Arbour House, 19, Walrond Road, Swanage, Dorset, Swanage, BH19 1PB, United Kingdom
#8 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 254 B&B reviews
9.1Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Location
9.5
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.5
Value for money
8.6
Free WiFi
9.1
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 26 May 2024
Phil
United KingdomNothing to comment on.
Wonderful hosts, very clean room and excellent facilities. Breakfast - good spread of cereals, fruit, meat and scrambled eggs on sour dough bread to die for.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Andy
United Kingdomnothing
nice room, friendly host, nice breakfast quiet location.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 22 May 2024
Sue
United KingdomNothing to say
Everything was brilliant. Wonderful breakfast. Beautifully clean and comfortable room. All good and would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 20 May 2024
Fergus
United KingdomNothing negative to report
Very warm, friendly welcome. Very efficient.The room was nicely furnished, the bathroom has been updated recently . The breakfast was superb. Great location to Swanage town centre. Highly recommended venue
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 16 May 2024
Trevor
United KingdomNothing.
We have stayed in many hotels and bed & breakfast establishments and this was one of the best. Our hosts Sarah and Frazer were very welcoming. The hotel was very clean and comfortable. A great choice of food for breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 13 May 2024
Darren
United KingdomThe location, the room size and cleanliness,owners were Great,continental breakfast was a nice light start to the morning..
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 30 April 2024
Alyson
United KingdomNice choice of breakfast. Very fresh croissants and fruit.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 17 April 2024
Graham
United KingdomWarm welcome. Breakfast very good. Property very clean. A
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Tom
United KingdomThe room wasn't that big for two people but that couldn't be helped and we made ourselves cosy.
The host was welcoming and gave us advice on where we could visit during our stay. Breakfast was really lovely. There was a great selection of food (pastries, fruit, muesli, cereal, bread, smoked salmon, Spanish omelette etc) and she also brought us a toast with egg, avocado, etc. For others visiting, it isn't a full English but that suited me well. The room had a kettle and tea/coffee and biscuits. There was also a radiator which helped keep it warm in quite a windy area. The hot water in the bathroom was constant and we had no problems. Towels and shower gel/shampoo/conditioner provided. Bed was comfortable. No problems with noise. Bed was made each day and the room was clean. There was a smart TV with all the main apps necessary. The location was also good if you don't mind a 10 minute walk into the town, which was ideal for us as it was away from most of the
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Bridget
United KingdomCouldn’t fault it.
Delicious breakfast thank you. Perfect for our needs.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Ben
United KingdomVery comfortable, clean and great location. Very welcoming and well informed hosts.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Robert
United KingdomNothing
Good sized room, good location, easy parking and excellent breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Lyn
United KingdomNothing!
Very comfortable and nicely furnished. Excellent breakfast and service. Friendly host. Good location
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 March 2024
Jarosław
United KingdomVery clean, comfortable bed, very good brekfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 19 October 2023
Sandra
United KingdomMore local info could have been available.
Breakfast was excellent - good varied options. Location OK. Nice to be able to come & go as we pleased.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 29 September 2023
Martin
United KingdomNot applicable
Lovely double aspect, clean and comfortable room. 5 minutes walking to the sea front. Extensive continental breakfast. Thank you Sarah for a delightful stay.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 12 September 2023
Jean
United KingdomNothing
The Continental breakfast was superb. It was an mideal location for the Folk Festival site. Very helpful owners.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 7 September 2023
Marion
United KingdomRoom smaller than pictured, but adequate. Good variety of food at breakfast. Perhaps needed the addition of a high fivre cereal eg Weerabix.
The property was immaculate. The bed was very comfy. A very relaxing atmosphere. Hostess, Friendly and informative. Convenient position to the Town.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Cindy
United KingdomThe continental breakfast would not have been my choice. I like a cooked one when I go away. However it was pleasant and maybe slightly short on choice ie more fish and choice of bread but we were adequately satisfied .
The room and overall facilities were very good and clean.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
James
United KingdomSmall sink in the en-suite. Many channels on the TV in our bedroom couldn’t be watched as the screen pixelated.
Arbour House was just a five minute walk to the beach. The house was extremely clean and welcoming. The continental breakfast was excellent with a delicious variety of fruit, pastries and savouries.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 30 August 2023
Andy
United KingdomCan't say there was anything I didn't like.
Good comms prior to the stay. Very welcoming, smooth check in and out. Breakfast was great. The room was lovely, very comfortable bed.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 August 2023
Richard
United KingdomNothing
Very clean and good attention to detail. Felt calming. Nice continental breakfast, quality produce and slight twist daily.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 25 August 2023
Marvin
United KingdomCentral location in Swanage, walking distance to restaurants and pubs. Well maintained B&B and perfect hosts.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 21 August 2023
Charles
United KingdomBed a little creaky and not the most comfortable
Breakfast very good. Room very clean.
Stayed in August 2023
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