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Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Lodge

3.0 of 5
91 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LZ, England
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Arundel, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Have stayed here 5 years ago, and staff were still the same, very friendly and helpful. In Louisa Lodge this time with a large room and comfortable bed. Ate in restaurant and food very good. Were only 2 in restaurant the first night! Very convenient location for exploring Purbeck area. Bits of Hotel rather dated like going back in time... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We stayed at this hotel last weekend, we stayed in a superb room on the top floor of the hotel (room 16) very spacious and clean with good views from one of the windows over swanage and the other window had views of there gardens, very clean hotel throughout and very friendly staff, we were also allowed to park the... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed for 2 nights during may bank holiday. On arriving to our room we found around 30-40 ants crawling around the room. The majority of them were on the dressing table. Also joining us for the insect festival was around 5-6 wood lice. We contacted reception and they explained that they could bring up some spray for the ants... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here for a night in May. Building is beautiful and rooms excellent. Staff are obsessed with time keeping, so don 't expect serving if you are a minute late! Food was hit and miss, on occasions excellent and then poor. Overall average and would consider again.

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013 via mobile

Me an my friend stayed one night paid £100 and they gave us the smallest room ever, soap was undone so they moved us to a huge room for the same price so just shows they try ripping us off, the bed was uncomfortable and the quilt cover wasn't on the quilt properly, they charged us a extra £50 when... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

We have spent many happy family breaks in Swanage. My brother and I took our respective families , including spouses and 4 children aged between 18 months and 7 to Swanage to revisit some of our childhood haunts. We had neighbouring rooms in Louisa Lodge, his room had a double, single and room for a travel cot and ours a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013 via mobile

Lovely hotel in the heart of Swanage near the sea. Sunday carvery was lovely and staff as always very attentive, had a great view over the hotel gardens. Will definitely be back, fantastic sea view rooms.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2013

Our break got off to a great start with a warm, friendly and professional reception. Our room in Louisa Lodge was large, clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the garden where we could watch squirrels and birds. Bar meals and breakfast were excellent and the Hotel's location was very convenient for access to the town and it's attractions.... More

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Reading, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

My wife and I had a really enjoyable stay at the hotel. Room 4 was very good with plenty of space, comfortable beds and large window areas. All staff were very efficient and helpful, particularly the young man who served us at breakfast and dinner. We are looking forward to returning to the hotel when the weather gets better to... More

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Southampton, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2013 via mobile

My husband and I stayed here for our 10th wedding anniversary and loved it. On arrival the receptionist was very friendly and explained everything regarding meals and checking out etc. We had one of the superior rooms in the main house which was lovely and big and nice sea views, yeah the decor needs updating abit but the room was... More

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Also Known As:
Purbeck House Hotel And Louisa Lodge
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa
Purbeck House Hotel & Louisa Swanage
Purbeck Hotel Louisa
Address: 91 High Street, Swanage BH19 2LZ, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage
Amenities:
Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
Ranked #3 of 4 hotels in Swanage
Price range (per night): RM453 - 619
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to the Purbeck House Hotel, "An Oasis of Relaxation and Enjoyment." Purbeck House Hotel is a family-run hotel steeped in over a century of history. Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage,close to shopping centre,Pub,Restaurant this unique family-run hotel combines the atmosphere of a traditional country house with all the amenities of a modern hotel. Steeped in history, the 38 bedrooms are divided between the main house, constructed in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge (completed in 2003). All of the bedrooms are en suite,Tea/Coffee making facilities, LED HD Flat Screen TV, Iphone Docking Station,Iron and Iron Board, Direct Dial Telephone Free Broadband WiFi Connection and some have sea or garden views. The hotel has a large car park and is only 300 yards from the sea front and the clean, sandy beaches.This Family howne this Hotel for the last 15 Years ... more   less 
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