wifi a bit iffy

the restaurant is not open on a sunday evening and the free wifi did not reach the room.

free wifi

ll english) wifi worked fine with no

wifi poor

wifi in very clean bedrooms

wifi is perhaps the main problem at the moment

only issue was no working wifi available.

the wifi wasn t great but that was explained on the information sheet.

the televisions are very small and although wifi is strong the internet is very poor or unavailable

hotel has its own parking

drinks in the bar early one evening were also a bit of a letdown

pretty pricey! limited parking especially during middle of day when non-residents go for lunch.

consider the limited parking on a sunday afternoon as people are there for sunday lunch and afternoon teas so as we

was upgraded to a suite which was excellent the evening meal was superb followed by a delicious breakfast all the staff were friendly helpful and professional when dealing with us we must mention

comfortable, staff super friendly, breakfast big portions, dog friendly, can get drink from the bar to the room, outdoor quiet, lots of car parking

restaurant and bar area well laid out

we went down to the bar for a drink and something to eat and were again met by smiling staff

we arrived earlier than check in time from an overseas flight and they were able to accommodate early check in which was much appreciated

even stayed up late for us in the bar so we could finish our card game

patchy wifi asked for a

wifi signal is shocking, very poor

it was very pretty, everything was clean and well maintained. the wifi was good.

wifi was limited in the rooms at the front of the hotel.

not adjust the temperature of the bathroom towel radiator which made the room very hot, wifi not good reception in

could have done with having the wifi details left in the room.

i rate the wifi as bad, but not their fault - i forgot to ask for the code

wifi was slow and kept dropping

rooms nice and clean friendly staff good breakfast nice outside seating area easy parking free wifi lost our food order ticket but were quick to resolve the issue very apologetic and gave us a

the rooms are secure and the wifi is very good and easy to connect to

the menu for both breakfast and daytime/evening meals had lots of choices and the food was cooked to perfection, very

staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful and both the dinner and breakfast were

great breakfast. friendly staff. very comfortable and quiet room.

the food in the bar was outstanding with really friendly staff

food in the bar was very good with plenty of

no wifi in rooms and little 3g but that was actually quite nice to switch off from phones!

that i could tell him

no wifi or phone reception in rooms. very expensive for what it was

wasn t a wifi connection in our room

no wifi in the room

hotel, short walk to lulworth cove and beach, with on site parking an added bonus

parking was for us the one reason we will not return

dining room service was managed by one man - he did an excellent job

was delicious and the chef clearly takes a lot of pride in the menu and what comes out of the kitchen - the new autumn menu looked amazing

really liked the bar that is great for a late night chat and decent drinks / cocktail options

noise when the kitchen was open, not terrible

bed was two mattresses, no towels or soap on arrival, noise in the bar after 1100hrs

the room needs tlc and the bar was very cold

excellent breakfast in the morning

evening meal menu was good and the breakfast was delicious

the breakfast was delicious and beautfully presented

parking to the rear, nothing to dislike

breakfast was really good and staff helpful and very friendly

breakfast was included in the price and was tasty, filling, and offered a good variety

setting, great food and drink options at the bankes arms, both breakfast and dinner were excellent

need a barman/woman who needs to know how to run a bar as we were unable to get drinks requested as did

very comfortable room with spa bath

plenty of parking spaces - some had ev charging points

only had breakfast in the hotel but the choice, quality and service were excellent.

breakfast options could have been better for those who don t want a cooked breakfast eg sliced

prices at the bar were very reasonable and again john very entertaining

good bar and restaurant

we stayed in the gabriel room and the kids had their own bedroom which was nice and they loved it

the breakfast menu was impressive

the noise from the bar downstairs, as my room was over the bar

lovely place, great food, friendly staff, play area for kids, comfy room, amazing breakfast.

was large with an excellent ensuite (large shower enclosure) and the food and drinks in the bar were very good

plus there is an outdoor play area for kids which makes it an awesome family friendly place

spacious room and beds,good breakfast and food playground for kids is amazing too

a real find. lovely people, especially at breakfast. breakfast was good. nice room

not really a dislike but parking is a bit tight.

