Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Family-run and steeped in over a century of history, it also has free parking and a bar. The Hotel do not take Dog. Very large Car Park.
The bedrooms are divided between the main house, built in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge. All have a flat-screen HD TV, an iPod dock and a private bathroom whist some have sea or garden views.
World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 300 metres away from the Purbeck, with the famous Monkey World Zoo a 20-minute drive. Swanage Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
7.9
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
8.8
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Guests who stayed here loved
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Andrew
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent and friendly helpful staff.”
Knowelden
United Kingdom
“The location was perfect for us and we were pleased to have parking on site too. We love the building itself.”
May
United Kingdom
“Location was fabulous, staff were lovey and the room was huge and clean.”
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Hurriyet
United Kingdom
“The building is full of local history and feels grand. The rooms were comfortable and quiet. All of the staff were courteous and helpful.”
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Caroline
United Kingdom
“The whole place is magical and the owner charming and the staff lovely. I considered it an honour to be able to share this old burt home. Thank you, i will be back.”
Josephine
United Kingdom
“Beautiful house, very friendly staff. Excellent and plenty of breakfast.”
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Lina
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old house and amazing gardens. Original decker and wonderful pictures.”
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Martyn
United Kingdom
“I really liked the character and atmosphere of Purbeck House. It is an original gentleman's residence largely unchanged. It's right in the centre of Swanage on a busy street, but the sunny gardens at the back are an oasis of calm.
My room was...”
Jo
New Zealand
“The opportunity to stay in such a historic and grand hotel was incredible value for money. It was comfortable and roomy and grand with very welcoming and helpful staff.”
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Mike
United Kingdom
“Beautiful old building with lovely period features and lots of interesting history. Perfect location, just a few minutes from Swanage beach and town centre.”
Hotel surroundings
Facilities of Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge
Most popular facilities
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
Free WiFi
Free parking
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar
House rules
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Check-in
From 15:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this hotel
Cash is not accepted
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that there are no elevators at the Purbeck House Hotel or the Louisa Lodge.
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