Nestled in extensive gardens in central Swanage, less than 300 metres from the seafront, this family-run hotel combines traditional country house atmosphere with modern amenities.
Steeped in history, the rooms all have a private bathroom, and some have sea or garden views. Accommodation is in the modern Louisa Lodge, separate from the main hotel. All rooms have a flat-screen TV and iPod dock.
The hotel has 2 elegant restaurants, The Hardy Restaurant and the Garden Conservatory. Both serve hearty breakfasts, traditional home-made cream teas, and a varied evening menu. Guests can also dine al fresco on the terrace.
Just 300 metres from the World Heritage Jurassic Coast, Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel is only 15 miles from lively Bournemouth. Free on-site parking is available.
Hotel Information
There is plenty of parking available, free of charge, with 57 parking spaces for guests' use.
Surrounding Area
The town of Swanage holds numerous events during the year including a regatta, watersports week and various art and music festivals.
The surrounding National Trust countryside is renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty, and the Isle of Purbeck golf course with its 9 and 18-hole courses features superb views over Studland and Poole Harbour. Explore the 47 mile Purbeck Cycleway with its spectacular views.
The bay is popular for a variety of watersports and is widely recognised as being an excellent base for diving. The famous Monkey World is only 20 minutes' drive from Swanage.
Transport
From Wareham, follow the a351 to Corfe Castle and then to Swanage Town Centre. This road becomes Victoria Avenue, follow it towards the sea front and then, 50 yards before you get to the sea, turn right at the traffic lights and left at the roundabout into Station Road. Follow the one way system round before turning left into the High Street after the White Swan Public House. Purbeck House Hotel is 100 yards up on the left.
Restaurants
Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel only offers Bed & Breakfast over the Christmas period (Christmas Eve to Boxing Day). No Lunch or Dinner served.
Important
Please note that rooms will be allocated in both Purbeck House and Louisa Lodge.
