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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
Victorian hotel in Swanage with free parking

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 0.1 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Triple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Triple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Annex Building

1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Quadruple Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Hotel near Corfe Castle
Consider a stay at Purbeck House Hotel and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a library. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), coffee/tea in the lobby, and 1 meeting room
  • Smoke-free premises, wedding services, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and boast comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and hair dryers
  • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and heating

Languages

Bulgarian, English, French, Romanian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Bar 1875

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • iPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 10 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Purbeck House
Purbeck House Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Swanage
Purbeck Hotel Louisa
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge Swanage, Dorset
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Purbeck House Hotel And Louisa Lodge
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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is Purbeck House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Purbeck House Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Purbeck House Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Swanage, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre, Pier Beach, and Swanage Beach. Swanage Pier and Durlston Country Park are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 20 minutes.

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Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 174 out of 325 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 114 out of 325 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 325 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 325 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 325 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable break
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good breakfast staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position helpful staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Everything was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyn

It is a most unique and quirky property. Loved its quirkiness and history. Staff were excellent. Room was fine. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable room, with lovely gardens and views. The buffet breakfast was excellent, and the staff most friendly and helpful. Very convenient off-street parking. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All very nice although I think the property would benefit from a swimming pool ie built in the grounds where the old greenhouse is located
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. We had a great chat with the night manager, he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely stunning hotel. We stayed on the top floor of a beautiful building, the room was large, clean, and welcoming. Couldn't really fault anything!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

LOUISE

The hotel was fine just not worth £230 for a double-room without breakfast. The bed was comfortable and everything worked fine and the staff were friendly. I wouldn't rate it as 'superior double'.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We arrived tired and late after a SWCP walk and received a warm welcome from staff who went out if their way to accommodate our particular needs. The room was spotless and the hotel very stylish. Location is good and allows easy access into the busy town, and on site parking was plentiful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, perfect for our holiday to Swanage. The hotel was a very nice building, with lots of fascination with a lovely garden. The staff were all very pleasant, as was our room and breakfast. A perfect stay, thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and really friendly would recommend the hotel to other people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just perfectly nice and retro
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Renzo

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very tired. Rusty fittings in bathroo.. Toilets not in the room had never had the corners cleaned. Would not stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Large, clean bedroom, friendly staff, shower in the bathroom could be better.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We had a lovely room with a splendid view. Helpful cheerful staff. Would benefit from a lift; our room was on the top floor and my wife is arthritic. Breakfast was rather aversge.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely well-kept property with character and charm. Despite a lovely large room, it still felt super cosy. Gorgeous sea views, perfect location for a quick walk into town. Book book book.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to beach and pier. Plenty of on-site parking and staff were very helpful and efficient. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a stone built listed property of beautiful design and resembles a small castle. It is a unique hotel of a past era but but strangly attractive and very interesting. For its age it is in very good condition and beautifully turned out and decorated in the turn of the 1930 styling. We very much enjoyed our stay and the staff were very helpful and of beautiful character. We felt very much at ease and one of the family. Overall a lovely period hotel staffed by dedicated people only 5 mins from the beach. We would stay there again. Trevor and Deb's
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a delightful stay with lovely sea views, a short walk to the beach, restaurants and shops and friendly, helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

PAUL ROBERT

Lovely stay and all staff were so helpful
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Aikaterini

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Central hotel walking distance to the beach friendly staff and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024