delicious breakfast in a delightful kitchen louisa is a professional chef so everything perfect

the pub, the black dog, was easy walking distance for our evening meal and our cooked breakfast in the morning at barton cottage was delicious

i particularly enjoyed the comfortable bed and the delicious breakfast

breakfast was excellent and location good with secure parking

comfortable and clean accommodation with a shower and bar fridge, as well as coffee and tea making facilities in the room and wifi

was a monday night and the bar was quite busy early in the evening

we asked for an early check in, they were very accommodating and made arrangements for us to arrive several hours

noise of bar fridge

evening meal in bar was lovely

very charming, very clean. exellent food. ev charging.

wasn’t sure if full breakfast was included?

a small car park provides secure parking

breakfast was really very good ,lots of variety

amazing breakfast and cleanliness of rooms. great views. just a fantastic place all round

the hotel, location, staff and breakfast were all perfect

the room was very nice , comfy bed , private , and very friendly staff . the parking was good .

though this is a busy pub uin your room was very quite brilliant location great hosts nice food parking a bonus many

restricted car parking.

good value and friendly staff plus parking

i were to be really picky, the car park was fairly small but there is plenty of local parking

staff were great from check in to bar service to breakfast, they were all brilliant

great breakfast selection! cosy bar area with open fires

the bar is well maintained and stocked

there was no football on in the bar even though they had the sports

no one on reception, had to find staff at the bar and wait to be seen

hotel, beautiful rooms, staff amazing and the bar area is like the rooms tastefully decorated

friendly greeting. lovely room and bar area. the location is superb.

wifi could have been better within the bedroom to enable work to be done in private

unable to connect to wifi from my room although it was available

no wifi or signal in room

bathrooms are functional, and wifi wasn't working but should be improved soon apparently

there's little or no mobile signal on site, yet they don't have wifi repeaters around the place, so the only way to get on the web is to sit in reception or the

the bar was spacious and the room was cool

is no private parking as stated in booking

the staff are very welcoming and friendly with great service at the bar and for meals

with ample free parking space, great food and cosy rooms, this proved to be the best place to start and end the 3

excellent breakfast

farm house with a lovely owner/host andrea traditional farm house room which was cosy with great wifi and tv usage

, very quiet , beautiful views , character house dating from 1720 , excellent parking , good breakfasts and host

the grounds are simply stunning as is the location with great parking facilities

very nice breakfast. comfortable bread good parking and easy access

great parking close enough to wak into blandford in minutes yet set back away from main roads and cut

easy to access wifi

the wifi worked well, the bathroom clean, with a large shower bath and we had the use of a communal

the wifi worked well and a nice simple breakfast every morning with the use of a communal kitchen when

parking. nice room. wifi and early check in.

wifi was great

were very friendly and helped us with our requests for dietary restrictions and early check in

), so unexpected from a hotel but the bar and restaurant alone are worth a visit to this lovely place, will 100% be back and recommend,

great atmosphere in the bar in the evening

the bar is very friendly, and the food was excellent, even if the portions were a little on the large

tasty bar food and cooked breakfast. very friendly and helpful bar staff. comfortable bed.

drink selection behind the bar was exceptional and staff were very helpful and friendly

fantastic decor, lots of space and fab adjoining room for kids, water bottle for each of us, plenty of hot drinks and biscuits

catered food for my picky kids too, for this i’m eternally grateful

we stayed for breakfasts and dinner on a few nights and the restaurant and bar are both really lovely places to sit and eat, with great food

we really valued the availability of the early check in

behind the bar was fabulous

spacious rooms and the staff were great, the breakfast was delicious and we tried a lot of the bar menu which was also delicious and great deals

very noisy and no ventilation wold not recommend with young kids

the waitress was appalling when she was asked questions, no movement on meals, especially for kids, they are as they come, food was very adequate

just my own preference but the decor in the bar was very dark.

