Purbeck House Hotel

Built in 1875 and formerly a convent, the Purbeck House Hotel offers a beautiful and unique wedding venue in the heart of Swanage. This family-run hotel is nestled within 3 acres of picturesque gardens and provides ample parking for guests, creating an idyllic setting for a timeless and classic wedding celebration.

The hotel is licensed to hold civil ceremonies and partnerships. The Purbeck Room, once a convent chapel, features a stunning handcrafted wooden wall, providing a distinctive backdrop for your ceremony. With a Grand Piano available, you may invite someone to play during your special moment. This room accommodates up to 90 guests. For your wedding breakfast, the spacious and light-filled Garden Conservatory overlooks the gardens and has its own private bar and dance floor, offering complete privacy. Double doors open onto the terrace and gardens, perfect for evening festivities such as a hog roast or garden games. The Garden Conservatory can seat up to 100 guests for a meal and up to 150 for an evening reception. The space can be decorated as you wish.

Purbeck House Hotel collaborates with local catering companies, ensuring bespoke menu options to suit all tastes and budgets, from hog roasts and carveries to traditional three-course wedding breakfasts. Accommodation includes 38 bedrooms across the Main House and Louisa Lodge, with options ranging from single to family rooms and four-poster bedrooms. All guests can enjoy a plentiful breakfast buffet served in the conservatory the following morning.