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Located in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, The Grand Hotel has stunning views across the bay and has direct access from the gardens to the private beach.
Whether you are looking for an exclusive takeover of the hotel or an intimate ceremony for two our Wedding packages can be tailor-made to suit your requirements. Our private gardens and beach provide a stunning backdrop for your Wedding photographs.
The Burlington Health Spa and Fitness Club is located on the ground floor, providing full leisure facilities including heated indoor plunge
pool, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Solarium and a Gymnasium with extensive weight room and aerobic machines. Relax & unwind, with one of the many treatments available from our Beauty therapists who offer a comprehensive Wedding
pamper package.
For your Wedding Reception the Coast Restaurant, which can seat up to 120 guests, offers exciting and innovative cuisine using the
finest of fresh local produce where possible, indulging the palate in mouth watering delight. Marvel at the views from The Lounge Bar or Conservatory, all of which are Licensed for Civil Ceremonies.
The Hotel comprises 30 en-suite bedrooms, offering Double, Twin, Family and Single accommodation. All rooms have flat screen televisions, direct dial telephones, hair dryers, free Wifi access & tea/coffee making facilities. A passenger lift serves all floors.
We are located on England’s first natural World Heritage Site - known as The Jurassic Coast.
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From Poole/Bournemouth, via Sandbanks Ferry – 01929 450203. www.sandbanksferry.co.uk. From Ferry take the B3351 through Studland Village. After approx. ½ mile, turn left onto the Ulwell Road, signpost Swanage.
From Bournemouth/Poole – A35 to Bakers Arms roundabout. Take 1st exit onto A351, signpost Wareham. Follow signs for Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Dorchester – A352 signpost Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signpost Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From Weymouth – A353 signpost Wareham. At Warmwell roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A352, signpost Wareham. At Worgret roundabout, take 3rd exit onto A351, signpost Corfe Castle and Swanage.
From the west: the nearest mainline railway station is Wareham (on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line). Catch the number 40 or bus from Wareham Railway Station to Swanage Bus/Railway Station. At times when the Swanage Railway is running: Travel on the number 40 bus to Corfe Castle (East Street stop) then catch the steam train from Corfe Castle Station to Swanage. Tel: 01929 425800 or visit their website: www.swanagerailway.co.uk
From the east: Catch the train to Bournemouth Railway Station then transfer to the number 50 bus to Swanage Bus/Railway Station.
Journey planning: Contact Traveline on 0871 200 2233 or visit their website: www.travelinesw.com to look up bus timetables. From 1st January 2018, calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge.
Grand Hotel, SwanageLocated in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck, The Grand Hotel has stunning views across the bay and has direct access from the gardens to the private beach. The hotel has 30 bedrooms made up of double, twin, family and single rooms. The Coast Restaurant and Conservatory offers innovative cuisine…
The Burlington Health Spa and Fitness Club, SwanageThe Burlington Health Spa and Fitness Club is located on the ground floor of the Grand Hotel, with stunning views across Swanage Bay and full leisure facilities including heated indoor plunge pool, jacuzzi, sauna and a gymnassium with extensive weight room and aerobic machines for the fitness…
Coast Restaurant - Grand Hotel, SwanageCommanding views across Swanage Bay, fine dining with exciting and innovative cuisine and using fresh local produce where possible. We are open 7 days a week for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner or Afternoon Tea.
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