Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel - Swanage

Historic family-run hotel with free parking and extensive Victorian gardens steps from the Jurassic Coast

Accommodation

The bedrooms are split between the main house, built in 1875, and the newer Louisa Lodge. All rooms offer a flat-screen HD TV, iPod dock, and private bathroom. Some rooms provide sea views over Swanage Bay or garden views overlooking the Victorian grounds.

Dining

The on-site bar serves wine and champagne, and there is a coffee house on site. Guests can order packed lunches for day trips and special diet menus are available upon request. Breakfast features locally sourced ingredients, with eggs from the hotel's own hens.

Location

Swanage beach is a 5-minute walk from Purbeck House Hotel, and the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site is just 300 metres away. Monkey World Zoo is a 20-minute drive, and Corfe Castle is also nearby. Swanage Train Station is a 5-minute walk, making car-free exploration easy.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Board games and puzzles are available for children, and the hotel offers family rooms in both the main house and Louisa Lodge. A high chair can be provided for young guests at breakfast. The extensive gardens give children space to play while parents relax.

Grounds and History

Set within large Victorian gardens, Louisa Lodge & Purbeck House Hotel Swanage is a historic building with original stained glass windows and mosaic floors. The grounds feature a rare Weeping Ash tree and display historical artifacts from renowned local sites. Free on-site parking - rare for a town-centre hotel - is included for all guests.

• Location: 5-minute walk from beach and Swanage Train Station, 300m from Jurassic Coast
• Rooms: 1875 main house rooms and newer Louisa Lodge, some with sea or garden views
• Dining: Bar, coffee house, packed lunches, special diet menus, breakfast with local produce
• Family: Board games, family rooms, high chair available upon request
• Grounds: Large Victorian gardens with historical artifacts from renowned sites
• Parking: Free on-site parking, very large car park for guests