8 Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19 2BQ, United Kingdom
#3 of 11 B&Bs and Inns in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 186 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.7
Facilities
9.4
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Free WiFi
9.2
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 10 June 2024
Lyuba
United KingdomAll good
Stayed in June 2024
Reviewed: 31 May 2024
Joanne
United KingdomCharacterful, homely feel, great location to the town. Lovely hosts, we will definitely be back.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 May 2024
Phil
United KingdomNothing
Very cozy and private b&b, was able to come and go with our own key.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 29 May 2024
Helen
United KingdomGreat location, very clean property, and lovely owners. I would happily return to this b&b.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 May 2024
Rudd
United KingdomNo issues
Great breakfast and friendly hosts Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 24 May 2024
Marilena
CyprusNothing. Everything was perfect
The host was lovely, the room was beautiful and super clean, so was the bathroom. Excellent location, amazing breakfast. 10/10 from me and my mum
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 19 May 2024
Begbie
United KingdomVery clean and welcoming with very lovely staff
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 14 May 2024
Gordon
United KingdomThere were no parking facilities close by which was really inconvenient when having to carry suitcases (uphill).
Room was spacious. Bathroom very nice. Breakfast first class. Everywhere clean and tidy.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Buck2009
United KingdomSteep hill, but the house isn't too far up!
Hosts were lovely, the room was surprisingly big, felt like a home from home, and the breakfast was delicious. Had no problems parking.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Sarah
United KingdomNothing to add!
Such a delightful place to stay! We received a warm welcome from the hosts following excellent communication during booking. Our room was bright and airy, the bed was extremely comfortable and the facilities were a great combination of modern alongside traditional features in keeping with the property. Great shower with complimentary toiletries . Breakfast was served in a room on a table tucked in the window, great choice of breakfast options, suitable for vegetarians too! Great value for money in a superb location close to amenities and seafront but quietly tucked away for a great nights sleep!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Mke_mke
United KingdomAll was very good.
Courtesy, room size and great bathroom. Very nice and friendly hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Richard
United KingdomThe location, the first class hospitality, the cleanliness, superb relaxing experience... If in the area again we would definitely stay again..
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 15 March 2024
Michelle
United KingdomRight on the town, near beach, parking opposite
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Colette
United KingdomN/A
It was central to the village. Clean and very welcoming.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Stephen
United KingdomCould not fault this place in any way. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendly hosts, enjoying the facilities of a lovely room, a delicious breakfast and its location for the town centre is perfect. This is a truly a fabulous Bed and Breakfast establishment in the heart of Swanage town centre.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Andrea
United KingdomNothing.
The property was exactly as described. A lovely room - plenty of space and a generous ensuite shower room. Great choice for breakfast, which was served in the room and was very tasty. We enjoyed meeting the hosts - and especially Merlin! Free street parking (although the street is steep, as described online). We would definitely stay here again if we return to Swanage.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 December 2023
Gill
United KingdomNothing.
The room was spacious with a large bathroom and a very nIce shower with lovely thick towels. There were plenty of teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits in the room. We had a warm welcome from John and Lou on arrival and after a cup of coffee sitting a the table and chairs in the bay window of the bedroom with a small view of the sea, we left to look around the town which was literally around the corner. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast (served in the room in the bay window) was delicious. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Swanage!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 19 November 2023
Jeanette
United KingdomGreat location. Comfortable and welcoming with a lovely breakfast.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Vanessa
United KingdomLovely Victorian house with original features, within walking distance to the main shops and the beach.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 17 November 2023
Helen
United KingdomParking is on the street. We managed OK in November just on the next street, but I would imagine in the summer you may struggle to park nearby.
Very welcoming, clean, good-sized bedroom, modern bathroom. Tea and coffee in the bedroom. Breakfast served in the bedroom was excellent, and there was plenty of home cooked food. Bed is very soft, which may not suit some, but we were very comfy.
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Larkman
United KingdomClean and tidy
Really clean, lovely sized room, great bathroom, really lovely owners.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 13 October 2023
Terry
United Kingdomnothing
pristinely clean, fabulous hosts , bed - super comfy, brilliant breakfast - can’t recommend enough ! 10/10
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 5 October 2023
Vivien
United KingdomFantastic homemade breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 19 August 2023
Flavio
ItalyLovely owner and beautiful dog
Stayed in August 2023
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