Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family run accommodation in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge. Some units have a seating area for your convenience. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms have a private bathroom. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. Hamper breakfast is served to your room a full menu is available for you to choose from. Bournemouth Airport is 21 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.7
Free WiFi
10
High score for Swanage
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Peter
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was on hand. Lovely spacious room. Central to Swanage town. Great choice of breakfast, fresh cake!
  • Ahmed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    ‏ The breakfast it was very small for that. I gave you only 2. I wasn’t happy about the breakfast.
  • Sue
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We had a lovely stay in a fabulous room. We were made to feel very welcome. Great location

Quality rating

This property is rated 4 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Managed by Lyn and Kevin Egan

Company review score: 9.7Based on 171 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

Lyn and I are passionate about our business and have been established for 18 years, we are both people, people. I am also involved in classic car restoration, love Baking, Lyn is the creative side of the business and front of house.

Property information

We are a small family run Guest House 2 minutes' walk from the seaside, The rooms are stunningly presented to a high standard being newly refurbished using top quality fixtures and fittings. The rooms are double glazed, light, and airy, spacious and represent excellent value for money. The house is a Beautiful Victorian/Edwardian villa, with many original features which is over 100 yrs old. We are not a hotel with 24-hour reception but offer a very high-quality service to guests. Rooms are booked as room only, but breakfast is available for all rooms at extra cost, please contact us for more information

Neighbourhood information

Christmas in Swanage THE POLAR EXPRESS IS COMING TO TOWN. Swanage is the Gateway to the Jurassic coast, World heritage site, Area of outstanding natural beauty

Languages spoken

English,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of Rivendell Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Water park
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Snorkelling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Horse riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Hiking
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Fishing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
  • Tennis court
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
General
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
Rivendell Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 10:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroCash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that this property does not have a 24-hour reception.

Please inform Rivendell Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Rivendell Guest House

  • The prices at Rivendell Guest House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Rivendell Guest House is 500 yards from the centre of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The nearest beach is just 500 yards from Rivendell Guest House. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Rivendell Guest House is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Room options at Rivendell Guest House include:

    • Double
    • Twin/Double

  • Rivendell Guest House offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Cycling
    • Hiking
    • Snorkelling
    • Diving
    • Tennis court
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Windsurfing
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Water park
    • Horse riding

  • Guests staying at Rivendell Guest House can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 5.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • Vegan
    • Gluten-free