Guesthouse★★★
Railway Cottage
Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom
About Railway Cottage
Railway Cottage is a guesthouse in Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 89 reviews. Facilities include free parking, free wi-fi, pets allowed. It is 640 m from the centre of Swanage. The nearest beach is 490 m away. The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away.
- Type
- Guesthouse
- Star rating
- ★★★
- Check-in from
- 13:00
- Check-out until
- 10:30
- Rooms
- 5
- Pets
- Pets allowed
- Other stays within 500 m
- 1
26 Victoria Avenue railwaycottagehotel.co.uk
Prices
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How Railway Cottage scores
Compared with the average hotel in Swanage.
- Guest rating 8.7
- Location 7.1
- Beach access 8.7
- Public transport 8.6
Swanage average
Rating on Google
4.5/5
From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.
Amenities
Free parkingFree Wi-FiPets allowed
Internet
- Free Wi-Fi
Parking & transport
- Free parking
Services
- Luggage storage
In the rooms
- Coffee or tea maker
Policies
- Pets allowed
Based on the property listing at our booking partner.
Location
- Location score
- 7.1/10
- Walk grade
- 43/100 Somewhat walkable
- Restaurants & cafés within 500 m
- 5
- Sights within 1 km
- 8
| Nearest beachSwanage Beach | 490 m8 min walk |
|---|---|
| Nearest stationSwanage Railway Station | 410 m7 min walk |
| Nearest airportBournemouth Airport (BOH) | 21 km47 min drive |
| Distance to the centreSwanage | 640 m10 min walk |
Sights nearby
- Swanage Bandstand460 m
- Swanage War Memorial480 m
- Jurassic Adventure Golf530 m
- Santa Fe Fun Park540 m
- Swanage children's centre570 m
- L'Artishe Gallery And Studio610 m
Railway Cottage: in detail
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Questions about Railway Cottage
What are the check-in and check-out times at Railway Cottage?
Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:30.
Is there parking at Railway Cottage?
Yes, the listing mentions free parking.
How far is Railway Cottage from the airport?
The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away in a straight line.
Is Railway Cottage close to the beach?
The nearest beach is 490 m from the hotel.
How many rooms does Railway Cottage have?
Railway Cottage has 5 rooms.
Are pets allowed at Railway Cottage?
The listing says pets are allowed. Contact the property for size limits and fees.
Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score