Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage, Purbeck House Hotel & 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 and a bar. The Hotel do not take Dog. Very large Car park 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. 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.