Swanage and Purbeck - Visit Dorset

Swanage and 

Purbeck 

Holiday Guide 2012 

Discover some of the 

South West's most 

unspoiled scenery and 

the Jurassic Coast 

www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk

Welcome to Purbeck 

The Swanage and Purbeck Holiday Guide aims to give 

you a flavour of the area and some useful information 

including accommodation options, events taking place 

during 2012 and what to do and see when you are here. 

Our website also has a wealth of information and is updated 

regularly. 

Contents 

3 Reasons to Visit 

Swanage and Purbeck 

4 Spectacular Coastline 

6 Charming Swanage 

8 Purbeck Towns and 

Villages 

10 Get Back to Nature 

12 History and Heritage 

14 Be Car Free 

16 Dorset 

18 Keep it Local 

19 Local Attractions 

21 Purbeck Events 

22 Map of Purbeck, How to 

Get Here, Beaches and 

Range Walks 

24 Map of Swanage 

25 Local Attractions 

26 Guide to 

Accommodation 

Gradings 

27 Key to Accommodation 

Symbols 

27 Accommodation 

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Reasons to visit Swanage and Purbeck 

Whatever 

you want from 

a short break or 

holiday, Purbeck 

has it all . We look 

forward to seeing 

you! 

• Purbeck is home to one of the South 

West of England’s most unspoiled 

coastal and rural landscapes and 

yet is within easy reach of London 

and the Midlands, perfect for yearround 

holidays and short breaks. 

• Purbeck is a walker’s paradise; 

there is a myriad of walking trails 

which take you through the area’s 

stunning countryside and coastline. 

The South West Coast Path takes 

its course along the whole coastline 

in the district. 

• The eastern end of England’s only 

UNESCO natural World Heritage 

Site is in Purbeck. Known as the 

Jurassic Coast, the area is 

recognised for its unique geology. 

The Heritage Centres at Lulworth 

Cove and Durlston Country Park, 

a National Nature Reserve, give a 

revealing insight into a world of 

dinosaurs and fossils. 

• With sandy beaches such as 

Studland Beach and Swanage Bay 

and coves such as Lulworth and 

Kimmeridge, it’s a perfect place for 

the whole family to enjoy the mild 

climate. 

• Purbeck has a wealth of family 

attractions; Monkey World and The 

Tank Museum are world-famous, 

Enid Blyton fans will recognise many 

of the real-life locations which 

inspired her novels and the farm 

park at Farmer Palmer’s gives 

children the chance to get close to 

animals and even bottle-feed the 

lambs. 

• Swanage is a Victorian seaside 

resort and has a unique place in the 

quarrying history of the country; 

travel into the town by the famous 

Steam Railway. 

• Wareham offers a traditional Dorset 

market town; markets are held on 

Thursdays and Saturdays and the 

fortnightly farmers’ market allows 

you to enjoy the fantastic local food. 

• TE Lawrence was one of the area’s 

most famous residents. Lawrence 

of Arabia, as he became known, 

lived near Wareham; his home 

Cloud’s Hill is preserved by the 

National Trust and his grave can be 

seen at Moreton Cemetery, close to 

the river and tea shop in the village. 

• Exploring the heathlands and 

forests, the RSPB Reserve at Arne, 

Studland Nature Reserve and the 

Blue Pool offers the chance to get 

close to the area's exceptional wildlife. 

• Taking a boat trip to Brownsea 

Island is an ideal day out and 

perfect place to have a picnic. The 

Island was where the first Boy Scout 

camp was run by Lord Baden 

Powell; currently managed by the 

National Trust, the island is one of 

the few places in England where you 

can spot a red squirrel! 

• Purbeck’s rich heritage is highlighted 

by Corfe Castle, the iconic ruin 

which is a vestige of the Civil War 

and the imposing Lulworth Castle 

set in extensive parklands. 

Front cover, clockwise: Durdle Door 

Pages 2 and 3: Thatch cottage at Wool, picnic near Corfe Castle, River Piddle at East Holme, St. Oswalds Bay, Wareham Forest 

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Spectacular Coastline 

The Purbeck coast is truly something special and 

has something on offer for everyone, whether you 

want to spend your time relaxing on the soft sand 

beaches, exploring the coast path or hunting for 

fossils and walking in the footsteps of dinosaurs. 

Jurassic Coast 

Most of Purbeck lies within an 

Area of Outstanding Natural 

Beauty as well as being part of 

England’s only natural World 

Heritage Site, designated for its 

outstanding geological interest. 

Walk along the coast to see the 

unique rock formations such as 

Durdle Door. 

The Coast Path 

The South West Coast Path 

follows the whole of our coastline 

starting at Shell Bay. For 27 miles 

you can experience the glorious 

sandy beaches, dramatic cliff tops, 

incredible rock formations, 

spectacular geological features 

and hidden coves that make up 

the Purbeck coastline. You can 

walk by quirky man made features 

such as St. Aldhelm's Chapel and 

legacies of the area's quarrying 

heritage such as Dancing Ledge. 

Wildlife 

Whilst enjoying the coast keep 

your eyes peeled for the wide 

array of wildlife that calls Purbeck 

its home, from birds including 

puffins, razorbills and guillemots, 

to sealife including dolphins and 

porpoises and beautiful plant life 

including early spider, flowering 

bee and pyramidal orchids. 


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Lulworth 

Cove is 

a natural 

horseshoe-shaped 

harbour 

Beaches Galore! 

If you are looking to spend a day by the sea, Purbeck 

has an array of beaches to suit everyone, from safe 

family beaches to remote bays. The sea along the 

Purbeck coast is generally calm, making it a safe place 

for children to play and ideal for long leisurely swims. 

The beach at Swanage meets the stringent criteria to 

achieve Blue Flag status. For underwater wildlife, head 

to the rocky shores of Kimmeridge for excellent 

rockpooling, kayaking and snorkelling. 

The golden sands of Studland Beach and Shell Bay 

offer a glorious slice of natural coastline in Purbeck 

featuring a four-mile stretch of golden, sandy beach 

with views of Old Harry Rocks. The heathland behind 

the beach is a haven for native wildlife; designated 

trails through the sand dunes and woodlands allow for 

exploration and spotting of deer, insects and bird life as 

well as a wealth of wild flowers. 

Dancing Ledge, Chapmans Pool, Studland Beach, Old Harry, 

Lulworth Cove 

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Charming Swanage 

Swanage has so much for the whole family to 

enjoy: the town has kept much of its original 

Victorian character and offers an award-winning 

beach with safe bathing together with a wide 

variety of all-weather leisure activities. 

A Beautiful Beach 

The town's jewel in the crown is its 

family friendly beach. Sandy and 

gently sloping, Swanage has the 

only beach along the Jurassic 

Coast to consistently achieve 

European Blue Flag Status. 

Swanage enjoys some of the 

south coast’s best weather; listen 

to the sea lapping at the shore as 

you lie on the golden sand or stroll 

along the promenade. 

Victorian Charm 

Swanage retains the feel of its 

original incarnation as a Victorian 

seaside resort. Much of the 

architecture is from this era – 

have a look along the High Street 

at impressive buildings such as the 

Town Hall and the Purbeck House 

Hotel. As you wander around the 

art galleries and boutique gift 

shops, the pace of life slows to a 

gentler rhythm in Swanage. 

Entertainment for 

Everyone 

Swanage has a wide range of 

events throughout the year which 

will appeal to everyone. For music 

lovers, the town has a fantastic 

range of festivals which everyone 

can enjoy, including Blues, Jazz 

and Folk Festivals. The newly 

introduced Comedy Festivals have 

also proved a big hit. The Regatta 

and Carnival Week offers a lively 

atmosphere a Caribbean style 

carnival, spectacular fireworks, 

music and dancing to suit 

everyone. All year round, you will 

find something to do both in the 

daytime and in the evening. The 

Mowlem Theatre presents a 

varied programme of brand new 

film releases, shows and 

theatrical plays and has incredible 

views overlooking the bay. The 

town also has a variety of top 

quality restaurants and bistros for 

you to sample while you’re here. 

Or why not just sit on the beach 

eating traditional fish and chips 


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Swanage 

is a delight for 

all the family 

Swanage Railway 

Among the town’s main 

attractions is the Swanage 

Railway. The Railway, which uses 

steam engines on many of its 

routes, has a year-round 

timetable and is the best way to 

travel between Corfe Castle and 

Swanage. The various stops along 

the way are also perfect drop-off 

points for a day’s walking. 

Quality Coast Award 2011 

2011 

Durlston 

Country Park 

Durlston Country Park was 

founded by the Victorian 

entrepreneur and philanthropist 

George Burt. The park is a 

fantastic site of around 260 acres 

where you can enjoy stunning 

views and see an abundance of 

natural beauty, flora and fauna as 

well as magnificent marine 

mammals and birds, all set in 

“nature’s great open book”. The 

park hosts a wide range of events 

throughout the year including 

dolphin watches and is the 

perfect place to enjoy a 

spectacular cliff top walk. A new 

visitor centre and restaurant at 

the National Nature Reserve, 

voted Britain's 2nd Favourite 

Park, will be open in 2012. 

European Blue Flag 

Beach 2011 

The Promenade, Church Hill Mill Pond, Swanage Bay 

from the Downs, Wellington Clock Tower 

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Purbeck towns and villages 

Away from the beaches, one of our visitors’ 

favourite things to do is exploring the picturesque 

towns and villages of Purbeck; here are just a few 

to whet your appetite: 

Bere Regis 

The village features St John the 

Baptist church which has a 

history dating back 1000 years - 

tours given by church members 

are available between May and 

September. Next to the Bere 

Stream, Elder Road Open Space 

can be found with its riverside 

boardwalk and bridge. There are 

plenty of footpaths nearby for 

walks. 

Corfe Castle 

As well as the iconic Castle ruins, 

the village is known for being one 

of the prettiest in Dorset with most 

of the houses built from the local 

Purbeck stone. Visit the Corfe 

Castle Model Village and Gardens 

see what the village would have 

looked like before Cromwell’s army 

arrived. 

Moreton 

Known best for its links with TE 

Lawrence who is buried in the 

village cemetery, the village also 

boasts tea rooms and the beautiful 

etched glass windows of St 

Nicholas’ Church. The Jubilee 

Trail, Lawrence Trail and Lawrence 

Cycle Ride all pass through 

Moreton taking in the ford through 

the River Frome. 

Worth Matravers 

Perfectly located if you are doing a 

coastal walk, you can have a 

breather either at the famous 

Square and Compass pub, visiting 

the fossil museum next door or 

have a picnic near the delightful 

village pond. 

West Lulworth 

The village of West Lulworth with 

its thatched cottages is a traditional 

coastal village; whose pub is one of 

the oldest in Dorset. Lulworth 

Cove, which is just south of the 

village, was a smugglers haunt - 

the coastguard cottages still remain 

today. 


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Relax on 

the river at 

Wareham 

Wareham 

This attractive town lies on a low 

ridge between the rivers Frome 

and Piddle, and was formerly a 

former major port where ships 

arrived from all over the world. 

Today the Quay remains lively 

with pubs and restaurants around 

the square. From here you can 

take a boat trip or hire your own 

or if you want to relax, simply sit 

on the quayside, feeding the 

ducks. 

Both the River Frome and the 

River Piddle can be enjoyed by 

taking a waymarked circular 

riverside walk; along the way, 

don’t miss the tranquil Priory 

Meadow which has been restored 

into a conservation area where you 

can enjoy the wildlife habitat. 

The town has been a market town 

for over 500 years and its market 

has the accolade of two royal 

charters; still today, regular 

farmers and general markets are 

held in the town on Thursday and 

Saturday, maintaining its 

reputation as a lively market 

town. 

Discover Wareham's history by 

following the Walls Walk which 

takes you round the town walls 

originally built in Saxon times and 

the Town Walk which includes 

highlights such as the site of 

Wareham Castle and Wareham 

Museum. 

Wareham - 2011 Britain in Bloom 

Silver Gilt winner in the Small Town Category 

regional competition (South and South East) 

and Silver Gilt medal winner in the Small 

Town Category national competition 

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Lulworth, Briantspuddle, River Frome at Wareham, 

Worth Matravers

Get Back to Nature 

Purbeck has an exceptionally beautiful and 

varied landscape. It is part of the Dorset Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty and the area around 

Wareham is recognised as the most botanically rich 

in the UK. 

A bird watcher ’s 

dream 

With its coast, countryside, and 

Poole Harbour, Purbeck is home 

to a diverse range of birds such 

as peregrine falcon, lapwing, 

nightjar, puffin and little egret. 

Top bird watching spots include 

the RSPB Nature Reserve at 

Arne, Brownsea Island and 

Wareham Forest. Durlston 

Country Park, as well as being an 

excellent birdwatching spot, also 

organises events throughout the 

year such as Spring Bird Week, 

bird watching boat trips and 

Dawn Chorus walks. 

Flowers, bugs and 

butterflies 

The coastal cliffs, Purbeck Ridge, 

Lulworth Ranges and Corfe 

Common are all important 

grassland sites. The Purbeck 

Ridge combines flower-rich 

grassland with views of Corfe 

Castle and the Jurassic Coast, 

and is home to Adonis blue 

butterflies, bee orchids and 

autumn lady’s-tresses. 

If bugs are more your thing, why 

not go hunting for glow-worms 

and other creatures of the night 

at the RSPB Nature Reserve at 

Arne, or spot dragonfly and 

damselfly hovering above the 

heathland pools at Hartland Moor, 

Morden Bog or Studland National 

Nature Reserves 


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Above and below 

the water 

Boat trips, kayaking and coastal 

walks give access to limestone 

cliffs inhabited by breeding birds; 

you might also be lucky enough 

to see dolphins. Be sure to try 

out the Kayak Wildlife Trail at 

Studland. 

If you prefer to be in the water, 

why not try snorkelling at 

Kimmeridge Bay’s rocky 

limestone reefs – there is a 

snorkelling trail here in the 

summer. Swanage Pier is also a 

hive of marine activity and you 

may see fish such as the tompot 

blenny. 

Looking for 

something 

different 

Brownsea Island, the largest 

island in Poole Harbour, is home 

to endangered red squirrels – 

best seen in the autumn when 

foraging for food. You might also 

see sika deer and a variety of 

wading birds including avocet and 

oystercatcher. 

Many of the heathlands in Purbeck 

are home to Britain’s native 

reptiles, including the colourful 

sand lizard and illusive smooth 

snake. They are usually very 

difficult to find and are protected 

by law, so the best way to see 

them is to join an organised 

event. 

It ’s not 

only birds you 

will see at the 

RSPB Nature 

Reserve at Arne 

To find out more about the wildlife or heritage 

of Purbeck, information on guided walks, talks 

and boat trips, contact the Purbeck and 

Swanage information centres 

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Sand lizard, Adonis blue butterfly, lapwing, 

fallow deer, bee orchid

History and Heritage 

Purbeck has a rich heritage, from haunted 

castles, to a deserted village and tales of great 

adventurers, you’ll uncover the mysteries as you 

delve deeper into Purbeck’s past. 

