20 Ulwell Road

4.8★

14 Guests
7 Bedrooms
4 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

55 Customer Review(s)

Belinda
May 2025

“The property provides comfortable accommodation for 14 near to Swanage beach and a short walk to the town.”

It's great to have off-road parking a lovely garden. I especially like the Aga and the wooden cart you can load up with beach stuff and pull to and from the beach. Lots of beach equipment provided. This was our second visit and we would love to return.

It's great to have off-road parking a lovely garden. I especially like the Aga and the wooden cart you can load up with beach stuff and pull to and from the beach. Lots of beach equipment provided. This was our second visit and we would love to return.

- Belinda, May 2025
Neil February 2025

“Overall, the property exceeded our expectations.”

The house was spacious, providing good sized rooms that easily accommodated a three generational family break with an age range of 2 to 76. The location was ideal being only about 300m walk to the beach and a pleasant stroll along the Promenade into the centre of town.

- Neil, February 2025
Polly February 2025

“Excellent well equipped property.”

Plenty of space for the thirteen of us. It was good to all be able to sit round the dining table for meals and playing games. Plenty of space in the lounge too.

- Polly, February 2025
Sarah October 2024

“We had a lovely stay at 20 Ulwell Road!”

The house is beautiful, spacious and feels so welcoming. The location is ideal – just a short walk to Swanage beach, shops, and restaurants. The interior is very comfortable and cozy, and the kitchen is well-equipped, making it perfect for family meals. We especially loved the living room for relaxing in the evenings. We can’t thank the owner enough for being so accommodating and friendly! This property truly feels like a home away from home, and we can't wait to return. Highly recommend!

- Sarah, October 2024
Thomas September 2024

“A very large property which was perfect for our family get-together.”

Lots of rooms with large kitchen, lounge, dining areas. There were 12 of us but it didn’t feel crowded at all. Easy 15 minute walk into the main town area of Swanage.

- Thomas, September 2024
Donna August 2024

“The property could have done with a deep clean.”

There were mouldy curtains in the annex and the windows were dirty. There were a lot of cobwebs. General cleaning was ok, but not fantastic

- Donna, August 2024
Anne August 2024

“The property was lovely, very spacious and very clean.”

We had everything we needed for a multigenerational family of eleven people and a dog. It was well situated for the beach and the town and we would certainly go again.

- Anne, August 2024
Diane June 2024

“A wonderful spacious family house which was exactly that.”

Everything worked out perfectly with our families travelling from different parts of the country. The Arga worked perfectly and by nature you have to lift the door to close it properly. Hopefully make it back next year…..

- Diane, June 2024
Abraham November 2023

“Thanks so much - we had a great time.”

We loved the space and comfort. It was lovely and clean. Parking and location were perfect. The kitchen was fab for several of us to work in. Lots of space for 13 of us to spread out in and a table and chairs that we could comfortably sit around was really appreciated. Games around the log burner was lovely. Lovely walks on the doorstep. Couldn't have asked for more. Small point - the oven door doesn't close properly which affects cooking times. Would recommend and come again.

- Abraham, November 2023
Liv October 2023

“Great place and facilities.”

Perfect for pur group. There wasn't a cafetiere which would have been good. Also the gas oven door isn't great at closing, might be worth putting a note near it so people take extra care to shut it properly

- Liv, October 2023
Clare September 2023

“Booked this house for 5 couples who unfortunately became 4 so there was plenty of space.”

The lounge had plenty of seating and the enormous dining table was perfect for eating and board games (several of which were provided). The Aga kept the whole downstairs warm when the mornings were chilly. I didn’t understand the previous comment about fridge space as there are 3 in the property so we had one entirely devoted to wine and beer! The bedrooms were spacious and the beds were comfortable. The location was ideal for walks to Corfe Castle and Old Harry Rocks but also only a short stroll to the beach. Would thoroughly recommend for a large party.

