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Reviews of Taunton House B&B

3 out of 5
Taunton House B&B
4 Taunton Road, Swanage, England

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 47 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An excellent place to stay
Our stay was excellent. The accommodation was clean and comfortable. The service was welcoming and nothing was too much trouble. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Michele and Bill on 30 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write a review and that you enjoyed your stay here.Hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A welcome stay
A very friendly welcome. The room was stylish, clean and perfect for our needs. Michele and Bill were great hosts and the daily breakfast was varied, plentiful and tasty. I would strongly recommend this house as it is ideally situated for the town, beach and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from Michele and Bill on 16 Jun 2023
Thank you for you kind review. We are so pleased you had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Zsuzsanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 3 nights for a long weekend visiting Swanage and could not have found a better B&B. Michele and Bill are lovely, friendly and welcoming hosts and have created a fantastic, clean and well furnished B&B. We especially enjoyed the breakfasts here which were cooked to perfection and could be fully customisable, such a good start to our days thank you :) We stayed in the top room which was spacious and had it's own spotless toilet and shower. Parking is available behind the house and the seafront is a stone's throw away. We are looking forward to our next visit!
Response from Michele and Bill on 16 Jun 2023
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review. It is always great to hear that people have enjoyed their stay.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gala Weekend.
Excellent accommodation, very friendly and attentive, lovely breakfast. Close to the railway and seafront. Very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from Bill and Michele on 22 May 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments. We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again.

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional b & b
Exceptional b & b who went out of their way to ensure we had a relaxing and pleasant stay. Rooms and ensuite were immaculately clean. Delicious breakfast with good selection of quality local produce.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Michele and Bill on 19 Aug 2022
Thank you for your very kind review, we are so pleased you enjoy your stay and look forward to seeing you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful bed and breakfast guest house in Swanage
Brillant place to stay! Michele and Bill are excellent hosts and make you feel very welcomed. Tauton house is beautifully decorated with a nautical theme - which is very appropriate with its proximity to the sea at Swanage - and well maintained. Wonderful breakfast. We would highly recommend and intend to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from Michele and Bill on 9 Aug 2022
Thank you for your very kind review we are sp pleased you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you next time.

10/10 Excellent

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fab!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Michele and Bill on 17 Jul 2022
Thank you s much for taking the time to post a review. Good to know you had a good stay.

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
5* b&b
Unexpectly excellent could not fault a thing.We will definitely go back in the near future, what more can we say.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from Michele and Bill on 17 Jul 2022
Thank you so much we are always relieved to hear people enjoy staying with us. See you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from Michele and Bill on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review, its always good to hear that you have enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very welcoming
Lovely home, friendly atmosphere and dog treats! Who could ask for more. Close to the high street and seafront. Good breakfast. Only downside for us was the parking...we were coming from different directions and there is only one spot included with the room - absolutely understandable but left me with having to park down the road in the long term car park. But at only £8 for 24 hours we were fine with that. We would stay again if we find ourselves back in Swanage.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Bill and Michele on 13 Aug 2021
Thank you for your review. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Yes parking in a Victorian seaside town is almost as rare as hens teeth, we are very lucky to have any parking at all and appreciate if you you more than one car it means parking away from the house we apologise for any inconvenience caused. Look forward to seeing again and your lovely dog.

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from Michele and Bill on 10 Jul 2022
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly hosts with excellent service. The rooms were clean and good COVID awareness. It was a good central location for visiting the local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Response from Bill and Michele on 21 Jul 2021
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay here in Swanage, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Bill and Michele on 17 Aug 2021
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely B&B
A lovely B&B. Room was comfortable and spotless. The breakfast was fresh with a good choice. Perfectly situated about 100 yards from pubs, shops and sea front. Michelle and Bill perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from Bill and Michele on 26 Jun 2021
Thank you for your kind review We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect comfort
Stays in B&Bs don't come better than one with Bill and Michelle - and I hate B&Bs usually I'm strictly a hotel person, but for me this is much more of a small boutique hotel. Love it here & proximity to great diving & the amazing Black swan for dinner completes the perfection.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 1 Oct 2020
Thank you for your very kind review. Always good to see you and look forward to the next time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 30 Sep 2020
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review.

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
An ideal location for visiting nearby attractions, Swanage town centre and the beach. The owners were very friendly and were COVID aware. The room was clean and the breakfast was exceptional. The parking for the property was the only real issue but it is to be expected when close to the town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 18 Sep 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write a review we are very glad you had a good time. The car park is a little tricky but at least we have parking which is so rare in the town centre. we hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

MarkWhite, Sandhurst Berkshire

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent sevice from Bill and Michelle clean room great breakfast and a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 16 Sep 2020
Thank you for your kind review. It was lovely to meet you and we are so pleased you had a good time.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 31 Aug 2020
Hope to see you again. Glad you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
lovely place with great atmosphere
Quaint little place right near the main high street. Lovely room and breakfast in the morning. Owners were really nice and health and safety with hand sanitiser and information about what happens with housekeeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 27 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review we are so pleased yo had a nice time.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline, Surrey

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Warm welcome by owners Bill & Michele, very dog friendly, nicely decorated, spotless rooms, definitely return soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 27 Aug 2020
Thank you Caroline. How kind of you to take the time to say such lovely things. It was lovely to meet you and your gorgeous dog. Look forward to seeing you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen, Raynes park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place clean comfortable and the hosts were a delight
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 27 Aug 2020
Thank you for your kind review. Hope to see you again sometime