Corfe Castle 

The unmistakable silhouette of 

Corfe Castle towers dramatically 

above its picturesque village at 

the very heart of Purbeck. The 

castle was built in 1086 and was 

one of the country’s great 

strongholds until betrayal from 

within led to its downfall. 

Lulworth Estate 

Lulworth Castle sits within its 

own grounds in the Lulworth 

Estate. Built in the early 17th 

Century as a hunting lodge, the 

exterior of the Castle has changed 

little over the years. There are 

displays of memorabilia and 

artefacts in the basement vaults. 

Wartime past 

Purbeck can be proud of its active 

involvement in the country’s 

wartime periods. You can also 

follow the Dorset Military Trail 

including the Tank Museum at 

Bovington. 

Tyneham 

Evacuated for military training 

during the second world war, the 

village has been deserted ever 

since, but many of the buildings 

survive and the Church and 

School now house excellent 

exhibitions about the village and 

villagers. A good starting point for 

walks on the coast path. Please 

see opening times for range 

walks on page 23. 


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Enid Blyton 

Enid Blyton was a frequent visitor 

to Purbeck and the landmarks 

and countryside of the area 

feature in many of her novels. 

2012 will be the 70th anniversary 

of the first in the Famous Five 

series and there will be various 

events during the year to 

celebrate. You can discover more 

of the author's favourite places in 

Purbeck by using our Enid Blyton 

Country leaflet available from 

Purbeck Information Centre. 

Lawrence of Arabia 

At Clouds Hill, just outside of 

Bovington is the small cottage 

which belonged to T.E. Lawrence 

(Lawrence of Arabia). He bought 

this tiny isolated brick and tile 

cottage in 1925 and a permanent 

exhibition now details Lawrence’s 

extraordinary life. From here you 

can join a seven mile trail which 

takes you to where he worked, 

died and is now buried. Pick up 

the Lawrence Trail leaflets from 

Purbeck or Swanage Tourist 

Information Centres. 

Corfe 

Castle was the 

inspiration for 

Kirrin Castle in 

the Famous Five 

novels! 

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Tyneham, British Armed Forces and Veterans 

Weekend, TE Lawrences cottage at Clouds Hill, 

Lulworth Castle, Famous Five at Corfe Castle

The best way to enjoy Purbeck’s natural splendour 

is to leave the car behind and explore by foot, bike, 

bus, train or boat. 

Be Car Free 

Walking 

Waymarked rambles, guided 

walks, or self-guided trails – 

whatever you want from your 

walk, we’ve got it. Pick up one of 

our great leaflets and discover the 

Wareham Two Rivers Walks, the 

Purbeck Way, the Wareham 

Forest Way, the South West 

Coast Path, three Swanage Town 

trails, the Lawrence of Arabia Trail 

and many more. See our 

publications list on page 43 to 

pre-order your walks leaflets or 

Ordnance Survey map. The 

wealth of the area’s walking trails 

is celebrated during the annual 

Swanage and Purbeck Walking 

Festival – for more details see 

walkswanage.com. 

Cycling 

Bring your own bike or hire one 

when you're here from 

Cyclexperience at Wareham 

Station or Norden Park and Ride - 

don't miss the opportunity to 

discover Purbeck by pedal power! 

We have a number of cycle route 

leaflets covering a variety of 

distances and abilities, including 

the signposted Sika Cycle Trail at 

Wareham Forest and family friendly 

routes to the beaches at Studland. 

For the more experienced cyclist, 

ride Castle Ride over the Purbeck 

Hills for panoramic views. You could 

also cycle the Lawrence Ride and 

visit the cottage once owned by 

T.E. Lawrence. 

Buses 

There are regular bus services 

throughout the area. To download 

bus timetables and route maps 

visit dorsetforyou.com/bustimes, 

or when you arrive visit Purbeck 

or Swanage Information Centres 

for timetables and routes. 

The fantastic CoastlinX53 

Jurassic Coast Bus travels daily 

from Exeter near the start of the 

World Heritage Site along parts 

of this incredible coastline and on 

to Poole. These buses allow you 

to hop on and off as you please. 

At Wareham you can change on 

to a different bus to visit 

Swanage, or in summer, buses 

also stop at Lulworth Cove and 

Durdle Door. 


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Discover 

amazing 

places only 

accessible on 

foot 

Railways 

Purbeck is well served by the 

national train network with direct 

access to London, so it's perfectly 

possible to leave your car at 

home. 

Once you're here Swanage 

Railway lets you discover Purbeck 

as it was done in years gone by. 

Park your car at Norden Park & 

Ride and travel by steam train to 

Corfe Castle, Harman's Cross or 

the Victorian resort of Swanage. 

Regular events are held by the 

Railway throughout the year, 

culminating in the Santa Specials 

in December – perfect for kids of 

all ages! 

Various boat trip operators offer 

tours along the coastline and the 

River Frome, where you can 

marvel at Purbeck’s natural 

beauty. Alternatively you can 

skipper your own vessel, join a 

kayak guided tour or hire your 

own kayak from Wareham and a 

number of places along the coast. 

To help you travel around 

i the area without your car, 

we have produced two 

leaflets giving ideas for days out. 

Pick up copies at the Purbeck 

Information and Heritage Centre 

or download them from www. 

dorsetforyou.com/carfreepurbeck. 

Boats and kayaks 

Keep Purbeck Special - what you can do to help 

• Be safe, plan ahead and follow signs 

• Leave gates and property as you find them 

• Protect plants and animals and take your litter home 

• Keep dogs under close control and remove dog waste 

• Be careful with matches, cigarettes and barbeques 

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Cycling at Studland, Swanage steam train at 

Corfe Castle, boating at Lulworth, Durdle Door

Swanage and Purbeck lies on the south-eastern 

coast of Dorset, a quintessentially English county. 

After visiting the wide open spaces of Dorset, you 

will return home refreshed and reinvigorated! 

Dorset 


The county boasts coastal resorts 

with safe, sandy beaches, a 

uniquely unpoiled coastline, 

breath-taking country landscapes, 

traditional market towns and 

thatched cottages. The mild 

climate also serves gardens well 

and many of the manor homes, 

for which Dorset is famed, have 

magnificent gardens. Panoramic 

views of the Dorset landscapes 

are best enjoyed from atop one of 

the many ancient pre-historic 

hillforts and barrows. 

To the east of the county are 

Christchurch with its Priory 

church, believed to be the longest 

in England, and Wimborne 

Minster, home to one of the 

country’s very few ancient 

chained libraries where some of 

the earliest books can be seen. 

Blandford Forum’s elegant 

Georgian character contrasts with 

the hill top town of Shaftesbury, 

best known for Gold Hill, a steep 

cobbled street lined by thatched 

cottages. 

On the west, the Jurassic Coast’s 

rich bounty of fossils can be 

easily explored at Lyme Regis and 

Charmouth and if you are a 

Thomas Hardy fan, heading for 

the County Museum in 

Dorchester is a must. Further 

north, lies Sherborne with its 

famous Abbey known as the 

cathedral of Dorset. 

Olympic Sailing 

www.visit-dorset.com 

2012 promises to be an exciting 

year for Dorset as the county will 

be hosting the sailing 

competitions during the London 

2012 Olympic and Paralympic 

Games. The sailing will take place 

at the Weymouth & Portland 

National Sailing Academy, which 

was developed to take advantage 

of what are recognised as some 

of the best small boat sailing 

waters world-wide. 

Even before the athletes arrive, 

the Olympic Torch Relay will be 

coming through Dorset in July on 

its way to London. Full details of 

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the route will be announced in the 

autumn of 2011 but there will be 

celebrations and events along the 

route to mark this momentous 

occasion. 

The venue in Dorset will be the 

2nd largest Olympic and 

Paralympic Games venue after 

London and the ambition is to 

deliver the most memorable 

sailing experience in the history 

of the Games. Plans for the 

Games include a free Live Screen 

on Weymouth Beach, so even if 

you don’t have tickets for the 

official spectator area, you will 

still be able to follow the sailing 

on the screen. There will also be 

a Festival Village and Stage 

featuring entertainment for all 

ages. Travelling to Weymouth 

will be easiest by public transport 

– as well as direct train services, 

there will be a number of park 

and rides in operation. For full 

information about the Olympic 

and Paralympic Games please 

visit www.dorsetforyou.com/ 

london2012 

Cultural Olympiad 

The county will also be playing a 

full part in the UK’s biggest ever 

festival, the Cultural Olympiad, 

which will feature a mix of high 

quality festivals, one off 

performances and exhibitions 

across all art forms and other 

disciplines. Details of the cultural 

events will be included on the 

events listings on www.visitdorset.com 

Dorset is 

a land of 

contrast and 

breathtaking 

scenery 

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Sherborne Abbey, Weymouth Harbour, 

Milton Abbas, Sailing off Weymouth and Portland

Purbeck is home to some of the finest and 

tastiest local produce on the south coast and is 

an official FAIRTRADE zone. Pick your own fruit 

and vegetables, sample delicious fresh seafood 

or delight your taste buds with Purbeck wine, 

ice-cream and hand made chocolate. 

Keep it Local 

Many of Purbeck's hotels, 

restaurants and pubs pride 

themselves on using local 

produce, from the divine Dorset 

Blue Vinny cheese, scrumptious 

Dorset Apple Cake to locally 

produced chutneys and jams, 

meats and game raised in 

Purbeck and fish caught in the 

surrounding seas. Take time 

to enjoy Chococo’s awardwinning 

luxury fresh handmade 

chocolates stocked in local shops 

and make sure you taste some of 

the inventive flavours of Purbeck 

Ice Cream. 

You can also sample 

local food at the 

regular Farmers’ 

Markets held in the 

area. Don’t miss the 

weekly Produce & 

Flower Auction and Market at 

Cottees in Wareham – the event 

is unique to Dorset and has the 

accolade of two Royal Charters. 

Keep an eye out for the logo of 

Purbeck Products, a co-operative 

of farmers and producers who 

supply a range of items from the 

Purbeck countryside. This group 

runs markets regularly; it’s a 

great opportunity to meet the 

people who actually produce the 

food and find out what is special 

about their products. 

Why not visit us in October 

during Dorset Food Week, 

a celebration of all things 

mouthwateringly, irresistibly 

Dorset The event includes 

courses, demonstrations and 

special menus across the whole 

county. 

It's not just local food that you 

can enjoy; the area is home to 

many artists and craftspeople. 

Their wares are sold at the many 

boutiques, galleries and shops 

around Purbeck; the Boilerhouse 

Gallery in Corfe Castle or the 

Creative Gallery in Wareham are 

just two examples of galleries 

featuring local artists' work. If 

you want to learn a local craft, 

why not take a course at the 

Burngate Stone Carving Centre 

which aims to continue the 

historic traditions of the district 

THE VILLAGE INN 

Ulwell, Swanage. Tel: 01929 427644. Fax: 01929 421500. 

Web: www.villageinn-swanage.co.uk 

Produce Store & Tearoom 

Tearoom open daily for 

morning coffees 

light lunches 

home-made cakes & patisseries 

afternoon tea 

Bere Farm, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6ER 

t: 01202 620600 www.theruralfarmshopcompany.com 

* Hidden just off the Swanage to 

Studland Road, ample car parking 

* Morning coffee 

* Delicious meals 

* Sunday lunchtime carvery 

* Sheltered Patio 

* Ideal for walks to Old Harry 

Rocks or Corfe Castle 

• INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL • 


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From Monkey World and Bovington Tank Museum to The Model at Corfe Castle; from 

hiring bikes to taking out a boat on the river; from taking a tranquil walk around The Blue 

Pool to picking your own fresh fruit and vegetables at Holme for Gardens, Swanage and 

Purbeck caters for all ages and all interests. 

Harrow House 

Residential 

Educational Facility 

In support of the government initiative, Learning Outside 

the Classroom, Harrow House is making itself available as a 

residential facility, ideal for schools and tertiary education 

providers. To accommodate a field trip, outdoor activities, 

sports, history, or an art trip, it is a multi-purpose facility to 

rival any. 

• Welcoming residential educational groups for over 40 years 

• Convenient location with stunning views 

• Excellent on-site facilities 

• High quality full-board accommodation 

Harrow House, Harrow Drive, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1PE 

Tel: 01929 424421 Fax: 01929 427175 

E-mail: schools@harrowhouse.co.uk Web: www.harrowhouse.net 

Make a splash 

At Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham 

25 metre indoor 

swimming pool 

Floodlit tennis 

courts 

Gym and 

exercise classes 

Indoor childrens' 

play area 

Many other 

indoor and 

outdoor activities 

Free parking 

01929 

Worgret Road, Wareham, 500 000 

Dorset, BH20 4PH. 

www.dorsetforyou.com/purbecksportscentre 

Local Attractions 

www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk Tel : 01929 552740 or 01929 422885 

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beautiful unspoilt 

The Blue Pool and Teahouse 

Sandy paths lead up to views of the 

Purbeck hills or down steps to the 

waters edge. Come and enjoy the 

peace and tranquility of this magical 

pool. The Teahouse serves morning 

coffee, attractive lunches with a 

gluten free menu and delicious cream 

teas with home made scones. 

Grounds open daily from March - November 

Teahouse, Gift Shops and Museum open daily from Easter - end of Oct. 

Please enquire for admission prices and party bookings. 

Dogs on leads welcome. 

The Blue Pool, Furzebrook, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AR. 

Tel: 01929 551408. www.bluepooluk.com 

The Courtyard Tea Room 

With great home cooking, 

delicious cream teas and cakes, 

reasonably priced. Licensed. 

Picnic tables available in the garden. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 

Model Village 

at Corfe Castle 

See how Corfe Castle was before 

destruction by Cromwell in 1646 

Set in an acre of landscaped gardens 

Enchanted fairy garden 

Fossil corner 

Working stocks and pillories 

Life size civil war soldiers 

Giant family games and croquet lawn 

Gift shop 

All welcome: 

families, walkers, 

cyclists & dogs. 

Find us in the Square at 

Corfe Castle 

Tel: 01929 481234 

Web: www.corfecastlemodelvillage.co.uk 

Please visit our Animal Sanctuary in the 

heart of the Purbecks 

Open 10am - 4pm daily, free admission 

Picnic, relax and enjoy the animals we 

rescue and then rehome 

www.monkeyworld.org 

where families matter 

With over 240 monkeys and apes of 

16 different species, Monkey World 

is the largest primate rescue centre 

in the world! 

Near Wool, Dorset BH20 6HH 

T: 01929 462537 E: apes@monkeyworld.org 

FREE INFO LINE: 0800 45 66 00 

SWANAGE 

BEACH BUNGALOWS 

FOR HIRE 

BUNGALOWS on Shore Road and The Spa have an 

electric power point, four chairs and a table. 

SHORE ROAD is closed to general traffic between 

1st May and 30th September 

For further details and booking form please write or telephone: 

Swanage Tourist Information Centre, Beach Hut Dept., 

The White House, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 1LB. 

Tel: 01929 422885 

SLEEPING OVERNIGHT IS NOT ALLOWED 

The Animal Sanctuary, Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NQ 

Tel 01929 480474 Email ck@margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk 

www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk 

The Tank Museum brings 

the story of tanks to life 

with the world’s best 

collection of over 200 

machines in six large halls 

& action packed 

live displays... 

