The Old Barn

Swanage, BH19 3DX, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.6/10! <small>(score from <b>6</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.5
Scored 9.5
Exceptional
Rated exceptional
6 reviews

Very lovely barn and very spacious especially for family and children

Martina United Kingdom
a kitchen with white cabinets and a stove top oven at The Old Barn in Swanage
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The Old Barn

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  • Entire home
  • 1561 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
  • Parking on site
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The Old Barn offers accommodations in Swanage, 3.1 miles from Corfe Castle and 12 miles from Monkey World. The property is around 18 miles from Poole Harbor, 2.7 miles from Swanage Railway, and 20 miles from Athelhampton House. The vacation home features 4 bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and an oven, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms. Featuring free private parking, this 5-star vacation home also features free Wifi. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at The Old Barn will be able to enjoy activities in and around Swanage, like cycling. Guests can relax in the garden at the property. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 24 miles from the accommodation.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 3:
1 twin bed
and
1 full bed
Bedroom 4:
1 full bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.2
Facilities
10
Cleanliness
10
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.6
Location
9.6
High score for Swanage
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  • Martina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Very lovely barn and very spacious especially for family and children”
  • Lynne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “I cannot fault anything! The house is beautiful and spotless with plenty of room. The host provided the door key code before we arrived with directions and answered a few last minute questions I had. She was very helpful. This was an extra...”
  • Gina
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “The Old Barn was fabulous, very homely whilst still having plenty of space for 5 adults, 4 children a baby and a labrador. Facilities were perfect and it was very well equipped. We particularly enjoyed the open plan and it was surprisingly warm...”

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9.1Based on 73,518 reviews from 21551 properties
21551 managed properties

Company info

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Cottages and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property info

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.

Neighborhood info

The small, family-friendly seaside resort of Swanage is situated at the eastern end of Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, on the celebrated Isle of Purbeck and is probably best known for its wonderful, gently shelving golden sands. The little town itself offers visitors a wealth of interesting shops and plenty of good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally-caught fish, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of The Old Barn
Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • High chair
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Dryer
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Additional bathroom
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting area
    Media & Technology
    • CD player
    • DVD player
    • Radio
    • TV
    Room Amenities
    • Heating
    Pets
    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
    Outdoors
    • Garden
    Activities
    • Cycling
    Building Characteristics
    • Detached
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    Safety & security
    • Carbon monoxide detector
    Languages Spoken
    • English

    House rules

    The Old Barn takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 4:00 PM

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

    Check-out

    Until 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    No cribs or extra beds are available.

    No age restriction

    There's no age requirement for check-in

    Mastercard Visa Cash is not accepted The Old Barn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    One well behaved dog welcome

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

    FAQs about The Old Barn

    • The Old Barn is 2.5 miles from the center of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Old Barn can accommodate this group size:

      • 10 guests

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Old Barn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, The Old Barn is popular with guests booking family stays.

    • The Old Barn has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 4 bedrooms

      For more detailed info, check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Old Barn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling

    • Check-in at The Old Barn is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.