excellent and unbeatable location not far from the town centre along the seafront, and hundred yards or so.
Bill
2023-12-04
7/10
Stylish and lovely hotel, my favourite in Swanage. 30 km from Bournemouth airport. The welcoming and nice staff and their quick responses to my needs. Tasty breakfast with gluten free options, marvellous and fantastic location.
Simon
2023-11-26
7/10
The location was central, excellent near the sea. The room we booked was new-fashioned and fashionable with coffee, tea and smart TV.
John
2023-10-21
7/10
Got king room with their own netflix too as expected, appreciated it. The staff were affable and excellent and offered guidance.
Archie
2023-10-05
7/10
Stylish, reasonably spacious hotel with welcoming staff and gorgeous breakfasts. Good service and marvellous and incredible location just next door to sea front, the pier, and the shops. Exceptionally comfortable bed in the queen room, plus free wireless internet and coffee. Breakfast with gluten free options.
Graham
2023-09-30
8/10
Our perfect little and well-appointed room was equipped with TV.
Tommy
2023-09-27
7/10
It was in a good and excellent location near the beach everything within walking distance.
Archie
2023-09-26
8/10
Tasty breakfast for the start of the day with gluten free options. Magnificent, fantastic location near sea front. Also - near the beach and town as well as nearby tourist attractions.
Joe
2023-09-25
7/10
We loved the breakfast, it was lovely cooked and savoury with gluten free options.
John
2023-08-19
8/10
It has ideal, particularly good setting, so close to the sea front, and Town. The breakfast is generous and delicious with gluten free options, lots to choose from. The staff are affable and excellent, nothing too much trouble.
Darren
2023-08-17
7/10
Thoroughly enjoyed the place, especially my queen room. The location was great and incredible for exploring Swanage.
Charlotte
2023-08-15
9/10
No complaint, the venue exceeded high expectations, couldn't recommend more it. A good choice of food for breakfast, which was good to satisfy everyone. The location of the hotel was perfect, very near to seafront. What's more, it was short walk to local attractions and restaurants.
Justin
2023-07-25
8/10
I spent 7 nights here and loved that. The breakfast offered croissants, fruit, eggs, and bacon. I was given a spotless and wonderfully decorated room with comfortable bed, coffee, tea.
John
2023-07-25
9/10
The service was very good, we felt welcome. Our room was not only nicely furnished, but also comfortable modern with bar and lovely views plus smart TV.
Robin
2023-07-15
9/10
Got brand-new, decent size room with lovely views, tea, for example.
Edward
2023-07-14
8/10
Bright & huge room, complimentary Wi-Fi and coffee in there. Tasty breakfast with gluten free options, welcoming and nice workers. Great and fantastic location a short walk from the beach. From the bus stop 10 minutes on foot.
Jimmy
2023-06-27
6/10
Incredible and magnificent location, quite close to Swanage Beach.
A little small bathroom.
Frank
2023-06-23
8/10
The location was excellent and incredible close to Swanage town centre for a short break in Swanage. The staff was extremely friendly and excellent, the service was very good, they shared some useful information. Loved staying at the queen room.
Martin
2023-06-14
9/10
It had good food!
Johnny
2023-05-25
8/10
The place is stylish and lovely and has excellent location to nearby tourist attractions. The breakfast has lovely and particularly good options: cereals and fruit.
Roderick
2023-05-10
7/10
My stay was really amazing for Bank Holiday weekend. The room was lovely little and well-appointed with comfortable bed, had a good night's sleep. I loved lovely cooked breakfast and outstanding food selection. This hotel was located in a central area just next door to town centre and all local attractions.
Neil
2023-05-03
7/10
Our room was well-appointed and nicely furnished, included with comfortable bed and coffee plus tea. There was fab food, the staff was amicable and extremely friendly. The location was particularly good and magnificent - within short walking distance of everywhere we wanted to go.
George
2023-04-21
9/10
Fairly clean place, good service, friendly staff. Spotless and wonderfully decorated rooms with their own netflix too, food fabulous. The hotel of choice in Swanage.
Arthur
2023-04-12
7/10
Actually everything was very easy, my next choice again in Swanage. The hotel was clean with affable staff and particularly good breakfast. Exceptionally comfortable beds, the room itself was spotless. The location for Swanage was great and perfect, next to the beautiful Jurassic Coast, nearby tourist attractions, and the seafront and town.
John
2023-03-13
8/10
The room was nicely furnished and comfortable modern, complete with double bed, tea, for instance. Shower facilities and a hair dryer were very handy.
Charles
2023-03-11
9/10
The rooms were neat and perfect little and equipped with double bed as well as smart TV.
Brian
2023-02-20
8/10
We were in Swanage for 7 days, had comfortable stay, the hotel was clean with unbeatable location near sea front.
Maurice
2023-02-19
7/10
The room was quiet, with comfortable decor and free wireless internet and coffee for our comfort. Excellent central location adjacent to restaurants, and nearby tourist attractions. It also was very near to seafront.