Open daily, 10am - 5pm 

Free parking, Restaurant & Shop 

20 

Bovington | Wool | Dorset | BH20 6Jg 

t: 01929 405 096 | tankmuseum.org 

THE TANK MUSEUM TONNES OF FUN 

Registered Charity no: 1102661

There’s a year round 

calendar of events in 

Purbeck to keep you 

entertained in all weathers. 

This area is 

particularly 

well known 

for its music 

events. 


hosts annual 

jazz, folk 

and blues festivals featuring worldclass 

artists. The Wareham Music 

Festival and the Purbeck Folk Festival, 

offer fine music and camping in the 

Purbeck hills and Lulworth Castle also 

plays host to Camp Bestival, a music 

festival aimed at families. 

The Swanage Regatta and Carnival 

Week creates a lively atmosphere, 

spectacular fireworks, music and 

dancing to suit everyone. Regular 

firework displays take place in the 

town during the summer months. 

Visiting during the Swanage and 

Purbeck Walking Festival is a great 

way to enjoy the area's superlative 

scenery. 

For the artistically inclined, why not 

visit during the Purbeck Film Festival 

in October or Purbeck Art Week 

The county will also be playing a full 

part in the UK's biggest ever festival, 

the Cultural Olympiad, which will 

feature a mix of high quality festivals, 

one off performances and exhibitions 

across all art forms and other 

disciplines. 

Many of the local attractions organise 

events during school holidays to keep 

the family entertained. 

Other Dorset events include the 

Steam Fair, one of the largest 

collections of steam engines in the 

world and Dorset Food Week in 

October. 

Do take time to visit our website to 

get full details of these and other 

events in the area; in the meantime a 

few key events are listed opposite. 


February 

Rallye Sunseeker, Wareham 

Forest 

Half Term Fun at Swanage 

Railway 

March 

Swanage Blues Festival 

Swanage Comedy Festival 

Purbeck Strings Festival 

Swanage Railway at Work 

Weekend 

April 

Wareham Beerex Beer 

Festival 

Swanage Railway 

Easter Special trips 

Swanage and Purbeck 

Walking Festival (until 6th 

May) 

May 

Swanage Railway – 6th 

Annual Diesel Gala 

Purbeck Art 

Weeks Festival 

(until 10th June) 

Dorset Art Weeks 

Festival (until 10th June) 

Jurassic Coast Earth Festival 

launch at the Lyme Regis 

Festival 

Durlston Country Park 

installation of Pliosaur 

June 

Bovington Tankfest 

Roots & Rythmn 

Festival, Swanage 

Corfest, Corfe 

Castle 

Purbeck Plod Walking 

Challenge 

Queen's Diamond Jubilee 

Celebrations 

July 

Monkey World 

25th 

Anniversary 

Celebrations 

Olympic Torch Relay in 


London 2012 Olympic 

Games sailing events in 

Weymouth and Portland 

(until 12 Aug) 

Swanage Jazz Festival 

Wareham 

Carnival 

Camp Bestival 


Carnival & Regatta (until 4th 

August) 

August 

London 2012 

Paralympic Games 

sailing events in 

Weymouth and 

Portland (until 9th 

Sept) 

Purbeck Rally and 

Auto Jumble 

Dorset Arts & Crafts 

Show 

Swanage Lifeboat Week 

Bournemouth Air Festival 

(until 2 September) 

Wareham Music Festival 

Swanage Carnival Deckchair 

Great Dorset Steam Fair 

(until 2 September) 

Corfe Castle Enid Blyton's 

birthday celebrations 

September 

Dorset County 

Show 

Dorset Architectural 

Heritage Week 

Swanage Railway Annual 

Steam Gala & Vintage 

Transport Rally 

Swanage Folk Festival 

Swanage Comedy Festival 

October 

Swanage Blues and Roots 

Festival 

Purbeck Film 

Festival 

Dorset Food Week 

Swanage Railway Family Fun 

Week (until 4th November) 

November 

Wareham Historic 

Court Leet 

Firework Night Events 

December 

Swanage Railway Santa 

Special Trips 

Wareham, Corfe and 

Swanage Christmas 

Celebrations 

Pull out 

Local Attractions Purbeck Events 

www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk Tel Tel : : 01929 552740 or or 01929 422885 

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Local Map Attractions 

of Purbeck 

Lulworth Cove 

see page 11 

How to get here 

South West Trains serve the area; 2 

trains leave London Waterloo every 

hour for Wareham. 

National Express Coaches run daily 

to Poole from major cities, towns and 

London Victoria with connections to 

Wareham and Swanage. 

For overseas visitors, ferries 

operate daily from: Cherbourg and 

the Channel Islands to Poole 

St. Malo and the Channel Islands to 

Weymouth 

Bournemouth International Airport 

is only 30 minutes away. 

Mileages to Purbeck: 

Birmingham 171 

Bournemouth 16 

Bristol 73 

Leeds 292 

London 121 

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www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk Tel : 01929 552740 or 01929 422885

Pull out 

Lulworth Range Walks and Tyneham 

Village Opening Times 2012 

Open every weekend with the exception of: 

PURBECK 

21 & 22 January; 10 &11 March 

21 & 22 April; 16 & 17 June 

29 & 30 September; 17 & 18 November 

In addition to the weekends, they are open every 

day during the times shown below (all dates 

inclusive): 

CHRISTMAS: 17 Dec 2011 - 2 Jan 2012 

EASTER: 31 March - 9 April 2012 

BANK HOLIDAY: 5 - 7 May 2012 

SPRING: 2 - 10 June 2012 

SUMMER: 28 July - 9 Sept 2012 

CHRISTMAS: 22 Dec 2012 - 1 Jan 2013 

Please note that the exhibitions in Tyneham 

School and Tyneham Church are open from 

10.00am until 4.00pm. 

The gates are open as near to 9.00am on the 

Saturday and remain open until 8.00am on 

the Monday morning when only open at the 

weekends. The gate to Tyneham is locked each 

night at dusk. For any further information ring 

01929 404819. 

Beaches, Bays and Coves 

Shell (sand) 

Knoll (sand) 

Middle (sand) 

South (sand) 

Swanage (sand) 

Kimmeridge (shale) 

1.5 - 

30.9 

1.5 - 

30.9 

1.10- 

30.4 

1.5-30.6 

8.9-30.9 

1.5-30.6 

8.9-30.9 

1.10- 

30.4 

1.5- 

30.9 

1.7- 

7.9 

1.7- 

7.9 

1.10- 

30.4 

1.10- 

30.4 

1.10- 

30.4 

Worbarrow (pebble) See range walks box above 

Lulworth Cove (shingle) 

Durdle Door (shingle) Facilities in car park 

see map of 

Swanage on page 24 

Old Harry 

Toilets 

Disabled toilets 

Baby changing 

Shop 

Cafe 

No restrictions 

Dogs on lead 

No dogs 

Water sport hire 

Bag it and bin it - please remove your dog's 

waste. 

Kimmeridge 

River Frome, Wareham 

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Pull out 

Victorian Swanage 

Swanage Bay 

Swanage boat trip 

Map of Swanage 

1 

A B C D E F 

2 

2011 

3 

4 

This map is for 

information 

only and 

Swanage Town 

Council cannot 

guarantee its 

accuracy 

5 

6 

7 

8 

24

GREAT DORSET STEAM FAIR 

“THE NATIONAL HERITAGE SHOW” 


• Stone carving 

• Letter cutting 

• Children's activities 

• 2 hour taster sessions 

• Exhibition of sculpture 

Kingston Road Langton Matravers Dorset BH19 3BE 

01929 439405 info@burngatestonecentre.co.uk 

www.burngatestonecentre.co.uk 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE OWL POTTERY 

108 HIGH ST., SWANAGE 

HANDMADE POTTERY & PAINTINGS 

47th YEAR - Tel: 01929 425850 

LESLIE GIBBONS A.T.D. 

Southdown, Tarrant Hinton, Blandford, Dorset 

(A354 Blandford – Salisbury main road) 

Wednesday 29th August – 

Sunday 2nd September 2012 

Take a giant trip of nostalgia into the days of yesteryear at this renowned annual 

extravaganza, widely recognised as the leading event of it’s type in the World. 

Held on one of the largest outdoor showgrounds in Europe at a mammoth 

600 acres, see an old time steam driven funfair, the world famous line-up of 

showman’s engines and the magnificent steam powered heavy haulage, threshing, 

woodsawing, ploughing and road rolling demonstrations. 

Over 200 full size working steam engines including 50 showmans type with 

their twisted, gleaming brass. 

Also featured are traditional “can can” girl dancing shows, fairground organs, 

heavy horses, rural crafts, vintage tractors, stationary engines, old commercial 

and army vehicles, vintage cars and motorcycles, models, trade stands, auto 

jumble and five huge entertainment pavilions with live music. In all we have 

2000 exhibits plus 800 trade stands. 

It’s not all old time! 

For our younger clientele take a white knuckle ride on one of the Country’s 

biggest travelling modern funfairs. Rides include a “120ft Giant Wheel”, a “Log 

Flume”, a “Roller Coaster”, a “Drop Tower” and the “Shock Wave Ejection Seat 

Reverse Bungee”. 

A fantastic actioned packed day out for all the family. 

Regularly attended by over 200,000 people from both the UK and abroad. 

For further details contact the Show Office, Dairy House Farm, Child Okeford, 

Blandford, Dorset, DT11 8HT. 

Tel/Fax 01258 860361 

or visit our website at www.gdsf.co.uk. 

Swanage Museum 

and Heritage Centre 

FREE ENTRY 

Jurassic Coast Displays 

Walking and Cycling 

Information 

Interactive Activities 

Local Family History 

Centre 

Dinosaurs & Fossils 

Books, gifts and cards 

Exhibits on Radar and 

the Stone Industry 

Open every day - April to October 

Web: www.swanagemuseum.co.uk 

The Square, Swanage, 

Dorset. BH19 2LJ. 

Tel: 01929 421427 


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Guide to Accommodation Gradings 

Finding and 

Booking your 

Accommodation 

Accommodation is listed 

alphabetically by 

location and grading 

wherever possible. 

Check the map 

references on 

pages 22 to 24 

and key to 

facility symbols 

on page 26. All 

properties are nonsmoking 

unless 

stated otherwise. 

Bookings for any of the 

accommodation in this guide may 

be made direct to the proprietors, 

or you may book through Swanage 

or Purbeck Information Centre who 

offer a 'Book a Bed Ahead' service 

- 10% deposit for the first night of 

serviced accommodation. This 

deposit is deducted from the 

charges due at the end of your 

stay. The service is available for all 

Farmhouses, Hotels, B&Bs and 

Guesthouses. 

Visit www.visitswanageandpurbeck. 

co.uk to book on-line and for 

accommodation availability. 

Dorset Approved Visitor 

Accommodation & NQAS 

To give you reassurance about your 

choice of accommodation, all properties 

advertised in this Guide have been 

inspected and meet designated criteria. 

All properties meet the standards 

set by the Dorset Approved 

Visitor Accommodation Scheme. 

This scheme ensures that the 

property meets all legal 

requirements regarding health 

and safety and that good 

customer service practices 

are being implemented. 

Properties are inspected 

annually by independent 

assessors. The scheme is 

accredited by VisitEngland 

using criteria implemented 

nationally. 

Many of the properties have 

also undertaken a more 

complete assessment as part 

of the National Quality 

Assurance Scheme (NQAS), a 

harmonized scheme operated 

by VisitEngland and the Automobile 

Association. As well as the elements of 

the Dorset Approved Visitor 

Accommodation Scheme, the NAQAS 

inspectors assess the quality of the 

guest experience. The accommodation 

standards, facilities, cleanliness, 

ambience, hospitality, service and food 

of the properties are graded from one 

to five stars or pennants, with five being 

the highest achievable rating. 

Properties are assessed on the basis of 

criteria for the following categories: 

Guest Accommodation 

This category includes guest houses, 

bed and breakfasts, farmhouses and 

inns. Properties tend to be personally 

run by the owners and are likely to offer 

limited services other than bed and 

breakfast. 

Hotels 

Properties have a minimum of 6 

bedrooms and may offer additional 

services such as room service and 

evening meals. 

Additional Awards 

VisitEngland Gold 

and Silver Awards 

Look out for Gold and Silver 

awards which recognise an 

exceptional level of comfort, 

hospitality and service over and above 

that expected of their grading level. 

AA Rosettes 

AA Rosettes show achievement in 

offering exceptional quality of food. 

David Bellamy 

Conservation Award 

Awards are made each year to 

holiday parks which can 

demonstrate policies showing 

an active concern for the environment. 

The scheme looks at virtually every 

aspect of park management, from the 

protection of plant and animal habitats 

to the efficient use of energy and 

recycling. Helping visitors to understand 

conservation is also considered an 

important quality feature. Three levels can 

be achieved: Gold, Silver and Bronze. 

VisitEngland Welcome Awards 

Walkers and Cyclists. If 

you’re a walker or cyclist, you 

know how helpful it is to stay 

somewhere that offers 

facilities such as a room to 

dry wet clothes. Look out for 

these logos for 

accommodation which does 

this and much more. 

Families. Look out for this 

logo to book accommodation 

focused on catering for your 

family’s needs. 

Green Tourism 

Business Scheme 

The Green Tourism Business 

Scheme is the leading 

sustainable tourism certification scheme 

in the UK. Businesses opting to join are 

assessed against a rigorous set of 

criteria covering a range of areas such 

as energy and water efficiency, waste 

management, biodiversity and more. 

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Please note that all legal liabilities 

relating to accommodation 

businesses in this Guide are the 

sole responsibility of the business 

concerned. The publisher of this 

Guide accepts no liability or 

responsibility whatsoever in respect 

of the accommodation advertised. All 

properties meet Schemes criteria at 

time of printing. 

Caravan and Camping 

This category includes Holiday, 

Caravan, and Touring Camping Parks 

and Holiday Villages). 

Self -Catering 

Within the Self-Catering category the 

ratings reflect the level of quality you 

can expect including comfort, space, 

facilities and cleanliness. 

Awaiting Grading 

This logo indicates that at the 

time of brochure publication, 

the accommodation proprietor 

had applied for but not 

received their assessment. 

GRADING 

APPLIED 

FOR 

Accessibility 

The owners of properties 

displaying a National 

Accessible Scheme (NAS) 

symbol have taken into 

particular consideration the 

needs of guests with hearing, 

visual or mobility requirements. 

Accessibility features may 

include handrails, ramps and 

step-free entrances, levelaccess 

showers and colour 

contrast in bathrooms. Often, members 

of staff have attended a disability 

awareness course and so know what 

assistance will really be appreciated. 

An Accessible Purbeck Guide is 

available to download from www.visitdorset.com 

or to pick up from Purbeck 

or Swanage Information Centres.

