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A Great Escape Guest House

4.0 of 5
6 Argyle Road, Swanage BH19 1HZ, England
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Ranked #1 of 47 Swanage B&B and Inns
5.0 of 5 stars 229 Reviews
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“A great escape!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    5 of 5 stars
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    5 of 5 stars
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Bedford
1 review
“A great escape!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 June 2013 NEW

Back home after a really memorable 5 nights stay at A Great Escape. Unfortunately the weather was not great but the accommodation was of the highest order and each morning once we'd had breakfast we didn't need to eat again until the evening. Sue could not have made us more welcome and her 'surprises' made our 47th Wedding Anniversary a... More

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“Excellent stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Just back from 3 wonderful nights at this bed & breakfast. Room was lovely, clean, fresh and we slept like a dream! Sue looked after us brilliantly and was a ray of sunshine in the mornings. Breakfast was so good we didn't eat again until tea time! Lots of choice and lots of it. Lovely place and would stay here... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Hi Linda and Andy, What a great week eh?! Thanks very much for your super review and for mentioning the steam railway - we are so lucky to be 5 minutes away from the station. I so hope you can return sometime - you will always be welcome at A Great Escape!! x More

Grays Thurrock, United Kingdom
1 review
“Wonderful!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW

Our first visit stayed for three nights,without doubt the best B&B not only in Swanage but amongst the many others we have visited,We always use minimum Silver rated guest houses but Sue should have a platinum rating it was that good.Spotlessly clean,tastefully decorated,ample choice for breakfast, together with Sue's bubbly personality made it the perfect stay.It's the little extras that... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thanks so much for your terrific review of A Great Escape. It was a delight to have you to stay. My staff and I strive to provide the best possible service so that our guests can relax and enjoy Swanage and Purbeck. We have much to offer and look forward to your next stay very much!! x More

Andover, United Kingdom
1 review
“Hit the jackpot!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Stayed for 3 nights at Sue's fantastic b&b, breakfast was great, such a wide choice. Included fresh fruit, yoghurt, great variety of cereals, fruit juices etc. The cooked breakfast was ordered by two of our party on the first morning but they could not manage it for the rest of our stay, such choice. The rooms were immaculate and tastefully... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Thanks so much for your fabulous review. My staff work very hard to make the rooms as comfortable as possible and they're thrilled when they are included in a review, so they thank you again!! You're so right about the views from the Scott's Arms - a contender for the best view in the UK? It has to be. I... More

Aldershot, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Lynne and Ray, Hampshire.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

Just returned from what must be the best guest house in Swanage.We stayed in room 5 which has been decorated and furnished to a very high standard.Superb en-suite with a really powerful shower.Delicious cooked breakfast with many other items to choose from.Sue and her staff could not do enough for us and keep the property extremely clean.Great location level stroll... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
16 June 2013

Hi Lynne and Ray, Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words about the guest house. We had a good time didn't we?! Can't wait for your next stay, and thanks for your help in promoting Swanage. We love our town and I'm so pleased you enjoyed it too, x More

surrey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We stayed for 5 nights and once again everything was perfect. Always cleaned to a high standard, with lots of extra touches. We laughed at the new little boxes by the entrance with treats in each night for guests. Sue is lovely, along with her staff and nothing is too much trouble. We have already booked to stay again. Thanks... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
31 May 2013

Hi Julie and Roy, It was super having you both to stay again: your smiley faces at the window table each morning at breakfast was a special treat for me. I'm so glad you enjoyed the chest of drawers in the hall with its "surprises" each evening. I have a lot of fun selecting goodies to put in them. As... More

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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“A perfect 4 night stay. By far the best place to stay in Swanage”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 via mobile

We stayed in the guest house for 4 nights in room 3. Everything about our stay was great. The rooms were cleaned and furnished to a very high standard with everything you could possibly need, shower caps, sewing kit, iPod charger, you name it! We had a wonderful breakfast each morning, varying from full dorset breakfast, to smoked salmon and... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Hi Richard and Holly, Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a joy having you to stay this week. You'd done your research before arriving and knew exactly what you wanted to do every day: I just threw in the odd idea here and there, and gave tips where I could. I was so pleased you could... More

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“What a B&B!!!!!!!!!!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013

A three night stay to remember. Well appointed, clean, friendly and nothing was too much trouble. Advice on where to eat, where to shop and pretty much anything else was freely available. A place to return to when the occasion arises. Thank you Sue for a great and memorable stay.

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A_Great_Escape, Manager at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Hello New Forest Old Timer... having cycled 35 odd miles from the New Forest to Swanage and then back again! Thank you so much for your lovely review, and thank you also for understanding that life can get in the way of a landlady's life at times! I loved having you all to stay, especially Rosemary, who read me like... More

Nottingham, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Brilliant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013

We stayed for just 2 nights and were made very welcome by Sue and her staff. A great escape it certainly was for myself and husband also mum and sister. The standard of the B & B is excellent and the cleanest place we have ever stayed in,nothing was too much trouble for Sue who kindly gave us a cloth... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
24 May 2013

Hello Karen, Jeremy, Peggy and Linda, Your stay stands out in my memory for many reasons. You know I loved Peggy - she so reminded me of my own Mum in London, and I loved her stories and that photo of her aged 17 - it's priceless and takes pride of place on my mantlepiece in the kitchen. If you... More

Bath, England, United Kingdom
1 review
“I will be back and thank you”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

What an amazing place to stay! Sue is very warming and friendly, made my stay comforting and relaxing. Even had little presents for each room but little things like that stick in the back of your head. I'm 24 and stay away a lot with work in hotels,BnBs to guest houses and this has to b outstanding from the warming... More

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A_Great_Escape, Owner at A Great Escape Guest House, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hello you two, Thank you so much for your lovely review. You stayed for one night only due to time pressures and that was perfectly fine with us - we loved accommodating you. Please come back if you can during the Summer season - great rates for returners!! More

 
 
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Additional Information about A Great Escape Guest House

Address: 6 Argyle Road, Swanage BH19 1HZ, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Dorset > Isle of Purbeck > Swanage
Amenities:
Beach Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking
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Ranked #1 of 47 B&Bs / Inns in Swanage
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Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
A Great Escape Guest House in Swanage, Dorset is a 19th century townhouse offering relaxing accommodation in a central location. We are conveniently placed for all of the sights of Swanage. It's only a 10 minute walk from the house to the award winning Blue Flag beach, and the famous Swanage Steam Railway is 5 minutes away. A Great Escape offers a high level of accommodation with en-suite bathrooms, flat screen televisions with FreeView, fridges, safes, hair driers, and refreshment-making facilities. We also include a full English breakfast using locally sourced produce. ... more   less 
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