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.
Anonymous
United Kingdom
The double, the staff, other facilities and breakfast options.
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
Many of the rooms an...
Overlooking Swanage Bay and the Jurassic Coast, this YHA hostel is 250 metres from Swanage’s Blue Flag sandy beach.
Camille
United Kingdom
Great shared kitchen with bonus of a lounge. Location is very good as nearby the centre but not in a crowded place. Bonus of a free parking. The room was of a decent size with six bunk beds.
Featuring free WiFi, Rivendell Guest House offers family run accommodation in Swanage, 8 km from Corfe Castle. Rooms include a flat-screen TV and fridge.
A recently renovated property, Gretenham B&B is set in Swanage near Swanage Bay, Swanage Railway. Featuring sea and inner courtyard views, this bed and breakfast also features free WiFi.
Joanne
United Kingdom
Characterful, homely feel, great location to the town. Lovely hosts, we will definitely be back.
Located in Swanage and within 600 metres of Swanage Bay, Rivendell Room Only Studios features a shared lounge, allergy-free rooms, and free WiFi.
Hershey Azelle
United Kingdom
The place was spotless, and the kitchen was well-equipped with everything I needed. It felt incredibly cozy and inviting, thanks to the friendly and attentive hosts.
Free parking in front was very convenient, and I always felt safe.
Overall, Rivendell Guest House is a great place to stay, offering comfort, cleanliness, and an excellent location. Highly recommended!
On average, 3-star hotels in Swanage cost € 180.95 per night, and 4-star hotels in Swanage are € 156.96 per night. If you're looking for something really special, a 5-star hotel in Swanage can on average be found for € 132.99 per night (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.
Lovely, homely apartment. Excellent location and great to have parking. Very short walk to beach and Swanage Railway.
Comfortable beds, and really nice living spaces. Bright and airy. Plenty of storage space.
Plenty of cooking utensils, pots, pans and crockery. Kitchen is small but perfectly functional and easy to cook a family meal.
Nice to have shelves of books, games and puzzles (and netflix!).
Nice to have a washing machine.
We loved it and have booked again for next year!
This apartment is in a superb location, on the ground floor, and just a few minutes walk to the beach, parks, amusements, town centre and of course, the great Swanage Railway station. It includes 2 free parking spaces - which are essential for this town in summer. The kitchen area is brand new and everything works smoothly. Jo was very helpful and quick to respond to guide us on a few initial queries to get us settled in. Would certainly consider returning.
We chose not to have breakfast at the accommodation as we like to go out.
The location was ideal for walking to the beach and into town.
Martin very welcoming and friendly and checked both mornings everything was ok.
Room was clean and bed comfortable. Not a lot of space in the room, however this was fine for us for 2 nights and we were just using it for somewhere to sleep.
We had a family room, which was excellent as our grandson had his own side room. Breakfast and evening meals offered a good choice and the evening meals were all accompanied by a good selection of fresh vegetables. The location of the hotel offers wonderful views of the bay and there are convenient steps down to the beach.
Kept to a very high modern standard, close proximity to Swanage and on a bus route should you not want to take the 20 mins walk into town. Very Good local shop within 100 yards. Very clean , spaciose and comfortable with excellent facilities. Loads to see and do around the area . An excellent family holiday location.
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 cottage was beautiful and well equipped. communication from the host was excellent. we stayed with our two teenage sons and there was ample space for us all. having towels, and cleaning supplies included was a bonus too! short walk to swanage high street and the beach. perfect relaxing stay
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.
Lovely B&B in the perfect location to walk into Swanage/explore the jurassic coast. Really good value for money, rooms were very clean. Breakfast was amazing!! Hosts were wonderful and loved the self-checkin boxes as we had multiple people sharing rooms and only one key
It is a very spacious apartment and has all the facilities you could need. A very thoughtful addition is the owner left wine, cider and chocolate biscuits as well as cereals and tea bags. The beach is within walking distance and Swanage is a lovely family seaside.
This hotel is fantastic. The location is wonderful. With a great view of the sea and a walk down to the beach from the garden and an amazing coastal walk to Studland nearby. The facilities are good - a really comfortable bed. And Breakfast is decent.
The hotel and rooms were lovely. The hosts were very accomodating and friendly. Breakfast was good. the hotel is a short walk to the beach and beyond that the town centre. We would definitely come back next time we are in Swanage!
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.
Very well located, nearby SPAR and could get to Swanage beachfront in less than 10min. The place was comfortable, kitchen was in good working order, and the beds were super comfy!
The location was perfect for a quiet stay and easy walk to town or beach. We thought it was empty…so quiet…yet fully booked. The breakfast was delicious.
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