Church Knowle, Corfe Castle, Kimmeridge 

Key to Accommodation Symbols 

Serviced Accommodation 

GF Ground floor bedrooms 

Passenger lift 

Central heating 

Radio in all bedrooms 

Radio & CD in all 

bedrooms 

TV in all bedrooms 

TV & video/DVD in all 

bedrooms 

Tea/coffee making in all 

bedrooms 

Children accepted 

(minimum age if 

applicable) 

Cots and high chairs 

Telephone available 

Lunch or evening meals 

available 

V Special diets catered for 

Facilities for smokers 

Self Catering 

GF Ground floor bedrooms 

Central heating 

Radio 

Radio & CD 

TV 

TV & video/DVD 

Internet wi fi 

Phone 

Children accepted 

(minimum age if 

applicable) 

Cots and high chairs 

Dish washer 


A 

21 

DAYS 

Advance booking advised 

in peak season 

Length of maximum stay 

Pets by arrangement 

Electricity supply to 

pitches 

Electric shaver points 

Hot water to wash basins 

Hot showers 

Flush toilets 

Chemical toilet disposal 

facilities 

Laundry on site 

Garden 

Indoor heated swimming 

pool 

Outdoor heated 

swimming pool 

Tennis courts in grounds 

Games room 

Internet wi fi 

P Private car parking 


Working farm 

Special Christmas/New 

Year breaks 

B Special rates for short 

breaks 

Conference facilities 

Licensed 

Credit cards accepted 

P 

B 

G 

Washing machine 

Tumble drier 

Ironing facilities 

Microwave oven 


Garden 

Facilities for smokers 

Linen provided free 

Credit cards accepted 

Private car parking 

Special rates for short 

breaks 

Passenger lift 

Gas cylinder exchange 

Licensed 

Cafe or restaurant 

Foodshop on site 

Games room 

Children's playground 

Outdoor sports area 

Outdoor heated 

swimming pool 

Indoor heated swimming 

pool 

Evening entertainment 

Public telephone on site 

Bradle Farmhouse 

Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5NU 

Tel: 01929 480712 Fax: 01929 481144 

Mob: 07764 950920 Contact: Mrs Gillian Hole 

Email: info@bradlefarmhouse.co.uk 

Web: www.bradlefarmhouse.co.uk 

Picturesque farmhouse built in 1862 on 550 acre farm lying 

in a peaceful valley with superb views of Corfe Castle and 2.5 

miles from the Jurassic Coast. Unwind in spacious, attractively 

furnished rooms and 

enjoy a hearty farmhouse 

breakfast using some of 

our own produce. 

Evening meals available at 

our cafe and farm shop in 

Kimmeridge, 1 mile. 

Open: All year except 

Xmas Day & Boxing Day 

Rooms: 2D, 1T - all ES 

pppn: £55.00 - £75.00 

p2ppn: £75.00 - £80.00 

week pp: £240.00 - £255.00 

Norden House and Licensed Restaurant Map ref D3 

Norden Farm, Corfe Castle, BH20 5DS 

Tel/Fax: 01929 480177 Contact: Paul & Giselle Clarke 

Email: nordenhouse@fsmail.net 

Web: www.nordenhouse.com 

Former Georgian farmhouse set in own 

grounds adjacent to working farm and 

campsite. Eight en-suite bedrooms, one 

on ground floor, all furnished to high 

standard. Surrounded by beautiful 

countryside, 0.5 mile from Corfe Castle, 

6 miles from beaches, just off A351. 

Open: All year 

Rooms: 5D, 2T, 1F - all ES 

pppn: £50.00 - £60.00 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £80.00 

Kimmeridge Farmhouse 

Farmhouses continued overleaf.... 

Map ref D4 

Kimmeridge, Nr. Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5PE 

Tel: 01929 480990 Fax: 01929 480501 

Contact: Mrs Annette Hole 

Email: kimmeridgefarmhouse@hotmail.com 

Web: www.kimmeridgefarmhouse.co.uk 

Relax and take a well earned break in our period farmhouse 

with views of Kimmeridge Bay across its 700 acres of farmland. 

There are many spectacular inland and coastal walks in this 

newly designated World Heritage Site. Spacious and attractively 

furnished rooms, delicious 

breakfast and a warm 

welcome assured. Evening 

meals available at our fully 

licensed cafe only 100 

yards from farmhouse. 


Christmas and Boxing Day 

Rooms: 2D, 1T - all ES. 

pppn: £55.00 - £70.00 

p2ppn: £75.00 - £85.00 

8 yrs 

GF 

Map ref D4 

10 yrs 

Map ref D3 

V 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

P 

Hotels, ACCOMMODATION... Guest Houses, Farmhouses 

Bed & Breakfast 


pp = per person. pppn = per person per night. p2ppn = per two persons per night. D = double. S = single. 

T = twin. B = bunk. F = family. ES = en suite. PB = private bathroom. Please see Map and Key to Symbols on pages 22 to 24 and 27. 

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Farmhouses 

Kingston, Corfe Castle 

Kingston Country Courtyard 

CHARACTER FARMSTEAD ACCOMMODATION 

Greystone Court, Kingston, 

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5LR 

Tel: 01929 481066 Mobile: 07882 485376 

Contact: Bobbie Brown 

Email: relax@kingstoncountrycourtyard.com 

Web: www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com 

Unique character converted 

courtyard B&B with friendly service. 

Local produce used wherever 

possible. Located in the Purbeck 

Hills with stunning views of Corfe 

Castle and Isle of Wight. Licensed 

tea room. 16th Century barn 

available for personalised weddings, 

parties and conferences. 

Open: January to December 

Rooms: 1S, 13D, 5T, 5F - all ES 

pppn: £50.00 - £75.00 

p2ppn: £110.00 - £160.00 

week pp: £385.00 - £560.00 

GF 

Map ref E4 

P 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Seavale B&B 

Main Road, Lulworth Cove, Dorset 

BH20 5RJ. Mob: 07517 540045 

Email: seavale@hotmail.co.uk 

Web: www.lulworthcove-seavale.co.uk 

GF 

V 

Cromwell House Hotel 

West Lulworth, Dorset, BH20 5RJ 

Tel: 01929 400253 Mob: 07969 007332 

Fax: 01929 400566 

Contact: Catriona Miller 

Email: catriona@lulworthcove.co.uk 

Web: www.lulworthcove.co.uk 

Family friendly hotel 200 yds from Lulworth Cove 

on Jurassic Coast. Spectacular seaviews, gardens, 

heated swimming pool (1 May-1 Oct). Restaurant, 

bar, wine list, all day refreshments, cream teas. 

Excellent for family parties. Family rooms, accessible 

room, groups, children, dogs welcome. Free wifi. 

Open: All year Rooms: 1S, 8D, 6T, 3F - all ES 

pppn: £40.00 - £65.00 

p2ppn: £80.00 - £120.00 

week pp: £280.00 - £455.00 

pppn: £65.00 

p2ppn: £75.00 - £85.00 

week: £400.00 - £500.00 

Lulworth, Studland 

Map ref B4 

GF 

V 

Map ref B4 

Stunning views from own balcony. 

5 mins stroll to beach. Fantastic 

walks from Seavale to Durdle 

Door and Mupe Bay. 


Rooms: 1F ES 

Hotel 

P 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

HOTEL 

Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfast 

Ammonite 

Mortons House Hotel 

45 East St, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EE 

Tel: 01929 480988 

Contact: Beverly Clayton 

Email: stay@mortonshouse.co.uk 

Web: www.mortonshouse.co.uk 

Map 

ref E4 

Located in beaufiful Corfe Castle, in striking distance 

of the Jurassic Coastline. While away summer days on 

the beaches at Studland and Lulworth. This historic 

and much loved Manor House offers an unpretentious 

welcome. So much to see and enjoy in such a perfect 

setting! 7 nights for the price of 6, May-Sept! 

Open: All year Rooms: 16D, 3T, 2F - all ES 

Map ref E4 

88 West Street, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5HE 

Tel: 01929 480188 Mob: 07935 655716 

Contact: Mrs Yvonne Hendes 

Email: info@ammonite-corfecastle.co.uk 

Web: www.ammonite-corfecastle.co.uk 

Situated in picturesque village with castle ruins, only a 

five minute stroll from olde worlde pubs. Ideal base for 

walking the Purbeck Hills and Jurassic Coast. Beautiful 

sandy beaches close by. Wake to bird song followed by 

a first class Aga breakfast. A warm welcome to all. 

Open: all year except Christmas and New Year 

Rooms: 2D (ES), 1T (PB) 

pppn: £50.00 

p2ppn: £75.00 

8 yrs 

V 

P 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Hotel 

Lulworth Cove YHA 

School Lane, West Lulworth, BH20 5SA 

Tel: 01929 400564 / 0870 770 5940 

Contact: Susan Vaughan 

Email: lulworth@yha.org.uk 

Web: www.yha.org.uk 

YHA Lulworth sits on the edge of the village 

of West Lulworth. Small comfortable rooms 

ideal for groups and families. It's only a short 

walk to the wonderful oyster shaped bay and 

fossil forest, spectacular views. 


Rooms: 7F/Dormitory (1ES) 

Shell Bay Cottage 

The Glebe, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AS 

Tel/Fax: 01929 450249 Mob: 07768 288256 

Contact: Mrs Charlotte Rose 

Email: info@shellbaycottage.com 

Web: www.shellbaycottage.com 

Situated on a small, private estate in 

elevated position. Magnificent sea and 

country views from all rooms. Very 

comfortable rooms and excellent breakfasts. 

Open: All year except Xmas and New Year 

Rooms: 1D/T, 1D/1F - all PB 

Map ref F3 

Map ref B4 

pppn: £16.40 - £18.40 V P 

GF 

Hostel 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

pppn: £75.00 - £140.00 

p2ppn: £135.00 - £160.00 

week pp: £405.00 - £470.00 

GF 

V P B 

pppn: £49.50 - £55.00 

p2ppn: £99.00 - £110.00 

week pp: £275.50 - £346.50 

GF 

V 

P 

5 

yrs 

The Manor House Hotel 

Beach Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AU 

Tel: 01929 450288 Fax: 01929 452255 

Contact: Andrew Purkis 

Email: info@themanorhousehotel.com 

Web: www.themanorhousehotel.com 

"Welcome to one of the 

most beautiful places in 

England. I can't take credit 

for the glorious views 

and the beaches, but I 

am proud to provide a 

comfortable and relaxing 

hotel with good food and 

attentive service to give you 

the break you deserve". 

Andrew Purkis. 

Open: 22 Jan '12-2 Jan '13 


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Corfe Castle 

pppn: £88 - £170 (dinner inc.) 

p2ppn: £176 - £340 (dinner inc.) 

week pp: £635 - £982 (dinner inc.) 



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The 

Bankes Arms 

Manor Road, Studland, near Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3AU. 

Tel: 01929 450225. Mobile: 07810 484422. 

Web: www.bankesarms.com 

CAMRA REAL ALE AWARD WINNER 

THE HOME OF THE ISLE OF PURBECK BREWERY 

The Bankes Arms Country Inn is a charming 

old building overlooking the sea and the Purbeck Hills. 

Cottage style en suite accommodation all with colour TV and tea making facilities. 

A wide selection of home made bar meals, also vegetarian and fresh fish dishes are 

available all day during the summer and usual hours during the winter. 

Nine, constantly changing, real ales, including our own brewed on the premises. 

A large beer garden with sweeping sea views is ideal for eating ‘al fresco’ during the 

summer and in the winter there are candlelit suppers and log fires. 

Studland is a picturesque village in a National Trust area recognised for its outstanding 

natural beauty. The lovely sandy beaches are ideal for sunbathing and swimming. 

Local amenities include a 9 and 18 hole golf course, horse riding, nature trails, 

bird sanctuary, plus a magnificent World Heritage Site cliff top walking route. 

Annual 90+ real ale beer festival held in mid August. 

Open all year except Christmas Day. Rooms: 1S, 7D (ES), 2T (ES) 

pppn: £41.00 - £44.00. p2ppn: £78.00 - £88.00. week: £446.00 - £516.00 

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Country Inn 

Clare House 

1 Park Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AA 

Tel: 01929 422855 Contact: Dianne Power 

Email: info@clare-house.com 

Web: www.clare-house.com 

We are one of the finest small luxury 

establishments on the Isle of Purbeck and 

the best choice for your stay in Swanage. Full 

of character and beautifully furnished, Clare 

House offers elegance with a warm and friendly 

atmosphere in a town centre location. 

Breakfast is an experience not to be missed. 

Using where possible, local produce, you will be able to 

savour freshly cooked food in the elegant dining room. 

Choose from an extensive menu that includes the iconic full 

English, a vegetarian option, smoked salmon, eggs benedict 

or florentine and American style pancakes. We freshly bake 

our bread, muffins and croissants. A wide range of teas, 

coffees and fruit juices are all available to accompany your 

meal. 

pppn: £84.00 - £126.50 

p2ppn: £84.00 - £126.50 Map ref E6 

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All year 

Rooms: 

6D, 1T, 1F 

- all ES 

For further information on Swanage and Purbeck, 

please contact our Tourist Information Centres or 

look on our website: 


A Great Escape Guest House 

6 Argyle Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HZ 

Contact: Sue Searle Tel: 01929 475853 

Mob: 07867 508724 

Email: stay@agreatescapeguesthouse.co.uk 

Web: www.agreatescapeguesthouse.co.uk 

A Great Escape Guest House offers a warm, 

friendly welcome and high quality 

accommodation in a central Swanage 

location. We are conveniently placed for all 

of the sights of Swanage and close to the 

beach and the Swanage Steam Railway. 

Open: All year Rooms: 5D (4ES), 2T (1ES), 

1F PB 

pppn: £65.00 - £90.00 

p2ppn: £75.00 - £110.00 

Arbour House B&B 

19 Walrond Rd, Swanage, Dorset, 

BH19 1PB. Contact: Sarah Bell 

Tel: 01929 761125 Mob: 07986 644677 

Email: info@arbourhouseswanage.co.uk 

Web: www.arbourhouseswanage.co.uk 

Arbour House is a large, friendly, 

family run B&B just 300 metres from 

the main Swanage beach and town 

(5/10 minutes walk). Comfortable 

rooms, flat screen TV and DVD and 

delicious full English breakfast. 



pppn: £37.50 - £70.00 

p2ppn £75.00 - £110.00 

Studland, Swanage 

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The Castleton 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Maggie and Julian Maughan 

1 Highcliffe Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LW 

Tel: 01929 423 972 Mobile: 07831 429245 

Email: stay@thecastleton.co.uk 

Web: www.thecastleton.co.uk 

Open: February to November 


pppn: £45.00 - £55.00 

p2ppn: £80.00 - £100.00 

week pp: £315.00 - £385.00 

Maggie and Julian warmly welcome 

you to their award winning, elegant and 

charming guest house located just 100 

metres from Swanage's beautiful sandy 

beach and offering luxurious rooms, 

friendly service and a Dorset breakfast to 

savour.... a perfect base 

to relax and enjoy your 

Purbeck holiday. 

• All rooms en-suite 

• TV/DVD player in all 

rooms 

• Hospitality tray 

• Guest lounge 

• Ground floor 

bedroom 

• Level walk along 

the bay to the 

town centre 

• Free WIFI 

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Corner Meadow 

Wellington Clock Tower 

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24 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AP 

Tel: 01929 423493 Mob: 07930 486347 

Contact: Diane Brown 

Email: geogios@hotmail.co.uk Web: www.cornermeadow.co.uk 

Corner Meadow is a first class, four star B&B run by Diane and Roy who warmly 

welcome you to stay and 

enjoy our hospitality, 

glorious Swanage and the 

beautiful Purbecks. All 

rooms are fresh, modern, 

fully furnished and en-suite. 

