The Rookery

Swanage B&B with restaurant

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November 2025

December 2025

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Located near the heart of action, The Rookery offers a warm welcome with breakfast, mini golf, and a delightful restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas and unwind at the outdoor tennis court or take advantage of self parking. Guests have left great reviews about their stay.

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free parking
Non-smoking
Free WiFi
Restaurant

Main amenities (3)

Restaurant
Outdoor tennis court
Mini golf

Feel at home (4)

Private bathroom
Flat-panel TV
Free self parking
Miniature golf on site

Room options

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Tonight

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Tomorrow

Oct 30 - Oct 31

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 6 of 6 rooms

Double Room, Ensuite

Exceptional

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

150 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

150 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Single Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

90 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

Twin Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

150 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Coffee/tea maker

Electric kettle

Digital channels

200 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Suite, Ensuite

Highlights

Flat-screen TV

Separate bedroom

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Electric kettle

210 sq ft
1 bedroom
Sleeps 5
1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed

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$91 nightly

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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About the neighborhood

3 Highcliffe Road, Swanage, England, BH19 1LW

What's nearby

Swanage Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
Durlston Country Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Swanage Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
Great Globe - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 5 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive
Swanage Herston Halt Station - 3 min drive
Wareham Norden Station - 8 min drive
Swanage Station - 14 min walk

Restaurants

‪Greggs - ‬13 min walk
‪Down The Beach Cafe - ‬5 min walk
‪G Whites - ‬16 min walk
‪Ocean Bay Beach Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min walk
‪The Ship Inn - ‬15 min walk

About this property

The Rookery

At The Rookery, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant and visit the outdoor tennis courts for a workout.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 8 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Check-out time is 10:30 AM

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required

Pets

- Pets not allowed

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Free onsite self parking

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free breakfast
Restaurant

Traveling with children

Mini golf

What to do

Mini golf
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Cycling nearby
Horse riding nearby
Kayaking nearby
Snorkeling nearby

Facilities

Outdoor tennis court

Room amenities

Be entertained

Flat-screen television

Home comfort

Electric kettle

Freshen up

Private bathroom

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.

This property accepts credit cards.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Danesfort Guest House Hotel Swanage

Danesfort Guest House Hotel

Danesfort Guest House Swanage

Danesfort Guest House Swanage Dorset

Danesfort Guest House B&B Swanage

Danesfort Guest House B&B

Rookery B&B Swanage

Rookery Swanage

Rookery B&B Swanage

Rookery Swanage

Bed & breakfast The Rookery Swanage

Swanage The Rookery Bed & breakfast

Bed & breakfast The Rookery

The Rookery Swanage

Danesfort Guest House

Rookery B&B

Rookery

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The Rookery Bed & breakfast

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Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Rookery?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Rookery?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rookery?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Is there an onsite casino at The Rookery?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (25-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Rookery and nearby?

Practice your swing on the tennis courts. Additional recreation nearby includes birdwatching.

Are there restaurants at or near The Rookery?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.

What's the area around The Rookery like?

The Rookery is a short 3-minute walk from Swanage Beach and 10 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

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The Rookery Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Staff & service

9.6

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfasts were cooked perfectly with a wide range of choice and high-quality local produce. (11 reviews)

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Popular mentions

Breakfast

Room

Beach

Bed

Walking

Location

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 15, 2025

Had a wonderful stay. The room was lovely and comfy and the breakfast was delicious.

Paul, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 30, 2025

Had an excellent stay and have stayed previously!

Michele, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 11, 2024

Very nice B and B.

Daniel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 31, 2023

Excellent stay.

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 10, 2024

Great friendly b&b ideally located in swanage walking distance to the sea off road parking lovely relaxed atmosphere 😎

Wayne, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 24, 2023

Very friendly welcome, great breakfasts, a short stroll to the beach in Swanage and the town

Edward, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2023

Small friendly BnB for a few days rest.

Peter, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 24, 2022

Friendly, clean, helpful, all round charming place to stay.

Margaret, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 22, 2025

Lovey clean room and friendly hosts. Booking I was disorganised as not checked website we booked through so not expecting us. Ordered a drink and waited for arrival only to to charged ,

Tracey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 4, 2024

Beautifully kept, great host in Alan, and Charlene did breakfasts to perfection with quality local produce. High standards of cleanliness

Caron, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 20, 2022

Ruby anniversary stay

Excellent stay, very good service and hosts, good food. Very clean, we will use again

Andrew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 13, 2023

Everything I needed to make a two day walking holiday comfortable including a great breakfast.

John, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 15, 2023

The host was very friendly and welcoming and only too happy to please.

Gill, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 21, 2024

A lovely family run business,I was made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much for the hosts. They went above and beyond. Lovely room ,bathroom with very nice shower gel,shampoo and cream. Everywhere was extremely clean and the breakfast was cooked fresh and arrived quickly.Only a few minute walk to beach. Would definitely recommend this guest house.

Debi, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 15, 2024

Excellent

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 17, 2023

Our second time at the Rookery, and just as good as the first! Everything immaculate - five stars hardly does it justice! Great welcome, great breakfast, superb location, especially for beach lovers - I'm sure we'll be back again.

Christopher, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 4, 2024

A lovely place to stay. Wouldn’t change a thing! Thank you. PS. Try the sausages.

Kevin, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 21, 2023

Very friendly

Truly a friendly couple who want to make you stay as pleasant and that you feel very welcome

Teresa, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 16, 2024

Jazz '24

Wonderful blackpudding and the Swanage Jazz Festival was worth coming back to.

Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 13, 2022

The Rookery was superb. Friendly welcome, lovely room, comfortable bed, all spotlessly clean and attractively decorated, and well-cooked breakfast with lots of options (the black pudding especially recommended!). Top class - we intend to go back.

Christopher, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 1, 2024

Extremely helpful, friendly proprietors. Very well appointed. I shall definately return ! Thoroughly recommended. You can't do better.

John, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Oct 18, 2023

Lovely mini-break

Perfect base from which to explore Swanage and the surrounding area. Two-minute walk to the beach, and a short stroll along the seafront to the shops etc. Alan is a very friendly host, our room was lovely and breakfast was delicious. Everywhere was spotlessly clean. No hesitation in recommending The Rookery

Bruce, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 29, 2023

Traditional with bay windows yet modern ring door bell, and porch chairs to sit and chill on. VERY spacious inside. Good sized room with traditional sash windows and smart TV, modern ensuite.

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Apr 9, 2023

Perfect. Perfect. Perfect.

Daniel, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jun 9, 2025

Poor Teddy

Started off the weekend well, clean and comfortable. Room was cold as the weather had changed to rain but the heating did not come on. Breakfast was good. The second night was cut short as the owners dog was left home alone and continued to howl and bark for hours. After trying to contact the owners without success we decided to leave as sleep was impossible and hearing a dog in distress was very unsettling. We left at 9pm for a 2hr drive home. Had no reply from owners after leaving 2 messages on their emergency numbers and sending texts and contacting through Hotels.com requesting a refund for the second night. Met the resident staying in room 1 on our way out who was also feeling concerned for the dog and irritated by the noise.

Jo, 2-night trip