Wanting a short break in Dorset, I booked a single room for 4 nights arriving Wednesday 5th June 2013. I'm a frequent visitor to the area and therefore know it pretty well. The hotel certainly wasn't my first choice but as those further up my list were already full I tried this one instead. I'm so glad I did as... More

Situated up a gentle slope on a main street, a short walk from the central shopping area, the 19th century hotel looms somewhat gloomily above central Swanage. It must be very difficult to maintain this rambling old building and it's grounds given the operating costs today. However, unfortunately this means that Purbeck House really does not shine in a particularly... More

It was a rare, fine, sunny June day, which may have coloured my views! We stayed just the one night as I had some business in town. It was a charming, relaxing hotel with pleasant grounds and buildings, and efficient, friendly staff. Although centrally located in the High Street, it is at the upper end and was surprisingly very quiet.... More

Paid extra for a two night stay in a room with a four poster bed. The hotel itself is in a great position and is a lovely old building but it is in need of some serious TLC. Our bathroom had several cracked tiles and a cracked window pane, the chrome had worn off the fittings, the glass shelf had... More

We booked three rooms, for my husband and I in the Louisa Lodge, my parents in law also in the lodge and our son and his wife in the main house. My husband and I had stayed there before several years ago and loved the history associated with the building. The staff were friendly and helpful and we could not... More

We where blown away with the fantastic views from our bedroom across the bay to Poole Harbor from one and the Isle of Wight from the others. Everyone in the hotel was kind and friendly we couldn’t fault it in any way, nothing seemed too much trouble. My husband loved the architecture and history of the house and gardens and... More

spur of the moment two night break.Hotel was wonderful, old elegance, but not at all faded. Public rooms were inviting and comfy. the whole place was spotless clean, the staff were professional, helpful and friendly. Steak and Ale pie was so good we ate it both nights! Breakfast was cooked to order, plentiful, varied, and served in a beautiful conservatory.... More

The main building is impressive as you approach up the High Street and the interior does not disappoint. Facilities are good and the rooms (in the Lodge to the rear) have character even if they are uniform rooms in an annex. The grounds are very pleasant and my room had a sea view - as I rarely visit the coast... More

We stayed here for three nights as a birthday present for my wife, and as a base for walking and sight-seeing. We stayed in a superior room in the main hotel which lived up to its name. A very large room with view over the town, the sea and coastline. The very large garden looked great, though weather stopped us... More