Breakfast is your choice from 

our extensive menu. We are 

a short level walk to town 

beach and railway. See our 

website for more 

information. 


Christmas 


pppn: £47.00 - £57.00 

p2ppn: £60.00 - £78.00 

week pp: £200.00 - £240.00 

Easter Cottage 

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9 Eldon Terrace, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HA 

Tel: 01929 427782 

Contact: Dave & Diane Needham 

Email: info@eastercottage.co.uk 

Web: www.eastercottage.co.uk 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Enjoy “Highly Commended” comforts, hospitality and delicious award winning "cooked 

to order breakfasts". Restful, beautifully appointed, centrally heated bedrooms 

enhanced by quality canopy 

beds, Freeview LCD TV, 

mini-fridges, hairdryers, 

hospitality trays and other 

special touches. 

En-suites have corner baths, 

showers and bathrobes. 

Comfortable and attractive 

guest lounge with log fires. 

Only a few minutes level 

walk to beach/town. Car 

collection from Wareham 

station by arrangement. 

Open: February to October 

Rooms: 2D ES 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £90.00 

week pp: £190.00 - £260.00 

GLENLEE GUEST HOUSE 

6 Cauldon Avenue, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PQ 

Tel: 01929 425794. Contact: Ann & Martin Jones 

Email: info@glenleehotel.co.uk 

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Website: www.glenleehotel.co.uk 

The Glenlee is a small family 

run guest house which offers 

a warm welcome and friendly 

atmosphere. Delightful position 

overlooking Beach Gardens. 

Enjoy our traditional home 

cooked food. Choice of menu 

for breakfast and evening meals. 

Open April to October. Rooms: 4D, 3T, 2F - all ES. 

p2ppn B&B: £84.00 - £96.00. 

Week pp including six evening meals: 

£379.00 - £417.00 

Please ask about our Spring breaks 

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Grace Gardens 


Tel: 01929 422502 Mob: 07903 756366 

Contact: Richard & Lorraine 

Email: enquiries@gracegardens.co.uk 

Web: www.gracegardens.co.uk 

Friendly, local family run guest house situated 

only a short level walk from beach, town centre 

and steam railway. Ground floor twin room, 

enjoy home cooked food half board available 

on request. Private parking, space per room. 

Open: all year 


3 

yrs 

All rooms en suite 

Tea/coffee making 

Colour TV’s 

Private car park 

Evening meals 

available from June 

Guest lounge 

Residential licence 

Short walk to beach 

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GUEST 

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pppn: £40.00 - £60.00 

p2ppn: £74.00 - £110.00 

week pp: £245.00 - £310.00 

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The Limes 

48 Park Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AE 

Tel: 01929 422664 Contact: Declan and Lyn Fegan 

Email: info@limeshotel.net 

Web: www.limeshotel.net 

• Friendly and informal 

• Twelve bedrooms 

• Families, groups and pets welcome 

• Close to town, beach and coast path 

• Licensed bar 

• Car park 

• January - Easter: short break deals available 


Rooms: 3S (1ES), 2D ES, 4T ES, 3F ES 

pppn: £39.00 - £52.00 

p2ppn: £89.00 - £93.00 

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Meadow View 

40 Victoria Avenue, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AP 

Contact: Mr & Mrs R Scott 

Tel: 01929 427016 Mobile: 07974 675287 

Email: fernscott99@hotmail.com 

Web: www.meadowviewswanage.co.uk 

Comfortable, friendly B&B a short level 

walk from beach, town and steam 

railway. Rooms are en-suite with good 

quality beds and fittings, hospitality trays, 

Freeview LCD TVs and individual tables 

for breakfast. Swanage in Bloom winner. 

Open: April to September Rooms: 2D ES 

pppn: £44.99 - £65.00 

p2ppn: £58.00 - £80.00 

week pp: £200.00 - £260.00 

Rivendell Guest House 

58 Kings Road West, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HR 

Contact: Kevin or Lyn 

Tel: 01929 421383 Mobile: 07777 601366 

Email: enquiry@rivendell-guesthouse.co.uk 

Web: www.rivendell-guesthouse.co.uk 

AA Four star highly commended and AA 

Breakfast Award. Family run, families 

welcome, level position, all rooms en 

suite and guest lounge. All home baking, 

local free range and organic. Close to 

town, shops, restaurants and beach. 



pppn: £45.00 

p2ppn: £82.00 - £90.00 

St. Michael 

31 Kings Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HF 

Tel: 01929 422064 

Contact: Yvonne and Oscar Norman 

Web: www.stmghs.co.uk 

Family run four star guest house 

situated in a prime position, close 

to bus station, taxi rank and 

Swanage Steam Railway. Short 

level walk to shops and beach. 



p2ppn: £60.00 - £70.00 

week pp: £203.00 - £238.00 

Swanage Haven 

3 Victoria Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LY 

Tel: 01929 423088 

Contact: D Cole 

Email: info@swanagehaven.com 

Web: www.swanagehaven.com 

Exclusively adult B&B with a modern, 

contemporary feel, 300 yds from the 

beach and 8 mins walk into town. Hot 

tub, bar, spa treatments, plus award 

winning local produce breakfast. 


Rooms: 7D - all ES 

pppn: £55.00 - £65.00 

p2ppn: £65.00 - £100.00 

week: £490.00 - £700.00 

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GUEST 

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Guest 

Accommodation 

Highly 

Commended 

Caythorpe House 

7 Rempstone Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DN 

Tel: 01929 422892 

Email: enquiries@caythorpehouse.co.uk 

Web: www.caythorpehouse.co.uk 

Warm, friendly welcome assured. All bedrooms 

have en-suite facilities or private showers, LCD 

Freeview TV and hospitality tray. Single and twin 

rooms on ground floor. Spacious guests lounge. 

Two minutes level walk to town and beach. 



pppn: £25.00 - £36.00 

p2ppn: £50.00 - £72.00 

week pp: £155.00 - £225.00 

Danesfort 

3 Highcliffe Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LW 

Tel: 01929 424224 Mob: 07908 920403 

Contact: Hilary Anderson 

Email: reception@danesforthotel.co.uk 

Web: www.danesforthotel.co.uk 

Mark and Hilary Anderson welcome you to The 

Danesfort, a family run hotel 100 yards from the 

beach and a short stroll from the centre of town. 

All rooms have flat screen Freeview TV's and 

hospitality trays. Evening meals by arrangement. 

Licensed. 

Open: All year Rooms: 1S, 3D, 1T, 3F - all ES 

pppn: £35.00 - £45.00 

p2ppn: £65.00 - £85.00 

week pp: £210.00 - £270.00 

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Wish you were here... 

p2ppn: 

£50-100 

“Staying or stopping for a truly 

home-made treat, we promise you 

a warm welcome.” Judie & Clive 

The Grand Hotel 

Burlington Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 1LU 

Tel: 01929 423353 

Contact: Raz Roman 

Email: reservations@ 

grandhotelswanage.co.uk 

Web: www.grandhotel 

swanage.co.uk 

The hotel enjoys panoramic views 

over Swanage Bay and Purbeck 

Hills. Spacious lounges, conservatory 

and large garden with private steps 

leading to the beach. Full leisure 

facilities including massage and 

beauty treatments. Full colour 

brochure and tariff on request. 



Map ref D/E5 - Just two minutes from everything! 

Town Hall Lane · Swanage · Dorset BH19 1EX 

01929 421027 · www.town-hall-lodge.co.uk 

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pppn: £50.00 - £85.00 

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Millbrook Guest House 

56 Kings Road West, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1HR 

Tel: 01929 423443 Mob: 07979 205194 

Contact: Lynne & Bob Jones 

Email: info@millbrookswanage.com 

Web: www.millbrookswanage.com 

Friendly, family run guest house close to town 

centre and beach. Short level walk to 

restaurants, shops, Swanage Steam Railway and 

bus station. An ideal base to explore Purbeck 

and the Jurassic Coast. 

Open: February to November 

Rooms: 6D (5ES), 5T (4ES), 3F ES 

pppn: £40.00 - £65.00 

p2ppn: £60.00 - £65.00 

week pp: £420.00 - £455.00 

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GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Ocean Lodge 

3 Park Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 2AA 

Tel: 01929 422805 

Contact: 

Colin and Sue Weeks 

Email: 

oceanlodgeswanage@gmail.com 

Web: 

www.oceanlodgeswanage.co.uk 

Guest 

Accommodation 

Highly 

Commended 

A warm and friendly family run guest 

house two minutes walk from shops, 

restaurants and beach. All dietary 

requirements catered for. Perfect 

base for all types of holidays. 



Map ref E5 

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p2ppn: £50.00 - £80.00 V 

Oxford House 

5 Park Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AA 

Contact: Robin Creed 

Tel: 01929 422247 

Email: enquiries@theoxfordswanage.com 

Web: www.theoxfordswanage.co.uk 

GUEST 

ACCOMMODATION 

Map ref E5 

Comfortable accommodation two minutes 

walk from shops, restaurants, beach and 

pier, yet in a quiet position. Rooms with 

sea view. Walkers, divers, golfers and 

fishermen welcome. 


Rooms: 1S, 4D ES, 3T ES, 2F ES 

Swanage Pier 

pppn: from £30.00 

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Rooms: 2 single, 12 double, 10 twin, 19 family - all en suite 

pppn: £66.00 p2ppn: £132.00 - £176.00 Week pp: £462.00 - £616.00 

(above prices can be subject to change, 

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Purbeck House Hotel 

& Louisa Lodge 

HOTEL 

Railway Cottage 


Tel/Fax: 01929 425542 Mobile: 07951 719893 

Contact: Samantha and Katherine 

Email: foxysh@btinternet.com 

Web: www.railwaycottagehotel.co.uk 

Family run guest house, which has a homely 

feel. 5 minutes walk to beach, town and 

railway. Parking available for four of the 

rooms. Pets welcome. 



pppn: £40.00 - £50.00 

p2ppn: £60.00 - £90.00 

week pp: £189.00 - £284.00 

Sandhaven 

Nestled in extensive gardens in 

the centre of Swanage, this unique 

family-run hotel combines the 

country house with all the 

amenities of a modern hotel. 

"An oasis of relaxation and enjoyment" 

* A family run hotel * 38 bedrooms 

* All rooms ensuite 

* Wedding and conferences 

* Large private car park * Free wifi connection 

* 300 yards from Swanage seafront 

* 5 minutes walk from steam railway station 

* Two spectacular restaurants 

"The building is a mix of the grand and eccentric" 

Open all year. Rooms: 5 single, 20 double, 8 twin, 5 family - all rooms en suite. 

Per person: Min £52.00 Max £70.00 Two persons: Min £104.00 Max £140.00 

Weekly: Min £291.20 Max £392.00 

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91 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2LZ. Tel: 01929 422872. 

Email: reservations@purbeckhousehotel.co.uk 

Web: www.purbeckhousehotel.co.uk 

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5 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LE. 

Tel: 01929 422322 Contact: Janet Foran or David Price 

Email: mail@sandhaven-guest-house.co.uk 

Web: www.sandhaven-guest-house.co.uk 

A friendly, comfortable, informal 

atmosphere, offering generous home 

cooking. Parking available and just 100m 

from beach. Group bookings welcome for 

which packed lunch and evening meals can 

be arranged. 



pppn: £37.50 - £42.50 

p2ppn: £75.00 - £85 

weekly: £262.50 - £297.50 

Church Hill 

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Amberlodge 

Swanage, Wareham 


Telephone: 01929 426446 

Email: stay@amberlodge-swanage.co.uk 

Web: www.amberlodge-swanage.co.uk 

Amberlodge is a 

family run guest 

house, happy to 

greet all guests 

and only a short 

walk from the 

sandy beach. 

Amberlodge has 

a guest lounge 

and ground floor 

rooms. 

Open: All year. 

Rooms: 4D, 1T, 

3F - all ES. 

p2ppn: £50.00 - £74.00. 

week pp: £160.00 - £235.00. 

Frome Corner 

10 Frome Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4QA 

Tel: 01929 551550 Mobile: 07773 205053 

Contact: Mary Bridger 

Email: m.bridger2@btinternet.com 

Web: www.fromecornerbandb.co.uk 

Luxurious well appointed twin and 

double large en-suite rooms, private 

entrance, lovely views. Peaceful and 

quiet, off road parking. Walk to 

Wareham, tea, coffee, TV, Corfe Castle, 

Swanage, Dorchester, Weymouth, Poole 

within easy reach. 

Open: All year Rooms: 1D, 1T - both ES 

pppn: £40.00 - £55.00 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £90.00 

week pp: £225.00 - £315.00 

Holmebridge House 

Holmebridge, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AF 

Tel: 01929 550599 Mob: 07790 104007 

Contact: Anita Saunders 

Email: holmebridge@gmail.com 

Web: www.holmebridgehouse.co.uk 

Victorian house with spacious en suite 

rooms. Locally sourced full English 

breakfast with home made bread and 

preserves. Large country garden with 

views of the open countryside. Large 

private car park. 


Rooms: 3D (2ES) 

pppn: £45.00 - £55.00 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £78.00 







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ACCOMMODATION... Hotels, Guest Houses, Bed & Breakfast 

Wareham, Wool, Worth Matravers 

Hyde Cottage Bed & Breakfast 

48 Furzebrook Road, Stoborough, 

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AX 

Tel: 01929 553344 

Contact: Joy and Don Bryer 

Email: hydecottbb@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.hydecottage.com 

We offer spacious, bed-sitting rooms in a 

large family home set in secluded grounds 

surrounded by Stoborough Heath RSPB 

Reserve. Centrally located for places of interest, 

business, beaches and the World Heritage 

Jurassic Coast. We welcome bird watchers, 

cyclists, walkers, and families. 

Open: All year except Christmas 

Rooms: 1T, 1D, 1F - all ES 

pppn: £35.00 - £50.00 

p2ppn: £60.00 - £80.00 

The Red Lion 

Spurwing Guest House 

10 Sandford Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DH 

Tel: 01929 553869 Mob: 07787 547532 

Contact: Julie Spencer 

Email: spencers@spurwing.info 

Web: www.spurwing.info 

A chalet style bungalow within walking 

distance of Wareham, train station and 

local amenities. All guest accommodation 

on ground floor. Large gardens and seating 

areas with patio heaters and BBQ facilities. 

Wi-fi connection. 

Open: All year except Xmas and New Year 

Rooms: 2D ES, 1T ES, 1F (PB) 

pppn: £40.00 - £50.00 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £85.00 

Worgret Manor 

Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AB 

Tel: 01929 552957 Fax: 01929 554804 

Contact: Mr R. Ferrick 

Email: admin@worgretmanor.co.uk 

Web: www.worgretmanor.co.uk 

A Georgian manor house offering quality 

bed and breakfast in a relaxed, friendly 

environment. All rooms en-suite. Situated 

on A352, 20 minutes walk from centre of 

Wareham and Wareham railway/bus station. 

