Reviews of Arbour House B&B 4 stars
Arbour House, 19, Walrond Road, Swanage, Dorset, Swanage, BH19 1PB, United Kingdom

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Reviewed: 1 September 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewWas a lovely house, felt comfortable and Sarah & Fraser was lovely
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe pre-booking communication was clear and timely. Sarah and Frazer were welcoming and friendly. While willing to chat and make recommendations they were never obtrusive or too present. The accommodation was scrupulously clean, comfortable and altogether struck a calm relaxing note. I thought I might miss the full English breakfast experience but the fresh platters and wide pastry, fruit, yogurt and egg selection was grand. Close enough to the town to walk but not so close as to pick up any noise except the occasional whistle of the steam train. Marvellous !
Hmmm. The drive home around the M25.
Reviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe room and house were always spotless. Breakfast was a mix of fruit/cereals/meats/cheese and toast and eggs, all delicious! Owners were not only really friendly and accommodating, but had plenty of recommendations of the local pubs/restaurants and sites.
There was honestly nothing that we didn't like.
Reviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewIt was nice and just lovely
Nothing it was beautiful
Reviewed: 21 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewArbour House is perfectly placed to get onto the beach, walk into town and get to the South West Coastal Path. Our room was immaculately clean and tidy, and you could tell that the hosts worked very hard to keep the rooms and the property as a whole in very good order.
It was a little expensive but we had booked at the height of the season so it wasn’t a surprise.
Reviewed: 16 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery clean and spacious. Breakfast was excellent.Property located very near beach and facilities Only a five minute walk.Sarah was a perfect host.
All just fine. No complaints whatsoever.
Reviewed: 12 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLovely hosts. Exceptional cleanliness. Lovely room. Brilliant breakfasts.
Only a personal preference. Bed was not comfortable for us.
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewClean, well presented, great location & enjoyable breakfast and very nice host 👍🏻
Reviewed: 8 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewCan’t fault the property, well maintained . Super clean. Sarah was full of local knowledge.
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Reviewed: 3 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewProximity to carnival Friendly staff Clean rom - cleaned daily Comfortable
No toilet brush
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 16 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewA very convenient location close to beach, the town and the railway. Sarah and Fraser were very welcoming. The room was very comfortable. The breakfast was lovely, unexpectedly including eggs as well as continental buffet.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood choice at continental breakfast and house spotlessly clean
Room and en-suite were a little small
Reviewed: 6 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewAll arrangements
Parking
Reviewed: 1 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewCentral location. Our hosts Sarah and Frazer were welcoming, very helpful and had plenty of information to make our stay enjoyable. Our room was well appointed if somewhat on the small size.
Reviewed: 17 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewWelcoming atmosphere, fresh tasty breakfast, room comfortable...everything as it should be.
Awkward tea making facilities
Reviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewVery convenient location. Comfortable.
Reviewed: 14 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewGood location. Very clean. Good room provisions. Nice breakfast
Bathroom very clean but a bit snug
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewExcellent place to stay. Hosts very welcoming and helpful with additional local knowledge. Everywhere was very clean and well presented
Nothing (other than we couldn't stay longer!)
Reviewed: 12 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 June 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and welcoming owner, felt like home from home
Reviewed: 30 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewThe property was lovely, it was in a good location - just a two minute walk and you were in the center. The room was in amazing condition and everything was really clean.
Nothing - it was perfect.
Reviewed: 28 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewVery friendly and helpful owners
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Reviewed: 26 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewOwners very friendly and accommodating. Room lovely, breakfast very good. Location to beach and town excellent.
Nothing.