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<channel><title><![CDATA[Self catering Swanage holiday cottage in Dorset - The Quarterdeck Swanage holiday house - Blog]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog]]></link><description><![CDATA[Blog]]></description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 23:03:42 +0000</pubDate><generator>Weebly</generator><item><title><![CDATA[How does the The Salt Pig Restaurant source its food?]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/how-does-the-the-salt-pig-restaurant-source-its-food]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/how-does-the-the-salt-pig-restaurant-source-its-food#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2019 10:06:32 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/how-does-the-the-salt-pig-restaurant-source-its-food</guid><description><![CDATA[James Warren of the Salt Pig tells a short story about where he gets his food from and what he believes is important in the way they serve food in their restaurants in Swanage and Wareham. Definitely sounds to be worth a visit to try his food. the Swanage cafe restaurant is close to the beach on station road.James Warren of The Salt Pig from Dorset Videos on Vimeo. [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="paragraph">James Warren of the Salt Pig tells a short story about where he gets his food from and what he believes is important in the way they serve food in their restaurants in Swanage and Wareham. Definitely sounds to be worth a visit to try his food. the Swanage cafe restaurant is close to the beach on station road.</div><div><div id="421482783967465788" align="left" style="width: 100%; overflow-y: hidden;" class="wcustomhtml"><iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/283269463" width="640" height="360" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><p><a href="https://vimeo.com/283269463">James Warren of The Salt Pig</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user72798183">Dorset Videos</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[SPHA won 1st prize as a walking float at Swanage Carnival]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/spha-won-1st-prize-as-a-walking-float-at-swanage-carnival]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/spha-won-1st-prize-as-a-walking-float-at-swanage-carnival#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:55:35 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[spha]]></category><category><![CDATA[swanage carnival]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/spha-won-1st-prize-as-a-walking-float-at-swanage-carnival</guid><description><![CDATA[As members of the Swanage and Purbeck Hospitality Association, Chris and Shona supported the association entry in the Swanage Carnival as Fred Flintstone and Pebbles. &nbsp;It was a really fun afternoon. &nbsp;Here are a few&nbsp;pictures&nbsp;of the association at work, the&nbsp;magnificent&nbsp;float made by Jackie and Adrian Lane.          [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">As members of the Swanage and Purbeck Hospitality Association, Chris and Shona supported the association entry in the Swanage Carnival as Fred Flintstone and Pebbles. &nbsp;It was a really fun afternoon. &nbsp;Here are a few&nbsp;pictures&nbsp;of the association at work, the&nbsp;magnificent&nbsp;float made by Jackie and Adrian Lane.</div>  <div ><div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div> <div id='610609163929206837-gallery' class='imageGallery' style='line-height: 0px; padding: 0; margin: 0'> <div id='610609163929206837-imageContainer0' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='610609163929206837-insideImageContainer0' style='position:relative;margin:5px;padding:0 8px 8px 0'><div style='position:relative;width:100%;padding:0 0 75.08%;'><a href='https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/uploads/7/9/7/3/7973109/5691676_orig.jpg' 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rel='lightbox[gallery610609163929206837]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false' title='Its not heavy just awkward'><img src='https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/uploads/7/9/7/3/7973109/8186746.jpg' class='galleryImage galleryImageBorder' _width='333' _height='249' style='position:absolute;border-width:1px;padding:3px;width:100%;top:0.2%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div><div id='610609163929206837-imageContainer12' style='float:left;width:33.28%;margin:0;'><div id='610609163929206837-insideImageContainer12' style='position:relative;margin:5px;padding:0 8px 8px 0'><div style='position:relative;width:100%;padding:0 0 75.08%;'><a href='https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/uploads/7/9/7/3/7973109/2685084_orig.jpg' rel='lightbox[gallery610609163929206837]' onclick='if (!window.lightboxLoaded) return false'><img src='https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/uploads/7/9/7/3/7973109/2685084.jpg' class='galleryImage galleryImageBorder' _width='333' _height='249' style='position:absolute;border-width:1px;padding:3px;width:100%;top:0.2%;left:0%' /></a></div></div></div><span style='display: block; clear: both; height: 0px; overflow: hidden;'></span> </div>  <div style="height: 20px; overflow: hidden;"></div></div>  ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Online booking launched]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/online-booking-launched]]></link><comments><![CDATA[https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/online-booking-launched#comments]]></comments><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2011 15:39:12 GMT</pubDate><category><![CDATA[online booking]]></category><category><![CDATA[website]]></category><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/blog/online-booking-launched</guid><description><![CDATA[ After three months of working on our website, photos and booking software, we have finally launched a new logo, a new website and a new live 24/7 online booking service. &nbsp;This means you can always see up to date prices and availability. &nbsp;If the house is showing as available, you can book it right away. &nbsp;The prices quoted on this website are always the current prices.Shona and Chris will now handle the bookings directly through our company Swanage and Purbeck Holidays Ltd. &nbsp;W [...] ]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<span class='imgPusher' style='float:left;height:0px'></span><span style=' float: left; z-index: 10; position: relative; ;clear:left;margin-top:0px;*margin-top:0px'><a><img src="https://www.purbeckholidays.co.uk/uploads/7/9/7/3/7973109/4461977.gif?182" style="margin-top: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 10px; border-width:0;" alt="Picture" class="galleryImageBorder" /></a><div style="display: block; font-size: 90%; margin-top: -10px; margin-bottom: 10px; text-align: center;"></div></span> <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; display: block; ">After three months of working on our website, photos and booking software, we have finally launched a new logo, a new website and a new live 24/7 online booking service. &nbsp;This means you can always see up to date prices and availability. &nbsp;If the house is showing as available, you can book it right away. &nbsp;The prices quoted on this website are always the current prices.<br /><br />Shona and Chris will now handle the bookings directly through our company Swanage and Purbeck Holidays Ltd. &nbsp;We have a new phone number for all bookings and enquiries 01929 505090.<br /><br />At the moment we can take payments by credit card, debit card and by direct bank transfer. &nbsp;PayPal are handling our credit card payments. &nbsp;But do not worry, you do not need a PayPal account in order to pay by credit card.<br /><br />We can take security deposits as a credit card authorisation. &nbsp;this means you do not need to pay us the &pound;200 security and we do not need to refund it. &nbsp;We simply take an advance authorisation&nbsp;which&nbsp;lapses 2 weeks after your return.</div> <hr  style=" clear: both; visibility: hidden; width: 100%; "></hr>  <h2  style=" text-align: left; ">Peak dates bookings</h2>  <div  class="paragraph editable-text" style=" text-align: left; ">We will now move to a system where you can book 15 months ahead. &nbsp;Future availability will always show for 15 months. &nbsp;So you can predict when the availability will show.</div>  ]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>