Fully licensed bar, functions welcome. 

Open: 4 January to 20 December 


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1 North Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4AB 

Tel: 01929 550099 

Contact: Lisa Sainsbury 

Email: redlionbookings@btconnect.com 

Web: www.redlionwareham.co.uk 

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Accommodation 

Newly refurbished. Double, twin and family rooms decorated individually 

to a high standard. Formal restaurant, snug dining area, bar and courtyard. 

Situated on the town cross. Family run. 

Open: All year Rooms: 8D/T/F ES 

pppn: £100 

p2ppn: £120 

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Ashcroft 

64 Furzebrook Road, Stoborough, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AX 

Email: cake@ashcroft-bb.co.uk Web: www.ashcroft-bb.co.uk 

Tel: 01929 552392 Contact: Eileen and Nick Cake 

Ashcroft is situated 1.5 miles South of 

Wareham in the heart of Stoborough Heath 

RSPB reserve, home of the Dartford Warbler 

and the Nightjar. We serve a full English 

breakfast, using local produce wherever 

possible. We are centrally situated for coast 

or country holiday or business break. 

Open: All year, except Christmas 


pppn: £35.00 - £45.00 

p2ppn: £70.00 - £80.00 

Myrtle Cottage 

6 Sandford Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4DH 

Contact: Hilary Hall 

Tel/Fax: 01929 558115 Mobile: 07764 480011 

Email: myrtlecottagebandb@live.co.uk 

Web: www.myrtlecottage.co.uk 

Attractive, comfortable accommodation with a 

delicious breakfast from an extensive menu. A 

peaceful location within easy walking distance 

of railway and town centre. Ideally situated for 

exploring Jurassic coast and visiting Corfe 

Castle, Monkey World and the Tank Museum. 

Open: April to September 


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Deerleap 

2 Lytchett Lane, Bovington, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6PA 

Tel: 01929 463355 Mob: 07970 452995 

Contact: Robin and Maggie 

Email: maggie_caudell@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.deerleap.org.uk 

Deerleap nestles in wooded heathland 

one mile from the village of Wool. We 

have two en-suite rooms available. 

Breakfast is served in the conservatory 

overlooking the large garden, bounded 

by a stream. There is plenty of off road 

parking. 

Open: All year Rooms: 1D, 1T - all ES 

pppn: £40.00 - £45.00 

p2ppn: £60.00 - £70.00 

week pp: £190.00 - £210.00 

Chiltern Lodge 

8 Newfoundland Close, Worth Matravers, BH19 3LX 

Tel: 01929 439337 Mobile: 07906 508125 

Contact: Mr D Ensor 

Email: densor@btopenworld.com 

Web: www.chilternlodge.co.uk 

Ideal for those seeking fresh air, peace 

and quiet plus a chance to explore the 

Jurassic Coast. Coastal walks from the 

front door or just lazing in the garden. 

Definitely life in the slow lane. 


Rooms: 1D, 1T 

pppn: £36.00 - £39.00 

p2ppn: £59.00 - £66.00 

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pppn: £65.00 

p2ppn: £95.00 - £135.00 

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Staying in self-catering accommodation 

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Dorset Cottage 

Holidays 

A large selection of traditional 

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Dream Cottages have over 300 

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areas. We do welcome pets. 

Accommodation suitable for long 

lets and short breaks. With all our 

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quality is guaranteed. 

Dream Cottages are a family 

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your holiday memorable and enjoyable. 

Log on for online property searches, availability, booking and 

cottage virtual tours. A free colour brochure is available. 

Tel: 01305 789000, Fax 01305 761347 

4-5 Hope Square, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 8TR. 

Email: joy@dream-cottages.co.uk 

Website: www.dream-cottages.co.uk 

SELF CATERING HOLIDAYS 

2012 

SWANAGE, STUDLAND AND THE 

ISLE OF PURBECK VILLAGES 

PROPERTIES SLEEPING 2 - 12 

Easy to choose & book - 

visit our website at 

www.milesandson.co.uk 

or telephone, fax or e-mail for a copy of our 

illustrated colour brochure 

Railway House, 2 Rempstone Road, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DW. 

Week: £206 - £1677 

Tel: 01929 423333 Fax: 01929 427533 

e mail: holidays@milesandson.co.uk 

ESTATE AGENTS & CHARTERED SURVEYORS 

with OVER 60 years EXPERIENCE 

in ARRANGING SELF-CATERING HOLIDAYS 

out of season SHORT BREAKS AVAILABLE 

For further information on Swanage and Purbeck, please contact our Tourist Information Centres or look on 

our website: www.visitswanageandpurbeck.co.uk 

H = house. BW = bungalow. C = cottage. Fl = flat. GFF = ground floor flat. M = maisonette. L = lodge. D = double. S = single. 

T = twin. B = bunk. F = family. SB = sofa bed. ZB = zed bed. See Map and Key to Symbols on pages 22 to 24 and 27 


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Agency, Bere Regis, Chaldon Herring, Corfe Castle, Kingston 

Farriers Lodge 

Island Cottage 

Holidays 

Map 

ref E4 

Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EQ. 

Contact: Mrs F L. van Lelyveld, 

The Old Forge, 38 East Street, 

Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5EQ. 

Tel: 01929 480386 

Email: info@farrierslodge.co.uk 

Web: www.farrierslodge.co.uk GF 

7 West Street 

Corfe Castle village centre - 17th century partthatched 

cottage, tastefully restored offering 

21st century comfort. Patio. Secluded garden. 

Personal supervision. Sleeps 4 + cot. 


Prices on request. 

1C: 2 rooms - 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 + cot 

Kingston, Near Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5LH. 

Contact: Mrs Fiona Wake-Walker 

5 West Street, Kingston, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5LH. 

Tel: 01929 480048 

Email: 2wwfeet@tiscali.co.uk 

Web: www.cottagepurbeck.co.uk 

Map ref D/E4 

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Dorset & Purbeck cottages in 

attractive rural & seaside locations 

01929 481555 

www.purbeckcottageholidays.com 

Beautifully renovated stone village cottage with 

view of Corfe Castle. Exposed beams, inglenook 

fireplace with woodburner. Close to coastal path, 

beaches and friendly pub. See our website for 

more information. 


week: £395 - £895 

1C: 1D, 1T, 1S - sleeps 5 + cot 

The Dorset Resort 

Map ref C2 

c/o The Dorset Golf & Country Club, 

Hyde, Bere Regis, Dorset, BH20 7NT. 

Contact: Jackie. Tel: 01929 472244 Fax: 01929 471294 

Email: admin@dorsetresort.com 

Web: www.dorsetresort.com 

SELF-CATERING 

Knaveswell Farm Cottage 

Knitson Lane, Corfe Castle, 

Dorset, BH20 5JB. 

Contact: Jo Dyer 

Tel: 01929 422918 

Mob: 07917 006262 

Email: joannadyer31@btinternet.com 

Web: 

www.knaveswellfarmcottage.co.uk 

week: £350 - 800 

1C: 1D, 1F(1D,2S) sleeps 6 

Map ref E4 

Cottage on dairy farm between Corfe Castle and 

Swanage. 3 miles from beaches. Ideal setting for 

walking/cycling/family holiday. Open: All year 

SELF-CATERING 

Heatherlands 

Main Road, Norden, Nr Corfe Castle, BH20 5DU. 

Contact: John Shelton 

Tel: 01962 856617 

Email: sheilashelton@btinternet.com 

Map ref D3 

The Dorset Resort has twelve luxury Scandinavian style log homes. Spacious, 

beautifully furnished. All bedrooms en-suite, fully equipped kitchens. Utility rooms, 

sky tv, Hi-Fi, etc. Own sauna and log burning stove. All in a stunning woodland 

setting, with woodland walks and fishing. You will not be disappointed. 


week: £595 - £1400. 

2L: both 2 storey: 1F(1D,1S), 1T, 2SSB, - sleeps 7 

and 1F(1D,1S), 2T, 2SSB - sleeps 9 

2BW: 1F(1D,1S), 1T, 2SSB - sleeps 7 

1F(1D,1S), 2T, 2SSB - sleeps 9 

1H: 1F(1D,1S), 3T, 2SSB - sleeps 11 

Brandy Bay, Gad Cliff and Worbarrow Tout 

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Bungalow standing in 1/3 acre, enclosed garden 

with flower beds, grass, magnificent pine trees 

(surrounded by National Trust land). Convenient for 

sea, sand and superb countryside. Commendable 

comments by numerous previous guests. Full details, 

maps and photos available prior to booking. Selective 

discounts for eligible. 

Open: February - November. 

week: £365 - £770 

1BW: 2D, 2S, 1ZB - sleeps 7 

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Springfield Cottage 

Chaldon Herring, Near Lulworth, Dorset, DT2 8DN. 

Contact: Carole Redhouse 

Tel: 01305 853037 

Email: info@dorsetcottagechaldon.co.uk 

Web: www.dorsetcottagechaldon.co.uk 

Attractive single storey detached cottage, close 

to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. West 

facing garden overlooks open fields. Chill out 

in summer or cosy break in winter. Lots to see 

and do nearby. Pub in village. 


Map ref B4 

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Map 

ref E4 

Scoles Manor 

Phone or write to Belinda and Peter Bell, 

Scoles Manor, Kingston Hill, 

Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5LG. 

Tel: 01929 480312. 

email: peter@scoles.co.uk Web site: www.scoles.co.uk 

SELF-CATERING 

week: £350 - £650 

1C: 1D, 1T, - sleeps 4 

GF 

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Luxury conversion of stone barns next to historic Scoles 

Manor, listed grade II. 

3 self contained units - Dairy: 4 bedrooms, 

Great Barn: 3 bedrooms, Little Barn: 2 bedrooms. 

Idyllic rural setting with 30 acres of gardens and meadows. 

Ducks and chickens. 

Spectacular views of Corfe Castle 2 miles away. 

Pets and children welcome. Adventure play area. 

Visit Britain 4 Stars 

Short Breaks out of season. 

Open all year. 

Price per week: £400 - £1300 

Dairy: 4D - sleeps 8+. Great Barn: 3D - sleeps 6 +. 

Little Barn: 1D, 1B - sleeps 4. 

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Larkshill Cottage 

Greystone Court, Kingston, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5LR. 

Contact: Mrs Ann Fry 

Tel: 01929 481663 

Email: ann@fryfarm.net 

Web: www.fryfarm.net 

Two ensuite bedrooms and large open plan living 

area, stone built sunroom and large patio. All 

ground floor has easy access. Situated on ridge 

above Corfe Castle. Stunning views from garden. 

Beaches, nature reserves and coastal path nearby. 

Ideal for walkers or touring. 


Kingston, East Creech, Holton Heath, Langton Matravers, Moreton, Studland 

Map ref E4 5 North Street 

Map ref E4 

Langton Matravers, Dorset, BH19 3HL. 

Contact: Mrs Ann Garratt, 

5 Brasted Place, High Street, Brasted, Kent, TN16 1JE. 

Tel: 01959 565145 Mob: 07767 225964 

Email: garratts@dsl.pipex.com 

Web: www.5northstreet.co.uk 

Charming cottage in village lane. Views of Purbeck Hills 

and Swanage Bay. Attractively furnished with separate 

sitting and dining rooms. Sunny walled patio garden. 

Private parking. Superb coastal and country walks and 

first rate beaches close by. 


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Self Catering 

week: £325 - £700 

1C: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

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5yrs 

week: £315- £720 

1C: 3D - sleeps 6 

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East Creech Farmhouse 

East Creech, near Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AP. 

Contact: Mrs V Best 

Tel: 01929 480519 

Email: east.creech@virgin.net 

Web: www.eastcreechfarm.co.uk 

Two well equipped, very comfortable 

cottages on working farm in idyllic 

hamlet. Ideal for walking/touring/beaches. 

Family run. 

Open: February to December 

week: £335 - £635 

breaks: prices on request 

1H: 2D, 1F - sleeps 6 + baby 

1C: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 + baby 

Woodland & Gateway Cottages 

Map 

West View House ref E4 

Acton, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset 

BH19 3JS. 

Contact: Alec Brown Tel: 0208 498 0503 

Email: alecmbrown@live.co.uk 

Web: www.westviewhouse.co.uk 

week: £295 - £820 

1H: 3 rooms - 1D, 2T - sleeps 6 

Annexe to Stoneacre 

Stoneacre, Haycrafts Lane, Langton Matravers, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3EE. 

Contact: Mrs Carol Brown 

Tel/Fax: 01929 480668 

Email: annexe_to_stoneacre@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.annexestoneacre.co.uk 

Self-contained 4 bedroom Purbeck stone annexe. 

Rural position ideal for walking. Well equipped 

throughout. Storage heaters, wood burner, 

payphone. Bunk beds only suitable for children 

(5ft 6ins long). Large garden and off road parking. 

Bed linen provided. Colour brochure available. All 

prices include heating/electricity. 

Open: All year except Christmas and New Year 

week: £350 - £795 

Annexe: 2D, 1T, 1B - sleeps 8 

GF 

Map ref D4 

Map ref E2 

Holton Lee, East Holton, Holton Heath, Near Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN. 

Contact: Julia Holland 

Tel: 01202 625562 Fax: 01202 632632 

Email: marketing@holtonlee.co.uk 

Web: www.holtonlee.co.uk 

Woodland and Gateway Cottages are 

situated in the grounds of Holton Lee, a 

charitable trust, and are set within 350 

acres of diverse landscape overlooking 

the shores of Poole Harbour towards the 

Purbeck Hills. 


week: £401 - £1605 

Woodland: 1D, 3T, 1DSB - sleeps 10 

Gateway: 1D, 3T - sleeps 8 

Gateway 

only 

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Refurbished character quarryman’s 

cottage. Excellent furnishings & 

equipment throughout. Full central 

heating and wood stove. Lounge, 

dining, conservatory, kitchen, 2 

bathrooms, garage and garden. Superb 

location. Open: Easter to December 

Map ref E4 

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The Courtyard 

Moreford Hall, Moreton, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8BA. 

Contact: Mrs J P Lofts 

Tel: 01305 853499 

Email: famlofts@aol.com 

Web: www.heartofdorset.co.uk 

Self-contained wing on the first floor 

of a large family house surrounded by 

acres of woodland. 

15 minutes drive from the sea. Only 20 

minutes easy train ride to enjoy 2012 

Olympic sailing events. 

Open: Easter to November. 

week: £300 - £475 

1Fl: 1D, sleeps 2 

Mimosa Cottage 

Beach Road, Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AP. 

Contact: Val Dexter 

Tel: 01923 469515 

Email: mikeandvald@ntlworld.com 

Website: www.mimosacottage.co.uk 

Delightful detached bungalow comfortably 

furnished, in very good order, with secluded 

spacious garden and private parking. A 

short walk to the spectacular sandy Studland 

beaches, village shop/post office, pub, 

church and local bus. An ideal base for the 

Purbeck countryside. 


week: £425 - £1445 

1C: 2D, 1T, 1B - sleeps 8 

Sandyholme Garden Cottage 

Beach Road, Studland, 

Dorset, BH19 3AQ. 

