Purbeck District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

An aerial view of a historic castle ruins with surrounding green fields and a small village in the background.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a rocky cliff, a sandy beach, and a clear blue sea.
A coastal landscape with a rocky outcrop and a sandy beach.
A coastal landscape with cliffs, a sandy beach, and the ocean.
A coastal landscape with a prominent rock arch formation and a sandy beach.
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland Swanage England
The price is AU$236 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$236
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location and excellent room and breakfast Given the amazing weather we had no need for the pool but don’t think its right to charge for using it"

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2026

The Knoll House
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road Wareham England
The price is AU$269 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$269
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (124 reviews)
"Amazing sea views!!"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel

3 out of 5
91 High Street Swanage England
The price is AU$244 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$244
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (439 reviews)
"We had two rooms in the main house on the top floor. We did not see the inside of the lodges. Experia had a good late offer on a Deluxe Superior Room (which the hotel itself wouldn’t price match) which worked out the same price as a standard sea view room that we had booked through the hotel directly. ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2026

Purbeck House Hotel
See all 757 properties in Purbeck District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis Wareham England
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Tank Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2026

The Dorset Resort
Classic Holiday Home for 6, relaxing family getaway near Durdle Door

Classic Holiday Home for 6, relaxing family getaway near Durdle Door

West Lulworth Dorset
Stay at this holiday home in Wareham. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2026

Classic Holiday Home for 6, relaxing family getaway near Durdle Door
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road Swanage England
Stay at this apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located nearby.
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
See all properties in Purbeck District
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Stay near popular Purbeck District attractions

A coastal landscape with a natural rock arch formation, a sandy beach, and a clear view of the sea.

Durdle Door

9.4/10 (361 reviews)
Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.
See properties

Cities near Purbeck District

A historic waterfront with a castle-like building, a dock, and a small bridge.

Poole

An aerial view of a solar farm with rows of solar panels.

Blandford Forum

A bustling street with historic buildings, a clock tower, and various shops and cafes.

Dorchester

A rural landscape with a large tree in the foreground, a grassy field, and rolling hills in the background.
Photo by John Palmer (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

Corfe Mullen

Explore a world of travel with Expedia