Located a mere 450 metres from Curiosity Gift Shop, the 4-star Gretenham B&B Swanage features Wi-Fi in public areas and parking nearby. The smoke-free bed & breakfast is a good starting point for exploring Swanage, including Purbeck Heritage Coast Oceanside Path, which is merely 5 minutes' stroll away.
The centre of Swanage can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like the clifftop nature reserve "Durlston Country Park" are merely 1 km away. The Gretenham B&B is about 100 metres from Mowlem Court bus stop and within easy walking distance of K's Funworld Swanage Indoor Play Center. Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Swanage Beach, which is nearly a 5-minute walk away. Along with other cultural attractions Lucy's Farm Art Gallery is nestled nearly 5 minutes' walk from Gretenham B&B. For those travelling from afar, Bournemouth airport is 41 minutes' drive away.
In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making machines. Furnished with a work desk, they also have a stone fireplace. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the sea.
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9.6
Exceptional
Based on 211 reviews
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Facilities
Internet access
Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Parking
Parking
Sports & entertainments
Canoeing
Cycling
Mini golf
Fishing
Services
Housekeeping
Eating places
In-room breakfast
Children facilities
Adults only
Room features
Sitting area
Tea and coffee facilities
Dining table
Ironing facilities
Bathroom features
Free toiletries
Devices
Flat-screen TV
Decor
Carpeted floor
General facilities
No smoking on site
Pets
No pets allowed
9.6
Exceptional
Based on 211 reviews
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Local attractions
K's Funworld Swanage
250 m
Purbeck Heritage Coast
400 m
Swanage Methodist Church
250 m
Swanage Museum
150 m
Curiosity
100 m
Swanage Beachfront
200 m
Swanage Museum And Hertitage Centre
150 m
Airports
Bournemouth
30 km
9.6
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In-room facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels as well as coffee/tea making machines. Furnished with a work desk, they also have a stone fireplace. Bathrooms come with a walk-in shower and a separate toilet, along with a hairdryer and bath sheets. You can enjoy views of the sea.
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9.6
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Robin
2024-05-02
7/10
The property was overall clean with excellent staff. Marvellous service overall and parking on street. Excellent and incredible location on a hill, easy to get anywhere. Also - close to the beach and restaurants and bars, the pier and the city centre.
John
2024-04-27
9/10
The place was gorgeous and restaurant was lovely. Very welcoming staff, everything was great. The location next to city centre was marvellous. Easily reached Rustom Restaurant, located at a medium distance from the hotel, had lunch/dinner there.
Norman
2024-03-18
7/10
Its location is fantastic, very close to town centre and seafront, and the theatre. Well Court is very close to the venue. The rooms are compact and new-fashioned, with multi-channel television, a coffee maker, and a dining area.
Andrew
2024-01-10
8/10
Sumptuous units with shower. Amazing setting, next to the Town as well as Very close to seafront. Again, walking distance to Robert Dundas.
Gordon
2024-01-04
8/10
The staff was affable and excellent and the hostess too. The breakfast was excellent with lovely view and a luxurious treat, as for instance, enjoyed it.
Scott
2023-11-08
7/10
Stunningly beautiful and friendly hotel in a domestic area near the hill on the left, and town centre and the beach. Very well furnished and absolutely spotless unit with a coffeemaker and glassware. Lovely bed, clean bathroom. Excellent service from the very welcoming, amicable staff members. Marvellous and stunning location - next door to Saint Mary's Cathedral.
Jack
2023-10-31
9/10
Exceptionally clean accommodation, excellent staff. Well furnished units with the bedroom, pleasant furnishings, goodies. Fantastic, stunning location in the domestic area.
Eric
2023-10-06
8/10
Tea/coffee and a bay window were available in our standard queen room. It boasted exceptional views of the sea. The hotel was in an unbeatable location, close to the beach & the town. Had supper enjoying drinks at nearby The Red Lion.
Norman
2023-09-22
9/10
Loved a coffee maker, a dining area, and a sitting area in the room. The hotel has magnificent and incredible location not far from Swanage restaurants as well as centre.
Henry
2023-09-18
9/10
It was a good stay, beautiful and exceptionally friendly place. The breakfast was delicious and sensational and provided with a luxurious treat and lovely view.
Joe
2023-09-08
8/10
Had central location very close to the centre of town.
