Swanage Coastal Park – Swanage.co.uk

One of Dorset’s hidden gems for a holiday is the award-winning Swanage Coastal Park, with its peaceful setting and panoramic views across Swanage.

Nestled in an elevated position overlooking Swanage Bay and the Purbeck Hills, Swanage Coastal Park is a tranquil spot from which to explore this special part of the Jurassic Coast in one of the most scenic stays you’ll find.

View over static caravans at Swanage Coastal Park toward the sea — Swanage Coastal Park

Self-catering static caravan at Swanage Coastal Park

Folded towels on bed in holiday home at Swanage Coastal Park — Modern, fresh and cosy master bedroom

Kitchen area from living room in one of the holiday homes at Swanage Coastal Park — Breakfast bar, Swanage Coastal Park holiday lodge

Ballard Down and Bournemouth, from Swanage Coastal Park

Your holiday home or luxury lodge will be surrounded by the beautiful Purbeck countryside, with its many fantastic walks and interesting historic sites – all within walking distance of Swanage town centre, with its great variety of things to do and places to eat and drink.

Swanage Coastal Park is ideal if you’re looking for a quiet retreat near the seaside, where you can return to your peaceful, hillside cabin at the end of a day’s exploring, and even unwind in a hot tub with far-reaching farmland or sea views – a perfect way to watch the sun go down over Swanage.

If you fancy a night out, Swanage’s pubs and restaurants are just a one-mile walk away.

Dorset Tourism Awards winner

Swanage Coastal Park picked up the Bronze award in the category of best Camping, Caravanning & Holiday Park for 2020 in the Dorset Tourism Awards.

The award recognises holiday parks that strive for excellence and provide great memories for their guests.

Welcome sign at the Swanage Coastal Park — Welcome to Swanage Coastal Park

Sea views across Swanage Coastal Park holiday homes — There are sea views from most parts of the park

Self-catering mobile homes at the Swanage Coastal Park — All holiday homes have vehicular access and parking

Swanage Coastal Park holiday homes — Swanage Coastal Park is nestled in the hills above Swanage

People sitting on the deck of a holiday home at Swanage Coastal Park — Sitting on the deck enjoying the afternoon sun

The Purbeck Ridgeway, from Swanage Coastal Park — The park has views of the Purbeck Hills

Decking and railing of a Swanage Coastal Park holiday home balcony — Balcony view across to Ballard Down

🐾 The park is dog-friendly, and has carefully-located waste bins throughout for you to clean up after you pooch.

Note that due to the park’s hillside location, some areas are rather steep and may not be suitable for visitors with walking difficulties. However, most areas are accessible by car and the areas immediately outside most holiday homes are flat for ease of parking and sitting outside.

Accommodation

There is a range of self-catering accommodation available at Swanage Coastal Park, all with fantastic views across Swanage’s town and bay, and a short walk from Swanage Beach.

Holiday homes are fresh and clean, the grounds are immaculately maintained, and all accommodation has WiFi, TVs and fully-equipped kitchens.

Master bedroom of luxury holiday home at Swanage Coastal Park

Dining area and kitchenette in caravan at Swanage Coastal Park

Modern en-suite bathroom in one of Swanage Coastal Park's holiday homes — En suite bathroom

Living room space with TV, free and coffee table, Swanage Coastal Park

Explore the self-catering options at Swanage Coastal Park:

Luxury hot tub lodges – Relax and rejuvenate after a day out in Swanage in a hot tub on your own private decking area. Hot tubs are fully emptied after each guest’s stay and pH and chlorine levels are checked twice daily
Holiday homes & caravans – Choose from a two or three-bedroom holiday home and add on extras, such as a decked outside area according to your needs and budget

(Note that the park no longer offers summer camping pitches.)

Swanage Coastal Park en-suite bedroom in holiday home — Dressing table and mirrored wardrobe in bedroom

Shower room in a lodge at Swanage Coastal Park — Shower in lodge bathroom

Dining area in one of the holiday lodges at Swanage Coastal Park — Dining table and chairs

Comfortable living room chairs and coffee table at Swanage Coastal Park — Comfy seating in the living area

View of Purbeck Hills through double French doors of Swanage Coastal Park caravan — View of the Purbeck Hills through double French doors onto balcony

Kitchen cooking area, Swanage Coastal Park — Fully-equipped kitchen

Toaster, kettle and welcoming plants in holiday home at Swanage Coastal Park — Kitchen facilities

Swanage Coastal Park holiday home kitchen area — Modern lighting and homely touches in the kitchen

Coffee table, fire and TV on wall in living area of Swanage Coastal Park holiday home — Coffee table, electric fire and TV in the lounge

Facilities

There are no food & drink facilities at the park as it’s designed to be a peaceful self-catering getaway in a natural setting, however Swanage town centre is a short walk down the hill, where you’ll find a range of fish & chip takeaways, fine dining options, good pub grub and cafés for homemade lunches, cakes and cream teas. There are two supermarkets and a range of delis and specialty food shops.

