A Great Escape Guest House (Swanage, Dorset): See 222 Reviews and 28 Photos

Also Known As:: A Great Escape Guest House Swanage, Dorset

Address: 6 Argyle Road, Swanage BH19 1HZ, England

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Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage

Amenities:

Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking

Hotel Style:

Ranked #1 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Swanage

Price range (per night): S$125 - 181

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: A Great Escape Guest House in Swanage, Dorset is a 19th century townhouse offering relaxing accommodation in a central location. We are conveniently placed for all of the sights of Swanage. It's only a 10 minute walk from the house to the award winning Blue Flag beach, and the famous Swanage Steam Railway is 5 minutes away. A Great Escape offers a high level of accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, flat screen televisions with FreeView, fridges, safes, hair driers, and refreshment-making facilities. We also include a full English breakfast using locally sourced produce. ... more less

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NewForestOldTimer

New Forest

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3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

2 helpful votes

“What a B&B!!!!!!!!!!”

Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

A three night stay to remember. Well appointed, clean, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Advice on where to eat, where to shop and pretty much anything else was freely available. A place to return to when the occasion arises. Thank you Sue for a great and memorable stay.

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Karen C

Nottingham, United Kingdom

1 review

“Brilliant”

Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

We stayed for just 2 nights and were made very welcome by Sue and her staff. A great escape it certainly was for myself and husband also mum and sister. The standard of the B & B is excellent and the cleanest place we have ever stayed in,nothing was too much trouble for Sue who kindly gave us a cloth... More

Djvibe

Bath, England, United Kingdom

“I will be back and thank you”

Reviewed 12 May 2013

What an amazing place to stay! Sue is very warming and friendly, made my stay comforting and relaxing. Even had little presents for each room but little things like that stick in the back of your head. I'm 24 and stay away a lot with work in hotels,BnBs to guest houses and this has to b outstanding from the warming... More

Hello you two, Thank you so much for your lovely review. You stayed for one night only due to time pressures and that was perfectly fine with us - we loved accommodating you. Please come back if you can during the Summer season - great rates for returners!! More

Seaton-Sykes

Devizes, United Kingdom

1 helpful vote

“We needed a Great Escape and thats exactly what we got!”

Reviewed 2 May 2013

We really needed a break from the stress of life at home and this is what we got . Sue is compassionate, accomodating, welcoming and is doing a fabulous job of making her place a great place to stay. As all the reviews say it is well situated for easy access to the town and beach. We stayed in Rm... More

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Hello, Thank you so much for your lovely review of A Great Escape. Our aim is to make out guests feel as relaxed as possible during their stay. We look forward to your return trip to Swanage!! More

s_club_1

London, United Kingdom

Contributor

13 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 9 cities

5 helpful votes

“Impeccable standards and great service”

Reviewed 28 April 2013

Sue, the landlady, really cares about every part of her guests' experience, and this comes through in every part of her friendly service. The room (Room 5) was immaculate - I'm sure it would be possible to eat off every surface of the bathroom - and the linen and fittings were of a high standard and very comfortable. On the... More

Hello, Thank you so much for your lovely review of A Great Escape. We love the bed linen, so are especially pleased that you do too. Thank you also for your feedback regarding Room 5. It is situated on the 2nd floor of the house and therefore is in the eaves. I totally understand what you say about the space... More

kmdub

Kilkenny, Ireland

Senior Contributor

34 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 25 cities

25 helpful votes

“Lovely”

Reviewed 25 April 2013

What a lovely place to stay. Spotless, tasteful decoration, warm and homely feeling. Real milk for tea, coffee, hot chocolate, cold, filtered water and surprise treats...we had mini eggs. As others have said, Sue is a lovely hostess and made us feel very welcome, with recommendations for eating out too. Great breakfast, lots of variety and the cooked food was... More

Hello the Dean and Rev, Oh how I enjoyed your visit, especially when you told me of the wonderful cathedral in Kilkenny that you look after. We are already planning our next trip to Ireland - watch this space!! I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay in the Balcony Room; and I am also sorry that you could only stay... More

mebotwo

stratford on avon

11 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 7 cities

8 helpful votes

“Perhaps we caught them on an off day”

Reviewed 16 April 2013

Its not cheap for a guest house so it needs to maintain high standards. The landlady is exceptional. she is very engaging and caring and desrerves her high reputation. The place is spotless, teas, coffees,soaps, tv, internet all of the highest standard. The breakfast ,given the praise on here, was not that good. I do wonder if the regular cook... More

Hi Steve, thank you for your review and for the feedback. We strive to maintain our high standards in every way and take note of your constructive comments. There is only one cook - the same one you referred to in paragraph two of your review - and she is very sorry that you didn't enjoy your breakfast. Please contact... More

VanessaWebb

Camberley

4 reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

“Lovely stay”

Reviewed 12 April 2013

We stayed in January. Great room and service. We had a room with french doors, too cold to have them open but would be super place to sit in the summer. Fantastic breakfast. Sue is a super hostess, friendly, welcoming and lovely to chat to. We will return!

Thank you so much for your lovely review and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a real shame that you couldn't take full advantage of the balcony, complete with table and chairs (and a handmade bench soon!) which is private to the room. Hopefully, next time you visit!! More

394Kate

Marlborough, United Kingdom

“A sunny weekend”

Reviewed 8 April 2013

We have just been lucky enough to spend a wonderful sunny weekend in Swanage made even better by staying in Sue's Guest House. As other reviewers have said you are guaranteed the warmest welcome and nothing is too much trouble. Sue is someone who loves what she's doing and takes enormous pride in it -sadly a rare combination in the... More

Hi Kate, Thank you so much for your review, and I am so glad you and Roland enjoyed your stay in Swanage. The idea for the chest of drawers in the hall was given to me whilst staying at a hotel last Christmas, and it has been fun thinking of "surprises" to put in it every day. I am so... More

GGee

London

16 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

17 helpful votes

“arrive a guest leave a friend”

Reviewed 1 April 2013

it is very difficult to find anything new to say about this place. it has already been said in the previous reviews. Sue is exceptionally welcoming and friendly, nothing is too much trouble. good selection of breakfast items and choices. we stayed in the burgundy room (3) on the first floor a spacious room with king size bed and bath... More

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Hi Giovanni Many thanks for your review. I loved having you and your partner to stay. We do our very best to make guests feel welcome here in Swanage - we love visitors!! Please remember that you will always be welcome at A Great Escape. More

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