Gretenham B&B in Swanage - Premium Stays

Gretenham B&B is an adults-only bed and breakfast with a 5-star experience, a 3-minute walk from Swanage Bay. The recently renovated rooms are the Standard Double Room and the King Suite with Sea View, each with a fireplace and either sea or garden views. Each room also has a dining area, used for the breakfast served in the room.

Breakfast at Gretenham B&B is served in the room at a time chosen by guests, from a menu selected the night before. Choices include full English/Irish, à la carte, continental, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, with warm dishes and juice. The cooked breakfast uses local butcher meat from Swanage and eggs cooked to order, served with tea, coffee, toast, butter, jam, and marmalade.

The B&B is 500 metres from Swanage Railway and a 3-minute walk from Swanage Bay, on a side street just off the town centre. Corfe Castle is 9 km away, Monkey World is 24 km away, and Bournemouth Airport is 26 km from the property. Durlston Country Park is within walking distance, and Gretenham B&B sits within the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Gretenham B&B is adults-only and non-smoking, with free street parking on surrounding roads. On-site amenities include mini-golf and water sport facilities, and boating is available in the surrounding Swanage area. The shared lounge at Gretenham B&B has views, and the King Suite with Sea View has a fireplace and a dining area for in-room breakfast.

At Gretenham B&B, the hosts communicate with guests before arrival and provide recommendations for local walks and attractions. The resident golden retriever Merlin joins guests during breakfast. Guests celebrating a birthday receive a bar of chocolate in their room at this Swanage B&B.

Location: 3-minute walk to Swanage Bay, 500 metres from Swanage Railway

Rooms: Adults-only King Suite with Sea View and Standard Double Room, with fireplaces

Breakfast: In-room breakfast with vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and full English/Irish options

Facilities: Mini-golf, water sport facilities, and boating in the surrounding Swanage area

Service: Pre-arrival communication and local recommendations

Extras: Resident golden retriever Merlin and birthday chocolate