- Clare, September 2023
Roger September 2023

“My wife, myself and our four friends made the very best of our one week stay at 20 Ulwell Road.”

I say this, as the weather could have been a lot kinder to us. We were left a very nice welcome pack, that contained most of the 'immediate essentials.' The house is very well presented and had pretty much everything we could have wanted. I stayed in the ground floor bedroom/apartment, which was large. The furnishings in this room are a little bit tired, but perfectly adequate. The shower has some black mould on the seals. My one big problem with this room was the tap in the sink. It took around 5 minutes for any hot water to come through and when it did, there was just the smallest gap between cold and scorching hot. This needs fixing. The lounge and dining room are very nice, as were the other bedrooms, although one shower was not working. One pleasant call with the Owner was enough for this to be fixed. I would recommend the rental of this property to anyone.

- Roger, September 2023
Natasha August 2023

“Only problem we find is we need more fridge space & a bigger cooker, the Aga is really had to use and having just one small cooker for all the guests can we challenging.”

Apart from that it’s a fantastic property great location lots of parking and perfect for our family holiday

- Natasha, August 2023
Tanya July 2023

“We had a fantastic stay at this property.”

The house is spacious and comfortable with great facilities. The bathroom on the second floor was amazing. It was our first complete family holiday for many years and the space meant we didn't feel all crammed in. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Tanya, July 2023
Ambjorg July 2023

“The house was lovely!”

Large, well equipped kitchen, lovely dining room and a good sitting room. There could have been more places to sit - when the house is full, you have to sit on dining chairs. The bedrooms are wonderful! Big, lots of storage, clean, comfortable beds. The bathrooms are lovely, especially the one on the top floor. With many people in the house, we appreciated the to extra seperate toilets in addition to the bathrooms. The little apartment was also very good to have when staying 14 people in the house. Being Norwegian, we could't manage the AGA in the kitchen, so we had to use the other stove. We would have preferred two "ordinary" stoves, but that is more our own problem. It was very helpful with the big utility room and being able to wash and dry clothes. There was also a good parking space for our four cars. The house is just a short walk from the beach and town centre. I would highly recommend this property for big families to enjoy a holiday in lovely Swanage

- Ambjorg, July 2023
Gina May 2023

“Had a good week in the house.”

Extended family very impressed with rooms, especially the large bathroom on top floor! Annexe very good for those who would find stairs a challenge, plus welcome addition of small kitchen. Impressed with welcome pack and was a lovely gesture. Lovely large living room and dining room. Aga was a challenge but we mastered it ! Would recommend.

- Gina, May 2023
Christine April 2023

“Thank you we had a wonderful weekend at Unwell Road.”

We were three generations of a family including five teenagers, one revising for GCSEs but the house accommodated us all perfectly. Thank you for the generous welcome pack and the little extras were greatly appreciated. We would all love to come and stay again on another occasion.

- Christine, April 2023
Peter April 2023

“We had a great week in Swanage - the house was ideal for our party of adults, children and dogs; plenty of space, close to the beach, cafes and shops.”

We even managed to use the Aga and get a wood fire going! As with all rental properties, there were a couple of niggles but nothing of any note.

- Peter, April 2023
Sharon April 2023

“We loved our stay - thank you!”

- Sharon, April 2023
Richard March 2023

“Brilliant location for a 3 generation family break.”

- Richard, March 2023
Noel March 2023

“Lovely accommodation at a great location near to the beach.”

Perfect for our group of 12. Facilities were excellent and the whole place had a relaxing atmosphere. Communication with the host was very smooth. We'd recommend it highly!

- Noel, March 2023
P B March 2023

“The house was all we needed, having an extended family of eleven.”

Plenty of room to move about, and a few minutes walk from the beach. A couple of things to mention : An upper-landing window could not be closed due to a missing catch. (necessary in cold March). The vacuum cleaner under the stairs was full to the brim, and we had to empty and clean it before we could use it. Otherwise we could recommend the property to anyone with a large group, to stay there.

