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Reviews of Gretenham B&B

8 Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19 2BQ, United Kingdom

#3 of 13 B&Bs and inns in Swanage

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 177 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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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  • Reviewed: August 31, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Such 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

    9.0
    Very good and very happy to recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking 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

    10
    Brilliant short break to celebrate our anniversary
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to dislike

    Exceptionally clean and a wonderful host Super breakfast , convenient location and parking no problem

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2025

    9.0
    Excellent location, welcoming and accommodating hosts, superb breakfast and lovely nights rest.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking 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

    10
    Fabulous stay
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The 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

    10
    Perfect getaway place
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    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

    9.0
    Lovely stay. Location very near to centre of town and promenade.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I'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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really lovely hosts who prepared a birthday treat for my partner. 5*

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 24, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Not 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet, comfortable, well considered, great location

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 22, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A short walk uphill

    In the heart of Swanage

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This 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

    10
    Outstanding sunshine visit
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    Always clean and welcoming

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2025

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Excellent all round. Great room, food and hosts all set in a stunning location.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 17, 2025

    10
    A brilliant stay in a great destination.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    Top quality B&B which i heartily recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    John was an amazing host and the accommodation exceed expectations Excellent tasty Breakfast served in our room.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: May 4, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    John was an excellent host, the location is great, comfortable room, delicious breakfast. Would definitely recommend!

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: April 22, 2025

    10
    Perfect one night stay with great owners/hosts
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Delicious breakfast, made to order and delivered to our room

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: April 14, 2025

    9.0
    Holiday by the sea.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location was great near town, Beach etc.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 6, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was superb

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: March 3, 2025

    10
    Recommended stay and good value and location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing 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

    10
    Great place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Ocean View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Great location , nice room , lovely breakfast

    Stayed in February 2025

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