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title: "The Rookery, Swanage: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Rookery in Swanage: rated 7.3 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-10-14
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Guesthouse · ★★★
# The Rookery

Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom

7.3 ·  Good 9 reviews ·  #7 #7 of 7 in Swanage ·  4.8/5 on Google, 82 reviews ·  8.0 Location score
## About The Rookery

The Rookery is a guesthouse in Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 9 reviews. Facilities include beachfront, free breakfast, free parking, free wi-fi. It is 1.1 km from the centre of Swanage. The nearest beach is 80 m away. The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 20 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 16:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 8

- **Smoking:** Smoke-free property

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 3

3 Highcliffe Road [therookeryswanage.co.uk](http://www.therookeryswanage.co.uk/)

## How The Rookery scores

Compared with the average hotel in Swanage.

-   Guest rating **7.3**
-   Location **8.0**
-   Beach access **10.0**
-   Public transport **5.8**

Swanage average

## Rating on Google

4.8/5

82 Google reviews

-   5★91%
-   4★6%
-   3★3%
-   2★0%
-   1★0%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

BeachfrontFree breakfastFree parkingFree Wi-Fi

### Food & drink

-   Free breakfast

### Leisure

-   Beachfront

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

### Policies

-   Smoke-free

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **42**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **6**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **5**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">80 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">920 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">15 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bournemouth Airport (BOH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">20 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">45 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">1.1 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">18 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Swanage War Memorial750 m
-   Swanage Bandstand800 m
-   Santa Fe Fun Park880 m
-   Jurassic Adventure Golf890 m
-   Santa Fe Park940 m
-   L'Artishe Gallery And Studio1.1 km

## The Rookery: in detail

Great care is taken to ensure guests experience comfort through top-notch services and amenities. Remain linked during your visit by utilizing the complimentary internet access available. The hotel offers complimentary parking for guests who arrive with their own mode of transport. The hotel is completely smoke-free. Crafted for coziness, every guestroom provides an array of features, guaranteeing a tranquil night's sleep while maintaining the level of comfort. Expand your in-room entertainment choices with various amenities, such as television offered in certain accommodations. In select rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker. Maintain your cleanliness and feel revitalized using a hair dryer available in select guest restrooms. Begin your day on a delightful note with a scrumptious complimentary breakfast, consistently served at The Rookery. During your visit, indulge in a range of delightful culinary choices at hotel to enhance your experience.

### Compare

## Compare The Rookery with nearby hotels

Similar hotels within 3 km. Open a match-up to see where each one wins.

-   [Beachcomber Holiday Apartments](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/beachcomber-holiday-apartments-swanage/) Apartment 50 m away
    
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-   [Grand Hotel Swanage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/grand-hotel-swanage-swanage/) Hotel ★★★ 180 m away
    
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-   [The Pines Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-pines-hotel-swanage/) Hotel ★★★ 380 m away
    
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-   [Railway Cottage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/railway-cottage-swanage/) Guesthouse ★★★ 830 m away
    
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-   [YHA Swanage](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/yha-swanage-swanage/) Hostel ★★★ 1.3 km away
    
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## Questions about The Rookery

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Rookery?

Check-in starts at 16:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does The Rookery include breakfast?

The listing mentions free breakfast. Check the room you book to confirm it is included.

### Is there parking at The Rookery?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is The Rookery from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 20 km away in a straight line.

### Is The Rookery close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 80 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does The Rookery have?

The Rookery has 8 rooms.

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](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-rookery-swanage/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/