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title: "Gretenham B&B, Swanage: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Gretenham B&B in Swanage: rated 9.8 by guests, 5-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Guesthouse · ★★★★★ · Eviivo
# Gretenham B&B

Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom

9.8 ·  Exceptional 14 reviews ·  #1 #1 of 7 in Swanage ·  9.4 Location score
## About Gretenham B&B

Gretenham B&B is a guesthouse in Herston, Swanage, United Kingdom. It holds a 5-star rating. Guests rate it 9.8 out of 10 across 14 reviews. It is 120 m from the centre of Swanage. The nearest beach is 160 m away. The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away.

- **Type:** Guesthouse

- **Star rating:** ★★★★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 2

- **Chain:** Eviivo

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 8

8 Stafford Road

## How Gretenham B&B scores

Compared with the average hotel in Swanage.

-   Guest rating **9.8**
-   Location **9.4**
-   Beach access **9.8**
-   Public transport **8.9**

Swanage average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Breakfast

### Internet

-   Wi-Fi

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **9.4**/10

- **Walk grade:** **75**/100 Good for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **55**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **9**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">160 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage Railway Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">360 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">6 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Bournemouth Airport (BOH)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">21 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">47 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Swanage</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">120 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">2 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Swanage Museum140 m
-   L'Artishe Gallery And Studio150 m
-   Santa Fe Park250 m
-   Swanage children's centre270 m
-   Santa Fe Fun Park310 m
-   Jurassic Adventure Golf310 m

## Gretenham B&B: in detail

At Gretenham B&B, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Gretenham B&B with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A selection of rooms at Gretenham B&B come furnished with linen service to cater to your needs and comfort. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain rooms, the hotel offers visitors access to a coffee or tea maker and bottled water. Gretenham B&B offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Gretenham B&B, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost.

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## Questions about Gretenham B&B

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Gretenham B&B?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Does Gretenham B&B include breakfast?

Breakfast is available. Whether it is included depends on the rate you book.

### How far is Gretenham B&B from the airport?

The nearest airport, Bournemouth Airport (BOH), is 21 km away in a straight line.

### Is Gretenham B&B close to the beach?

The nearest beach is 160 m from the hotel.

### How many rooms does Gretenham B&B have?

Gretenham B&B has 2 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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