8 Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19 2BQ, United Kingdom
#3 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 177 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
10.0
Value for money
9.5
Free Wifi
8.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: August 31, 2025
Kristy
United KingdomSuch a lovely place and perfectly situated in the main town of Swanage. A thank you to the hosts for being so friendly and welcoming, with the added bonus of Merlin the retriever. Will definitely return.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Philip
United KingdomParking availability isn’t great, but John is very helpful and it turned out not to be an issue.
Location, clean, tidy, great breakfast and friendly and helpful hosts in John and his wife and Merlin (the dog who is lovely and very friendly)
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: August 24, 2025
Roger
United KingdomNothing to dislike
Exceptionally clean and a wonderful host Super breakfast , convenient location and parking no problem
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: August 16, 2025
Julie
United KingdomWe didn't dislike anything. Just to mention, as per the description of the room, the ensuite is compact. We stayed for one night so not a problem at all.
Warm welcome. Great location. Very comfortable nights sleep. Quiet. Choice of breakfast which was very nice and a great start to the day. Free parking in local roads but a little difficult to find a space late at night. It was my birthday and they left a lovely bar of chocolate in our room which was so lovely. The hosts also accommodated my lactose intolerance which was very much appreciated. We would recommend a stay here.
Stayed in August 2025
Reviewed: July 28, 2025
Stuart
United KingdomParking can be tricky, but it was carnival weekend so extremely busy
I liked the cost, location and breakfast 😋
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 24, 2025
Franziska
SwitzerlandThe mattress was a bit too soft, but that is a very subjective point of view. And still, we slept well.
The hosts are incredibly kind and welcoming. The room with seaside view was beautiful and spotlessly clean. Really nice breakfast, served to the room. We would have stayed longer, but room was already hooked.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 22, 2025
Petrus
DenmarkNothing
Perfect location. Nice rooms. Great breakfast!….the owners really made an effort to make us feel welcome. Such a friendly delight.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 15, 2025
Angela
United KingdomNothing to dislike. Parking was a challenge. Steep hill not easy to walk up.
Very spacious room, beautifully presented. Very clean. Nice idea to provide breakfasts in our rooms at window table. Very pleasant and friendly host who found gf food for my breakfast.
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: July 6, 2025
Rosemary
United KingdomI've stayed in many hotels and B&B's around UK and the world and this is easily the best. I tried hard to find something to not like but failed!
Excellent quiet location - less than 5 minutes walk downhill to centre of Swanage and seafront. Friendly welcome, spotless accommodation very comfy bed, hairdryer, teamaking facilities and super shower. Best breakfast I've ever had - we chose the night before whatever we wanted from an extensive menu selection and it was brought to our room next morning at our chosen time, piping hot. Perfectly grilled local bacon and sausage plus eggs cooked to order and trimmings plus tea coffee juice toast butter jam & marmalade!
Stayed in July 2025
Reviewed: June 29, 2025
William
United KingdomReally lovely hosts who prepared a birthday treat for my partner. 5*
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 24, 2025
Gary
United KingdomNot very easy to find a parking space. But there is free on street parking outside or in the surrounding streets You will get a parking space if you persevere.
The room was to a high standard. The host John was very welcoming, polite and helpful. The bed was so comfortable, nice breakfast brought up to the room. Good quality meat and eggs. Nice pub at the bottom of the street. The White horse. Friendly guesthouse dog. Central location close to the beach.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Stewart
United KingdomQuiet, comfortable, well considered, great location
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 22, 2025
Julian
United KingdomA short walk uphill
In the heart of Swanage
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Nathan
United KingdomThis was a hidden gem of a place, really friendly people with a happy vibe. We felt right at home here. The breakfast was incredible.
Stayed in June 2025
Reviewed: June 1, 2025
Deborah
United KingdomN/A
Always clean and welcoming
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 26, 2025
Darren
United KingdomNothing
Excellent all round. Great room, food and hosts all set in a stunning location.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 17, 2025
Ollie
United KingdomNothing bad to say about the property.
The location was brilliant as well as a warm welcome to the property. Room was clean and comfortable and the breakfast was also very good!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 12, 2025
Richard
United KingdomJohn was an amazing host and the accommodation exceed expectations Excellent tasty Breakfast served in our room.
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: May 4, 2025
Rebecca
United KingdomJohn was an excellent host, the location is great, comfortable room, delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed in May 2025
Reviewed: April 22, 2025
Andesmiff
United KingdomDelicious breakfast, made to order and delivered to our room
Stayed in April 2025
Reviewed: April 14, 2025
Ourtone
United KingdomLocation was great near town, Beach etc.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 6, 2025
Roger
United KingdomThe breakfast was superb
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: March 3, 2025
Paul
United KingdomNothing really
John the host was friendly and the room was very clean and in convenient location. Good value and breakfast was superb.
Stayed in March 2025
Reviewed: February 17, 2025
Christopher
United KingdomNothing
Great location , nice room , lovely breakfast
Stayed in February 2025
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