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Purbeck House Hotel

3.0 star property
A peaceful coastal retreat where travelers can warm up by the lobby fireplace after exploring the shoreline or start their day with a memorable breakfast

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Purbeck House Hotel sits oceanside, offering a quiet escape with its library, garden, and terrace. Guests appreciate the reliable in-room WiFi, cozy lobby fireplace for evening relaxation, and consistently praise the quality breakfast and attentive service.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
The current price is €96
includes taxes & fees
14 Jan - 15 Jan

Room options

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Standard Single Room, Ensuite

Standard Single Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Annex Building

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Traditional Double Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, Sea View

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Family Quadruple Room

Family Quadruple Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Partial Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Terrace/patio

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • 18 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Single Room

Standard Single Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • 0 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Deluxe Double Room, Ocean View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Electric kettle
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Triple Room

Classic Triple Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

In-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Classic Double Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Map
91 High Street, Swanage, England, BH19 2LZ

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Pier Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Swanage Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 16 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 4 min walk
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Burnt Toast - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Purbeck House Hotel

Hotel near Corfe Castle
Consider a stay at Purbeck House Hotel and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a garden. In addition to a library and dry cleaning/laundry services, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self-parking
  • 1 meeting room, laundry services and luggage storage
  • Wedding services, a TV in reception and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast and helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
  • 26-inch LED TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free secured, uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Piano
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1875
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 26-inch LED TV with digital channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Purbeck Hotel
Purbeck House
Purbeck House Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Swanage
Purbeck Hotel Louisa
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge Swanage, Dorset
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel And Louisa Lodge
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Purbeck House Hotel Swanage
Purbeck House Hotel Hotel Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is Purbeck House Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Purbeck House Hotel?

As of 13 Jan 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Purbeck House Hotel on 14 Jan 2026 start from €96.30, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Purbeck House Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Purbeck House Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Purbeck House Hotel?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Purbeck House Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Swanage, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Swanage Railway, Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Santa-Fe Fun Park. Pier Beach and Swanage Beach are also within 10 minutes. Swanage Station is only a 4-minute walk and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 20 minutes.

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Reviews

Purbeck House Hotel Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.4

Staff & service

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 201 out of 375 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 131 out of 375 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 375 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 375 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 375 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A delightfully quirky (in the best sense of that word) hotel - a former convent and school - with many of the original features still intact. Easy to find, excellent parking facilities, and probably the most spacious breakfast area we've ever seen. Comfortable, quiet, and warm room - what more could you want?
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great looking property, the staff were great and very friendly.
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Atmospheric old building, welcoming and friendly staff, characterful grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room very clean and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Rach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a very peaceful location and a beautiful building with relaxing grounds. Comfy bed, friendly staff, close to seaside.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is a grand old place with a rich history connected to it, which the owner is more than happy to share with you. Good sized rooms, communal areas and bar. Free, secure carpark. Location short 5min walk to town. Have been before and will come again for sure 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant stay, good breakfast staff friendly and helpful
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service and lovely stay

Great hotel and lovely service. Made us feel very welcome despite arriving late. The bar is well stocked and the hiatory behind the hotel is fascinating.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place really interested about history i very like the place... Also the staff is very friendly . .....
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking good, room comfortable. Bed okay. Bathroom a little tired. Over a nice nights sleep would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice clean, comfortable stay. Staff were very helpful and friendly. Only criticism was breakfast started at 0730 which is maybe why I was unable to book it online and had to do so at the hotel, but as I was working in the area it was a rush getting away in the morning! I would book again if in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

DAVID F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very good

Probably the best hotel in town and an interesting building. Good accommodation, free parking and well located. We stayed in room 10 - possibly the largest room and were very pleased with our one night stay as part of a week long tour.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
To spent our last night in Swanage we transferred from our B&B up to the Purbeck. Ideal location for walkers and location to town and beach . We liked having a lounge and bar for the evening . Bed was comfortable and bathroom standard. Loved looking around the old architecture and period interior detail , a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old hotel. Our room was spacious with a comfy 4-poster bed, really quiet and relaxing. Breakfast was a little disappointing buffet style setup.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position helpful staff and clean rooms
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Purbeck House is right in centre of Swanage and a great location for exploring the area. It is an old historic building that dominates the town. It has good views and interesting grounds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

KEITH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable break
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved Purbeck House and were intrigued by its history and glad to see it embraced its history. We stayed in the annexe which met all our needs but if ever the opportunity to return would love to stay in the main hotel. We found all the staff to be very friendly and informative and felt they were fully invested in providing the guests with an enjoyable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was spacious and clean and all the staff that we encountered were courteous and helpful. The breakfast was okay, but not exceptional. Sadly the large grounds of the hotel were not as well maintained as we remember from a previous visit. We would consider staying again as the hotel was conveniently situated and had adequate parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent and really friendly would recommend the hotel to other people
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Would stay here again, though facilities and furniture are dated. No wi-fi!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable room, with lovely gardens and views. The buffet breakfast was excellent, and the staff most friendly and helpful. Very convenient off-street parking. Would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at the hotel. We had a great chat with the night manager, he was very friendly and made us feel very welcome. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Great

Great historic building, in centre of town and very close to beach, coast path and railway station. A little tired in places, plenty of parking. Enjoyable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025