dinner and outdoor bar service excellent

is larger than i imagined, and we were pleased with the spaciousness, yet cosiness of the bar areas

nicely, would have been more convenient if breakfast start time was earlier, we had to leave, so we are unable to comment

dinner and breakfast were both

room very comfortable and breakfast excellent. great atmosphere in the bar area

beautiful house, wonderful hosts and fabulous breakfast!

breakfast was great and nicky was amazing

breakfast, friendly and helpful owners

delicious breakfast in historic

the breakfast is fantastic, with excellent local produce, and the rooms are spacious and comfortable

room was spotless and the bar was the best place we found to drink in dorchester

the hotel is beautiful, cosy bar area and the restaurant decor as well as the room decor is superb

the bar is excellent, with a really nice vibe, and both the evening meal and breakfast (full english)

staff were fantastic, we called ahead and asked for an early check in as we were getting ready for a wedding that day and they sorted it all out for us

the bar was lovely for cocktails and the breakfast was very nice

nice large room, friendly staff, allowed early check in.

very comfy, decoration of rooms, bar and restaurant unique and quirky

nicely designed hotel with comfortable rooms and a well thought out bar and restaurant

only thing to mention was the step at end of the bar is not well marked

jamie behind the bar such a lovely young man who was so friendly and helpful to us

had an evening meal at the bar it was delicious

easy access to dorchester and lovely bar and accommodation

lovely breakfast. friendly staff.

brilliant location very friendly helpful staff lovely breakfast clean and comfortable .

location perfect for a family gathering and staff restaurant and bar were fabulous

great room excellent service amazing breakfast

owners, comfortable bed and delicious breakfast

breakfast cooked to order and nothing was too much trouble

staff went above and beyond to make our stay as good as it possibly could be, even allowing us an early check in so that we could get ready for the wedding when we arrived

the proprietors were exceedingly helpful. breakfast was lovely.

early check in was available as it was xmas day

the restaurant and bar area looked really lovely

very cool place, lovely bar lounge and helpful youngster

had a lovely cosy bar and resturant area

the bar staff are so attentive, food was amazing - the whole stay was just perfect

delicious only downfall it took ages and we wasnt aware we needed to book table so we were put in bar which was quite rowdy and packed while we were eating , the breakfast was lovely and

no wifi in the room

the wifi was not available in the bed room.

wifi details could've been clearer

the wifi, the menu could be clearer as to gluten free availability .

wifi didn't work at all

the wifi wasn't super easy to connect to, nor was it particularly fast when i did.

poor wifi in our room

wifi didn t work in our room at all

wifi wasn t working and so netflix was not available on the smart tv

though published as having wifi) room 4

i was a bit nervous about being the only woman customer in the bar at first but cheerful and friendly behaviour from other customers

late check out time

nice central location very clean and comfortable bar prices reasonable staff friendly great stay

quiet at night - though a bar somewhere down below

we had the room above the main bar on a weekend so could hear the music and fun below from the room but that was expected

wifi was very good

extremely poor wifi preventing working is the bedroom

wifi was a bit hit and miss

room furniture far too expensive for a parking view room general decoration of the hotel is cheap wifi was

wifi was very poor

wifi coverage in room

courteous, helpful and friendly wifi dab radio

wifi

nothing really, wifi in bedrooms could do with a boost, but it wasn t a problem for us.

not selling mineral water/vending machine for water - wifi in the room wasn t great - no fridge in the

wifi was unacceptably poor

wifi was poor in the room, maybe because our room was on the far side of the building

wifi access point was not on the wall like all the others and affected availability

poor wifi

also, the reception should provide wifi details without having to

the staff in the restaurant was rude. wifi is bad

wifi was unsecured, but hey, it was free

wifi off from late sat to mon night

the wifi is not available throughout

wifi was a bit intermittent

spa bath was not working we paid extra for this room

bed was squeeky spa bath didn't work very well

the bar was friendly and comfortable

the spa bath in the suite was not working , but we wre offered a free drink to appologise