- P B, March 2023
Lucy October 2022

“We had a wonderful stay.”

The house is great for all the family. So near the beach. We had a few minor issues but Roy was helpful and solved them quickly. Would highly recommend this property.

- Lucy, October 2022
Doug September 2022

“Fabulous spacious house just perfect for our 13 strong morris dancing team to stay at for the folk festival in Swanage!”

Great facilities and internal layout

- Doug, September 2022
Karen August 2022

“Great house!”

Well equipped. Well situated, Very near the sea at Swanage. The rooms were larger than expected and so we had plenty of room for the four generations of our family. The property was very clean and the owner was careful to make sure no harsh smelling chemicals were used in the cleaning of it. As this causes problems with allergies. I couldn’t be happier. Thank you so very much. We had a lovely holiday made some lovely memories.

- Karen, August 2022
Kirsten April 2022

“Lovely large space with everything you would need.”

Loved that I could bring my dogs and there was a park and the beach close by. A beautiful place and a really lovely house.

- Kirsten, April 2022
Richard April 2022

“Six adults and 4 children had a great week at the house, which is well-situated about 3 minutes from the beach.”

Our only regret is that although the facilities were fine, it was very expensive.

- Richard, April 2022
J April 2022

“The location is perfect and the house had plenty of room.”

A couple issues with lights not working and the ground floor bathroom would benefit from a new shower. Had to struggle up the stairs to get a decent shower. Take your own frying pan! The beds were very comfy in lovely large rooms.

- J, April 2022
Anne March 2022

“The house became our home for the week and the minor problems that we had were rectified immediately.”

Every single item you could think of was provided thankyou .

- Anne, March 2022
Maxine February 2022

“This lovely house was warm and welcoming on our arrival.”

Perfect for our family holiday of three generations it is very comfortable, clean and well equipped with everything we needed and more. The welcome pack was a thoughtful touch, thank you. We didn’t use our cars at all during our stay as the property is just a few minutes walk from the seafront and town. We all agreed that we would love to return for a holiday here in the future.

- Maxine, February 2022
Robert January 2022

“Lovely big house that's well kept and very well equipped.”

All rooms are large and comfy. It's in a good location just a short distance from the beach and a 10 minute walk to the town. The Crows Nest pub a 100 yards down the road does good food, and the fish and chips at "The Fish Plaice" in town is also to be recommended. The owner is easy to contact, and very helpful.

- Robert, January 2022
Judith January 2022

“Lovely house, good value.”

More serving spoons, hooks on back of doors, soap dishes, checks on bulbs not working would be good. Otherwise great, thanks.

- Judith, January 2022
Jennifer October 2021

“My family and I were very impressed with the property.”

The rooms were all very spacious and had great storage. We were also impressed by it's cleanliness, and all the equipment in the kitchen and lounge that was available for us to use. We love the fact that it was such a short walk to the beach and town as well. We would definately book again in the future.

- Jennifer, October 2021
Candy October 2021

“Beautiful big house with plenty of space for a big family gathering .”

Plenty to do in local area we didn’t use our cars at all during our 4 night stay

- Candy, October 2021
Penny October 2021

“This was a fantastic property, beautiful large house with attractive period features but sympathetically modernised, and very comfortable for a large group of people with ample bathrooms.”

We found the Aga a bit of a challenge but there was a standard cooker too. It was in a great location close to the beach and town. Swanage is also a thriving town with shops and cafes and one or two restaurants. The property is located a short (but steep) walk to Ballard Down and our party also enjoyed a trip to Brownsea Island.

- Penny, October 2021
Geoff September 2021

“The house was spotlessly clean, and had everything we might have expected, plus more.”

