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Taunton House B&B

3.0 star property

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Triple Room (Room 4 Pet Friendly)
Double or Twin Room (Room 3 Pet Friendly)

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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4 Taunton Road, Swanage, England, BH19 2BY
  • Place, Swanage Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Swanage Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Durlston Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

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Double Room (Room 1 No Dogs)

Double Room (Room 1 No Dogs)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room (Room 2 Pet Friendly)

Double Room (Room 2 Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Double or Twin Room (Room 3 Pet Friendly)

Double or Twin Room (Room 3 Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Triple Room (Room 4 Pet Friendly)

Triple Room (Room 4 Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Swanage

With a stay at Taunton House B&B in Swanage, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Swanage Pier and Swanage Beach. .This bed & breakfast is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Corfe Castle.
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What's nearby

  • Swanage Pier - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Swanage Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Durlston Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Great Globe - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Corfe Castle - 9 min drive - 10.8 km

Getting around

  • Swanage Station - 5 min walk
  • Southampton (SOU) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Greggs - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪G Whites - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Taunton House B&B

Victorian bed & breakfast in Swanage with free breakfast
Taunton House B&B offers 8 accommodations with safes and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 8 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. This Victorian bed & breakfast also features a picnic area and barbecue grills.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 3 floors
  • Built in 1862
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Pets

Pets stay free
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children 10 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 10 are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet deposit: GBP 50 per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 10 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Taunton House B B
Taunton House B&B
Taunton House B&B Swanage
Taunton House Swanage
Dorset
Taunton House B&b Swanage
Taunton House B&B Bed & breakfast
Taunton House B&B Bed & breakfast Swanage

Taunton House B&B Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property location was well positioned for shops and pubs, beach was only a short walk. The hosts Bill and Michelle were very welcoming and most helpful, with knowledge of surrounding area's. The B&B was very clean with lovely rooms. The breakfast was great with plenty of choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, London

Spent a lovely few days at Taunton House BB couldn’t wish for more. Very friendly,spotlessly clean and an excellent breakfast. Oh and beautiful weather. What more could you possibly want.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place!

Location to town center, restaurants was excellent, room clean, well appointed, owners amazing, breakfast great. Nice stay, thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really made to feel at home, excellent breakfast, great location at the heart of Swanage with easy free parking lovely well decorated house. Efficiently run with a great deal of care.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely B&B with great hosts. Spotlessly clean, excellent breakfast and a super comfy bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maggie

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about the guest house was superb, including the en-suite bedroom and the breakfast. The hosts were so helpful and friendly, they even made our dog welcome with dog bowl, blanket, towel and treats in the bedroom. It was the perfect end to out fortnight's walking holiday on the South West coastal path and we would certainly stay at Taunton House again if we ever returned to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great B&B

Absolutely great B&B! Fantastic choices for breakfast, which was simple the best we’ve ever eaten in a B&B. Everything super clean, and the attention to detail made this place special. Great care taken to cater for dietary requirements including gluten free biscuits in the room. Lovely shower and spotless bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended bed and breakfast Made to feel very welcome and nothing was too much trouble for the lovely owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous B&B

Excellent in every way, such a lovely house, friendly, professional, could not have asked for more, would definitely recommend and would definitely love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

An excellent place to stay

Our stay was excellent. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. The service was welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A welcome stay

A very friendly welcome. The room was stylish, clean and perfect for our needs. Michele and Bill were great hosts and the daily breakfast was varied, plentiful and tasty. I would strongly recommend this house as it is ideally situated for the town, beach and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights for a long weekend visiting Swanage and could not have found a better B&B. Michele and Bill are lovely, friendly and welcoming hosts and have created a fantastic, clean and well furnished B&B. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts here which were cooked to perfection and could be fully customisable, such a good start to our days thank you :) We stayed in the top room which was spacious and had it's own spotless toilet and shower. Parking is available behind the house and the seafront is a stone's throw away. We are looking forward to our next visit!

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Gala Weekend.

Excellent accommodation, very friendly and attentive, lovely breakfast. Close to the railway and seafront. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional b & b

Exceptional b & b who went out of their way to ensure we had a relaxing and pleasant stay. Rooms and ensuite were immaculately clean. Delicious breakfast with good selection of quality local produce.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful bed and breakfast guest house in Swanage

Brillant place to stay! Michele and Bill are excellent hosts and make you feel very welcomed. Tauton house is beautifully decorated with a nautical theme - which is very appropriate with its proximity to the sea at Swanage - and well maintained. Wonderful breakfast. We would highly recommend and intend to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fab!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

5* b&b

Unexpectly excellent could not fault a thing.We will definitely go back in the near future, what more can we say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very welcoming

Lovely home, friendly atmosphere and dog treats! Who could ask for more. Close to the high street and seafront. Good breakfast. Only downside for us was the parking...we were coming from different directions and there is only one spot included with the room - absolutely understandable but left me with having to park down the road in the long term car park. But at only £8 for 24 hours we were fine with that. We would stay again if we find ourselves back in Swanage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts with excellent service. The rooms were clean and good COVID awareness. It was a good central location for visiting the local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely B&B

A lovely B&B. Room was comfortable and spotless. The breakfast was fresh with a good choice. Perfectly situated about 100 yards from pubs, shops and sea front. Michelle and Bill perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect comfort

Stays in B&Bs don't come better than one with Bill and Michelle - and I hate B&Bs usually I'm strictly a hotel person, but for me this is much more of a small boutique hotel. Love it here & proximity to great diving & the amazing Black swan for dinner completes the perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020