Stunning sea views are offered at this cliff-top hotel overlooking Swanage Bay. With private steps down to the beach, The Pines provides free parking and full English breakfasts.
Claire
United Kingdom
Excellent staff , helpful and just felt very relaxing and nothing too much trouble
Nestled in extensive gardens in the center of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach.
John
United Kingdom
Great location central to Swanage and 5 minutes walk from the station. Beautiful building and grounds. Very comfortable bed. Large room. Quiet. All good.
Dating from 1898, this wonderful hotel commands a majestic location, nestled in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, providing a spectacular view across Swanage Bay and Pevril Point.
Louise
United Kingdom
The view was amazing and the staff were all really helpful.
Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 820 feet from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach. It offers affordable accommodations, free parking, a restaurant and laundry...
Less than 5 minutes’ walk from the sea, Robertsbrook Guest House is located opposite the Swanage steam railway station.
Susan
United States of America
The owner Clara went out of her way to make our stay enjoyable. She is fun to talk with and very helpful. We stayed two nights and the experience was a 10.
Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family-run accommodations in Swanage, 5 mi from Corfe Castle. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge.
Helen
United Kingdom
Great communication in advance, warm welcome and Lyn and Kevin were friendly and super-helpful throughout.
Room was immaculately clean with a comfortable bed and large bathroom. Our delicious cooked breakfast was delivered to our room each morning. We really appreciated that our hosts had organised free parking permits for guests' use. Easy level walking distance to town centre and beach.
Just a 5-minute walk from Swanage Bay and half a mile from Swanage Railway, The Limes features accommodations in Swanage, with a shared lounge.
Caroline
United Kingdom
The place is located in the perfect position to explore Swanage and beyond.
The coast bus is £2 each trip
Train /bus station about 10/15 minutes walk
The entrance hallway is amazing. Giving a great first impression.
The visitor book gave a feel if a really friendly place to stay. I was happy I chose here as a big tick on my bucket list visiting the Jurassic coast.
I was nicely surprised to see i had been allocated a room with a double bed.
The room was spotless.
There was an information folder as expected advising of the facilities available, which were to my expectations when booking last year.
I was looking forward to meeting the hosts and experiencing their hospitality as reviewed many times with exceptional ratings, and the reason I chose here as a single traveller.
I arrived with an SMS message giving me my room number and access code for the key box.
Just a 7-minute walk from Swanage Bay and a few steps from Swanage Railway, Rivendell Room Only Studios features accommodations in Swanage, with a shared lounge.
On average, 3-star hotels in Swanage cost $181 per night, and 4-star hotels in Swanage are $159 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Swanage can be found for $154 per night, on average (based on Booking.com prices).
Fish and chips on the front were superb, and there are lots...
Fish and chips on the front were superb, and there are lots of nice cafes. The pier is invigorating with fantastic views, the steam train station within a short walk, and a lovely long promenade to walk. There are a good number of welcoming pubs, and a variety of restaurants including pizza, mediteranean cuisine, indian takeaway, burgers, and wonderful bakeries offering Dorset apple cake, pasties and pastries.
Lots of interesting shops with Jurassic keepsakes, RNLI gifts, and antiques. There are supermarkets, a chemist, and cashpoints. Once down in the town and at the seafront, it is pretty flat, so easy to get a round, but the hills can make it a difficult climb back after a day on the beach!
Katherine
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Plenty to see and do, picturesque, nice waterfront, plenty...
Plenty to see and do, picturesque, nice waterfront, plenty of eateries and pubs, heritage railway to Corfe Castle, close to the Purbeck hills and Arne nature reserve if you drive, good bus links to Poole and Weymouth.
Kevin
United Kingdom
10
Scored 10
Great traditional sea side town full of everything a family...
Great traditional sea side town full of everything a family would need for a good holiday.
So many kinds of take away food, restaurants and chippies. Brilliant choice of shops for all tastes.
Steam train trips. Boat trips and crabbing in the small harbour.
Very long sandy beech and beautiful walks to be had along the bay and cliffs.
Bird watchers will enjoy the bird colonies along the cliffs.
MikieKati
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
Out of season Swanage is still charming.
Out of season Swanage is still charming. Small enough to walk round, but large enough to have a variety of shops and eateries. The Salt Pig was good for eating in. You can walk the coast path amongst other walks.
Peter
United Kingdom
6.0
Scored 6.0
we only had two full days in Swanage in the middle of...
we only had two full days in Swanage in the middle of November, so our experience was not typical, We did look to drive into the town and park on the road by the side of the seafront, however the parking charge of £4.30 for the first hour put us off, who wants to benefit from 3 hours at £7.00 in November. As we didn't use the town car parks we cannot comment on the charges in them.
