Name: The Sandhaven
Address: 5 Ulwell Road, Swanage, BH19 1LE, England, Dorset, UK
Telephone: +44 1929 422322

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the 11 simple and individually decorated rooms feature en suite facilities, free wi-fi, tvs with premium channels, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. this family-run seaside b&b with glassed-in porch, located in dorset is 300 feet from beach at swanage and 10 miles from the lighthouse arts centre. some rooms come with sea views and/or slanted attic ceilings (1 with turret seating area). family rooms add bunk beds. the b&b serves home-cooked or continental breakfast in the light and airy dining room. there's front sunroom/lounge, as well as free bike lock-up and on-site parking.

Southampton Airport 1 hr 17

Knoll Beach Studland (14 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail.

Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (49 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions.

Corfe Castle (12 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk.

Sandbanks Beach (32 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel.

Oceanarium (48 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel.

Dancing Ledge (15 min)
Seaside ledge popular for rock climbing as well as swimming, hiking & picturesque sunset views.

Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 11)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks.

Brownsea Island (1 hr 1)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot.

Swanage Railway (6 min)

Swanage Pier Trust (17 min)
Victorian pier with a maritime museum and exhibition centre, plus a cafe and boat trips.

Isle of Purbeck (13 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages.

Compton Acres (37 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts.

Bournemouth Pier (48 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast.

Splashdown (36 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area.

Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve (11 min)
Expansive, clifftop nature reserve with a visitor centre/gallery in a renovated Victorian castle.