The Castleton is set on Swanage’s, just 10 minutes’ walk from the town centre and pier. Offering a lounge with sea views, this traditional seaside property is nearby a sandy beach. There is limited onsite parking but ample alternatives are available in the vicinity. The spacious rooms at The Castleton have high ceilings and attractive design. There is free WiFi, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom comes with free toiletries. The Castleton opens on to its own garden and there is also a conservatory. A range of shops, pubs and restaurants can be found along Swanage’s. Swanage offers easy access to lovely countryside with Knoll Beach and the surrounding nature reserve just 15 minutes’ drive away. Parking on-site is very limited, street parking is plentiful. Occasionally, guests may have to use the public car park during very busy periods. This is 120m from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

FREE parking!


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 single bed
1 large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 large double bed
1 single bed
and
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.7
Value for money
9.4
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.6
High score for Swanage
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Amanda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The hotel was light and airy, very modern and beautifully decorated - it seemed brand new! It was so homely. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was large and spotlessly clean, lovely carpets, nice and quiet, the breakfast was superb!! Portions...
  • Anne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Our breakfast was delicious. Good choice and good quality ingredients
  • Michael
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The accommodation was comfortable and spotless. The breakfast was excellent. The location was good, two minutes from the sea front.
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Castleton
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).
  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Packed lunches
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

Property practice

This property has told us they implemented a practice in one of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.

House rules

The Castleton takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 15:00 to 18:00

Check-out

From 08:00 to 10:30

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children older than 6 years are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Maestro Mastercard Visa Cash The Castleton accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.


Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Onsite parking is subject to availability due to limited spaces. Alternatively, there is plenty of street parking and a large carpark a 2-minute walk away from the property.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

FAQs about The Castleton

  • Check-in at The Castleton is from 15:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • The nearest beach is just 100 yards from The Castleton. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Castleton is 0.7 miles from the centre of Swanage. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Castleton offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at The Castleton include:

      • Double
      • Single
      • Family
      • Twin

    • The prices at The Castleton may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.