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Torbay Palm

Fabulous Torbay Palm

June 4, 2017

Guests often comment on Glenlee’s pretty front garden, which, we have to admit, we’re quite proud of ourselves. Juxtaposed with the lovely background of Beach Gardens over the road, with its putting greens, tennis courts and bowling green, we believe our front garden makes a super spot to relax. The Torbay Palm, which a few years…

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Christmas cactus

Dazzling shower of belated Christmas blooms

February 5, 2017

Only a month and a half late, our Christmas cactus finally puts on a show. Bloomin’ typical. Actually, this plant has a habit of being late. We’re just hoping the dazzling display is still going when we open up for guests again on February 24th. It certainly brightens up our guest lounge. Visitors will also have…

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Swanage to host Paddleboard European Championship

February 1, 2017

Just heard that Swanage has been chosen to host  the N1SCO Paddleboard European Championships over the weekend of June 10 and June 11, 2017. Apparently, Swanage was chosen for its sheltered waters, golden sands and town centre full of character. N1SCO is the largest stand-up paddleboard racing class in the UK. Alex Tobutt from Naish in the UK commented: “Swanage bay is…

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Secret picnic spot

Secret picnic spot

August 8, 2016

Hidden from view of passers-by, this glorious secret picnic spot was something of a discovery. But where is it exactly? Well, the clue is in the picture. The location is just to the north of Durlston Castle. Once upon a time a rough track led over the stone bridge and down to the coastline, but landslips have…

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Garden flowers

Spring colour

April 27, 2016

April showers are sometimes a hazard of this time of year but the Glenlee front garden is bloomin’ colourful right now. Daffodils and tulips and myriad other plants are bursting open with a dazzling rainbow-like display. And some days it’s even been warm enough for guests to relax on the patio and enjoy the tranquil scene. Later in the…

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Corfe Castle

Walking in sunshine – Corfe Castle to Cocknowle

April 19, 2016

This afternoon we parked in the free car park near Corfe Castle and walked to Cocknowle. After a gloomy start to the day the sun really came out in the afternoon and we were treated to some stunning views. The highlight was walking back along the ridge and seeing for many, many miles in all directions.…

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Glenlee Guesthouse

Intermission

November 19, 2015

Down at Swanage Railway they’re busy brushing up the rolling stock, fettling up the lines and topping up the coal supplies – and it’s much the same story at Glenlee. After a wonderfully successful season with scores of lovely guests coming from all over the country, plus quite a few from abroad, the team are…

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Bookings diary

Book direct

June 26, 2015

Glenlee now takes direct bookings only, via our own website, by phone (01929 425794) or in person. Previously, we paid lots of commission to online travel agents such as Expedia, LateRooms.com and so on. You’d be amazed how much they charge us! And we’ve decided to use the money saved to give our guests an…

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Torbay Palm

Fabulous Torbay Palm

June 4, 2017

Guests often comment on Glenlee’s pretty front garden, which, we have to admit, we’re quite proud of ourselves. Juxtaposed with the lovely background of Beach Gardens over the road, with its putting greens, tennis courts and bowling green, we believe our front garden makes a super spot to relax. The Torbay Palm, which a few years…

Read More
Christmas cactus

Dazzling shower of belated Christmas blooms

February 5, 2017

Only a month and a half late, our Christmas cactus finally puts on a show. Bloomin’ typical. Actually, this plant has a habit of being late. We’re just hoping the dazzling display is still going when we open up for guests again on February 24th. It certainly brightens up our guest lounge. Visitors will also have…

Read More

Swanage to host Paddleboard European Championship

February 1, 2017

Just heard that Swanage has been chosen to host  the N1SCO Paddleboard European Championships over the weekend of June 10 and June 11, 2017. Apparently, Swanage was chosen for its sheltered waters, golden sands and town centre full of character. N1SCO is the largest stand-up paddleboard racing class in the UK. Alex Tobutt from Naish in the UK commented: “Swanage bay is…

Read More
Secret picnic spot

Secret picnic spot

August 8, 2016

Hidden from view of passers-by, this glorious secret picnic spot was something of a discovery. But where is it exactly? Well, the clue is in the picture. The location is just to the north of Durlston Castle. Once upon a time a rough track led over the stone bridge and down to the coastline, but landslips have…

Read More
Garden flowers

Spring colour

April 27, 2016

April showers are sometimes a hazard of this time of year but the Glenlee front garden is bloomin’ colourful right now. Daffodils and tulips and myriad other plants are bursting open with a dazzling rainbow-like display. And some days it’s even been warm enough for guests to relax on the patio and enjoy the tranquil scene. Later in the…

Read More
Corfe Castle

Walking in sunshine – Corfe Castle to Cocknowle

April 19, 2016

This afternoon we parked in the free car park near Corfe Castle and walked to Cocknowle. After a gloomy start to the day the sun really came out in the afternoon and we were treated to some stunning views. The highlight was walking back along the ridge and seeing for many, many miles in all directions.…

Read More
Glenlee Guesthouse

Intermission

November 19, 2015

Down at Swanage Railway they’re busy brushing up the rolling stock, fettling up the lines and topping up the coal supplies – and it’s much the same story at Glenlee. After a wonderfully successful season with scores of lovely guests coming from all over the country, plus quite a few from abroad, the team are…

Read More
Bookings diary

Book direct

June 26, 2015

Glenlee now takes direct bookings only, via our own website, by phone (01929 425794) or in person. Previously, we paid lots of commission to online travel agents such as Expedia, LateRooms.com and so on. You’d be amazed how much they charge us! And we’ve decided to use the money saved to give our guests an…

Read More