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Hinckley Tourist Information: 01455 635106
Leicester Tourist Information: 0906 294 1113

Red Lion Pub, 8 Church St., Sapcote, Leics.
Tel: 01455 272341
Caravan from £12.50 per person per night

Mr. & Mrs Birch, 15 Clint Hill Drive, Stoney Stanton, Leics.
Tel: 01455 272362
B&B - £20 per person per night included cooked breakfast. Slight time warp, but clean and pleasant. Walkable to the cove.

Some people have also stayed at “Mista Chris’” in Hinckley: not recommended!

Others not used by other club before...

Nice enough, but a bit further away...

There is also a comprehensive list on the Dive Pro website, although some of the entries are not quite up-to-date.

Places To Stay In... Swanage

Updated 07/05/2004

Food: Excellent and good value is the Fisherman’s Catch 01929 426222 (Book early)
Ice cream : Chocolate Chip

Priestway Caravan Park
Tel: 01929 422747 / 424154
Highly Recommended. Static caravans with all mod cons. Cheap but comfortable.

Camping: Toms Field
Tel: 01929 427110
The nicest site we’ve been to, but it does get full quickly.

Camping: Acton Field
Tel: 01929 439424
Packs them in for ever and is ‘ok’.

The Castleton Hotel, 1 Highcliffe Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LW
Tel: 01929 423972
Will take booking for the weekend during the summer (rare in Swanage) and comes highly recomended (if a bit pricy)

‘The Castleton Hotel is ideally situated 110 yards from Swanage’s sandy beach. The hotel is family run and offers a high standard of service, comfort and hospitality. All rooms are en-suite and have tea and coffee making facilities, complimentary Dorset’s ‘Isis’ brand, bottled water. Colour TV’s, Trouser presses and hairdryers in all rooms. The Castleton has been fully refurbished to a high standard. Tariffs are available for bed and breakfast.’

B&B at Number Six, 6 Gilbert Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH191DU
Tel: 01929 422602

‘South-facing top floor of Edwardian Villa, overlooking the Steam Train Station and old Swanage. Two double rooms (en-suite shower, private bathroom) 1 child’s bunk room. £30.00 per person.’

‘Clare House is situated 200m from the sea, the pier and the town centre, in the traditional seaside town of Swanage, Dorset. We are also only a few minutes away from Durlston Country Park and cliff top walks along the beautiful heritage coast. We offer an interesting vegetarian breakfast menu, as well as a traditional cooked breakfast and are happy to cater for special diets, with prior notice. We are open throughout the year for you to enjoy Clare House and all that Swanage has to offer.’

Heather Cottage, 1 Higher Gardens, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5ES
Grade: 3 Diamonds
Tel: 01929 480230

‘Purbeck Stone Bungalow with upstairs accommodation of 2 Double rooms with en-suite shower rooms, situated in the heart of the village down a private road. With views of the Purbeck hills and a warm and friendly welcome. Ideal for those who wish to get away from modern life and relax in truly rural surroundings. A convenient location for beaches, footpaths, cycle ways, bird watching, horse riding and exploring the many delights of the Purbecks, good local pubs. Open all year, with traditional English or Vegetarian breakfasts and ample parking. Short breaks, 3 nights or more, discounts vary with season.’

Kamloops, Haycrafts Lane, Langton Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3EE
Tel: 01929 439193 / 07971 621005

‘Privately owned character recently constructed house of local Purbeck stone furnished to a high standard in an area of outstanding natural beauty, centrally positioned to Corfe Castle and Swanage, assessable to all Purbeck heritage walks. Harmans Cross train station to Swanage and Corfe Castle is approx ¾ Mile down Haycrafts Lane from Kamloops. Bus stop top of lane approx 150yds, to Swanage, Wareham, Poole and Bournemouth. Nearest main line station Wareham. Rooms Twin/Double en suite, Car Parking, Pick up service for small charge by previous arrangement, Tea/Coffee Facilities, Colour TV, Non Smoking. Children over 7.’

Knoll House Hotel, Studland Bay, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AH
Tel: 01929 450450

‘Knoll House is a peaceful oasis of traditional style and atmosphere, space and comfort that has been providing new and regular visitors and families a quality of amenities and service only associated with this type of country house hotel.’

‘Laburnum 38 Park Road is perfectly situated to take advantage of all the facilities that Swanage has to offer. 250 yards from the beach, shops, restaurants and Durlston country park, famous for its coastal walks, bird and dolphin watching.’

‘A warm welcome and friendly atmosphere awaits you at The Haven, which is set in a quiet position, with guest off road parking. A five minute walk to the beach, and ten to the town centre. Our bedrooms are modern bright and airy, with a selection of double, twin and family rooms, children welcome. All have colour TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. Included is a traditional English breakfast cooked to order, and served at your reserved table. School field trips and groups welcome.’

‘Glenview is a small friendly guest house centrally heated en-suite tea and coffee making facilities color TV, five minutes level walk to sea and shops.’

Maycroft, Old Malthouse Lane Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 3JA
Tel: 01929 424305

‘Comfortable Victorian House with lovely views in quiet village position. Close to coastal path and cliffs. Own parking. Double or Twin room.
Recommended by Which.
Double or Twin-£35-£38. Single £22-£25’

Railway House, 2 Rempstone Road, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 1DW
Tel: 01929 423333

‘Miles & Son offer a wide range of Self-Catering properties, sleeping 2 - 12 people in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck villages.’

Seacombe, 54 High Street, Langton Matravers, Dorset. BH19 3HB
Tel: 01929 426066

‘We offer a friendly, relaxed atmosphere for all our guests staying in our comfortable Purbeck stone cottage. Tea/coffee & vanity units in all rooms. £17.50 pppn’

Sunny Bay House, 17 Cluny Crescent, Swanage, Dorset.
Tel: 01929 422650 / 07799 298767

‘Large Victorian family house overlooking The Bay. Parking, close to pier/beach/pubs/shops. Family/double/twin ensuite rooms with great views.’

Places to Stay in... Stoney Cove

Updated 13/08/2004

Others not used by other club before...

Nice enough, but a bit further away...

Places To Stay In... Swanage

Updated 07/05/2004