on returning from a walk it was nice to relax in the open air pool

breakfast was as you would expect

country pub, comfy room, excellent food, awesome breakfast and matt behind bar was very friendly

the bar was a very convivial place to relax and enjoy the evening

welcoming and helpful staff; great location- just 30 min driving from durdle door, also lovely breakfast

dinner and good breakfast

the bar is downstairs and you're able to take all food and drink back to the room if you so wish

we also had dinner downstairs in the bar and that was delicious too

loved the place , bar staff could be happier

the decor was fabulous and set in a beautiful square with a bar full of spirit

the reading material in the snug part of the bar was very interesting

very fast wifi up to 90 mbps

wifi was very patchy - you had to keep logging in

wifi could have been better but it was available and free!

the streaming service on the tv, which was advertised, also did not work due to the weak wifi connection

wifi was not the best but not a massive issue

i do like a small bar of soap!

excellent location friendly staff tasty breakfast

friendly staff, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast, fantastic price!

breakfast tasty and sufficient. beds comfortable, room good. staff accommodating and friendly.

have been nice to have a few more comfortable chairs in bar to sit on

great breakfast, ample parking

breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice

good breakfast and friendly / kind staff

was a much older crowd, we had kids with us and felt like we were bothering everyone

parking a small issue

the beach staff very helpful and friendly good delicious and very reasonably price no issues with wifi lovely

the staff were friendly. the sea views were excellent. the wifi reception is excellent.

there was no information in the room, whether about the room or the local area, other than a wifi card

very poor wifi, lack of air conditioner and the old floor which could be noisy.

wifi should be added to the guest

location was perfect for us and we were pleased to have parking on site too

hotel was an excellent location for visiting swanage and had parking which is a real bonus there

lovely hotel, a former convent,and we loved our room which was the laundry room of the convent.

the hotel has a traditional bar and huge fireplaces

perhaps some local beer in the bar would be nice.

the wifi didn't work but it was nice to have no contact with the world for a change

wifi was poor and toilet to a long time to fill up

were minor - wifi in room often dropped, shower was so-so and no vegetarian breakfast option

wifi not brilliant

bed comfortable and breakfast nice good coffee . good wifi contraction

breakfast was superb and the location amazing.

great location for access to sandbanks iron provided in room and ironing board and allowed an early check

breakfast - lovely fresh fruit and plenty of choice

hotel was absolutely amazing, we loved our location, our room was gorgeous with access to patio, breakfast was wonderful

only negative would be that they only started servicing breakfast at 8am, would of preferred it to have been a little earlier as i had to leave before 8am

a perfect stay and marvellous breakfast.

we were quickly shown to our room and then came back to the bar for an excellent lunch

friendly staff, comfortable bed , nice breakfast and good location

was relaxed, very welcoming, the food was amazing, the room really comfortable and the bar served corvus

fantastic breakfast and super friendly helpful staff

great location lovely staff comfy room and bed good choice of breakfast free parking and wifi

wifi really fast, breakfast excellent

free wifi and free parking outside the hotel

wifi, parking, breakfast all great

great wifi in all areas

vid) value p

location,massive breakfast and sue and john were lovely couldn't of asked for more

sea view ever short walk to town excellent location nice and quiet comfortable bed and a great breakfast

due the covid situation, breakfast it was room service and it was continental, but still with many choices

sue was so understanding of my situation of not being able to get laundry done that she washed and dried my clothes

issue was that the wifi wasn t working for me, but it s not that big of a deal, so i didn t feel the need to

to small,no bath,no wifi with endless trying of password,tv to small and positioning poor,car park round back of

owners, attention to detail, smart tv, good wifi connection, comfortable beds, great breakfast selection, good value for money

wifi signal is limited, we had our daughter so without this working i think you all understand my

location with onsite parking was great

wifi

the room was large and comfortable with free wifi

wifi is a little tricky as the hotel uses sky wifi - ok on pc, a little more difficult to log on

wifi did not work at all which was rather annoying and there was no air conditioning or fans in the

comfortable room and bed, very fast wifi, massive and varied breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit, free on-site parking, gym and pool

parking was just outside the building, free of charge

no wifi signal in the annex building.

