Our 4 Star relaxed and friendly guest house is perfectly situated just 5 minutes from the beach, shops and Swanage Steam Railway. We are also within easy reach of the South West coastal path.
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Level position
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Character
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Home baking
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Eco friendly
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Fresh
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Central
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Original features
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Organic
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Relaxed
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Comfortable
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Guest Reviews
Guest reviews for Rivendell Guest House, Swanage are provided by real guests who have actually stayed at the property.
| Rooms: | | 4.5 |
| Value: | | 4.4 |
| Friendliness: | | 4.9 |
| Cleanliness: | | 4.9 |
| Facilities: | | 4.6 |
| Staff service: | | 4.8 |
| Location: | | 4.5 |
| Breakfast: | | 5.0 |
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Charles Mature Couple Stayed: Apr '11 |
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Would recommend to others.
| Rooms: | | 5 |
| Value: | | 4 |
| Friendliness: | | 5 |
| Cleanliness: | | 5 |
| Facilities: | | 4 |
| Staff service: | | 5 |
| Location | | 5 |
| Breakfast: | | 5 |
"Good location.Great breakfast."
Comfortable and quiet.… Read more
"Good location.Great breakfast."
Comfortable and quiet. Read less
Likes:
Location,nice clean room,friendly and good choice for breakfast.
Dislikes:
Parking could be a problem.
Guest Review for Rivendell Guest House, Swanage
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Allen Group of Adults Stayed: Mar '11 |
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Would recommend to others.
| Rooms: | | 5 |
| Value: | | 5 |
| Friendliness: | | 5 |
| Cleanliness: | | 5 |
| Facilities: | | 5 |
| Staff service: | | 5 |
| Location | | 4 |
| Breakfast: | | 5 |
"Friendly family welcome"
My friends and i were visiting Swanage for a short walking break and this was our second visit.… Read more
"Friendly family welcome"
My friends and i were visiting Swanage for a short walking break and this was our second visit. Read less
Likes:
Clean and tidy, good hearty breakfast with the welcome addition of home made muffins,scones and soda bread.Good location only a short walk to the centre of Swanage.
Guest Review for Rivendell Guest House, Swanage
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John Group of Adults Stayed: Mar '11 |
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Would recommend to others.
| Rooms: | | 4 |
| Value: | | 4 |
| Friendliness: | | 5 |
| Cleanliness: | | 5 |
| Facilities: | | 5 |
| Staff service: | | 4 |
| Location | | 5 |
| Breakfast: | | 5 |
"Ideal accommodation for Swanage Blues Festival"
Two nights… Read more
"Ideal accommodation for Swanage Blues Festival"
Two nights Read less
Likes:
Excellent breakfast, very comfortable rooms, very convenient location
Guest Review for Rivendell Guest House, Swanage
More Information

Excellent Breakfast Award 2009
Parking
Off-site parking
Types of Payment Accepted at Rivendell Guest House
Cash (Sterling), Cash (Euro), Credit card, Debit card, Cheque
Payment Cards accepted at the property
Check-in: 4:00 PM till 10:00 PM
Early check-in available on request.
Check-out: 10:30 AM
Late check-out available on request
Policies
Children Policy: No preference
Smoking Policy: No smoking
Pet Policy: No pets
Cancellation Policy
Booking Terms and Conditions
Accessibility
Languages Spoken
English
Welcome to Rivendell Guest House AA 4 Star Highly commended with an AA Breakfast award, in Swanage, Dorset, with nine bedrooms, all en suite, guest lounge with open fire TV, DVD, book and games.
Our relaxed and friendly family run guest house is perfectly situated 5 minutes from the beach, shops and Swanage Steam Railway, we are also within easy reach of the Purbecks and the South West Costal Path and the Dorset coast where you will find superb diving, walking, cycling, climbing, and bird watching opportunities.
The Guest House is over looking the beautiful parish church of St Mary the Virgin. Less than 40 minutes away by car or train are the historic towns of Wareham, Poole, Dorchester and Weymouth, who will be hosts to the 2012 Olympic sailing, events. The guest house has a Comprehensive fire alarm and emergency lighting throughout and the pressurised water supplied to all rooms is rising main and suitable for drinking. The whole house is centrally heated and has thermostatically controlled radiators in each bedroom:
Rivendell is a non-smoking guest house. All of our rooms are en suite with either a bath or power shower or combination of both, with flat screen TV with Freeview. Wireless internet enabled zone, well stocked hospitality tray. Selected rooms have a super king size bed offering exceptional comfort. In the refurbishment of the house we have retained the original features retaining all the charm and character of this beautiful Victorian building.
Environmental Statement
Green Tourism is Sustainable Tourism - tourism which takes into account the needs of the environment, local residents, businesses, and visitors; now and in the future.It is relevant to any tourism enterprise, large or small, rural or urban, whether focused on ecotourism, business tourism or any other tourism niche market. Green tourism businesses are those actively engaged in reducing the negative environmental and social impacts of their tourism operations.
Style of property
Comfortable, Contemporary/Modern, Eco-friendly, Homely, Unique
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