Adults-only B&B on Stafford Road in Swanage with sea views and 24-hour reception, close to the Jurassic Coast and Corfe Castle.
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About Gretenham B&B
Sea views set Gretenham B&B apart from a fairly ordinary street address on Stafford Road in Swanage. This is an adults-only bed and breakfast, so it suits couples and groups looking for a quieter stay rather than families, and the 24-hour reception means arrival times are flexible.
Rooms come with en-suite bathrooms, free WiFi and drinks available in room, with breakfast included to start the day. It's a straightforward, comfortable setup rather than a luxury one, but it covers the essentials guests need for a base in Dorset.
Swanage itself sits along the Jurassic Coast, with Corfe Castle within reach for a day out, and the surrounding area offers cycling routes, watersports, fishing spots and a choice of pubs and restaurants nearby. It works well as a simple, well-placed stop for exploring this stretch of coastline.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
Stayed here for 3 nights from 10th September. Lovely room, great breakfasts and close to town, beach and bus and steam railway. Lovely walks to Durlston Country Park, which, has a good cafe and lots of outdoor seating. The weather was kind if a bit chilly because of a breeze from a northern direction but still managed to catch the sun. John was a great host, who offered suggestions for thing's to do. The lovely Merlin the golden retriever was our companion at breakfast.
a year ago · via Google
This is a delightful welcoming B&B yards from the centre of town. A very warm welcome on arrival from the proprietors, and beautiful decorated throughout. A nice room on the first floor at the back of the house with views to the hillside. The room was well equipped with coffee & tea making facilities and biscuits too, shelving, bottle opener, chairs, large accommodating wardrobe and a very comfy bed. En-suite with shower, basin, toilet. Everything was immaculate, and the breakfast was plentiful with a choice starters, orange juice, toast and the meats sourced from the local butcher in town it was all very delicious served up in a cosy lounge. A first class B&B and well worth a stay at a reasonable price.
2 years ago · via Google
We had a lovely stay just before the Easter weekend . We stayed in the smaller of the two rooms, which was lovely and bright, with good storage space and a really comfy bed. The ensuite is very small but perfectly adequate, and there is another larger bathroom across the landing which you can also use if you want more space. Breakfast was lovely (you must try the scrambled eggs!) and served the time we asked. The hosts John and Lou were very attentive, lovely hosts, and even let us put the ice blocks for our cool bag in the freezer! The property is also just a minutes walk from the centre of Swanage. Would definitely stay again!
7 years ago · via Google
Jon and Lou offer a remarkably friendly and comfortable service. They are right in the town centre so it is easy to explore all that Swanage has to offer on foot. Lou has all the local knowledge you could hope for and great choices for breakfast. Tea and coffee in the room very pleasant. Room is modest sized (there is a larger one too) which some visitors might find a little 'snug'. But for an overnight stay it is comfortable and ideal. Would have no hesitation in recommending Gretenham B&B.
4 years ago · via Google
At a glance
- Address
- Stoneleigh, 8 Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19 2BQ Get directions
- Property type
- B&B
- Location
- 8 Stafford Road, Swanage
- Destination
- Swanage