just a lack of wifi in the room.

booking site advertises wifi and this was technically correct but it was the cloud which was in the main pub area

wifi signal in the room, needed to go to the beer garden

wifi connection is great in the pub and backyard but lacks in the room

free wifi

we booked the kareoke rooms which is three main reason we booked this hotel but the wifi kept dropping out so we only managed to sing one song

no telephone, wifi was really poor

wifi was only available in the bar downstairs

wifi kept cutting out would definitely need better one

the wifi in the annex never worked

ter pressure).

only draw back wifi in room poor but excellent in community areas

wifi was not good

ngo, karaoke) on

the intermittent wifi was a pain.

get no wifi signal, pressure on the shower was low an kept going cold, no parking

wifi wouldn't work on my android device, but that was all

free wifi was great as was the flat screen tv

the bed was comfortable and staff very friendly and good location.also wifi really good

good wifi

wifi worked

the harlequin clean and tidy with a friendly atmosphere good size family room with all important wifi when taking teenager's

the wifi was a little spotty up on the top floor, but that was all.

wifi is fast and reliable

) the other minor comment would be regarding the wifi

wifi not good

only minor things i would mention that needs improvement are the wifi which was very slow and the toilet bin that was not emptied before our

wifi was very poor but didn't expect it to be very fast for free

couldn t get any phone signal and struggled to connect to the wifi

there was only wifi coverage in one area of the room.

great location. good wifi. very good breakfast

wifi did not reach the room.

clean. very helpful owner. good wifi. great location.

in terms of closeness to the beach and shops is very good -hosts were friendly -wifi worked well and fast - the room and bathroom was very clean - the kettle coffee/tea was good

simple stuff like free wifi and usb charging ports within the wall

room had everything - wifi was great, excellent hairdryer, lovely biscuits and bottled water provided

couldn't connect to the wifi despite having a code

we were even offered an extra late check out on sunday at no charge

short stay are covered- comfortable bed, high quality bedding & towels, efficient shower and good wifi

good tea/coffee making facilities, wifi and clean well appointed ensuite bathroom

arrival we arrived early to check in and we received a very warm friendly welcome from steve

breakfast was lovely where we felt it was very personal

breakfast was all local produce and ali is a fantastic cook

swimming pool

where amazing so helpful room was bigger than we expected added bonus the pool all in all we had a lovely stay

not enough seating in bar. would of been nice to have a coffee bar /snack barr

the pool …

the lighting in the bedroom and the comfy beds :-) the free use of the pool and the friendly receptionist

i like the bed, the room, the gym, the garden and the jucazzi

it’s a good spot for family vacations as it is also child friendly with lot of activities kids enjoy

it would be nice if they had pool tables or sports room to keep the young kids entertained.

the facilities the gym swimming was great to use

were large and spacious, staff was very nice and attentive and the food was amazing

the staff were friendly the room was clean and comfortable and wifi hooked up easily

wifi was hopeless but iv never been to a hotel where it was any good

decent shower, kettle, big towels and wifi

needs updating, it was clean enough but it had bad wifi, no breakfast and it was all very dated for the money

information re wifi in the room or from member of staff

fire escape door wedged open all night and led straight on to car park and a load of kids come in the middle of the night

the bed was comfortable and the had a garden where the kids could play.

the shower was dirty and door hard to open, kids could quite easily get burned in there

early check in

couple of nights were noisy with kids running round screaming but didn't complain as price for 3 nights was good

the wifi was slow other then that everything was nice

we have to nit pick, it would be the wifi

or wifi in my room) , clean & comfortable with great staff.

wifi in room 333 did not work. was offered a room swap, but we had unpacked by then.

friendly staff, room spotless and the touch of free wifi was