Gretenham B&B

2.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Swanage with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Heating
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First floor front view)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hair dryer
Free bottled water
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
8 Stafford Road, Swanage, England, BH19 2BQ

What's nearby

  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk
  • Swanage Pier - 7 min walk
  • Durlston Country Park - 10 min walk
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 6 min drive
  • Old Harry Rocks - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gretenham B&B

Bed & breakfast near Corfe Castle
Gretenham B&B provides free breakfast and more. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Smoke-free premises

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property welcomes adults only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Gretenham B&B Swanage
Gretenham Swanage
Gretenham
Gretenham B&B Swanage
Gretenham B&B Bed & breakfast
Gretenham B&B Bed & breakfast Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Is Gretenham B&B pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gretenham B&B?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gretenham B&B?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Gretenham B&B located?

Situated in Swanage, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Pier Beach, Swanage Beach, and Swanage Pier. Durlston Country Park and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 15 minutes. Swanage Station is 5 minutes by foot and Swanage Herston Halt Station is 28 minutes.

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Gretenham B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lance

The owners were very nice and aimed to please, lovely breakfast too. The property was situated close to the town centre and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Lovely room, good choice for breakfast and where to eat it. Good facilities, we had a very pleasant stay and would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Great choice for Swanage
Beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, great central location, oh, and the breakfast is excellent with a lot of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Steve

Very friendly owners. Room small but great for 1 night and price reflects that. Breakfast was really gd . Would stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Lovely B&B
Lovely B&B and Lou our host was soo nice. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom very small but it was functional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Very nice family and welcome. Super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Lovely, warm and cozy home.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Having breakfast in the room and being able to chose the time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

The Gretenham B&B in Swanage is clean, quiet, well-located and a great value. The best of it all are the hosts Lou and John, with their great advice for local sights and restaurants, warm welcome, comfortable, attractive rooms and an extensive breakfast menu that reflects Lou’s years as a restaurant owner. Be sure to ask about local walks - their library of guides/maps is a great resource.

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Lovely stay
Arrived and was greeted by our friendly host who made us feel at home. Bed & breakfast was in walking distance of the town with plenty of eateries & pubs. Room was small by very comfy and had everything we needed. Breakfast was chosen from menu previous night and cooked freshly in morning. We were made to feel very welcome, would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy

For a one night stop over it was perfect. We were welcomed and treated as if we were booked in for a fortnight!! Could not fault the accommodation or the friendly service. Thank You.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Lovely clean, light and spacious room. Close to plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants but situated in quiet side street. Bespoke breakfast delivered to your room at a time of your choosing and was beautifully cooked and presented. Host was super friendly and helpful - all in all a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Great location, but parking not easy. Thankful the owners son gave up his space nearby for us. Good size room, we slept well. The shower was really easy to control and we had the best towels during our week away.. Really good breakfast, served in our room. Would recommend. Disappointed local pubs were not as we remembered them… lack of real ale… but we like the independent shops… Ate at the best chippy; The Fish Plaice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

John & Lou were excellent hosts and very welcoming also they could not have been more helpful, including with suggestions and recommendations of were to eat in the evening. We were pleased that the area was so quiet at night and the breakfast was first class. We would not hesitate to recommend them and would be happy to return ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Lovely room and breakfast and charming owners.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moutray

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

K

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Excellent value comfortable friendly and clean
Had to book at last minute and was lu ly to find this place, really convenient for the town, great breakfast.would loved yo have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Friendly, comfortable and enjoyable stay
A very comfortable, spacious and clean room. The owners were friendly and helpful and the breakfast very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

relaxing stay in swanage
We were made to feel welcome. The room was very clean, relaxing and bright and airy. Breakfast served in our room was a nice touch. Near to the town, and beach. A lovely break.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020