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Reviews of The Castleton

1 highcliffe Rd, Swanage, BH19 1LW, United Kingdom

#2 of 12 B&Bs and Inns in Swanage

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 410 B&B reviews

9.5

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.8

  • Comfort

    9.7

  • Location

    9.6

  • Facilities

    9.5

  • Staff

    9.9

  • Value for money

    9.4

  • Free WiFi

    9.6

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  • Reviewed: 25 April 2024

    10
    Lovely treasure
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    How clean and neat it was. Lovely staff, tasty, filling breakfast.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 April 2024

    10
    It was a home away from home, I would definitely return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 3 parking spaces, but that can’t be helped!

    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 were huge! And so tasty! Kate and her staff were very friendly and kind. I would definitely stay again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 April 2024

    9.0
    I would recommend this hotel. Very clean and comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Our breakfast was delicious. Good choice and good quality ingredients

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The accommodation was comfortable and spotless. The breakfast was excellent. The location was good, two minutes from the sea front.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only thing that lets it down is the parking, it’s not easy to park on the roads close by either as double yellow lines … but everything else about the property is lovely

    Clean, comfortable and welcoming … nicely decorated, excellent breakfast, friendly staff.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous couple of days hiking and sightseeing around Swanage, we’ll definitely be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There wasn’t much not to like. I would recommend looking at a slow closing door to the rooms. But no other comments.

    The Castleton was clean, comfortable and welcoming.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spotlessly clean, warm,comfortable and welcoming with a fantastic breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2024

    10
    Amazing stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two taps for water when it comes to toilet sink. Limited parking but was able to park for free at north beach car park so not a prob.

    Flawless check in and check out procedure. Nice friendly host. Breakfast was one of the best I have ever had in a B B Good room heating.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    10
    Lovely Stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely staff/hosts who were very welcoming, beautiful and clean room and amazing breakfast. Close to the sea front with a nice walk into town.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 March 2024

    10
    A little bit extra goes a long way.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't affect me...but no lift. Was able to park outside but could be tricky to park in summer .

    Accommodation spotless. Food excellent. Staff very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 March 2024

    10
    Lovely Victorian B&B in Swanage
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    Super Host, very friendly family run B&B. The breakfast was good quality and gorgeous. Loved the room and everything clean.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    10
    Relaxing break, we will be back!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Breakfast -plenty of choice, freshly made Fresh fruit and homemade granola was delicious! Free parking at the side of the road, 5 minutes walk from the beach,and 10 from the town. Lounge for general use with TV and board games. Staff all very friendly. Highly recommended

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 February 2024

    9.0
    Beautiful guest house close to the sea with generous breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There is a pub opposite which was noisy on a Friday night but didn’t bother us too much and it was all quiet by 11pm.

    We stayed in the family room for 2 nights during February half term. The family room was great as the children had an adjoining twin bedroom (unlike other family rooms where we are all in the same room together) and there was an en-suite bathroom. The beds were really comfortable and the room was spotlessly clean. There were plenty of towels, tea, coffee, biscuits and water in the room which was very much appreciated. The breakfasts were generous with lots of choice. There was parking available for 3 cars and we were 15 minutes walk along the seafront to get to the high street and train station so didn’t have to use the car once we arrived.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent breakfast with plenty of choices.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 November 2023

    10
    So good we would go again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    What could be better.

    Lovely owner, great staff, super breakfast, beautiful room, great location!!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    Lovely clean spacious property, in a beautiful location. The staff are so lovely and welcoming. Would definitely come back again.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2023

    10
    Excellent in every way
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Everything was 1st class!

    Limited parking but plenty of close street parking available. Everything at the Casleton was excellent, three minute walk to the beach and promenade and 15 to the town centre. Room comfortable, clean and spacious, breakfast had a very good selection and the staff were really helpful. Couldn't fault it in anyway. Would definitely recommend it to anyone.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 October 2023

    10
    Comfy room, incredible breakfast, perfect stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing

    I can't recommend this place highly enough!! The room and bed were really comfy and well cleaned. There is a kettle in the room, a bottle of water, biscuits and different types of tea. If needed, you can ask for more (water bottles are free to take from the fridge downstairs). The breakfast was extremely good, both in quantity and quality. The staff were mega friendly and the place is not that big so there is no noise from other rooms/floors. The location might seem a bit far from the center, but the town is small (<15 min walking) and there is a bus stop right outside the hostel. I would definitely stay here again!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 October 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable in a warm room with delicious breakfasts which set us up for our days.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    We asked for a takeaway breakfast which the owner was more than happy to prepare. It was ready on time packaged up nicely and followed by a text message hoping we would enjoy the meal and to have a good day. A very nice touch.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 October 2023

    9.0
    Excellent b&b in Swanage.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Parking on site. Clean and good condition.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    8.0
    We were very lucky with the unexpected hot weather which only added to a most enjoyable stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Not much parking on site,.

    Excellent Breakfast. Comfortable bed, Excellent walking location for town and restaurants.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 October 2023

    10
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I couldn’t sit up & lean back in bed, because of the angle of the roof. So watching tv was awkward.

    Delicious breakfast, very well looked after.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 October 2023

    10
    Very enjoyable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Suite (2 Adults + 2 Children)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    10
    Excellent stay, very comfortable bedroom and lounge area with the best breakfast,
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Steep steps to front door, but there was another way which was on the flat and easier for us.

    Comfortable, homely and beautifully decorated and furnished.

    Stayed in October 2023

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