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1 Park Road, Swanage BH19 2AA, England
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

We arrived on the Friday evening, approx. 5pm, and had no problem with on street parking. Dianne greeted us very warmly, showed us too our room (room 1) and explained everything we needed to know including breakfast. We were part of a group taking part in a charity walk on the Saturday morning (taking over 5 of the 6 rooms),... More

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Northampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Great B&B - excellent location and very friendly staff. Made to feel very welcome and the rooms were very nice and well decorated. Lots of nice little touches, like bath robes and slippers, selection of teas in room etc. The cooked breakfast was absolutely lovely.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we arrived, and this set the tone for our stay. Dianne and her staff worked hard to ensure our comfort. The room was beautifully appointed and there was everything we needed, including a good range of teas, fresh milk, and a lovely shower. The breakfasts were superb and we particularly... More

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Wokingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 11, 2013

This is a great place to stay. Diane, the host is very welcoming. The rooms are well decorated and the beds very comfortable. Robes and slippers and other little touches add to the comfort. Breakfast is a joy! It's difficult to imagine how a B&B could be better. Do remember though it's a truly wonderful 5 star B&B not a... More

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 12, 2013

Thank you for your kind words. Especially the fact that we are not a hotel. We do try our very best but we do not have 24 hour room service or a swimming pool. Unfortunately some guests think 5* Guest House is the same as 5* Hotel. You were delightful guests I do hope we will see you again soon. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

Couldn't recommend enough!! Run by the most friendly and welcoming couple who have decorated the house perfectly. Really homely. Look forward to returning :-) Oh and the breakfast is easily the best I've ever had!

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Thank you very much for the lovely review, especially about our breakfasts. I do hope we will see you again very soon. More

Redditch, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013

Over the May Bank holiday weekend my wife and i wanted to visit a place we had not been to before and decided on Swanage After looking at Hotel prices and Availability we came across Clare House B&B and after looking into the history of the place and reviews we decided to contact them. Well what a choice!! From the... More

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Goodess you two, how do I respond to a review like that. You do realise we will have to work very hard now or people will be disappointed if we are not as good as you say. They will think I have paid you!!! You were delightful guests and I do hope we will see you again in the very... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 3, 2013

Exceptional room equipped with every need from slippers to bathrobes from chocolates to chocolate drinks from a sofa to writing desk and even a fridge! It felt more like a five star hotel than a guest house. This was all good but what made it for us was the service - we explained that we would have to check out... More

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 8, 2013

Thank you for the lovely review. It was no problem to give you breakfast in the room. I do hope the charity swim went well, and I hope you both come back and see us soon. More

London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

We greatly enjoyed our stay. The room was excellent with unexpected lovely touches such as bathrobes, slippers and chocolate and represented brilliant value for money. Breakfast was delicious with many choices. The owners and staff were very helpful too. The proximity of Clare House to the beach, harbour and town centre all added to our very happy stay. We have... More

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

I am so glad you had such a good time with us last weekend that you are bringing your son to stay in August. I suppose that is the best recommendation when you have booked to come back and see us so soon after staying at Clare House. We look forward to meeting him. More

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 2, 2013

It was so lovely to stay at Clare House. It has to be one of the best B&B's we have ever stayed in! Delightful in every way: food excellent, room quite luxurious, service and every detail thought about. If it had a car park it would be perfect! We would love to come back very soon.

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

Thank you for the lovely review, you were delightful guests and I do hope we will see you again sooner rather than later. More

Bath, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 31, 2013

We just got back from 3 days stay. It was fantastic. Beautiful room in good size for us, good location near the centre and tourist spots. Breakfast was lovely, it was one of the things we look forward to everyday. Good choice of toiletries because some doesn't account the small details giving guest nice complimentary stuffs. Indeed a perfect B&B.... More

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Clare_House, Owner at Clare House, responded to this review
June 4, 2013

"Awsome" goodness that one we will have to try very hard to live up to. Either that or you have been chatting our lovely Lauren who probably served you at breakfast - she says Awesome to everything good. Thank you for saying you will recommend us to your friends and family it is much appreciated. More

 
 
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Also Known As:
Clare House Hotel
Clare House Hotel Swanage
Clare House Swanage, Dorset
Address: 1 Park Road, Swanage BH19 2AA, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
Hotel Style:
Ranked #2 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Swanage
Price Range: $$
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A home for you while you are away from home in a 5 Star Gold Award Guest House that also boasts a coveted VisitBritain Breakfast Award 3 years in a row. At Clare House we aim to provide you a home from home at the beautiful seaside resort of Swanage on the World Heritage Jurassic Coast. We are less than 200 metres from the award winning beach and the 2012 pier of the year, with town centre restaurants and bars only a few minutes walk. We are also only a few minutes from newly refurbished Durlston Country Park and the stunning clifftop walks. For breakfast we prefer to use Homemade, locally-sourced or Fairtrade produce. ... more   less 
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