Nestled in extensive gardens in Swanage city centre, Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach. Family-run for 16 years, has free parking, a bar and 2 restaurants.
The bedrooms are divided between the main house, built in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge. All have a flat-screen HD TV, an iPod dock and a private bathroom whist some have sea or garden views.
Guests can eat at the Thomas Hardy, with its hand painted ceiling and marble fireplaces. Another option is the Garden Conservatory, which offers full English breakfasts, Dorset cream teas and home-made cakes.
The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 300 metres away from the Purbeck, with the famous Monkey World Zoo a 20-minute drive. Swanage Train Station is a 5-minute walk away.
Hotel Information
Formerly a Convent, the hotel is set in large grounds overlooking Swanage Bay. The grounds and buildings incorporate many extraordinary artifacts brought from London by George Burt, one of the founders of the Mowlem construction company and the house's creator.
Surrounding Area
The town of Swanage holds numerous events during the year including a regatta, a water-sports week and various art and music festivals.
The surrounding National Trust countryside is renowned as an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Isle of Purbeck golf course, with its 9 and 18-hole courses, features superb views over Studland and Poole Harbour.
Alternatively, explore the 47 mile Purbeck Cycleway with its spectacular views. The bay is popular for a variety of water-sports and is widely recognised as being an excellent base for diving. The famous Monkey World is only 20 minutes' drive from Swanage.
Transport
By Car:
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.
- Turn 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 on the left.
Restaurants
You can enjoy your evening meals in the gentle ambience of the à la carte restaurant, The Thomas Hardy, with its hand painted ceiling and Carrera marble fireplaces.
Important
There is a GBP 20 extra charge for double room use as 'single occupancy'.
