Family Tides

Swanage, Dorset

A three bedroom Swanage house with an enclosed rear garden, two dogs welcome, and Old Harry Rocks and Studland Bay both inside three and a half miles.

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Swanage is the practical base for the Isle of Purbeck, and Family Tides is a three bedroom house in it with an enclosed rear garden, decking above it and two dogs welcome. It sleeps five, which is an awkward number most houses solve by putting somebody on a sofa, and here it is three proper bedrooms.

The walking on this peninsula is the best in Dorset and your dog gets all of it. Swanage North Beach is one and four tenths of a mile. The Studland Beach to Old Harry Rocks walk is two and nine tenths and we rate it a nine, running along chalk cliffs out to the stacks at the end of the headland. Knoll Beach at Studland is three and two tenths, and the Nine Barrow Down ridge walk at three and four tenths gives you a long chalk spine with views off both sides.

There are five steps down from the decking into the enclosed garden, which is worth knowing for a dog with short legs or old hips. Two are welcome. Swanage is also the practical answer to a Purbeck problem: the best walking here is spread out and most of it wants a short drive, so a base with a garden to come home to beats a remote cottage where the dog ends up in the car twice a day.

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from £674 for 7 nights

Family Tides takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.

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At a Glance

Dogs Welcome: 2 dogs
Enclosed Garden: Yes; Enclosed rear garden, decking (please note 5 steps from here down into the garden) | Off-road parking for 1 car and unrestricted parking on-road parking | Beach 1
Sleeps: 5 guests
Rooms: 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Price: from £674 / 7 nights
Grading: 4 star
Arrival: in from 15:00, out by 10:00
Facilities: Bbq, Parking, Wifi

Family Tides from £674 for 7 nights

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Family Tides dog friendly?
Yes, Family Tides welcomes up to two dogs. The property has an enclosed rear garden, so your dogs have a secure outdoor space to enjoy between walks.
Are dogs allowed at Family Tides year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, but we'd recommend checking directly with the owner to confirm availability for your dates.
What should I know before visiting Family Tides with my dog?
The garden is accessed via five steps down from the decking, which is worth bearing in mind if your dog has short legs or stiff joints. On the plus side, the location puts you within easy reach of some outstanding walking — Swanage North Beach is just over a mile away, and the Studland Beach to Old Harry Rocks walk is under three miles from the house.