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Location. The Grand Hotel is located in Swanage, England, on the Isle of Purbeck, one mile from the town centre. Wareham, home to the nearest train station, is 10 miles away and Poole is at a 19 mile distance.
Hotel Features. Set on the Isle of Purbeck, the Grand Hotel occupies a turn of the century Victorian property and offers panoramic views of Swanage Bay and Peveril Point. The hotel extends to a garden area offering access to a private beach with café, and the Burlington Club houses a fitness room, sauna, steam bath, and plunge pool. There is a lounge area and a Victorian style bar serving drinks and snacks, and further amenities include complimentary onsite parking, 24 hour room service, and dry cleaning facilities.
The Grand Hotel houses the informal Coast Restaurant offering a range of local and international dishes and serving afternoon tea, and a complimentary full English breakfast is provided.
Guestrooms. The 30 guestrooms are individually decorated in a traditional style with patterned fabrics and wood furnishings. Amenities include Internet connections, satellite television, direct dial phones, hair dryers, coffee and tea makers, and desks.
Expert Tip. Corfe, located 5.5 miles from the hotel, is a scenic country village constructed from local grey limestone. The village houses the ruins of the 11th century Corfe Castle offering panoramic countryside views, and h ousing a visitor centre detailing the lives of past residents.
Directions.
From Bournemouth Airport (BOH):
Distance to The Grand Hotel is 17.5 miles, approximately 45 minutes' drive.
Getting there. Yellow buses connect the airport to Bournemouth's travel interchange (bus, coach, and rail station) Single tickets cost 4 GBP. From here trains run to Wareham, ten miles from the hotel. Airport approved taxis are available and cost 20 GBP to the hotel. Prices are all subject to change.
Getting around. Swanage can be explored on foot. A car is advisable for travelling further afield.
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