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Next weekend
18 Sept - 20 Sept
In two weeks
25 Sept - 27 Sept
In one month
9 Oct - 11 Oct
In two months
6 Nov - 8 Nov

Our top choices for Swanage bed & breakfast

Restaurant

1. The Merchant House

The Merchant House
4.0 star property
Poole Old Town
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (269 reviews)
"David the owner, he’s an amazing, friendly, polite and helpful person . His house was extremely well located to everything. The house very well cleaned, and the breakfast so delicious. I highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Carlos
The price is NZ$329
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Merchant House
Bathroom

2. Rose and Crown

Rose and Crown
3.5 star property
Poole
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (211 reviews)
"Nice clean room, delicious English breakfast highly recommend"
United Kingdom
Peter
The price is NZ$331
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Rose and Crown
Dining

3. Gordon House

Gordon House
3.0 star property
Wimborne
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (177 reviews)
"Perfect location, perfect hosts and good value. Would highly recommend."
United Kingdom
Brad
The price is NZ$230
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
Gordon House
Restaurant

4. Derby Manor

Derby Manor
4.0 star property
Bournemouth
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (655 reviews)
"Very clean and extremely quiet rooms. Didn’t realise so many guests until breakfast. Very spacious and comfortable. "
United Kingdom
andrew
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
Derby Manor
Front of property

5. Greyhound Inn Freehouse

Greyhound Inn Freehouse
3.0 star property
Winterborne Kingston
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
"Food was excellent and loved that you can do pottery painting with a big choice of what you paint. Room very clean and everything you need liked the fact there was fresh milk in a mini fridge for tea and coffee ."
United Kingdom
Kelly
The price is NZ$167
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
Greyhound Inn Freehouse
Beach

6. Mount Stuart Hotel

Mount Stuart Hotel
3.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.0 out of 10, Good, (174 reviews)
"Great,very good.Thanks."
United Kingdom
Paulo
The price is NZ$127
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Mount Stuart Hotel
Pool

7. Cedar House Boutique B&B

Cedar House Boutique B&B
5.0 star property
Christchurch
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (88 reviews)
"Delightful stay"
United Kingdom
Chris
The price is NZ$248
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Cedar House Boutique B&B
Beach

8. Vinegar Hill Pottery B & B

Vinegar Hill Pottery B & B
3.0 star property
Lymington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (48 reviews)
"Great location - walking distance to town centre for shops and restaurants and cafes - short drive to beach. Had a takeaway from the Thai restaurant - very good Accommodation was very comfortable and hosts very friendly. Breakfast was put out for us to help ourselves in the pottery shop each morning and was a good start to the day with fresh fruit and croissants. Reliable WiFi we were able to watch Wimbledon with no problems. All in all a delightful stay and would definitely stay again."
United Kingdom
Lesley
The price is NZ$187
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Vinegar Hill Pottery B & B
Restaurant

9. Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast

Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
3.5 star property
Dorchester
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (23 reviews)
"Very clean, excellent breakfast and the host was very friendly and helpful. "
Switzerland
Roger
The price is NZ$294
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Barton Cottage Bed and Breakfast
Restaurant

10. The Bosun's Chair

The Bosun's Chair
4.0 star property
Lymington
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (136 reviews)
"Nice clean and modern room. Breakfast was great. Staff were great. Free parking and ideal location."
United Kingdom
Nicholas
The price is NZ$198
includes taxes & fees
1 Oct - 2 Oct
The Bosun's Chair
Luxury Double Room, Ensuite | Exterior

11. Amarillo

Amarillo
4.0 star property
Bournemouth
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (316 reviews)
"Excellent stay, lovely place thank you"
United Kingdom
Steve
The price is NZ$163
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Amarillo
Front of property

12. Moorhill House Hotel

Moorhill House Hotel
3.0 star property
Ringwood
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (33 reviews)
"Very relaxing, lovely place and staff"
United Kingdom
Tracey
The price is NZ$180
includes taxes & fees
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Moorhill House Hotel
Beach

13. Brooklands Hotel

Brooklands Hotel
3.0 star property
Bournemouth City Centre
7.4 out of 10, Good, (292 reviews)
"5mi s walk from beach, shops and restaurants very lively area had fun my daughter definetly enjoyed herself. Great hosts husband and wife."
United Kingdom
Chyla-Lianna
The price is NZ$113
includes taxes & fees
17 Sept - 18 Sept
Brooklands Hotel
Triple Room | View from room

14. Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast

Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast
3.0 star property
Fordingbridge
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (117 reviews)
"We had a great two night stay. Lovely location, perfect host providing a very nice room and good breakfast. Would definitely recommend"
United Kingdom
Tracy
The price is NZ$256
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
Thorps Farm Bed and Breakfast
King Room

15. Palm Court

Palm Court
3.0 star property
Westham
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (38 reviews)
"I recommend Palm Court very highly. Situated in an idealistic location, Chris and Jackie were very welcoming and I couldn’t fault the room, or breakfast. We’ll stay again. "
United Kingdom
Gary
The price is NZ$304
includes taxes & fees
13 Sept - 14 Sept
Palm Court
Bar (on property)

16. The Red Lion

The Red Lion
3.0 star property
Dorchester
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (261 reviews)
"Perfect location for visiting Lulworth Cove and Swanage."
United Kingdom
Vicky
The price is NZ$235
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
The Red Lion
Exterior

17. The Old Mill Bere Regis

The Old Mill Bere Regis
4.0 star property
Wareham
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (90 reviews)
"Perfect and quiet. Lovely place to stay"
United States
Tracy
The price is NZ$267
includes taxes & fees
22 Sept - 23 Sept
The Old Mill Bere Regis
Basic Double Room, Ensuite (GroundFloor-Small Ensuite)

18. Grosvenor Lodge Guest House

Grosvenor Lodge Guest House
4.0 star property
Christchurch
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (313 reviews)
"Conveniently located in town in Christchurch and walking distance to the marina area. Comfortable with everything you need."
Australia
Patrick
The price is NZ$309
includes taxes & fees
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Grosvenor Lodge Guest House
Beach

19. Boscombe Spa Hotel

Boscombe Spa Hotel
3.0 star property
Boscombe
8.4 out of 10, Very good, (287 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean, lovely and carying owners, very close to the beach and ths shopping centre. I would 100% recomend this hotel!"
United Kingdom
Katarzyna
The price is NZ$151
includes taxes & fees
11 Oct - 12 Oct
Boscombe Spa Hotel
Exterior

20. The Highdown Inn

The Highdown Inn
3.0 star property
Totland Bay
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (171 reviews)
"An excellent find - we will definitely be staying again."
United Kingdom
Victoria
The price is NZ$325
includes taxes & fees
14 Sept - 15 Sept
The Highdown Inn
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Top Swanage Hotel Reviews

The Knoll House

The Knoll House

10/10 Excellent
"It was wonderful, the bed was incredibly comfortable and real value for money with the breakfast, we would definitely come again. The only down side was that the car park was a bit hit and miss, a lot of the space said no parking."
Nigel 1-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
The Knoll House

Find out more about Swanage

Swanage B&B information

Number of reviews
2,477
Accommodation
83 B&B
Lowest Price
NZ$113
Highest Price
NZ$331

Frequently asked questions

Searching for B&Bs in Swanage?
Whether you're passing through town and are looking for accommodation that's small and charming, or you're travelling solo and looking to chat with locals, a B&B might be the right choice for your trip. If museums are at the top of your list when you venture out to explore Swanage, Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and Langton Matravers Museum are worth a stop.
Are you interested in an apartment for your stay?
With attentive service, opportunities to meet guests from other places and delectable breakfasts, B&Bs provide a truly one-of-a-kind environment.
What are the top B&Bs in Swanage?
Below are some well-liked B&Bs in the surrounding area: Brooklands Hotel: 25 rooms. 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from the heart of Swanage. Mount Stuart Hotel: 18 rooms. 8.3 mi (13.3 km) from the city centre. Enjoy the patio area and bar/lounge. Boscombe Spa Hotel: 12 rooms. 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from the city centre. Moorhill House Hotel: Located 18.6 mi (30 km) from the core of Swanage.
When should I stay at a B&B in Swanage?
When you're dreaming of a trip to Swanage, year-round temperatures and rainfall may be important factors to consider. The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 16°C, while the coldest months are January and February, with an average of 7°C. Average annual precipitation for Swanage is 793 mm.
What is there to do in Swanage?
Travellers looking to spend some time in nature enjoy Swanage for its seaside and gardens. Spend some time exploring Swanage Beach and Old Harry Rocks if you're hoping to see some of the area's natural features. You should put Studland Beach and Nature Reserve and Dorset and East Devon Coast on your list if you want to see more of the area.
How can I get to and around Swanage?
Planning your excursions in and around Swanage is easier with these transportation options. Fly into Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is located 13 mi (20.9 km) away from the city centre. If you'd like to venture out around the area, consider renting a car to explore more sights.