The Limes
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8.4Excellent
(427 Ratings)
"The room was lovely, the view from our balcony was amazing 😊"
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The Limes offers accommodations in Swanage, a 5-minute walk from Swanage Bay and 5.9 miles from Corfe Castle. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 19th century, features free Wifi and free private parking.
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
WiFi/Internet
Family friendly
Contactless check-in/out
Fire alarm
Fire extinguisher
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Top rated by guests
8.4Excellent
(427 Ratings)
"The room was lovely, the view from our balcony was amazing 😊"
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Ratings and reviews
9.0 / 10.0
Very convenient location, good heating, comfortable bed, good shower
1.0 / 10.0
Close to the beach
Funny smell in the building. Sockets broken. Dirty/stained bedding, dirty radiator. Heating would not turn down.
7.0 / 10.0
The room itself was very pleasant and comfortable.
Could hear dogs barking at night. The shower was a trickle.
9.0 / 10.0
Fantastic communication from owners
Nothing
8.0 / 10.0
Location was exactly what we expected
Bed was rather uncomfortable
9.0 / 10.0
Good little get away place for a couple
Parking was a bit hard to find on the first day so signs would be a improvement
8.0 / 10.0
Clean rooms, very nicely decorated and presented. Felt quiet and peaceful considering it is a property with multiple rooms so that was a bonus. Check in process straight forwards. Parking a perk. Very comfortable bed! Warm room considering winter months. Nice touch being able to have fresh milk in the morning for coffee and good stock of clean towels and toiletries ( hand soap hand cream and shower gel ).
I felt that there could be a little more light when walking at night from the car park to the front of the house. The alley was a little dark for me as a lone female.
The conservatory was lovely but it was too cold to actually use unfortunately.
The shower in the room was incredibly small so a little difficult to shower / wash hair comfortably.
The Tv was ok but the sound was not very good and I felt I couldn’t have it louder because of disturbing other guests.
The green light above the sink made the room glow a bit too much and I couldn’t find a way to switch it off. It affected my sleep a bit.
9.0 / 10.0
Cosy room and good location near the beach
Shower pressure
8.0 / 10.0
The location was excellent.
Room was clean and tidy
Mix up with room keys initially (apparently due to previous clientele) - this should have been checked, however, quickly resolved
Shower was a little cosy (and we’re a small couple)
7.0 / 10.0
Comfortable and homely
There is nothing to dislike
9.0 / 10.0
Very nice. Clean and comfortable. Good location, although the hill from the town is very steep.
9.0 / 10.0
Luxry with efordable price. Lovely house.
None( walking uphill was a bit tiring)
9.0 / 10.0
Good room and private bathroom
Not clear that bathroom was not en suite
8.0 / 10.0
The owners were very friendly and allowed us in early. The placement in the town was very excellent and fresh milk was a nice touch. Also, the conservatory on the front of the house was most welcome to takeoff wet coats on arrival.
We would have liked access to fresh towels whilst there. We booked three nights and It rained daily so our clothing was drying in the bathroom. Fresh towels would have been useful or a heated towel rail.
7.0 / 10.0
location and parking
the bed was very soft and a very small shower
9.0 / 10.0
Location and quality of building & rooms. Clearly well maintained
10.0 / 10.0
The room was lovely, the view from our balcony was amazing 😊
It is on a very steep hill, we found the okay but for people with mobility issues would be a problem
9.0 / 10.0
A lovely warm welcome for us and our 2 dogs. Plenty of teas and coffees available and fresh milk in the fridge downstairs. 2nd visit to this property; it's in a great position, just a walk down the hill to town!
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10.0 / 10.0
The Limes was absolutely amazing. Beautiful building with very classy decor. Our room was very big with fantastic views - you could even see the beach and sea while you were laid on the bed. The bedding and the towels were fantastic quality all in all a superb place to stay.
5.0 / 10.0
Comfortable, well furnished room in an elegant Victorian house. Excellent central location.
At the time of booking there was a choice of rooms available. If I'd known the shower room was not en-suite, I would NOT have booked it. I would have chosen a room with en-suite facilities instead.
The difference between En-suite and Not en-suite could be made more clear.
