[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms Family-friendly villa in Swanage ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/e8f3222e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/8823bced.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/35312f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/c2ca82b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34040000/34037100/34037018/783a6152.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Mount in Swanage offers a grand retreat for groups of 7-14 adults and families. Surrounded by a large garden, this Arts & Crafts-style country house features seven bedrooms, three reception rooms, a music room with space to unwind and play together. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 164000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Pet-friendly ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms Room to relax – with seven bedrooms, three large reception rooms and plenty of space for 7-14 adult guests (up to 16 guests including children), The Mount has been used to celebrate special birthdays, hosted theatre groups rehearsing plays, and provided comfortable accommodation for guests of couples getting married at nearby Durlston Castle. Grandparents have enjoyed a week away with their children and grandchildren, with room to eat and play together and space enough to relax. Built in the Arts & Crafts style in 1908, The Mount sits in a prominent position in Swanage in the stunning Isle of Purbeck. The town's sandy beaches, cafes, restaurants and pubs are a lovely walk downhill one way, while in the other direction the dramatic cliffs of the Jurassic Coast and the rare fauna and flora of Durlston await. The house itself is surrounded by a large garden hidden behind stone walls and bay hedges, and there's a music room and a full-size pool table inside. The Mount is a country house set within a bustling resort, giving the best of both worlds. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the villa: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Music library - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the bay ### Things to do - Billiards/pool table - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Swimming nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Electric car charging station - Garden - Unit size: 4,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107830000/107824100/107824053/23fa599e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning 6-Bedroom House in Swanage, Minutes from Beach, with Parking and Garden Swanage - Washer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=107824053&PinnedHotelID=107824053&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88720000/88716800/88716753/d2db351c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Dizzy Heights Spacious Swanage Townhouse & Views Sleeps 10 Swanage - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 626013 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.60358%2C-1.95443&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=fIUQEUjFHgwudpZEIsxhGUhgqoQ=) Swanage, Dorset #### What's nearby - Durlston Country Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km - Swanage Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km - Swanage Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Great Globe - 15 min walk - 1.3 km - Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.8 km #### Getting around - Swanage Station - 12 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Greggs - ‬10 min walk - ‪G Whites - ‬8 min walk - ‪The Fish Plaice - ‬7 min walk - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬7 min walk - ‪The White Swan - ‬8 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms located? > This family-friendly Swanage villa is located near the beach, within a 5-minute walk of Dorset and East Devon Coast and Durlston Country Park. Pier Beach and Swanage Pier are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is 12 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Mount Swanage - sleeps 16 guests in 7 bedrooms Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 46 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer K. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical house for a girls weekend We booked this to celebrate a friend of ours. The house is perfect - from drinks in the garden, a game of traitors around the dining room table to dancing to the made up songs on the piano, it was wonderful. The house couldn’t be better located for the town and beaches, and our hosts couldn’t have been better. Highly recommend. ##### Jennifer K. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen Davis Jun 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb for large groups Fabulous house for a large group - so spacious and catered for our every need. We would definitely love to come back here and stay again. Communication with Elaine was excellent - the sun shone and we wished we could stay longer. ##### Helen Davis Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jun 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday celebration We were a group of 14 friends who came together to celebrate my birthday and we couldn’t fault our stay , 7great bedrooms 5 bathrooms everything so well appointed and equipped The hosts responded to any query so quickly It was a wonderful experience And can’t wait to go back ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hayley C. Jan 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Swanage break We had a fantastic stay at the property over New Year. The house was clean, comfortable and lots to do. The host was extremely helpful and made the check in process easy, The location was great, only a 10 minute walk in Swanage, you do have to walk up a hill to get back to the house, which wasn’t an issue for us ##### Hayley C. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 2, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lived up to expectations! A great stay at this wonderful house. We'd read many of the very positive reviews and weren't sure it would live up to expectations but it did. Great location and facilities with excellent host communication. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret P. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend away The instructions to get there and how to get in were clear and we had no difficulty finding it and getting into the property. Everything was provided for, plenty of kitchen utensils etc. very clean and we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay as it was in a great location ##### Margaret P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire V. Dec 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5\* stay Property is very quant and beautiful. Such a great atmosphere in the house. Large rooms, plenty of space and has something for everyone, we all loved the billiard table, Great location with plenty of parking, would recommend to anyone and would love to go back ##### Claire V. