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Reviews of Gretenham B&B

8 Stafford Road, Swanage, BH19 2BQ, United Kingdom

#3 of 12 B&Bs and inns in Swanage

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 177 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.8

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    10.0

  • Value for money

    9.5

  • Free WiFi

    9.2

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  • Reviewed: April 15, 2024

    10
    Delightful place to stay, great value for money! Perfect for walking the coast path.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing to add!

    Such a delightful place to stay! We received a warm welcome from the hosts following excellent communication during booking. Our room was bright and airy, the bed was extremely comfortable and the facilities were a great combination of modern alongside traditional features in keeping with the property. Great shower with complimentary toiletries . Breakfast was served in a room on a table tucked in the window, great choice of breakfast options, suitable for vegetarians too! Great value for money in a superb location close to amenities and seafront but quietly tucked away for a great nights sleep!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 4, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was very good.

    Courtesy, room size and great bathroom. Very nice and friendly hosts.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2024

    10
    Perfect B n B
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, the first class hospitality, the cleanliness, superb relaxing experience... If in the area again we would definitely stay again..

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: March 15, 2024

    10
    Lovely stay, great breakfast and amazing hosts, thank you
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Right on the town, near beach, parking opposite

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    10
    Very relaxing with great welcoming hosts .. Amazing choice for breakfast and comfy rooms.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    N/A

    It was central to the village. Clean and very welcoming.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 5, 2024

    10
    One of the best ever B&B establishments
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Could not fault this place in any way. From the moment we arrived we were greeted by the friendly hosts, enjoying the facilities of a lovely room, a delicious breakfast and its location for the town centre is perfect. This is a truly a fabulous Bed and Breakfast establishment in the heart of Swanage town centre.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    9.0
    Lovely place - close to centre, pier and beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing.

    The property was exactly as described. A lovely room - plenty of space and a generous ensuite shower room. Great choice for breakfast, which was served in the room and was very tasty. We enjoyed meeting the hosts - and especially Merlin! Free street parking (although the street is steep, as described online). We would definitely stay here again if we return to Swanage.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: December 11, 2023

    10
    Excellent B&B
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    The room was spacious with a large bathroom and a very nIce shower with lovely thick towels. There were plenty of teas, coffees, hot chocolate and biscuits in the room. We had a warm welcome from John and Lou on arrival and after a cup of coffee sitting a the table and chairs in the bay window of the bedroom with a small view of the sea, we left to look around the town which was literally around the corner. The bed was very comfortable and the breakfast (served in the room in the bay window) was delicious. The room and bathroom were spotlessly clean. We will definitely stay here again if we come back to Swanage!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: November 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location. Comfortable and welcoming with a lovely breakfast.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    10
    Lovely we will definitely go back ! 💚💜🦋
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely Victorian house with original features, within walking distance to the main shops and the beach.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 17, 2023

    9.0
    Family run and well run.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is on the street. We managed OK in November just on the next street, but I would imagine in the summer you may struggle to park nearby.

    Very welcoming, clean, good-sized bedroom, modern bathroom. Tea and coffee in the bedroom. Breakfast served in the bedroom was excellent, and there was plenty of home cooked food. Bed is very soft, which may not suit some, but we were very comfy.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 22, 2023

    10
    Great chilled stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Clean and tidy

    Really clean, lovely sized room, great bathroom, really lovely owners.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 13, 2023

    10
    absolutely outstanding - best B & B I’ve ever stayed in !
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    nothing

    pristinely clean, fabulous hosts , bed - super comfy, brilliant breakfast - can’t recommend enough ! 10/10

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 5, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Fantastic homemade breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 19, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lovely owner and beautiful dog

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 16, 2023

    10
    Very good and nice and really cute dog
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Lowkey there’s a little bit of uphill walk to get there and I had my bag and was very tired so I was like oof but that’s the only thing.

    The hosts were very lovely and the dog Merlin was very cute and I love him

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 7, 2023

    10
    We were very happy about the stay, highly recommend!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    We got there quite late so there's no parking space left in the street. We had to park in a public car park down by the seaside, around 7mins walk from the house, which is not too bad if the weather is ok.

    The host John contacted us the day before we visited and provided clear information we needed. The room was comfortable, quiet and clean, with a heater in the bathroom so we could dry our clothes. The breakfast was amazing, so many options and was very delicious cooked by John in the morning. He was very friendly and kindly provided us more information about travelling around in the area.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: August 4, 2023

    8.0
    Great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Limited parking.

    The owner was very friendly. The room was a nice size as was the bathroom. Unusually, breakfast was served in the bedroom which we found much nicer then sharing a dining room. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 23, 2023

    9.0
    Beautiful friendly BnB close to coastal walks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was difficult to park nearby when we arrived (but it was a Saturday in July so probably to be expected!)

    A beautiful BnB with comfortable room, friendly hosts and a great breakfast! Location is very close to the coast for beautiful walks

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    8.0
    Good - thankyou :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom was just a little on the small side, and the water was too hot for my partner and little water pressure.

    The location was perfect and the staff were lovely, would definitely recommend

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 22, 2023

    9.0
    Lovely night in Swanage & a great nights sleep
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bathroom quite small, but everything you need.

    Lovely family run B&B. The owners were very welcoming. Brilliant location & we had a lovely cooked breakfast ( perfect poached eggs). Would stay again.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 15, 2023

    10
    All lovely!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 13, 2023

    10
    Lovely b&b close to the town & the beach
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you have mobility problems like me this is probably not the best location as it is situated on a very steep hill. However I was made aware of this before arrival by the hosts.

    The room was first class, Very large & spacious. Our hosts were very welcoming. Breakfast was served in our room daily by filling in the menu. The b&b is very close to all amenities in Swanage town & the beach. Would highly recommend staying.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: July 10, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Suite with Sea View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Parking is on roads around the property.

    Good location for town and beach.

    Stayed in July 2023

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