Contact: Mrs C Boardman, 

5 Came View Close, Dorchester, 

Dorset, DT1 2AF. Tel: 01305 265172 

Email: j_and_c_boardman@talk21.com 

2 Vine Cottage 

Beach Road Studland, Dorset, BH19 3AP. 

Contact: Angela Walters 

Tel: 01929 480475 

Email: angelavinecot@aol.com 

Charming, comfortable and well equipped 

thatched cottage in Studland village. Just 

200m from the safe and sandy beaches 

of Studland Bay. Village shop, local pub, 

hotel and church nearby. Prices include 

bedlinen and utilities. Off road parking for 

two cars. 


week: £500 - £1150 


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Map ref F3 



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Detached house with mature grounds 

situated 400 yards from National Trust 

beach. Close to village shop and pub. 


week: £200 - £450 

1H: 1D, 1T, - sleeps 4 

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Coastguards Return 

6 Sunnydale Villas, Durlston Road, Swanage. Dorset, BH19 2HY. 

Contact: Anna Morrison 

Tel/Fax: 01929 424630 

Email: info@retrievercottages.co.uk 

Web: www.retrievercottages.co.uk 

Comfortable, beautifully refurbished, 

attached cottage in good location close 

to Durlston Country Park, coast path and 

3/4 mile from beach and town centre. 

Well equipped and personally cleaned 

by owner. Own parking space. Dog 

welcome. Brochure available 

Open: June to October 

week: £350 - £625 

1C: 1D, 1S (1T in August)- sleeps 2 to 4 + cot 

The Quarterdeck 

26 Walrond Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PD. 

Contact: Chris Radford 

Tel: 01929 505090 

Email: enquiries@purbeckholidays.co.uk 

Web: www.purbeckholidays.co.uk 

Family seaside house, 400m from beach, 

bay views from balcony, light, modern and 

spacious, with separate children's games 

room. See Trip Advisor for 5 star customer 

reviews. 


week: £725 - £2250 

1H: 3D, 1F(2S, 1B) - sleeps 10 

Topsail House 

Map ref D4 

68 Bell Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2SB. 

Contact: Janet Foran/David Price, Sandhaven, 5 Ulwell Road, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LE. 

Tel: 01929 422322 

Email: mail@sandhaven-guest-house.co.uk 

Website: www.topsailhouse.co.uk 

200 year old Purbeck Stone Cottage - 

furnished to a very high standard. Well 

equipped with log burner in large inglenook 

fireplace. 2 flat screen TV's, DAB radio, mp3 

attachment, dishwasher/washing machine 

drier, microwave and off-road parking. 


week: £350 - £950 


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dryer 

Map ref E6 

Map ref B5 

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Ballard Walk 

Map 

ref D2 

12 Redcliffe Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 1NE. 

Contact: Mrs Pauline Windle 

Tel: 01929 422482 

Email: paulinewindle@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.ballardwalk.co.uk 

Chalkdell Cottage 

Map ref 

Highview E5/E6 

Flat 4, 25 Park Road, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2AA. 

Contact: Gill Pita 

Tel: 02079 874852 

Mob: 07818 847893 

Email: g.pita@btinternet.com 

Web: www.highview-swanage.co.uk 

week: £300 - £530 

1GFF: 1F(1D 2S), 2S (in lounge)-sleeps 6 

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403 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NP. 

Contact: Linda and Brian Gooding 

83 Chalkdell Fields, St Albans, Herts, AL4 9LU. 

Tel: 01727 831126 Mob: 07760 357619 

Email: chalkdell@live.co.uk 

Web: www.chalkdellcottage.co.uk 

Lovely little 200 year old stone cottage Grade 

II listed, lots of character. Comfortable and 

well equipped. Pretty, south facing patio 

garden. Views of Purbeck Hills. One mile 

to main beach/town centre. Ideal base for 

touring countryside, coastal walks and local 

attractions. Open: All year. 

week: £250 - £595 

1C: 1D, 1B - sleeps 4 + cot 

Spacious, well equipped ground floor 

flat, near beach and downs. Small 

courtyard garden, linen and electricity 

included. Open: April to October. 

Panoramic views over Swanage Bay. 

Clean, bright and comfortable top floor 

flat in quiet location but close to town 

centre and beach. Open: All year. 

week: £290 - £645 

1Fl: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

Map ref B5 

1 Gables Court Map ref D4 

16 Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset. 

Contact: Maria Thompson, 22 Hill Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 1RH. 

Tel: 01929 426516 

Email: steve@greenways22.co.uk 

Web: www.gables-apartments.co.uk 

Just 200 yards from the beach. Superior, purpose 

built, fully contained apartment offering spacious 

accommodation plus decking. On the level, facing 

south with attractive garden and easy access to the 

town. 


week: £285 - £685 

1Fl: 2 bedrooms 1D, 1B, 1T - sleeps 6 

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Uplands 

77 Ulwell Road, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 1QU 

Contact: Mr and Mrs Bond 

Tel: 01883 730886 

Email: info@swanageholidayhouse.co.uk 

Web: www.swanagehoildayhouse.co.uk 

Map ref D2 

SELF-CATERING 

Lilac Cottage 

Map ref C5/D5 

8 Cowlease, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2QE. 

Contact: Mrs Jean Simmonds, Lower Hardwick House, Pembridge, 

Herefordshire, HR6 9HF. 

Tel: 01544 388619 Mob: 07796 850795 

Email: jean@seagrasscottages.co.uk 

Web: www.seagrasscottages.co.uk 

SELF-CATERING 

Well-located, spacious holiday home overlooking 

Purbeck Hills. Ideal for exploring coast and 

countryside. Near coastal path and 15 minute 

walk from beach. Newly refurbished and wellequipped. 

Parking. Garden (with stream). Linen 

and towels included. Visit our website for details. 

Beautiful 18th century 3 bedroomed cottage in 

peaceful location. Town and sea just 8 minute walk 

away. Equipped and decorated to a high standard. 

Cosy sitting room with woodburner, large kitchen/ 

diner. Garden room leading to large paved garden 

with furniture, sundeck, BBQ and views over town to 

Downs. Equipped for babies and children. Visit our 

website for guest reviews. Open: All year. 

week: £450 - £850 

1H 1D, 1T, 1B - sleeps 6 

week: £350 - £875 

1C: 2D, 1B - sleeps 6 

Alrose Villa 

2 Highcliffe Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LW. 

Contact: Sally Gutteridge 

Tel: 01929 426318 

Email: enquiries@alrosevilla.co.uk 

Web: www.alrosevilla.co.uk 

Charming Victorian Villa, 100m from Swanage 

beach. Six holiday flats, some with balconies, sea 

views and gardens. Full central heating, all with 

flat screen TV, DVD and Freeview. Flats 5 and 6 

inconnect. Open: All year 

Map ref E3 

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2 Quayside Court 

The Quay, High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NT. 

Contact: Michael Padfield, Greenways, Grubwood Lane, 

Cookham Dean, Maidenhead, Berks, SL6 9UB. 

Tel: 01628 472113 Mob: 07710 637728 

Email: mike@thepadfields.com 

Web: www.swanageflat.co.uk 

First floor flat on the seafront enjoying 

spectacular views over Swanage Bay 


Map ref E5 

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week: £280 - £710 

Flat 1 1D, 1T - Sleeps 4 

Flat 2 1D, 1B - Sleeps 4 

Flats 3 & 4 1D - Sleeps 2 

Flats 5 & 6 1D, 1T, 1SB - Sleeps 4/6 

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9 Quayside Court Map ref E5 

4 High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2NT. 

Contact: Graham Hogg, 14 Lilliput Avenue, Chipping 

Sodbury, Bristol, BS37 6HX. 

Tel: 01454 311178 

Email: grahamhogg@blueyonder.co.uk 

Web: www.bythequayholidays.co.uk 

Luxury penthouse apartment 

with spectacular seaviews, 

two private balconies. Ensuite 

to main bedroom and family 

bathroom. In lively town 

centre. Lift for guests to use. 


SELF-CATERING 

Swanage View 

27 Manwell Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2QB. 

Contact: Mrs Jill Henstridge, 10 Moor Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1RG. 

Tel: 01929 427276 Mob: 07784 315281 

Email: info@swanageview.com 

Web: www.swanageview.com 

Detached, very comfortable two-bedroom 

bungalow, newly fitted bathroom, ample 

parking, Victorian conservatory, garden 

and sea views. In cul-de-sac adjoining 

Downs. Linen provided. Personally 

cleaned between bookings. 


week: £260 - £640 

1BW: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

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Map ref D5 

Storage 

heaters 

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Self Catering 

Waterside 

Map ref E5 

week: £310 - £1050 

1Fl: 1D, 2T, - sleeps 6 

35 Rabling Road Map ref D4 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1ED. 

Contact: Mr P Blowes 

Tel: 01929 423550 

Email: paulblowes@btinternet.com 

Modern, furnished and decorated, well 

equipped, comfortable accommodation, 

in quiet residential road, a few minutes 

level walk to beach and town. 


week: £210 - £650 


1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

Styre House 

28 Rabling Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 1EF. 

Contact: Mrs Hermina Clarke 

Tel: 01929 424209 

Email: t.clarke712@btinternet.com 

Three self contained holiday flats 

each with their own separate 

entrance. Well equipped, comfortable 

accommodation. Close to beach and 

town centre. Off road parking. 


week: £240 - £450 

3Fl: 1T, 1D folding bed - sleeps 4 

1T, 1DSB - sleeps 4 

Sunnyside 

Map ref D3 

23 Bonfields Avenue, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PL. 

Contact: Mrs E A Beesley 

Tel: 01929 422226 or Mob: 07977 591625 

Very comfortable two bedroom detached 

dormer bungalow close to North Beach, 

tastefully furnished, spacious lounge and 

sun lounge. Attractive garden with patio. 

Personally cleaned by owners. All bedlinen 

provided. Terms include gas, electricity. 

Ample drive parking, coastal walks, bird 

watching nearby. 

Open: June to September. 

week: £440 - £640 

1H: 1D, 1T, sleeps 4 

Map ref D4 

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Flat 1, No 3 The Parade, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1DA. 

Contact: Karen Dolling, 1 Abbey Mews, Isleworth, Middx, TW7 5BJ. 

Tel: 02085 605587 

Mob: 07985 552232 

Email: jkdolling@hotmail.com 

Web: www.watersideholidaylet.co.uk 

Comfortable, spacious, ground floor 

and basement apartment overlooking 

Swanage Bay, close to town centre and 

Dorset coast. Enclosed courtyard. 


week: £370 - £820 

1M: 2D, 1T, 2ZB- sleeps 6+2 

2 Wordsworth Court 

Belle Vue Road, Durlston, 

Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2HR. 

Contact: D Pallister, 81 Holly Hill, 

Bassett, Southampton, SO16 7ET. 

Tel: 02380 769592 

Mob: 07711 886960 

Email: pallisterdb@aol.com 

The Pinnacles Apartments 

Flat 1 and Flat 2, 2 The Parade, Swanage, BH19 1DA. 

Contact: Mrs Greenfield, Dolserau Cottage, 

Abbotswell Road, Frogham, Fordingbridge, 

Hampshire, SP6 2JD. 

Tel/Fax: 01425 654358 

Email: alyson.greenfield@btinternet.com 

Web: www.swanageholidaylets.com 

Centrally located flats with year round 

stunning views over Swanage Bay. Adjacent to 

the beach. Directly on seafront. Modern and 

fully furnished. Flat 1 has a courtyard and Flat 

2 has a large balcony. Open: All year. 

week: £450 - £850 

2Fl: Flat 1 1D, 1T, 1B, 2ZB, - sleeps 8 

Flat 2 1D, 1T, 1ZB - sleeps 5 

Worth Matravers 

week: £300 - £500 

1Fl: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

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Map ref E6 

Purpose built, self contained first floor flat. On 

coastal path with sea views. Well equipped. 

Supervised by owner. Open: April to October 

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Swanage, Wareham, Winfrith, Worth Matravers 

The Flat 

Map ref D5 

Swanwic House 

41a Kings Road West, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 1HF. 

Contact: Mrs Carole Figg 

Tel: 01929 423517 

The Gables 

Flat 6, Victoria Avenue, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1AN. 

Contact: John McGiffen 

Tel: 07810 758328 

Email: john.mcgiffen@btinternet.com 

Web: www.holidayswanage.co.uk 

Short walk to beach. Modern wellequipped 

first floor flat. Large bathroom 

with bath and separate shower. Within 

200 yards of sandy beach and town. Close 

to local amenities. Dedicate parking. Our 

guests return year after year. 


Ground floor flat within Swanwic House. 

Part of the Old Rectory. Walled garden. 

Level walk to sea and shops. Roadside 

parking. Open: April to October. 

week: £205 - £330 

GFF: 1T, 1DSB - sleeps 2+2 

GF 

SELF-CATERING 

Map ref D5 

Rushay 

New Road, Stoborough, 

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5BB. 

Contact: Mrs C Ryder 

Tel: 01725 516413 

Email:graham.ryder1943@hotmail. 

co.uk 

Web: www.rushayjurassicholidays.com 

week: £400 - £700 

1H: 1D, 1T, 1B - sleeps 6 

Map ref D3 

Excellent location. Studland/Swanage 

beaches 8 miles away. Arne RSPB heathland 

close by. Enclosed garden. Off road parking. 


Willow and Cherry Barns 

Nutley Farm, Winfrith Heath, Dorset, DT2 8DT. 

Contact: Anne Roots 

Tel: 01305 851841 Mob: 07810 306444 

Email: info@nutleyfarm.co.uk 

Web: www.nutleyfarm.co.uk 

Map ref B3 

SELF-CATERING 

SELF-CATERING 

40 

week: £200 - £540 


Sandringham Court 

High Street, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 2PA. 

Contact: Mrs H L Hyde, 20 Willow Bank, Ham, 

Richmond, Surrey, TW10 7QX. 

Tel: 020 8948 4991 

Web: www.8sandringhamcourt.co.uk 

Comfortable, homely ground floor flat, 

furnished and equipped to a high standard 

with many personal touches and reserved 

under-cover parking. Close to local amenities 

and beach. Ideal for country/ coastal walks. 

Open: All year (incl. Christmas & New Year). 

week: £240 - £650 

1GFF: 1D, 1T, sleeps 4 

Westland Flats 

Northbrook Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1PS 

Contact: Mrs J Hancock 

Tel: 01929 422637 

Email: enquiries@westlandflats.co.uk 

Website: www.westlandflats.co.uk 

Consisting of 3 flats, 2 maisonettes and 3 studios, 

Westland is centrally situated for the seafront 

and shops. 

• Ground floor flats available 

• Private car park 

• Special low season terms 


week: £125 - £500 

3 Studio fl: 1D - sleeps 2 

2 Maisonettes fl: 1D, 1DSB - sleeps 2+2 

3 fl: 1D, 1B, 1T - sleeps 6 

Woodlands Lodge and 

Meadow Mews 

Bindon Lane, East Stoke, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6AS. 

Contact: Mrs L Perrins, 41a Danecourt Road, 

Poole, BH14 0PG. 