8.0 / 10.0
Excellent location, immaculately clean, comfy bed, tea/coffee making facilities in the room, parking facilities
Bathroom a little dated, a little hard to get comfortable temperature in shower
8.0 / 10.0
Good spacious clean room with one double and single bed, en-suite and sea view. Good location with limited parking although situated halfway up a fairly steep hill.
No breakfast just a kettle and tea coffee in room. Fresh milk was provided however kept in small fridge bottom of stairs. Our room was on the top floor up 3 fights stairs so if you have mobility issues it could be an issue as the property doesn’t have a lift.
2.0 / 10.0
Clean
The room was smaller than my car. I got a single bed shoved against the wall with a bathroom down the hall. I booked a double bed with ensuite not a children’s camp site!
8.0 / 10.0
Location is excellent. Staff very helpful. Rooms are good, and beds comfortable. The tea and coffee facilities were good, with the ability to get more fresh milk/tea/coffee and toilets rolls whenever needed., without having to find staff. Good system in place for all that. We also had great help parking our cars in the private car park which meant we didn’t have to touch them for the week!
Could have done with some shelving in the shower, and also more shelving and hooks in the bathroom.
8.0 / 10.0
The out of room bathroom was only for my use, no sharing. The hosts were very helpful
Room was a little small
9.0 / 10.0
Tastefully decorated room with excellent facilities. Spotlessly clean. Good location close to town on a steep hill which might not suit those with mobility issues but gave us a workout. Would stay again and recommend to others.
9.0 / 10.0
The property was in an excellent location, close to the town & seafront. The room was clean & had a great view.
It's a shame they don't provide a breakfast.
10.0 / 10.0
The room was comfortable, quiet and very clean. The shower room was also very clean and not far from the bedroom. There was the option to restock on any tea or coffee and the option to have fresh milk. The property was also only a stone’s throw from the front and so it was easy to go in and out of town. Sarah, who owns the property, was lovely and made the whole experience very easy!
There was nothing I didn’t like but the property is on a steep hill so the short walk to and from the front may be less accessible for some people.
8.0 / 10.0
Great location. Steep hill to walk up from town but this wasn’t a problem. Great views across the bay from the top of the hill.
Dog friendly room was fine. Could have done with a bit more storage or shelves in the bathroom to save keeping toiletries on the floor but not a major problem.
10.0 / 10.0
The Limes is in the perfect location just a few minutes walk from everything in town and also very close to Durlston country park. It's perched on a hill with a beautiful view of the sea. The whole booking was so efficient with self check-in and out but with the owners very contactable if you needed them.
It's a beautiful old Victorian building which was spotless and peaceful.The bed was very comfy and the access to fresh milk was a rare and lovely touch. The owner Sarah very kindly let us keep our car in the car park after check-out while we had brunch.
The pressure in the shower was low but adequate and we expect that in an old building. A bit of constructive criticism would be that the kerb into the car park is pretty high and our old car struggled a bit to get over it so maybe it could be lowered a little bit.
6.0 / 10.0
Great location and very responsive host
Uncomfortable bed, small room, poor shower and dusty room
8.0 / 10.0
Location great and the room
Was lovely
The shower was very weak
8.0 / 10.0
Great location, comfortable linen and clean.
Good tea and coffee facilities and fresh milk available from the fridge downstairs
Self service check in at the property was new to me and felt a little impersonal.
Car park was very tight and difficult to park in when nearly full
Water pressure in the shower was extremely disappointing
5.0 / 10.0
There was no breakfast available.
The beds were really uncomfortable. The room was very hot. There were no chairs to sit on after climbing 32 stairs. The plastic kettle was shedding lumps of plastic film into the water every time it was boiled.
10.0 / 10.0
Small but nice little room. They had thought of everything. Sash windows that worked, complementary toiletries, great private bathroom, simple but pleasant decor. The conservatory at the front was useful, with local cafe menus.
Quite a steep hill to get there, even though it was close to the centre.
8.0 / 10.0
It was a lovely room, clean and comfortable.
10.0 / 10.0
Location fab, parking , spotless, most comfortable beds
8.0 / 10.0
The location was great and the staff and owners were great
The bed was very uncomfortable could feel the springs
FAQs
Is parking included with this bed and breakfast?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Limes. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this bed and breakfast?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this bed and breakfast. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Limes pet friendly?
Yes! This bed and breakfast is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Limes?
We found 9 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, non-smoking, pets allowed, and wifi/internet.
