The Pines Hotel

31/05/2026

Honey panna cotta dessert 🍯

Made with local honey from bee hives in Swanage and Worth Matravers 🐝

21/05/2026

Sam, Keeley and Rosie have just returned from a morning on the beach, clearing litter and doing our bit to keep the coastline looking its best.

Nothing big — just a simple effort that makes a real difference over time. Looking forward to our next one and hoping the sunshine sticks around!

16/05/2026

A view worth slowing down for 🌿🌊

Looking out across the dunes at Studland Beach, with Old Harry Rocks standing proudly on the horizon — one of Dorset’s most iconic sights. Just beyond those chalk stacks lies Swanage and that’s where you’ll find us.

It’s a beautiful walk along the coast, and one of our favourite ways to explore the area while keeping things low impact and sustainable. Leave the car behind, breathe in the sea air, and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.

16/05/2026

We agree. We are so lucky have the most beautiful spaces right on our doorstep to relax, unwind and connect with nature 🍃🍂

🌿 There’s something powerful about spending time in nature, and the impact it can have on our health and wellbeing is greater than many of us realise.

From reducing stress to boosting mood and helping us reconnect, even small moments outdoors can make a real difference. Evidence shows that simply spending time in green spaces can help lower anxiety, improve mood, and support overall wellbeing

Our blog explores the benefits of nature and how we can all reconnect with it in simple, meaningful ways.

Read it here: https://bit.ly/41X6JjI

07/05/2026

The Pines Hotel - Our Green Story

Our Green Story officially began in March 2026 – as a busy seaside hotel in the heart of the Purbecks and located on the Jurassic Coast, we have always been aware of the impact our business has on our beautiful and fragile environment but this is the year we take responsibility and seriously up our game.

We are setting ourselves a challenge of reaching a Gold award from Green Tourism within 2 years. Fortunately, we are an independent hotel with a close knit team of around 50 people from all walks of life. We don’t have to adhere to large company policies and we can benefit from the ideas and enthusiasm of our team members who will all bring various suggestions and ideas to the table. We are sure our wonderful guests will also bring us fresh suggestions as we progress.

The Pines Hotel started out as three separate dwellings dating back to the early 19th century and therefore because it was not originally designed with modern sustainability standards in mind, we recognise that improving our environmental performance will present some significant challenges, particularly in areas such as energy efficiency.

We were delighted to learn that during our initial assessment process, we were already on the right track with many aspects of Green Tourism and its criteria. We are looking forward to the challenge and knowing that we are contributing to showing our commitment to sustainability and reducing our environmental impact.

Our first steps will be to have a more meaningful presence on social media, implementing information to be on display in our bedrooms to encourage guests to be taking part and working very hard behind the scenes with our various departments to work together and take steps forward. All of this whilst continuing to run a busy clifftop hotel, the largest in Swanage.

We are proud to be a member of Green Tourism and hope that others will be inspired and think about their own impact. Watch this space and keep an eye on our website and social media channels for updates and to see how we progress!

02/05/2026

From Crossways to Swanage 🍺

We’re delighted to be pouring ales from Dorset Brewing Company — a brilliant local brewery crafting beers full of flavour and character. Four bottles, four great reasons to stop by the bar.

Join us for a proper taste of Dorset 🍻 Which is your favourite?

26/04/2026

Keep watching to see the transformation of a recently refurbished single room, now with a refreshed and more modern finish. Feedback from guests has already been very positive.

The update focuses on comfort and simplicity, creating a calm space to return to after a day exploring the Jurassic Coast.

As part of our ongoing approach to more thoughtful and responsible improvements, we aim to reuse and rehome furniture where possible and make considered choices. 🛌

21/04/2026

Nothing more to say other than we are overjoyed that the sunshine is finally back! ☀️

12/04/2026

There’s nothing quite like a cup of tea to slow things down ☕💙

Here at our Dorset hotel, we’re proud to serve Dorset Tea — a local favourite with a genuine commitment to sustainability, it’s a brew you can feel good about.

So whether you’re unwinding after a day exploring the coast or simply taking a quiet moment, your cup is doing a little good for the planet too 🌿

02/04/2026

Swanage has a busy and exciting year lined up ✨

Take a look at just some of the many events, festivals and galas coming your way - make sure you don’t miss out! 🎪🎤🚂🎵🐟🎄🚣‍♀️🏴‍☠️