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely, peaceful B&B in the centre of Swanage
After my first day on the SW Coast Path, Taunton House was the perfect place to retreat to, in order to feel like a human being again rather than a collection of very sore body parts! It's right in the centre of Swanage, but as it's a (very) short distance down a side street, it's still peaceful. Bill and Michele were very friendly, and had thought through their COVID reopening well. They explained everything clearly, had a great setup to ensure distancing for breakfast (which was delicious), and they couldn't have been more helpful. I'd happily return!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 23 Aug 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope we see you again sometime

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Swansea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The breakfast was superb, friendly owners, very clean rooms and bathroom good all round atmosphere recommend , 200 yards from beach and shops with parking to the rear .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 14 Aug 2020
Thank You for such a lovely review. We hope to see you again

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location all good
All great. Very virus aware and ready. Room bed shower great. Friendly and fantastic breakfast options.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 13 Aug 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us such a lovely review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best stay in Swanage
It was an amazing stay, beautiful house, beautiful rooms and great hosts! We want to go back again and again! Many thanks
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Bill and Michele on 10 Aug 2020
Thank you so much for your kind review it was an absolute pleasure to have you to stay. We look forward to seeing you again and again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, beautiful house, very friendly and dog friendly but we didnt bring one!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 11 Sep 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We strive to maintain standards so its good to know that people are enjoying their say with us.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Taunton house b&b
Fantastic accommodation, lovely and friendly owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from bill and michele on 27 Aug 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It is always good to know that you enjoyed your stay. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best B&B I've ever stayed in.
Beautifully decorated room. Quality and attention to detail throughout.. Squeaky clean. Excellent breakfast. Very efficient and friendly owners. Lovely dog. Right in the heart of the town and seafront.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 20 Aug 2019
Thank you for giving us such a fantastic review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Susie

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was in a good location close to the town centre. Room was comfortable and breakfast excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 31 Jul 2019
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come and stay again. All the best

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A little gem
Excellent location, hosts are fantastic. Accommodation very tasteful, bed comfortable, shower nice and powerful. Breakfast cooked to order, plenty of choice and good quality products, Dog friendly. Michelle and Bill, thank you for making our stay very pleasurable and welcoming. Good service, attention to detail and the little extras - perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 12 Jul 2019
It was a pleasure to have you to stay. We look forward to seeing you again and for the dogs to play together on the beach. Thank you for such a kind review

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bill on 16 Aug 2019
Thank you for your great review we are delighted you enjoyed your stay

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, lovely hosts, spotlessly clean and tasty and generous breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you for taking the time review your stay at our B&B we are so glad you had a good time. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice, small, cosy, quiet B&B close to town & beach
Small, cosy, quiet B&B. Great location close to town centre, pubs, beach, shops, steam railway station to Corfe Castle, coast path and walks in the Purbeck hills. Hosts Michele and Bill very welcoming and accommodating, lovely cooked-to-order breakfast in the morning. Immaculate room, nice shower and comfortable bed. Great place to stay for a few nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 10 Jul 2019
Thank you fir taking the time to review your stay with us in Swanage. We are so pleased you enjoyed our efforts to make you comfortable and hope you will stay again. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

Sunnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing hosts and beautiful home! We were very comfortable and well fed!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 7 Jul 2019
It was great to meet you and we hope you will travel this way again sometime.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good comfortable room. Welcoming and friendly. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 2 Jul 2019
Thank you for your feedback it is always good to know that people enjoyed their stay

10/10 Excellent

Francois, Reading

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well located B&B, very comfortable and clean. The owners are extremely friendly and dogs are made very welcome. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 2 Jul 2019
Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to seeing you again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming,friendly hosts did everything possible to make us and our dog welcome at their lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Bill on 20 Jun 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. So pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope you will visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay at Taunton House, received a warm welcome from Bill & Michele. Room was beautiful, bed really comfy with lovely linen. Very clean. Perfect location for exploring Swanage with small car park at the rear. Breakfast was delicious, perfect way to start the day! Whole stay 10/10....will stay again! Thank you Bill & Michele 😊
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from bill and michele on 5 Jun 2019
Wow that's great we are so please you enjoyed your stay. We really hope you will come and stay again next time you're in Swanage

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place stay, cheerful and friendly hostess and host, delicious breakfast , and our dog was made very welcome too. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from bill and Michele on 5 Jun 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review your stay here at Taunton House. It is good to know that we are still providing travellers with the clean comfortable and dog friendly holidays they wish for.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay. Owners very friendly and helpful. House is in a great location and the breakfast each morning was great. Room was lovely, nice furniture and decor and was cleaned everyday. Will definately use again when next in Swanage
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 29 May 2019
Thank you for your kind review it was great to meet you and e look forward to your next visit to Swanage.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent B&B, lovely owners, comfortable room, great breakfast, dog friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Bill and Michele on 15 May 2019
Thanks for such a good review we are glad you enjoyed your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely house with very friendly hosts, nice clean room and really good breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 15 May 2019
Thank you for your kind review. We hope you will visit us again.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a really warm welcome, lovely room and breakfast . Great location. Cannot find any faults.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 8 May 2019
It's great to know you enjoyed your stay and we hope we will see you again soon. All the best Bill and Michele

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The B&B was in a great location. Everything about Taunton House was perfect. I especially liked that our room was dual aspect so the sunlight flooded into the room. Michele and Bill were very friendly. They had a brilliant knowledge of the area and made good recommendations for places to visit as well as for eating and drinking. The cooked breakfast was wonderful, I loved the mushrooms!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 8 May 2019
Thank you so much for your kind review, it is always so nice to know that people have enjoyed their stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon. All the best Michele and Bill

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely B& B, kept exceptionally clean. The breakfasts were excellent. Owners Michele and Bill very friendly and couldn't do enough to ensure I was happy during my stay and had everything I needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2019
Response from Michele and Bill on 8 May 2019
We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and very much hope to see you again. All the best Bill and Michele