It is spacious, tastefully decorated, and very welcoming. The luxury beds are really comfortable. It was ideal for our family reunion, with 14 adults aged 22 to 81, who enjoyed the time in the house and in the generous seating area on the patio in the garden. Even the 80 year olds were able to walk to the beach and back (uphill ! ). Thank you for providing such a splendid base for our holiday.

- Geoff, September 2021
Jeremy September 2021

“Spacious holiday property with all the facilities you need.”

Ideal location within 5 mins walk to the beach and just over 5 mins walk into Swanage Town centre. Great accommodation for a family stay or large group.

- Jeremy, September 2021
Sharon August 2021

“Excellent large, clean, comfortable house in great location.”

Swanage beach, pubs, restaurants, shops and facilities all in walking distance - ideal for a multi-generational family holiday.

- Sharon, August 2021
Richard August 2021

“Excellent accommodation for a larger party and extremely convenient location with car parking.”

Late request for extra bedding speedily resolved, great service.

- Richard, August 2021
David August 2021

“A Coffee machine/Cafetière would be a welcome addition.”

Rear garden could do with a good tidy. Front door to porch is not secure should be lockable from outside.

- David, August 2021
Anthony July 2021

“The description and photos of the garden do not do it justice.”

We were delighted with the seating areas, the barbecue, the comfortable cushions . We were a family of 14, from ages 74 to 10 months. The accommodation was splendid; the dining room spacious and worked well for our evening meals; the lounge comfortable; the bedrooms again worked well for the four family groups; and there was never a problem with toilet, shower facilities. We had a splendid time and would recommend the house without reservation.

- Anthony, July 2021
Linda July 2021

“Lovely house in a great location.”

Easy walk to beach and only a four minute drive to the Coop and town. Some lovely restaurants in the town.

- Linda, July 2021
Andrew May 2021

“There was no means of making coffee at the property.”

At this price we would have expected a cafetiere or filter coffee facility. We had to buy our own cafetiere to use. There is a coal fired barbeque. Given the awkwardness of purchasing coals and firelighters and disposing of ashes it was no surprise that it had clearly never been used. We would have expected a gas fired barbeque. The difference in levels in the hard surfaced outside patio was a bit of a hazard for toddlers, but I accept there is nothing that can be done about that. Despite the comments above it is a lovely spacious house very convenient for the beach, and so we have re booked for next year

- Andrew, May 2021
Jeremy September 2020

“The Property was well furnished, spacious and comfortable throughout.”

We enjoyed our holiday and would say the venue is ideal for a large family group. Whilst mindful that we have endured unprecedented times I would recommend that the Garden area would benefit from a little more attention. In particular, some treatment of the Garden furniture and fencing would help to spruce up this area.

- Jeremy, September 2020
Jean February 2020

“We had a lovely stay at Ulwell Road in Swanage.”

Plenty of room for all the family to enjoy, and lots of good walks. We had chilly nights and it would have been good if there had been any logs for the woodburner when we got there. Also just a point, the steps up into the garden could do with a clean as they were very slippery.

- Jean, February 2020
Hilary November 2019

“The house is very spacious and comfortable.”

Plenty of bathrooms although we had a problem working one shower.The house is in a good position both for walking the dogs and for visiting the town. Kitchen has every thing you need for a large family gathering. We all had a great stay Thank you

- Hilary, November 2019
Suzanne October 2019

“We all enjoyed our stay.”

The house was very comfortable and very well equipped. The welcome pack was a nice touch. Would definitely recommend it.

- Suzanne, October 2019
Malcolm August 2019

“A lovely large house, with lots of room for our party of 10 plus 2 dogs.”

- Malcolm, August 2019
David July 2019

“The house was just right for seven adults and five young children.”

The beach was 10 minutes walk away and Studland beach, which is very sandy, only a 15 minute drive. The dishwasher and washing machine worked well and the gas oven was more reliable than the Aga cooker. The previous tenants had not put the bins out so we were faced with full bins at the beginning of our stay. The children enjoyed swimming, rides on the steam train and crabbing off the pier. The nearby Jurassic Coast was a great visit!