Guests of the park can also pop across to neighbouring Swanage Bay View Holiday Park to make use of its bar, entertainment, gym equipment and swimming pool (normal, public charges apply).

Swanage Coastal Park also has a small children’s playground, as well as launderette facilities.

Pick up handy guides and local information at Reception, which also has a small, but well-stocked area for essentials such as food items and toiletries.

Children's climbing frame and slide at Swanage Coastal Park — Children’s play area

The Reception area of Swanage Coastal Park with essential items for sale — Reception is well-stocked with essentials

Soft toys, crisps, biscuits, toilet roll for sale at the Swanage Coastal Park Reception area — Essential items for sale in the Reception area

Thankyou gifts for sale at Swanage Coastal Park — Pick up a thank-you to your pet-sitter

Candy Corner - Swanage Coastal Park Reception — Sweetie corner

Welcome desk at Reception, Swanage Coastal Park — Reception area

Tariffs & booking

Prices for holiday homes at Swanage Coastal Park vary seasonally and according to which accommodation you choose.

Check with Shorefield for the latest availability, pricing and to book: www.shorefield.co.uk/holidays/locations/swanage-coastal-park

There are often discounts and special offers on holiday deals with Shorefield, and returning customers are entitled to discounts – if you rebook another stay while you’re there, for example, you can save 10% on your next Swanage holiday, and the benefits build up for repeat-customers.

You can also book through letting agents Hoseasons: www.hoseasons.co.uk/holiday-parks/swanage-coastal-park

Buying a holiday home at Swanage Coastal Park

Sign for Holiday Homes For Sale at the Swanage Coastal Park — Ask about owning your own holiday home

If you want your very own luxury lodge or holiday home in Swanage to return to again and again, you can purchase one through Shorefields. There may also be options to buy a cheaper, ‘pre-loved’ holiday home.

Speak to the friendly sales team at the Park to find out more or contact Shorefield directly:

📞 01929 448510
ℹ️ www.shorefield.co.uk/ownership/locations/swanage-coastal-park

Contact details

The friendly team at Reception are always on-hand for advice and to give local tips on things to do and places to go.

📞 For the Park reception, call: 01929 421822
📞 For the central booking team at Shorefield, contact: 01590 648333

For full details of Swanage Coastal Park’s hire fleet and sales, check out Shorefield’s website: www.shorefield.co.uk/holidays/locations/swanage-coastal-park

Location & walks

📍 Priests Way, Swanage (Postcode: BH19 2RS)

Groyne stretching into the sea at Swanage Beach on a sunny day — Sandy beach at Swanage

Swanage Coastal Park is located on Priest’s Road in Swanage. Its hillside location means that you get great views and have only a 15 – 20 minute gentle downhill walk to Swanage Beach, but note that walking back up the hill may take a little longer! You can always get a taxi back if you don’t fancy the walk, or if you’re staying for Carnival week or the Blues Festival and coming back at night, which you can pick up easily from outside Swanage’s train & bus station.

There is a range of fantastic walks right from your door from the park – including a stunning coastal walk to Durlston Country Park and the unspoilt natural space of Townsend Nature Reserve, which provides an alternative route into town. You’re also right by the ancient Priest’s Way, which you can take to walk to Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers – home to one of Dorset’s most famous pubs, The Square & Compass. Part of the South West Coast Path, you’ll be following in the footsteps of the local priest who once walked the route to and from Worth to Swanage to minister to his parishioners.

The globe at Durlston Country Park below Durlston Castle — The Great Globe at Durlston Country Park

You can take a longer walk to the village of Corfe Castle for a day out and visit its ruin, and head back via the Swanage Railway steam train, or hop in the car or catch a bus to explore highlights of the Jurassic Coast, such as Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.

The park is near to the historic old part of town, with its pretty mill pond and historic churches. Your nearest pub is The Black Swan, which is known locally for its good food and traditional atmosphere.