1 highcliffe Rd, Swanage, BH19 1LW, United Kingdom
#2 of 13 B&Bs and Inns in Swanage
Guests' ChoiceBased on 377 B&B reviews
9.5Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Location
9.6
Facilities
9.5
Staff
9.9
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
9.5
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 6 May 2024
Katherine
United KingdomNot a problem to us but parking is limited and you have to park a street or so away, however there is a way of unloading close to the property and then you can re-park. We enjoyed not using the car and walking.
Comfy room, comfy bed. Hospitality very good, they include decaffeinated tea which most places neglect to put in the room. Plenty of water available. Generous with milk and biscuits! The accomodation was warm. The breakfasts were outstanding and allergy fully taken account of. Generally a really pleasant place to stay. As walkers, we loved that you could walk from The Castleton for our coastal walk and into Swanage for evenings. We didn't use our car during our stay!!!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 27 April 2024
Brian
United KingdomLong walk into town
The drive down
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Rachel
United KingdomHow clean and neat it was. Lovely staff, tasty, filling breakfast.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Amanda
United KingdomOnly 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
Anne
United KingdomOur breakfast was delicious. Good choice and good quality ingredients
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 14 April 2024
Michael
United KingdomThe 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
Kate
United KingdomOnly 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
Gemma
United KingdomThere 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
Stuart
United KingdomSpotlessly clean, warm,comfortable and welcoming with a fantastic breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Victor
United KingdomTwo 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
Steve
United KingdomLovely 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
Kathryn
United KingdomDidn'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
Siboyblue
United KingdomNothing
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
Kim
United KingdomNothing
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
Ivy
United KingdomThere 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
Catrin
United KingdomExcellent breakfast with plenty of choices.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 8 November 2023
Michael
United KingdomWhat could be better.
Lovely owner, great staff, super breakfast, beautiful room, great location!!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Joy
United KingdomN/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
Jacki
United KingdomEverything 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
Felipegallardo
United KingdomNothing
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
Colin
United KingdomNothing
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
Neville
New ZealandVery comfortable beds. Good breakfast. Friendly staff. Parking on site. Clean and good condition.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
John
United KingdomNot much parking on site,.
Excellent Breakfast. Comfortable bed, Excellent walking location for town and restaurants.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 October 2023
Emily
United KingdomI 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
David
United KingdomNothing
Everything
Stayed in October 2023
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