- David, July 2019
Robin July 2019

“It is a super house in a great location.”

The only things we would suggest are 1 a proper cot not just a travel cot 2 another high chair 3 more bins

- Robin, July 2019
Wendy June 2019

“This is a perfect house for a large family gathering, comfortable, well-equipped and perfectly situated for a stroll down to the beach or into town.”

It is a beautiful part of the country to explore with so much to do for all ages from walking the coast path to a gentle stroll on the pier, a train ride to Corfe Castle for a cream tea or a boat trip to Brownsea Island to see the red squirrels, not to mention just digging in the sand and paddling in the sea - we have done it all! Thank you!

- Wendy, June 2019
Patricia April 2019

“We had a fabulous family Easter break in Swanage.”

20, Ulwell Road was clean, comfortable and spacious. Plenty of room for 14 of us to eat together and just hang. The welcome pack including wine, bread, cereal etc was a thoughtful touch, we loved the Aga. The short walk to the beach and promenade, glorious weather and availability of owner to sort out any small queries were bonuses. Would definitely recommend.

- Patricia, April 2019
Chris April 2019

“This is a great holiday home, the only thing I would recommend is more plates, bowls, drinking mugs, given that this is a home for up to 13 people, but otherwise fabulous thank you.”

(I don't think you'd publish the recommendation though)

- Chris, April 2019
Ruth March 2019

“Great location.”

Plenty parking space as well as nearby carpark. The bathroom on the top floor caused much amusement. Key arrangements were very convenient. In the information sent it would be good to mention that the closest carpark is the North Beach carpark which is well signposted from town. Most SatNav takes you to the upper part of Ulwell Road, near the campsite, quite a distance from the house. Directions could point this out, perhaps saying it is between the church and the Crow's Nest pub on the lower stretch of Ulwell Road. We had a brilliant week in Swanage.

- Ruth, March 2019
Janet February 2019

“Superb house, brilliant location, ideal for large family group, very helpful contactable owner, would consider another stay in the future.”

- Janet, February 2019

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Summary

Over three floors
Seven bedrooms: 1 x king-size (annexe) with en-suite power shower, basin and WC and small kitchenette, 1 x first floor king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size, 1 x first floor twin, 1 x first floor single, 2 x second floor king-size - 1 with a single sofa bed
Second floor bathroom with freestanding bath, walk-in shower, bidet, basin and WC
First floor bathroom with bath, shower over, shower, basin and WC
First floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room with woodburner
Sitting room with woodburner.
Gas central heating with woodburners
Aga, gas oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, 2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair
Off-road parking for 5 cars
Enclosed raised patio area with furniture and grassed area
Pet-friendly
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 2 mins walk, pub 1 min walk, beach 2 mins walk
Note: Garden area contains steps.

The property

20 Ulwell Road is a beautiful detached cottage situated in the village of Swanage, Isle of Purbeck.

Hosting seven bedrooms; four king-size (two with en-suite), a double, a twin, and a single, along with two bathrooms, and two cloakrooms, this property can sleep up to eleven people.

Inside you will also find a kitchen, utility area, dining room and sitting room, each with a woodburning stove.

To the outside is ample off-road parking and an enclosed raised decked area with furniture and grassed area.

Located in a heart-warming setting with lovely surroundings, 20 Ulwell Road is a wonderful family cottage in a magnificent part of England.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

SWANAGE

Wareham 9.7 miles; Poole 20 miles.

