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Gretenham B&B

2.5 star property
Adults-only bed & breakfast in Swanage with free breakfast

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Historic houses line the charming street, each with a front door and ornate detailing.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two bedside tables, and a cozy armchair.
Staircase with carpeted interior, floral patterned wallpaper, and a white balustrade with rounded balusters.
Stunning hallway with framed artwork and a door leading to a space.
Enjoy a peaceful view of the neighborhood from this cozy corner room with a bay window, featuring a dining table and two comfortable chairs.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$246
includes taxes & fees
31 July - 1 Aug

Explore the area

Map
8 Stafford Road, Swanage, England, BH19 2BQ
  • Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Durlston Country Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Great Globe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

Standard Double Room, Ensuite, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Fireplace
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Heating
Premium bedding
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First floor front view)

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First floor front view) | Room amenity

Classic Double Room, Ensuite, Sea View (First floor front view)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Fireplace
Flat-screen TV
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Heating
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 20 sq m
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Swanage

Gretenham B&B places you steps from Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre and within a short 5-minute stroll of Pier Beach. Highlights at this B&B include free breakfast. .This smoke-free bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this Swanage B&B include Poole Harbour and Corfe Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Studland Beach and Nature Reserve - 7 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 5 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Funworld Arcade - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan Inn - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gee Whites - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Salt Pig Too - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gretenham B&B

Adults-only bed & breakfast in Swanage with free breakfast
Free breakfast is served. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

This Swanage bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 2 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • No smoking on site
Gretenham B&B offers 2 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Food and drink

  • Free breakfast available

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

The host will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property is professionally cleaned
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    The property is professionally cleaned.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Gretenham B&B Swanage
Gretenham Swanage
Gretenham
Gretenham B&B Swanage
Gretenham B&B Bed & breakfast
Gretenham B&B Bed & breakfast Swanage

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Gretenham B&B?

Yep, Gretenham B&B is a short 6-minute walk from Swanage Beach. Fun beach activities include waterskiing, kayaking and sailing.

How much does it cost to stay at Gretenham B&B?

As of 28 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gretenham B&B on 31 July 2025 start from AU$245.58, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Gretenham B&B family-friendly?

No, Gretenham B&B is an adults-only property.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gretenham B&B?

No, Gretenham B&B does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gretenham B&B?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gretenham B&B?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Gretenham B&B?

There isn't one on site, but Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt is a short 16-minute walk away.

Gretenham B&B Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Galia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly hosts. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and breakfast and charming owners.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lance

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice and aimed to please, lovely breakfast too. The property was situated close to the town centre and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B

Lovely B&B and Lou our host was soo nice. Room was clean and nicely decorated. Bathroom very small but it was functional
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, but parking not easy. Thankful the owners son gave up his space nearby for us. Good size room, we slept well. The shower was really easy to control and we had the best towels during our week away.. Really good breakfast, served in our room. Would recommend. Disappointed local pubs were not as we remembered them… lack of real ale… but we like the independent shops… Ate at the best chippy; The Fish Plaice.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moutray

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly owners. Room small but great for 1 night and price reflects that. Breakfast was really gd . Would stay again .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
For a one night stop over it was perfect. We were welcomed and treated as if we were booked in for a fortnight!! Could not fault the accommodation or the friendly service. Thank You.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean, light and spacious room. Close to plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants but situated in quiet side street. Bespoke breakfast delivered to your room at a time of your choosing and was beautifully cooked and presented. Host was super friendly and helpful - all in all a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Having breakfast in the room and being able to chose the time.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jonathan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice family and welcome. Super breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great choice for Swanage

Beautifully presented, spotlessly clean, great central location, oh, and the breakfast is excellent with a lot of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Gretenham B&B in Swanage is clean, quiet, well-located and a great value. The best of it all are the hosts Lou and John, with their great advice for local sights and restaurants, warm welcome, comfortable, attractive rooms and an extensive breakfast menu that reflects Lou’s years as a restaurant owner. Be sure to ask about local walks - their library of guides/maps is a great resource.

10/10 Excellent

Harriet

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room, good choice for breakfast and where to eat it. Good facilities, we had a very pleasant stay and would come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Arrived and was greeted by our friendly host who made us feel at home. Bed & breakfast was in walking distance of the town with plenty of eateries & pubs. Room was small by very comfy and had everything we needed. Breakfast was chosen from menu previous night and cooked freshly in morning. We were made to feel very welcome, would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
John & Lou were excellent hosts and very welcoming also they could not have been more helpful, including with suggestions and recommendations of were to eat in the evening. We were pleased that the area was so quiet at night and the breakfast was first class. We would not hesitate to recommend them and would be happy to return ourselves.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

geoff

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value comfortable friendly and clean

Had to book at last minute and was lu ly to find this place, really convenient for the town, great breakfast.would loved yo have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Friendly, comfortable and enjoyable stay

A very comfortable, spacious and clean room. The owners were friendly and helpful and the breakfast very tasty.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021