Purbeck District Travel Guide

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Purbeck District
Purbeck District
Purbeck District
Purbeck District

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Corfe Castle sunrise panoramic Dorset England

Corfe Castle Village

Get to know Corfe Castle Village by checking out its beaches, restaurants and spas. Consider a visit to nearby sights like Isle of Purbeck or RSPB Arne during your time in the area.

Corfe Castle Village
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland Swanage England
The price is AU$416 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$416
18 June - 19 June
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)
"Amenities good rooms clean but bed was very small and duvet very heavy. No aircon could be very hot in summer. Very cobwebby all over outside of building . Could do with a good clean. Good views and superb position on coast"

Reviewed on 25 May 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$249 per night from 31 May to 1 June
AU$249
31 May - 1 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (102 reviews)
"We booked two rooms while walking the coast path. Neither room had a working shower. Both produced boiling hot water that would burn.All we were offered was the use of another shower in an outside building. We declined. Tired building and the Manager uninterested in offering any support or refund. ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
Lulworth Cove Inn

Lulworth Cove Inn

4 out of 5
Main Road, West Lulworth Wareham England
The price is AU$340 per night from 7 June to 8 June
AU$340
7 June - 8 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (177 reviews)
"Amazing stay and the staff were all incredible. Thank you."

Reviewed on 16 May 2026

Lulworth Cove Inn
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The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.

Kingston ENG
Stay at this cottage in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and tennis courts. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Isle of Purbeck are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (156 reviews)
"A good location for the surrounding area. Good for our dog good walks around the cottage."

Reviewed on 26 May 2026

The Lookout - panoramic views; log fire; ONE-dog-friendly, local beaches.
Stunning sea view apartment with parking. Couples, families & beach 2-Min. walk.

Stunning sea view apartment with parking. Couples, families & beach 2-Min. walk.

Swanage Dorset
Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and cable/satellite TV service. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (55 reviews)
"The view was amazing, the flat was very conveniently located. It was nice to have the designated parking. Bed was comfortable. We enjoyed our stay very much."

Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Stunning sea view apartment with parking. Couples, families & beach 2-Min. walk.
A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.

Swanage ENG
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Swanage. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are ...
A beautifully furnished, stone cottage in Swanage with garden and parking.
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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door

Durdle Door

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Swim through the large natural arch in the cliffs, which juts out dramatically into the sea and dates back about 140 million years.

Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove on the English Jurassic Coast in Dorset, England

Lulworth Cove

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lulworth Cove during your travels in Wareham. Wander the gardens or discover the countryside in this quaint area.

Lulworth Cove
Corfe Castle

Corfe Castle

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Watch battle re-enactments among evocative medieval ruins and learn about the role this fort played in the English Civil War.

Corfe Castle
View of the white cliffs of the Jurassic Coast of Dorset, England, UK

Durdle Door Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Durdle Door Beach during your trip to Wareham? Discover the countryside and bars in this quaint area.

Durdle Door Beach
Swanage Beach

Swanage Beach

4/5(1 review)

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Swanage Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Swanage. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Swanage Beach
Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

3.5/5(2 reviews)

Visit the native and exotic animals who live at Monkey World Ape Rescue Center during your trip to East Stoke. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the spas in the area.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

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