What a disappointment of a Sunday lunch at the Bankes Arms. The building is stunning as is whole of Corfe Castle, but forget ordering any food. Shown to a table with a very uninterested young lady, who pointed to a box with clip board menus. Bar area looked a mess, piled up glasses with no room to move. Staff chatting rather than clearing up. It's the first view for anyone entering the place! We had to ask to order drinks, placed our order for 2 roast lamb and 2 beef....... then we sat and waited. Oh and we waited. And waited for over 40 mins before 'we' had to ask can we have a drink & how is food order going. Food was poorly presented piled high topped with a yorkshire pudding. Meat on top of red cabbage & some other unrecognisable shredded vegetable. A carrot ? or suede 'baby food' puree spread across the plate. The roast potatoes were dreadful, clearly re heated in a deep fat fryer. The carrot & the parsnip were the highlight of the plate. The Yorkshire pudding was rubbery, cold if not stale. Meat was poor. Had the look for pre packed sliced meat. The cauliflower was lovely & cheesy. It was not busy, just seemed a bit chaotic and unorganised. The staff need to be given a bit of direction! The only thing we didnt need to sit waiting for was the bill, which arrived promptly after asking for it. I would suggest a calculator for behind the bar. Maybe a quick look before at the food hygiene certificate rating would have helped us. Such a shame 😪 in a prime location within this historic village with a bit of TLC, organisation, and a good Chef this could be a Star Attraction in this beautiful area. Come on 'Bankes Arms Hotel' - step up and show the visiting world how we can do things in the UK 🇬🇧
Located in Wareham, Kingston Country Courtyard is by the sea, a 4-minute drive from Corfe Castle and 13 minutes from Swanage Beach. This eco-certified hotel is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Sandbanks Beach and 12.4 mi (19.9 km) from The Tank Museum.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this hotel include concierge services, wedding services, and a picnic area.
Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Wareham? This hotel has 1184 square feet (110 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 5 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Make yourself at home in one of the 26 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature hair dryers and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided daily, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.
With a stay at this cabin in Swanage, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Corfe Castle and Swanage 18 Hole Pitch and Putt. This cabin is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Poole Harbour and 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Bournemouth International Centre.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include an electric kettle and an iron/ironing board.