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Step back in time and experience the unique atmosphere of luxury fine dining on Swanage Railway’s Wessex Belle dining train. Watch the beautiful countryside rolling by from the comfort of your table, including the magnificent ruins of Corfe Castle. The beautiful view provides seamless entertainment for you to enjoy while you din...
View full reviewYou'll find The Corner Restaurant, unsurprisingly, on the corner, commanding a prime position in coastal Swanage and just a hop and a skip from the beautiful Jurassic coast. Owners Derek and Sharon James are rightly proud of their restaurant and a recent refurbishment has only bettered this already popular Dorset gem. Inside, flo...
View full reviewTake a stroll down Swanage's bustling High Street and you'll find the charming, family-run White Horse Inn, situated just 50 yards from the sea. Not only is this lively venue known as the place to go for great live music and entertainment, it also boasts six en-suite guest rooms, wide-screen televisions showing comprehensive sports ...
View full reviewThe team at High Street Café knows all there is to know about cooking up a first-rate breakfast, as they’ve been doing it for over ten years. The classic big breakfast, which features two slices of bacon, two sausages, two fried eggs, beans and toast is sure to set you up for a great day exploring the coast or Isle of Purbeck. ...
View full reviewHaving earned a Cask Marque for yet a third year, The Globe’s landlord Steve certainly knows a thing or two about sourcing quality libations. Here, the team pride themselves on the warm welcome extended to all – not to mention the highly regarded and regularly changing cadre of expertly chosen real ales. When it comes to satis...
View full reviewThere may be no better place to enjoy the delights of the Dorset coast than Ocean Bay in Swanage. Its fantastic funky modern style - featuring oak floors, a solid Purbeck Stone bar, chic purple leather chairs and flamboyant art on the walls - mingles with beautiful vistas of the beach beyond, creating an elegant yet refreshingly lai...
View full reviewThe Bull & Boat is one of the most beautiful spots in Swanage to eat, drink and escape to. Seafront dining doesn’t get much better than this, with a beach deck on which to sit and savour your meal, an outdoor Pimm’s bar, and a relaxed lounge for late-night socialising. Bring your friends – this restaurant caters for part...
View full reviewRecently taken over by new management, The Crows Nest Inn in Swanage Bay is doing a roaring trade and has been awarded a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. Decorated in natural tones, this bright and airy restaurant has a beach-café feel, appropriate for a pub that is only a few hundred metres from the shore. Service is poli...
View full reviewThis classic Victorian seaside hotel proudly boasts a majestic position overlooking Swanage Bay. The hotel comprises 30 en-suite bedrooms, a health spa, a passenger lift serving all floors, beautiful gardens and private beaches.
Non-residents are welcome in the newly refurbished Coast Restaurant, which is open 365 days a ye...
Occupying a phenomenal location in Durlston Country Park on Purbeck’s peninsula, Seventh Wave is a fantastic café and restaurant serving a great selection of dishes. Housed in a grand Victorian building right on the clifftop, Seventh Wave affords sweeping views over the coastlines of Swanage and Durlston Bay. When the weather�...
View full reviewThis delightful bar and restaurant is located within the grounds of Ulwell Cottage Caravan Park. The park is nestled under the Purbeck Hills, surrounded by the outstandingly beautiful Dorset countryside and Jurassic Coast. Recently reopened after a major refurbishment, the inn is light, airy and very welcoming. We sat in the bar a...
View full reviewIf you love hearty meals and 'proper' English fare, then this is the place for you. That doesn't mean The Ship Inn is any old pub though; look a little closer and you will find surprises aplenty, bags of atmosphere and a lively mix of locals and holidaymakers drinking real ales and making merry. This 17th-Century inn has a fascinati...
View full reviewThere are not many places today where you can escape the pressures of modern everyday life. The Manor House Hotel, however, is a demonstration of the traditional values of old-fashioned charm and graceful service from days long past; truly a haven of fine dining, relaxation and comfort. The hotel is a beautiful 18th-Century ...
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