Bankes Arms
Hotel
- Brand
- National Trust
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About
The Bankes Arms Inn in Studland, Dorset is a traditional 16th Century pub set in the heart of the Purbeck countryside right next to the sea.
Amenities
Free Wi-FiBreakfast
Location
What's nearby
- South Beach0.3 km
- Fort Henry0.3 km
- Knoll Beach1.0 km
- Viewpoint to Old Harry Rocks1.3 km
- Agglestone Rock1.5 km
- Old Harry Rocks1.7 km
Straight-line distances.
Within a short walk
🍽️ 3 places to eat
Everyday amenities within about 1 km, from OpenStreetMap.
Getting there & essentials
- Nearest airport
- Bournemouth Airport (BOH) — 17.0 km → all hotels near BOH
- Nearest station
- Swanage — 3.7 km
- Nearest beach
- South Beach — 0.3 km
- Sea temperature
- Sea temperature about 19.3 °C in September (Open-Meteo Marine, measured 2026-09-01)
- Driving
- Drives on the left
- Currency
- GBP
- Power
- Type G plugs · 230 V · 50 Hz
- Tap water
- Generally safe to drink
Straight-line distances.
Street view
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Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Bankes Arms?
From Bankes Arms, the nearest station, Swanage, is about 3.7 km away; Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is around 17.0 km away (straight-line distances).
How far is Bankes Arms from the beach?
The nearest beach, South Beach, is about 0.3 km from Bankes Arms in a straight line.
Does Bankes Arms have wifi?
Yes — Bankes Arms offers free wi-fi, breakfast.
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