Nothing is better than a personal recommendation when searching for a good restaurant, venue, accommodation etc. Below are some local businesses I am happy to recommend. Click on their website address to visit their websites.
Tawny’s Wine Bar located on the High Street is a popular friendly wine bar and restaurant providing an extensive wine cellar and wholesome freshly cooked tasty food. For more information contact them on 01929 422781 or visit their website at www.tawnyswinebar.co.uk.
La Trattoria located on the High Street is also a popular evening restaurant offering an excellent selection of fresh fish and seafood dishes, along with pasta, pizzas and many Italian specialities and a calming relaxing atmosphere. For more information contact them on 01929 423784 or visit their website at www.latrattoria.co.uk
The Purbeck House Hotel nestled in extensive grounds in the centre of Swanage is a lovely venue for weddings and provides some beautiful backdrops for wedding photographs. This family run hotel combines the atmosphere of a traditional country house with all the amenities of a modern hotel. The hotel holds a licence for civil ceremonies so you can hold your ceremony and reception in one location if you wish. The hotel has a range of menus to suit all tastes and budgets. For further information contact Lindsay Bish on 01929 422872 or visit their website at www.purbeckhousehotel.co.uk.
Kingston Country Courtyard also licenced for civil ceremonies is set in the picturesque Purbeck hills which can provide a beautiful setting for your function. They can offer a range of cuisine options to suit your requirements and your budget and can also by arrangement provide bed and breakfast accommodation for up to 40 guests subject to availability. Their converted barn can be hired with the adjacent dining room for weddings, parties and functions of all kinds from small gatherings up to seating for 110 people. For more information contact Bobbies team on 01929 481066 or visit their website at www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com.
Mortons House Hotel is a 400 year old Elizabethan Manor set in the beautiful village of Corfe Castle, surrounded by the Purbeck Hills and not far from Dorset’s spectacular Jurassic coast. Mortons House Hotel has been granted a Marriage Ceremony License and has 2 rooms registered for holding the wedding ceremony. The Oak-panelled Drawing Room - a beautiful room with exotic friezes and imposing fireplace and The Castle Room - elegantly decorated room for more intimate numbers. For more information contact Beverley Clayton on 01929 480988 or visit their website at www.mortonshouse.co.uk.
Taylor Made Photography offers that something special to record your happy day. Their highly professional staff offer an outstanding level of service and attention to detail to ensure your experience is stress free and relaxed on your special day. They offer a variety of wedding packages and can customise a package to suit your requirements. For more information contact Rachel or Dave on 01202 232103 or visit their website at www.taylor-made-photography.co.uk.
Bloom floristry located in Tilly Mead (off Commercial Road) in Swanage offers an excellent range of floristry to celebrate that special occasion. Bloom specialises in weddings, and caters too for other special events, birthdays, anniversaries etc. Visit the shop or contact them on 01929 426197 to discuss your requirements or visit their website at www.bloomfloristry.com.
The Card Shop located on the High Street in Swanage is an excellent place to find that special card. The Card Shop has available a variety of cards to suit the occasion and also sells small gifts, gift wrap and party accessories. The staff are always very friendly and helpful.
Harries & Wilson also located on the High Street is a diecast model collector’s paradise offering an amazing collection of diesast models. Diecast models are available in Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, Lledo, Vanguards, Vitesse, Minichamps, UH, Brumm, Hornby, Scalextric, Lesney, Autoart, Solido, Lesney, Britains. For collector’s, this little shop is well worth a visit. Its proprietor, Brian Harries and his staff are always happy to help. They also have a website at www.donfrancisco.co.uk.
Grace Gardens is an excellent small family run licensed guesthouse located in the heart of Swanage, 5 minutes walk from the seafront and town centre. Relax in their garden or therapeutic hot spa. Private parking available. Open all year. For further information contact Richard and Lorraine White on 01929 422505 or 07903 756366, or visit their website at www.gracegardens.co.uk.
The Castleton a high quality guesthouse of Victorian elegance and charm located 100 metres from Swanage’s sandy beach and a short walk from the town centre’s shops, tearooms, cafes, bars and restaurants. Open all year. For further information contact Julian and Maggie Maughan on 01929 423972 or visit their website at www.thecastleton.co.uk.
Rivendell Guest House is a lovely relaxed and friendly guesthouse located just 5 minutes walk from the beach, shops, tearooms, cafes, bars and restaurants. The guesthouse is able to offer a number of beauty treatments for guests wishing to indulge in some pampering during their stay. Committed to environmental issues, and member s of Green Business. Open all year. For more information about this guesthouse and its facilities contact Kevin and Lyn Egan on 01929 421383 or visit their website at www.rivendell-guesthouse.co.uk.
Easter Cottage is a small friendly Grade II period cottage guesthouse with attractive French style furnished rooms, peacefully situated close to the beach, town centre and its shops, tearooms, cafes, bars and restaurants. Open all year. For further information contact Diane or Dave Needham on 01929 427782 or visit their website at www.eastercottage.co.uk.
St Michaels guesthouse is a friendly family run guesthouse 2 minutes flat walk from the bus station, taxi and steam railway, and the sea and town centre with its shops, tearooms, cafes, bars and restaurants. Open all year except Christmas. For more information contact Mr and Mrs Norman on 01929 422064.
Caythorpe House is a warm friendly guesthouse situated 3 minutes walk from the town centre and 100 metres from the beach. Private parking available for guests. For more information contact Sally Gutteridge on 01929 422892 or visit their website at www.caythorpehouse.co.uk.
Alternatively, if you prefer to stay in both of the following can offer self catering accommodation:
Miles & Son are located at 2 Rempstone Road in Swanage, opposite the steam railway station who have available properties in Swanage, Studland and the Isle of Purbeck villages. Out of season short breaks also available. For more information on properties available, contact them on 01929 423333 or visit their website at www.milesandson.co.uk
Wyke Holiday Properties are located at 137A High Street in Swanage who have an extensive selection of self catering flats, cottages, houses and bungalows available in Swanage, Studland, Langton Matravers, Worth Matravers, and Corfe Castle. Some properties are available for short breaks out of season. For more information on properties available and to make a booking, contact them on 01929 422776, or visit their website at www.wykeholiday.co.uk.
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