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1 Park Road, Swanage BH19 2AA, England
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Clare House
Ranked #7 of 45 Swanage B&B and Inns
4.5 of 5 stars 152 Reviews
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What travellers say about this B&B/inn
  • High standard(5)
  • Fresh fruit(4)
  • Short walk(3)
  • Very clean(3)
  • Warm welcome(3)
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London, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“One of the best B&B's around”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

What a wonderful surprise to find b&b owners and staff out there that actually care about the service they provide. Clare House is one of those outstanding places to stay. The staff are warm, welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. The breakfast is well organised and the best you're likely to ever find. We'll definitely be back. Thank you Diane and staff

  • Stayed October 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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dylan88
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Better than some top class hotels !”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 September 2011

We found this bed and breakfast by accident, and what a wonderfull find.
It's exceptionally clean, tastefully decorated, the breakfast is wonderfull and nothing
is too much trouble for the owners.
I can't praise this bed and breakfast highly enough.

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  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Walsall, United Kingdom
1 review
“wonderful place to stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011

Had a lovely few days away at this beautifully designed and well run hotel. The staff were very friendly and breakfast was delicious and very well organised. The room was spacious and very tastefully decorated. The hotel is centrally located and makes it easy to get to the seafront and shops. Would definetly stay there again.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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St Albans, United Kingdom
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Clare House, Simply the Best in Swanage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 August 2011

We have stayed at Clare House a couple of times now and we think it is above the best a B&B can offer. It is ideally situated right next to the town centre with a 2 min walk to the sea. Clare house is run by Alan and Diane who are extremely warm and friendly hosts who make you feel very welcome. The rooms are decorated and furnished to a high standard and the whole house is spotlessly clean, very important to us after staying in some horrible places over the years. The breakfasts are fantastic with a large choice and very generous portions, you will not be disappointed.
Alan and Diane are very accomodating if you have any requests and really go the extra mile to run the perfect B&B.
Well done, we will be staying with you many more times in the future.

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Somerset
1 review
“Pleasant stay”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 August 2011

Nice people, Initially had a problem with no cot in our room when we had requested one but was soon sorted out within about 20mins! Rooms were clean and fairly neutral. Breakfast was excellent, Location Brilliant - only few moments walk to town and Beach. However this meant it was very noisy at night till the early hours with people leaving pubs and clubs. This was probably made worse with it being carnival week. Over all the stay was pleasant and although nothing could be done to prevent the noise it did keep us awake for long periods of the night making us very tired during the day. Parking was in the local car park but this worked out quite well for us as there is a long stay option at a reasonable rate.

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  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Additional Information about Clare House

1 Park Road, Swanage BH19 2AA, England
Price range (per night):* INR7,113 - 8,626

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