Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel and Louisa Lodge is a 5-minute walk from the beach Family-run and steeped in over a century of history, it also has free parking, a bar and 2 restaurants The bedrooms are divided between the main house, built in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge All have a flat-screen HD TV, an iPod dock and a private bathroom whist some have sea or garden views Guests can eat at the Thomas Hardy, with its hand painted ceiling and marble fireplaces Another option is the Garden Conservatory, which offers full English breakfasts, Dorset cream teas and home-made cakes The World Heritage Jurassic Coast is just 300 metres away from the Purbeck, with the famous Monkey World Zoo a 20-minute drive Swanage Train Station is a 5-minute walk away