My husband has bad knees so we didn't park and walk around the town but there did seem to be some interesting little, individual shops as we drove through, We found Corfe Castle a delight to visit, especially the NT tea shop! We hope to go back.
William JOhn
United Kingdom
8.0
Scored 8.0
I've stayed in Swanage several times and this reflects my...
I've stayed in Swanage several times and this reflects my like of Swanage and the surrounding area.
The Town / beach / numerous eating options / the compact layout of the Town makes it easy to navigate. Also great walks in and around Swanage for short strolls or longer treks.
Can't say I would have anywhere that I would avoid on subsequent visits.
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Railway Cottage . It was clean and well equipped for the few days we were there . A perfect location just a short stroll into Swanage town and seafront . We stayed in a small double room and I thought the space had been utilised really well. Bed was comfy too . My son and Grandaughters stayed in the family room next to ours and it was very well equipped and set out . We visit Swanage every year and would definitely choose to stop here again . The front garden was so pretty too .. love the lavender !
Beautiful, spacious and modern apartment, but still with lots of character. Wonderfully decorated in a fantastic location literally just across the road from the beach and the pier. Super comfy beds, really, quiet and peaceful too. Liz the owner is a wonderful person, very kind, helpful, thoughtful and accommodating. We were super impressed! We would definitely book and stay again!
Loved staying at the limes with my family. Beautiful hotel in an amazing location close to the beach, restaurants and shops. Comfortable room that accommodated myself, my husband and our three children. Sarah was so welcoming and made our stay very enjoyable. The breakfast room is beautiful and having breakfast made for us each morning was such a treat! Would definitely stay again.
A wonderful room with sea views, and a very good size. Shot walk to beach. Breakfast was excellent with a good choice and good service and friendly staff.
Been to this hotel twice before and it never lets you down. They managed the social distancing very well.
Thank you very much, un fortunately the weather was terrible especially for June.
The apartment was very spacious and the cleanliness was very thorough and the whole interior smelt divine. Good sized rooms and felt very homely. Very good insulation and only a short stroll into the town and the beach. Modern interior with great use of the space in relation to the kitchen and mezzanine lounge.
The flat was spotless, good location and lovely for the owners to leave tea/coffee/milk/bics to get you started and a bottle of wine. So considerate of them to supply condiments and cooking oil etc. so you didn't have to take everything with you.
Excellent location so adjacent to all Swanage's attractions.
The place is well equipped, clean and located near to the center. Hannah always makes sure that everything’s okay. We visited Swanage for my husband’s birthday and Hannah did a thoughtful touch for us which was really sweet. I would definitely recommend this place to our friends who want to visit Swanage.
The owner and staff are very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is 5 star. Location is perfect, very near to the beach. My family and I are really happy with the stay. We are planning to go back.
One thing to improve is to install air-conditioner, then it will be perfect on hot days.
The location is great to walk to restaurants and the town/beach as well as buses and trains. The hotel buildings are amazing and the breakfast was fantastic. The staff are friendly and informative, I highly recommend this hotel. It’s atmospheric and has views over Swanage.
The breakfast was excellent. The room was delightful, cooler rather than warmer, which is our preference. The bed was on the soft side. The location was excellent for our weekend at the inaugural Coastal Barbarians Offshore Regatta in Swanage Bay.
The flat was unexpectedly spacious with a huge balcony giving glorious views across Swanage.
There was a very nice welcome pack and it was a great flat for a family stay in Swanage .
It was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable.
Exceptional service and very polite and helpful staff. The evening meal is excellentl, beautifully presented and tasty. The waiting staff were brilliant. The hotel is in a wonderful position with easy access to the beach.
Location was key. Parking across the street. Beach down the road. Short walk to the centre of town.
Communications from owners with check-in and check-out was excellent.
Good value for money!
The location was beautiful with the hotel on the sea front and a small walk down onto the beach via hotel stair case, 10-15 minute walk to swanage bay with lovely places to eat for good money
Position and proximity to the beach.
The views from the restaurant were lovely and lounge facilities very pleasing.
Very enjoyable breakfast with a very good choice of menu.
I visit swanage several times a year (I have family there) so I knew the location would be good. The parking was good. The apartment was very spacious and well kept.
This hotel is nicely located to restaurants, shopping and the beach. Room was adequate for two people, bathroom was clean. Staff friendly but not in your face.
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