Peter
2023-08-11
8/10
Very very good and delicious breakfast with variety of food options. Airy standard double room, exceptionally comfortable beds. The most important - excellent and particularly good location opposite the Fish restaurant.
Norman
2023-07-18
7/10
Nicely furnished unit with shower. Incredible location in the local area, adjacent to the shops and restaurants, Swanage restaurants and the hill on the left.
Mark
2023-07-11
9/10
Great service at all times. Tea/coffee and a bay window in the room, excellent and good location.
Edwin
2023-07-02
6/10
Compact, airy unit with king bed, the bedroom, as for instance. Plenty of gorgeous food for meals. Very amiable and amicable people working here.
Very small bathroom.
David
2023-06-20
8/10
In a central location with restaurants and pubs close to the hotel. Restaurants and pubs in the area.
Alan
2023-05-27
9/10
The location was great, a couple of blocks away from old town. It took only 10 minutes to walk to Mowlem Court bus stop. The breakfast was sensational as expected with a luxurious treat and lovely view, for example.
Frederick
2023-05-24
7/10
Variety of options for very very good and delicious breakfast. Excellent and good setting, just next door to the beach as well as Swanage restaurants, pubs and sea front. Great service with free parking available on street.
Mike
2023-05-01
8/10
The breakfast was delicious, well presented and with lots of options. Incredible central location next to the beach and restaurants and bars, town centre and the beach and town center.
John
2023-05-01
8/10
Honestly no complains at all. Overall clean place with amiable and excellent staff and amazing view of the sea. Beautifully decorated room with exceptionally comfortable beds, good offer. Great and absolutely perfect location, 15 minutes' walk to Swanage Bay. Nice selection of restaurants and pubs.
Richard
2023-04-15
7/10
Delicious breakfast, the staff is amiable and excellent. The location is marvellous, 1 km from Swanage Museum. What's more, it's in a domestic area really close to Swanage restaurants, pubs and sea front, beach / pier and Corfe Castle.
Alex
2023-03-22
8/10
Quiet ambiance in a central setting. Lots of goodies for breakfast.
James
2023-03-18
6/10
The bed was comfortable and room airy. Garden view was worthy. Central location next to the shops, and the sea, it was in a local area. Located away from the main road, it was easy to find.
Shame the bathroom was very small.
Alison
2023-02-28
8/10
Its location is excellent and unbeatable, minute away from restaurants and pubs.
David
2023-02-13
8/10
The location was marvellous and unbeatable - close to restaurants and pubs. It was a local area, an ideal place for me. The room was new-fashioned, spotless and I appreciated it.
Roy
2023-02-06
8/10
It has compact rooms with sea views.
Charles
2022-11-21
9/10
The location is central. Overall it exceeded high expectations and I would stay here again.
Dennis
2022-11-17
9/10
Plenty of goodies for breakfast. Incredible location for our visit to Lucy's Farm Art Gallery within easy walking distance of the hotel. So close to restaurants and the sea: D
Thomas
2022-10-22
8/10
Stayed here for celebrating birthday, everything was excellent, I loved peaceful location opposite the Fish restaurant. I had a double room with a view to sea. Location: the hotel was very close to restaurants, Swanage, town centre and the beach.
Neil
2022-10-01
7/10
Loved every detail about our very lovely 2 nights stay here. This accommodation had a central setting in the city centre. Besides, we were not far from restaurants...
Christopher
2022-09-26
8/10
The location was amazing, within easy walking distance of a clifftop nature reserve. The staff was affable, rooms were delightful. I had a wonderful stay and will be back, thanks.
James
2022-08-20
8/10
The room was spotless and airy with shower and Seaview plus the bedroom.
Malcolm
2022-07-30
9/10
Spent 1 night here with my family members, had a relaxing stay overall. Standard king room was with a fireplace, central heating and an iron. I got a walk-in shower too. The location was unbeatable and peaceful, close to K's Funworld Swanage Indoor Play Center.
Jeremy
2021-01-09
7/10
perfect base for celebrating birthday, felt like home. there were wonderful location and views, and everything was spotless. when we came, the hostess met us and was friendly. the place is very close to swanage downtown. it takes 5 mins by foot to the bus stop.
Derek
2020-10-13
8/10
Cozy atmosphere, delicious breakfast. A heating system, TV and ironing facilities in the room were useful.