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Dafydd P. May 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Get Together Well equipped, plenty of space both inside and out . Need to be physically mobile due to hilly terrain ( not a problem for us). Family members aged 4 months to 87 years appreciated the music room , croquet set , train set and wheeley bugs as well as the pool table . General facilities good , but some of the property dated and could do with some TLC , but would however recommend for large groups ##### Dafydd P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hazel W. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 80TH BIRTHDAY WEEKEND The Mount is a beautiful attractive house set in an ideal location, within walking distance of the sea at Swanage and lovely Durlston castle. All the rooms are clean and well equipped many with large on-suite bathrooms. The owners have maintained it to a high standard and equipped it with everything for a super stay. The garden is great and secure for doggies to romp around. The pool table and music room are real bonuses. The house is warm and cosy with excellent Central heating and log fire if desired . I highly recommend this house for a lovely stay. ##### Hazel W. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lee H. Nov 3, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic house for a family gathering Perfect house with lots of large rooms and beautiful garden. The host was extremely helpful and welcoming. The children all loved the pool table and piano and fantastic garden. Durlston country park is at the end of the street and super for dog walks through the fields and along the costal path. Would highly recommend this house ! ##### Lee H. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom R. Sep 27, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent costal holiday Wonderful, open, large house with views and pleasant grounds in nice neighborhood. Close to costal pathway, local park, beaches, and town. Kitchen very well stocked, so easy to cook in or go out for meals. Hostess especially thoughtful with accommodating our infant and children, and extremely easy to work with before and during our stay. Overall, exceeded our expectations. ##### Tom R. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Frank G. Sep 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th Birthday - Family Celebration I contacted Elaine just 8-weeks prior to the celebration having been let down by another property and the experience from that point was delightful. 14 of us were getting together to celebrate my wife's birthday and all of the communication between Elaine and I (supported by my daughter) was superb, speedy, really helpful responses and directions made arriving and settling into the beautiful house so simple and seamless. Upon arrival, we were delighted to find an amazing property, lovingly looked after and with attention to some of the smallest detail (for example the soaps in the rooms were locally made - loved that). We were blessed by some excellent weather during the long-weekend, and that helped make the experience for all so enjoyable (albeit supported by many bottles of bubbly) - the rooms were clean, well-maintained and bright. The living areas were spacious and full of all of the items to make live easy, plenty of utilities and cookware made things so simple, with 2 x dishwashers to assist in keeping this tidy during our stay. Some additional items which you wouldn't normally find, but added to the overall quality of the experience were a piano, a selection of guitars and recorders plus a full sized pool table which doubled up as a dining table - great idea... delighted with the property. The garden was large and spacious, the weather helped and we played garden games, including badminton and croquet, which were provided and a BBQ which included simple instructions for use and keep clean for others to use in the future. Outside of the venue, we took a walk across the coastal paths with 2 dogs and small children, that was a great experience. We also visited a local café / bar (Salt-Pig) for a Sunday lunch which was delightful, friendly and catered for local ciders and superb food and local experience. All in all, the celebration of my wife's 50th birthday could not have gone better - she had a great time, as did we all and the wine Elaine gave us as a moving in gift helped - thank you for that. 10/10 - we will visit for our 60th in a decade or so :-). ##### Frank G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Peter C. Sep 17, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great accommodation in Swanage Excellent accommodation in Swanage. Great house with loads of room and exactly as described. Enjoyed the pool table. The bath robes were much appreciated and the sound system was also very good. Clean and well fitted out, comfortable beds, plenty of hot water and everything in good condition. We had absolutely no problems and would very highly recommend the accommodation. ##### Peter C. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Johann B. Jul 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Alles ganz wunderbar Ein großes unheimlich geschmackvoll eingerichtetes Haus in einer schönen Umgebung. Eine sehr herzliche und hilfsbereite Vermieterin. Alles in allem ein wunderbarer Urlaub. ##### Johann B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. May 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great venue for family get together. Brilliant property and garden. Party of 9 adults, 5 children and a baby. Lots of space for communal activities and also escapes for quiet moments. Owners extremely helpful but not at all obtrusive. Highly recommended. ##### Robert F. Stayed 7 nights in May 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith C. Oct 10, 2018 #### Fantastic property The Mount is a beautiful character property in a lovely location. It is equipped with everything you could possibly need for a great get-away. My friends and I go away together for a long weekend every year and the Mount is definitely at the top of our list for a wonderful break. Although we would normally go out to eat, we found ourselves eating in in the evenings just so that we could enjoy the house. There is so much to do and see around Swanage that we are already thinking that we will need to go back. We were very lucky to have great weather but might have had a chance to make more use of the music room, games, puzzles and art materials if it had been wet! Thank you Elaine ##### Judith C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lucy C. Oct 1, 2018 #### Beautiful, well looked after spacious property. We had a fantastic weekend as a group of friends with children. The property was well stocked and had plenty of room - the owners had been so very helpful and also provided plenty of instructions and a welcome pack. Swanage itself was lovely - the beach was perfect for the children. Fabulous place. ##### Lucy C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### amy v. Jul 26, 2018 #### Great place to stay My family and I had a great stay here, we found the house well equipped, it had lots of spare equipment and a well stocked kitchen. It had enough things to entertain all 8 children that was there, they had an art drawer, garden toys, cards, books, train tracks. It was great, Elaine was very friendly and helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay. Very nice place to stay for large groups. ##### amy v. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Colin S. May 12, 2018 #### Very well equipped and maintained house with lovely garden Very spacious, well maintained house which is equipped with virtually everything you can think of. Exceptionally friendly and helpful owner. ##### Colin S. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher D. Mar 2, 2018 #### Ideal for large family get-together. We took the Mount for a long weekend in February for a family get-together of 15 of all ages (4 - 70) together with two dogs. The immediate impression was of a spacious and comfortable a house with a friendly feel to it, well furnished in a manner sympathetic to the building. Upstairs we particularly valued the flexibility of the sleeping arrangements, so that we could choose to have four girls together on the top floor, two boys together and only the youngest sharing with parents. The main bedrooms felt very grand and had good views Downstairs, the second sitting room / music room / TV room and the huge kitchen meant that there was plenty of space for everyone without people being on top of each other and with different groups doing different things. The house had everything we wanted with plenty to keep people amused - the pool table under the dining table top and the selection of musical instruments to be played were particularly popular. It was also very practical, from the tiled entrance hall in which to leave muddy and sandy footwear to the boiler / drying room at the back of the house (we were fortunate in having dry weather and did not need it but in bad weather or for a longer stay it would have been a godsend). The garden is large and with lots of interest - the children enjoyed running round in it and at a warmer time of year it would be delightful to sit out in. The location is convenient; a comfortable walk to the coast at Durston and to Peverill point as well as to the centre of Swanage and its beach (subject to the return from Swanage being quite an uphill climb), We didn't actually meet Elaine but all our phone and email conversations with her were very friendly and she did everything to make sure we had all we wanted to enjoy our stay - Many thanks Elaine. ##### Christopher D. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan R. Jan 15, 2018 #### Wonderful house beautifully equipped for all the family. A comfortable, cosy house; extremely well equipped for all visitors. Plenty to do and plenty of places to enjoy a book or play some music or have a game of pool. Lots of space inside and out and so close to the coast! Our extended family had a marvellous weekend celebrating a senior birthday. ##### Susan R. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Penny H. Dec 6, 2017 #### Wonderful house Don't look any further! The Mount cannot be surpassed. I have just celebrated my 60th birthday with four generations of family in this gorgeous home. It is so much more than a holiday rental. Elaine has thought of everything. There is no compromise on quality or comfort. The beds are sublime, toiletries are plentiful and fluffy gowns are provided for all adults. Music, books, games, toys, art and craft, pool table – it's all there with something for all age groups. My elderly mother proved to be a pool shark – who knew? While my three-year-old granddaughter sobbed because she didn't want to leave!! 'Scorched Earth Policy' does not exist here. Elaine and Carl provide a full cupboard of condiments, oil, herbs and spices and dishwasher tablets in abundance. To top it all the house was decorated for Christmas and looked exquisite. I'm running out of superlatives. Just book it and experience The Mount for yourself! P Hughes, 05 Dec 2017 ##### Penny H. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Miranda B. Nov 20, 2017 #### A top spot for our family celebration The Mount was a truly amazing house for our family get-together to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday! It accommodated us all with ease (11 adults, 4 children/teenagers & a dog) & was superbly equipped with everything we needed to have an enjoyable stress free week away! The welcome pack of Dorset goodies & birthday message to my dad was a lovely & personal touch! We enjoyed some great meals, games of pool, quiet moments, log fires, musical interludes & catch ups with each other. The walks & views from the house were fabulous helped by the dry, mild & sunny weather that we were blessed with this November!! Many thanks to Elaine & family for making our week away such a wonderful experience. The Mount will live long in our memories! ##### Miranda B. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### carey W. Aug 1, 2017 #### Lovely house, perfect for a family get together This house is wonderful and was perfect for three generations of our family to celebrate Mum's 65th. Don't be put off by Swanage (a bit tacky in places), this is just outside and among the most lovely houses and green spaces. Really close to Durlston Country Park which is lovely for a long walk (& the cafe there looked fabulous, people very smartly dressed for Sunday lunch & others there for just tea and cakes). We loved the garden and played a lot outside, badminton and ball games. Didn't really use the 2 lounges as it was so nice outside but this house would be very cosy in the winter. The kitchen was very well equipped and we loved the quality bed linen and towels. Plenty of toilet roll, dishwasher tablets etc. Loved and used the Sonos speaker system. All communications very efficient and friendly. If you want a wonderful meal in a fabulous place try The Pig on the Beach at Studland - stunning! ##### carey W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nina M. Jul 19, 2017 #### A brilliant 5 days in this lovely house. We are a group of friends who get together annually and this year we went to The Mount in Swanage. The house is lovely, capacious and very well equipped - no stinting on dishwasher tablets or loo paper, and a kitchen full of equipment, even a spice/oil/condiment cupboard! We were able to spread out and enjoy both the house and the garden. It's an easy walk down to the town and good exercise getting back up - although there is a bus that stops outside the door. We found lots to do and good places to eat. ##### Nina M. 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