Michael
2023-02-18
7/10
This was my very comfortable stay for Bank Holiday weekend. Everything was as very easy as it could be. The food for breakfast was excellent! The staff was amicable with local information. The hotel was in a magnificent location, to the pier where I was diving from.
Phil
2023-02-06
8/10
The breakfast was savoury with gluten free options to choose from. The location was great and absolutely perfect, staff were amicable. Proximity to the bars and restaurants was a huge bonus.
Billy
2023-01-20
9/10
The breakfasts were savoury and delicious with gluten free options and very good service. The location was magnificent and incredible for me as it was right by the beach and town, Swanage, and Swanage town centre. The vibe here was family. The staff were brilliant and funny whole time of my stay.
Jeremy
2023-01-07
7/10
Had fantastic stay for Bank Holiday weekend. The breakfast had delicious choices, including cereal and fruit, sadly we didn't have time and didn't try all of it.
James
2022-12-26
7/10
We found the staff flexible. We had a savoury and generous breakfast with gluten free options.
Harry
2022-12-03
8/10
The breakfast was delicious and complete with gluten free options. The venue was in a central location just next door to the beach, Swanage and the hill. Every staff member was kind and welcoming.
Jason
2022-11-24
7/10
The hotel was a useful base for enjoying a lovely area, really close to Swanage, the beach and town and the seafront. The breakfast was tasty with variety of food. The queen room was bright and attractive with coffee, a very good shower and double bed. The service was good, totally satisfied. The location was brilliant, not too far from a miniature golf course.
Jonny
2022-11-22
8/10
The location was incredible and peaceful, for example, Purbeck Heritage Coast Chalk Cliffs was around 10-15 minutes walk from the hotel. The breakfast was delicious and tasty with gluten free options and had something for everyone.
John
2022-11-13
8/10
Everyone from the staff was cheerful and flexible. There were airy, bright rooms with a very good shower, balcony, for example. The breakfast was generous and massive, with lots of food options...
Hilda
2022-11-11
8/10
Clean place accompanied by kind staff. Brilliant location, within walking distance of everywhere. Lots of food at breakfast like cereal and fruit.
Chris
2022-11-10
8/10
I enjoyed this, haven't been in a better hotel. Possibly the best and really comfortable stay for Bank Holiday weekend. Plenty of food at the breakfast, including cereal, fruit, eggs and croissants. The location was central, just off the pier as well as the beach. Plenty of food options at a walking distance from the venue.
Ian
2022-10-18
7/10
Location: the hotel was close enough to Swanage, beach, and the centre. Moreover, it was about 10 mins walk from Santa-fe Fun Park.
Victoria
2022-10-09
8/10
The location of the hotel is unbeatable, very close to beach, Swanage and so. Also, if you wish to visit a miniature golf course, it is 10 minutes on foot approx😀
Doris
2022-10-03
7/10
All in all - had an excellent 7 night stay. The room I booked was light and airy with a smart bathroom, tea and double bed as expected. The affable staff gave good recommendations. I thoroughly enjoyed cereals, fruit, eggs and croissants in the morning.
Reg
2022-09-16
9/10
Our double room was immaculate, with an exceptionally comfortable bed. The food for breakfast was fab, cereals and fruit.
Charles
2022-09-03
8/10
Booked suite, had a very relaxing stay for Bank Holiday weekend. Loved the bright decor. This accommodation had a central setting very near to seafront.
William
2022-08-28
8/10
Clean property, amicable staff. Plenty of food at breakfast, such as fruit, cereal, eggs and croissants. Peaceful location to Swanage Beachfront. Based so close to the seafront. Comfortable stay for Bank Holiday weekend.
Marcus
2022-08-02
7/10
The rooms were delightful with their own netflix too, the staff were kind and cheerful.
William
2022-06-22
9/10
Had pleasant 2 days here thanks to its very good location and rooms. The room was bright, with kettle, bar, as example, slept really well. Could use their free parking.
Simon
2021-12-03
8/10
It's stylish place to stay 3 km away from a public beach. It has a brilliant location nearby a bus station.
Ben
2021-11-01
7/10
Stayed here for 2 days, liked the hotel, it was fairly clean with perfect location close to the beach.
Tommy
2021-08-13
7/10
Staff were truly kind and we also loved our stay.
Cecil
2021-08-02
9/10
The property is very peaceful and the staff is cool. Very good breakfast, exemplary service.
Rob
2020-11-07
9/10
Our stay here was WONDERFUL, brilliant place for exploring Swanage. The breakfast was delicious, as always. The host is fantastic.
Adrian
2020-09-24
9/10
Comfortable place for 3 nights. A short walk from the beach. The location was great, with Sea Breeze Restaurant nearby, where we could eat. We stayed in the twin room and appreciated it. Moreover, we could use free Wi-Fi.
George
2020-05-14
8/10
We enjoyed everything about danesfort guest house: perfect breakfast, our gorgeous room. It is very close to the airport. Dine at the sandwich shed, which is located within 100 metres from the hotel. Decent place for city trip in Swanage.
Everything was spot on.
John
2020-02-26
9/10
within walking distance of the crows nest inn, where you can have lunch. stay there and enjoy your swanage trip.
