Swanage

Bustling counter-serve spot for classic comfort foods - fish and chips made from local potatoes.

Good restaurant and take away.

101-bed hostel.

Small upscale hotel, remarkably quirky considering it's part of a chain. No dogs or pigs allowed. The original Pig Hotel is in the New Forest and there are six others in the chain.

The Grand Hotel, Swanage is a classic Victorian seaside hotel that nestles in the heart of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck and dates back to 1898. It commands spectacular views across Swanage Bay and Peveril Point.

Edwardian house with modern comforts. Varied English breakfast menu. All rooms are double glazed and include freeview TV, clock radio, free WiFi, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. ‘King Size Double’, ‘Twin Room’, ‘First Floor Double’, and an easily accessible ‘Ground Floor Double’, all with ensuite facilities. Children over the age of ten welcome. Pets not allowed.

Chocolate and Purbeck Ice Cream.

Showcasing art by Dorset-based painters, photographers and makers. Original paintings and reproductions, photographs and pottery.

Small jewellery store, with several well-known brands and a large selection of amber jewellery set in sterling silver and 9ct gold. There's a show cabinet with several pieces of amber, which have been carved into animals and other objects, including unique pieces which encase an insect or two.

Pursenalities specialise in handbags and purses in all different styles and fabrics from leather to canvas. There is also a range of scarves and hats available alongside cushions.

Established in Swanage for over 25 years, and one of the South Coast's leading purveyors of fair trade and ethnic clothing, gifts, and accessories.