The Old Barn, Swanage, Dorset - Sleeps 8

This impressive, detached barn conversion near Swanage sleeps eight people in three bedrooms.

The Old Barn is an outstanding, stone-built barn conversion offering superb holiday accommodation near Swanage in Dorset. With three bedrooms including one ground floor double and two family rooms with one double and one single, this wonderful cottage sleeps eight people comfortably. There's also a ground floor wet room, a first floor bathroom, a spacious kitchen with dining area overlooked by a mezzanine landing, plus a sitting room with woodburner.

Outside, there is a front gravelled area and use of the owner's field opposite the property. The Old Barn sits in a fantastic position, just 200 yards from passing steam trains, and just over 2 miles from the coast. With plenty of nearby activities, this is a superb holiday cottage for a family getaway.

Accommodation Summary


Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor double, 2 x family room with 1 double and 1 single.

1 double room. Ground floor wet room with shower, basin and WC. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with wood burner.

Facilities


Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor and woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, selection of books and games.

Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate on request. Bike storage available on request. Off road parking for 3 cars. Front gravelled area with furniture. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 10 mins walk, pub 1.5 miles. Note: Swanage Railway line is approx.

200 yards away. Note: There is an agricultural workshop at the rear. Note: There are some external steps to access the property, but level access is also available. There are no internal steps on the ground floor.

Next availability 19-09-2026

Accommodation Overview

  • Sleeps: 8
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Pets: 1

Accommodation Facilities

  • Dogs welcome
  • Log fire
  • Enclosed garden
  • WiFi
  • On a farm
  • Parking (1 space)
  • Towels provided
  • Dishwasher
  • Cooker
  • Fridge
  • Washing machine
  • High chair
  • Cot

In the Area

  • Corfe Castle
  • Swanage Railway
  • Swanage Pier
  • Chapmans Pool
  • Studland Bay
  • Old Harry Rocks
  • Kimmeridge Bay
  • Poole Harbour

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