Guests say
Herston Rise is a well-liked cottage praised for its warm, comfortable atmosphere and convenient location for walks and local amenities. Guests appreciate the clean, well-equipped space and the sunny garden, making it a pleasant base for exploring the area. Some concerns were raised about maintenance and a pet-related odour, but overall, the cottage offers a charming and enjoyable stay.
The cottage is generally described as clean and tidy. However, there was a mention of a strong pet odour in the lounge area, suggesting room for improvement in dealing with pet-related cleanliness.
The location is well-received, with guests enjoying the proximity to walks, the town, and local attractions. The quiet residential area is appreciated, although parking can be challenging.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, highlighting the cosy garden and renovated bathroom. The bed was also noted to be very comfy. However, some guests experienced issues with allergies to feathers in the bedding.
The cottage is equipped for a pleasant stay, but guests noted a small fridge, limited freezer space, and a lack of a cafetiere. Concerns about outdated electrical safety certificates suggest a need for maintenance attention.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A cosy wood burner makes this Grade II listed cottage a great place to stay at any time of the year..
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge (Small Freezer Compartment), Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Small enclosed garden with garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking.. Set on the edge of the popular seaside town of Swanage, this Grade II listed, terraced holiday cottage is traditionally furnished and has the bonus of a wood burner, making it a great place to stay whatever the time of year. Discover the beach 1 mile from the property, where you will also find shops, pubs and restaurants. An excellent base from which to explore the area, and visitors can enjoy the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and Purbeck Hills. Monkey World, Swanage Steam Railway, Durlston Country Park and Tank Museum make for good family days out. Beach 1 mile. Shop 250 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth Beach
- Durdle Door
- Poole Harbour
Reviews (10)
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Aiden Mallender
The cottage could do with a curtain across the front door to reduce the draft coming in also a better lock on the back doorShower and bath are nice and powerful The rain shower head could do with a clean due to scale build up The sink lets it down though with a slow trickle at best The radiator next to the toilet is rather uncomfortable especially when hot !! Kitchen was adequate for a week Though it could do with a steamer for cooking veg in to free up the pans Hot water is really hot 👍🏻The local shop is better to buy logs from rather than the petrol station (cheaper) The pub around the corner is really nice but only open on weekends The train to Corfe Castle is really quite expensive £22 per adult for a return It is also a really nice little walk into the centre of swanage as it only took around 20mins Over all we really loved the stay and may come back again in the future
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Confirmed Guest
Enjoyable
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was nice although but a little disappointed on where is was located.