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 offers visitors plenty of shops, good pubs and restaurants, some of which specialise in locally caught seafood, and is also well known for its annual jazz festival, which takes place each July. The attractive, Victorian wooden pier offers a great place for a stroll or try fishing, and often used a departure point for divers, it’s a wonderful place to watch the world pass by. The historic Swanage Railway has its terminus in the town and regular nostalgic steam engine trips take tourists for a picturesque 6-mile journey, chugging through lovely countryside to stop just beyond the romantic ruin of Corfe Castle. Nearby Durlston Country Park offers a lovely day out with spectacular coastal walks, dolphin spotting and wildlife watching, together with comfortable viewing points and a well-stocked cafe for a treat after all the fresh air. Take the short drive to Studland, which has one of the finest beaches in the country, surrounded by heathland, together with the regular chain ferry, which crosses the mouth of Poole Harbour to Sandbanks. This truly is a delightful holiday destination at any time of the year.

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Reviews & Ratings

“The property provides comfortable accommodation for 14 near to Swanage beach and a short walk to the town.”

“Overall, the property exceeded our expectations.”

“Excellent well equipped property.”

“We had a lovely stay at 20 Ulwell Road!”

“A very large property which was perfect for our family get-together.”

“The property could have done with a deep clean.”

“The property was lovely, very spacious and very clean.”

“A wonderful spacious family house which was exactly that.”

“Thanks so much - we had a great time.”

“Great place and facilities.”

“Booked this house for 5 couples who unfortunately became 4 so there was plenty of space.”

“My wife, myself and our four friends made the very best of our one week stay at 20 Ulwell Road.”

“Only problem we find is we need more fridge space & a bigger cooker, the Aga is really had to use and having just one small cooker for all the guests can we challenging.”

“We had a fantastic stay at this property.”

“The house was lovely!”

“Had a good week in the house.”

“Thank you we had a wonderful weekend at Unwell Road.”

“We had a great week in Swanage - the house was ideal for our party of adults, children and dogs; plenty of space, close to the beach, cafes and shops.”

“We loved our stay - thank you!”

“Brilliant location for a 3 generation family break.”

“Lovely accommodation at a great location near to the beach.”

“The house was all we needed, having an extended family of eleven.”

“We had a wonderful stay.”

“Fabulous spacious house just perfect for our 13 strong morris dancing team to stay at for the folk festival in Swanage!”

“Great house!”

“Lovely large space with everything you would need.”

“Six adults and 4 children had a great week at the house, which is well-situated about 3 minutes from the beach.”

“The location is perfect and the house had plenty of room.”

“The house became our home for the week and the minor problems that we had were rectified immediately.”

“This lovely house was warm and welcoming on our arrival.”

“Lovely big house that's well kept and very well equipped.”

“Lovely house, good value.”

“My family and I were very impressed with the property.”

“Beautiful big house with plenty of space for a big family gathering .”

“This was a fantastic property, beautiful large house with attractive period features but sympathetically modernised, and very comfortable for a large group of people with ample bathrooms.”

“The house was spotlessly clean, and had everything we might have expected, plus more.”

“Spacious holiday property with all the facilities you need.”

“Excellent large, clean, comfortable house in great location.”

“Excellent accommodation for a larger party and extremely convenient location with car parking.”

“A Coffee machine/Cafetière would be a welcome addition.”

“The description and photos of the garden do not do it justice.”

“Lovely house in a great location.”

“There was no means of making coffee at the property.”

“The Property was well furnished, spacious and comfortable throughout.”

“We had a lovely stay at Ulwell Road in Swanage.”

“The house is very spacious and comfortable.”

“We all enjoyed our stay.”

“A lovely large house, with lots of room for our party of 10 plus 2 dogs.”

“The house was just right for seven adults and five young children.”

“It is a super house in a great location.”

“This is a perfect house for a large family gathering, comfortable, well-equipped and perfectly situated for a stroll down to the beach or into town.”

“We had a fabulous family Easter break in Swanage.”

“This is a great holiday home, the only thing I would recommend is more plates, bowls, drinking mugs, given that this is a home for up to 13 people, but otherwise fabulous thank you.”

“Great location.”

“Superb house, brilliant location, ideal for large family group, very helpful contactable owner, would consider another stay in the future.”

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