Tel: 0560 279 5380 

Email: lindsay@woodlandsweekend.co.uk 

Website: www.woodlandsweekend.co.uk 

Woodlands Lodge is a large house with 5 

bedrooms, all en suite that is rented on a 

self catering basis to large groups of family or 

friends for weekend or weekly breaks. The 

Lodge can accommodate up to 15 people. 

The newly converted Mews properties are 

situated in a large meadow each having 3 

bedrooms, sleeping 6 people. 


week: £371 - £1753 

1L 3F, 1D, 1T - all en suite - sleeps 15 

2H 1F, 1D, 1S - sleeps 6 

Woodlands Lodge 

GF 

Meadow Mews 

electric fan 

heaters 

GF 

GF 

Map ref C3 

Map ref D5 

P 

7 years 

Map ref D4 

SELF-CATERING 

Beautifully converted barns in peaceful AONB countryside. Exposed beams, 

underfloor heating. Very clean and comfortable. 4 miles from Lulworth Cove/ 

Durdle Door/Jurassic Coast. Excellent for exploring/walking/beaches and close 

to Monkey World. Also a wonderful opportunity to take a carriage ride through 

Hardy countryside included in the price. Visit our website for video/visitor 

comments. Open: All year 

week: £250 - £700 

GF 

Cots 

Willow barn: 1D, 1T, - sleeps 4 

Cherry Barn: 1F, (1D, 1S with pullout) - sleeps 2 + 2 P 

Cattleman's Rest 

Map ref 

D/E4 

Worth Farm Barns, Worth Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3LQ 

Contact: Mrs Maggie Benson 

Tel: 01564 778044 Mob: 07510 103660 

Email: maggiebenson@mac.com 

Web: www.dorsetcoastholiday.com 

Well appointed, fully equipped barn conversion. 

Open plan living with views. Patio equipped 

with garden furniture and BBQ. Ensuites to both 

bedrooms and downstairs bathroom. Easy access 

to coast path, central village location, close to 

famous pub. 


week: £400 - £675 

1H: 1D, 1T - sleeps 4 

Creeper Cottage 

One London Row 

Worth Matravers, Near Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LH. 

Contact: Mrs M Sanders. Tel: 0208 348 9815 

Email: monica.sanders@yahoo.co.uk 

Web: www.philamonic.com 

Comfortable 18th Century Purbeck 

stone cottage, Grade II listed in 

conservation area in heart of popular 

village. Fully equipped, open fire, three 

reception rooms including sun lounge, 

secluded garden, garage plus parking 

bay. Facing green. By footpath direct 

to swimming cove. Close to duckpond, 

church and famous pub. Open: All year 

week: £315 - £690 

1C: 1D, 1T, 1DSB - sleeps 4+2 

high chair 

Map ref E4 

Worth Matravers, Near Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3LQ. 

Contact: Anna Morrison, 6 Sunnydale Villas, Durlston Road, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 2HY. 

Tel/Fax: 01929 424630 

Email: info@retrievercottages.co.uk 

Web: www.retrievercottages.co.uk 

Tastefully refurbished to a high standard, this little 

stone cottage is full of character and charm. Fully 

equipped and comfortable. Raised courtyard garden 

with seaview, front garden with parking overlooks 

village green. Well behaved dog welcome. Brochure 

available. Open: May to September 

week: £350 - £400 

1C 1D - sleeps 2 

- Electric 

Map ref E4 



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SELF-CATERING 

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Corfe Castle Camping & Caravanning Club site 

Bucknowle, Wareham, Dorset. BH20 5PQ. 

Contact: Mark & Lisa Dando 

Tel: 01929 480280 

Email: corfecastle.site@thefriendlyclub.co.uk 

Web: www.thefriendlyclub.co.uk/corfecastle 

A beautiful location on the Isle of 

Purbeck. In an Area of Outstanding 

Natural Beauty. 

Open: 1st March to 31st October 

Site capacity: 80 C/T/MH 

(non-members welcome) 

pp: C & T £7.75 - £17.45 

(1 adult non-members) 

Family deals available 

Open: Mar. to Oct. 

Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Camping Site 

Norden Farm, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5DS. 

Tel: 01929 480098 

Email: nordenfarm@fsmail.net 

Web: www.nordenfarm.com 

Generally level grass field campsite on 

working farm. Excellent comprehensive 

toilet/shower facilities, disabled washroom. 

Family run business with adjoining farm 

shop and bed and breakfast/restaurant. 

Good family location. Half mile from Corfe 

Castle, 6 miles from beaches, just off A351. 

Open: 1st March to 31st October. 

Site capacity: 52 C/MH, 40 T 

per family of 4 + hook up 

Caravan pitch: £20.00 - £25.00 

Tent pitch: £20.00 - £25.00 

Woody Hyde Campsite 

Map ref E4 

Valley Road, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5HT. 

Contact: L. Jahn 

Tel: 01929 480274 

Email: camp@woodyhyde.fsnet.co.uk 

Web: www.woodyhyde.co.uk 

13 acre family site, set in the heart of 

the Purbeck countryside in an Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty. Direct 

access to footpaths which lead to Jurassic 

Coastline. Ideal base for walking, cycling, 

climbing, fishing, horse riding, golfing or 

just relaxing. 

Open: Mid March to end of October 

Site capacity: 150 T/MH 

pnpp: T & C £7.00 - £18.00 A 40 

G 

Acton Field Camp Site Map 

ref E4 

Acton Field, Langton Matravers, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 3HR. 

Contact: Mr & Mrs M Murray 

Tel/Fax: 01929 439424 

Email: enquiries@actonfieldcampsite.co.uk 

Web: www.actonfieldcampsite.co.uk 

View of Corfe Castle from the Purbeck Way 

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Map 

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Map 

Ref D3 

TOURING & 

CAMPING PARK 

Rural family site with 

beautiful views of sea and 

hills. Open: Spring Bank 

Holiday week and 24 July to end August. 

Site capacity: 9 C, 90 T 

G 

pnpp: T & C £6.00 - £12.00 

Corfe Castle, Langton Matravers, Lulworth, Poole 

Tom’s Field Campsite and Shop 

Tom’s Field Road, Langton Matravers, Swanage, 

Dorset, BH19 3HN. 

Contact: John and Sarah Wootton 

Tel/Fax: 01929 427110 

Email: tomsfield@hotmail.com 

Web: www.tomsfieldcamping.co.uk 

Tents and motorvans only, no caravans. 

No clubroom. Very attractive surroundings in Area of 

Outstanding Natural Beauty. Some views to the sea. 

Comprehensive shop with camping supplies and general 

provisions. Access to the coastal path and Dancing Ledge 

via footpath next to the site. Many walks close by. 

Open: Mid March to end October. 

Site capacity: 100 T/MH 

pnpp: £7.00 - £18.00 

South Lytchett Manor Caravan & Camping Park 

Dorchester Road, Lytchett Minster, Poole, Dorset, 

BH16 6JB. 

Contact: D & J L Bridgen 

Tel: 01202 622577 

Email: info@southlytchettmanor.co.uk 

Web: www.southlytchettmanor.co.uk 

Set in 20 acres of stunning parkland, just 3 

miles to Poole. 'Practical Caravan' - Best site 

in Dorset 2008 -11. Exceptional heated 

amenity blocks, dog friendly, bus service at 

gates, village pub serving food within walking 

distance. Deluxe fully serviced pitches, free 

Wi-Fi and TV connection. 

Open: 1st March to 2nd January 

pn2pp: Site capacity: T £14.00 150 C/T/MH - £28.00 

pn2pp: C £16.00 - £30.00 

weekp2: T £97.00 - £192.50 

weekp2: C £105.00 - £210.00 

Sandford Holiday Park 

Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JZ. 

Tel: 0844 335 3742 

Email: enquiries@parkdeanholidays.co.uk 

Web: www.parkdean.com 

A fun filled family park in a stunning country 

location near Poole. Top quality caravans 

and lodges, double glazing and central 

heating available. FREE indoor and outdoor 

pools. FREE kids' club and live entertainment. 

Fantastic facilities including bars, restaurants, 

sports courts and loads more! 

Open: February to November. 

Site capacity: 267 SC, 353 C/T/MH 

pnpp: T & C £12.50 - £41.00 

week: C £169.00 - £1049.00 

Lodges £289.00 - £1449.00 

Map Ref D2 





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T = tent. C = caravan. HH = holiday home. SC = static caravan. MH = motor home. Please see Map and Key to Symbols on pages 22 to 24 & 27. 

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ACCOMMODATION... 


Ulwell 

Cottage 

CARAVAN PARK 

ULWELL, SWANAGE, DORSET, BH19 3DG. 

TEL: 01929 422823 Fax: 01929 421500. 

Email: enq@ulwellcottagepark.co.uk 

Website: www.ulwellcottagepark.co.uk 

Open 1st March to 7th January. 

HOLIDAY, 

TOURING & 

CAMPING PARK 

Site capacity: 140 static, 

77 touring caravan or tent pitches. 

Price per night for 2 persons: 

Caravan pitch: £15.00 - £49.00 

Tent pitches: £15.00 - £49.00 

Price per week: 

Static Caravans: £224.00 - £780.00 

The Park has a friendly Village Inn with log fires in winter and serves 

excellent meals year round, an indoor heated swimming pool and a 

general shop in the main season. 

Luxury caravan holiday homes sleeping 2-7 have central heating and 

double-glazing for the colder months. Short breaks available. 

Touring caravans can enjoy hard standings with electric, drainage 

hook-ups and views of the surrounding hills with a modern toilet 

and shower block and launderettes. 

21 

A DAYS 

G Map ref C1 

swanage bay view 

holiday park 

HOLIDAY PARK 

Map 

ref C1 

SHJ Verge and Co. 

Ulwell, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3DG. 

Tel/Fax: 01929 422825 

Email: ulwell.farm@virgin.net 

Website: www.ulwellfarm.co.uk 

An attractive small family run park on a south facing slope at the 

foot of the Purbeck hills. A good base for walking, golf, riding, 

fishing and watersports. Site capacity - 50 static caravans. 

Ulwell Farm Caravan Park 

Enjoy a holiday or 

short break at this 

great park for all 

the family situated 

in an outstanding 

area of 

natural 

beauty 

darwin 

holiday parks 

» Unmatched views over Swanage 

» New & Used Holiday Homes 

» Licensed Bar & Restaurant 

» Indoor Heated Swimming Pool 

» Holiday Accommodation 

» 1 mile from the Beach 

» An ideal base for exploring 

Dorset’s Countryside 

» Venue Hire for Parties, 

Weddings, Anniversaries etc 

Book on 01929 422130 

www.swanagebayview.co.uk 

Pet 

Friendly 

Open April to October inclusive. 

Please write or telephone for details. 

CARAVAN SALES FOR PERSONAL USE 

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DAYS 

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Swyre Head 


T = tent. C = caravan. HH = holiday home. SC = static caravan. MH = motor home. Please see Map and Key to Symbols on pages 22 to 24 & 27.

Wareham Forest Tourist Park 

Map ref C2 

TOURING & 

CAMPING PARK 

HOLIDAY, 

TOURING & 

CAMPING PARK 

2011 

AA 2009 Campsite of the year Southwest region 

Bere Road, North Trigon, 

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7NZ. 

Contact: Tony and Sarah Birch 

Tel: 01929 551393 Fax: 01929 558321 

Email: holiday@warehamforest.co.uk 

Website: www.warehamforest.co.uk 

Level, peaceful, wooded park, direct access into Wareham Forest. 

Excellent disabled facilities. Long or short term storage facilities. 

Adventure play area. Heated toilet block during winter period. 

Wi Fi available. 

200 touring caravan, tent or motor home pitches. Open: All year. 

We accept:- VISA - DELTA - MASTERCARD 

pn2pp: Caravan/Motorhome: £16.00 - £34.00 

pn2pp: Tent: £13.25 - £28.00 

A 

Lookout Holiday Park 

(Frampton Leisure Ltd). 

Corfe Road, Stoborough, 

Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AZ. 

Contact: Mrs S. Coates 

Tel: 01929 552546 Fax: 01929 556662 

Email: enquiries@caravan-sites.co.uk 

Website: www.caravan-sites.co.uk 

Quiet, family park on the edge of the Purbecks . . . 

150 touring pitches available on hard standings or grass, most with 

electric hook-up. Free showers plus static caravans for hire, including 

disabled caravan. Large children’s play area. 

Site capacity: 89 static, 126 touring caravan and 24 tent pitches. 

Static and touring vans - all year 

Price per night caravan: Min £17.00 Max £30.00 

Price per per night tent: Min £12.00 Max £25.00 

Price per week caravan: Min £119.00 Max £210.00 

Price per week tent: Min £84.00 Max £175.00 

A 

G 

Birchwood Tourist Park 

Map ref C2 

Bere Road, Coldharbour, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 7PA. 

Contact: Mrs L Orford 

Tel: 01929 554763 

Email: birchwoodtouristpark@hotmail.com 

Web: www.birchwoodtouristpark.co.uk 

Family run site, ideally situated for 

exploring Dorset. Shop, hard standings, 

fully serviced pitches, barrier entry system. 

Tents welcome. Large games field. 

Caravan storage. 

Open: All year (excluding mid November - 

mid December). 

Site capacity: 175 C/T/MH 

pn2pp: Caravan pitch (electric pitch) £13.50 - £24.50 

Tent pitch (non electric pitch) £10.50 - £21.50 

G 

A 

G 

Map ref 

D3 

Wareham, Wool 

East Creech Farm Caravan & Camping Park 

East Creech Farm, East Creech, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 5AP. 

Contact: Mrs V Best Tel/Fax: 01929 480519 

Email: east.creech@virgin.net 

Web: www.eastcreechfarm.co.uk 

Family run site on working farm. 

Ideal for walking, touring and beaches. 

Lovely location. Free fishing ponds 

available for use by guest. 

Open: 1st April to end of October. 

Site capacity: 80 C/T 

pnpp: C & T £11.00 - £19.00 

Whitemead Caravan Park 

East Burton Road, Wool, Dorset, BH20 6HG. 

Contact: Mrs N Church 

Tel: 01929 462241 

Email: whitemeadcp@aol.com 

Web: www.whitemeadcaravanpark.co.uk 

Friendly, family run woodland site. Situated 

on the edge of Wool village. Shops and 

pubs within easy walking distance. Excellent 

facilities, free hot showers. Children's play 

area. Close to Monkey World Ape Rescue 

and The Tank Museum. 

Open: 15th March to 31st October. 

Site capacity: 70 C, 25 T/MH 

pn2pp: C £13.50 - £21.00 

T £11.00 - £18.50 

Corfe Castle and Hartland Moor 

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TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES IN PURBECK 

SWANAGE 

PURBECK 

The White House, 

Shore Road, 

Swanage, 

Dorset. BH19 1LB. 

TEL: 01929 422885 

Holy Trinity Church, 

South Street, 

Wareham, 

Dorset. BH20 4LU. 

TEL: 01929 552740 

Open 

Easter to end October 

7 days a week, 10.00am - 5.00pm. 

November to EASTER MONDAY 

Monday to Saturday, 10.00am - 5.00pm. 

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Open 

Easter to end October 

Monday to Saturday, 9.30am - 5.00pm. 

Sunday (school summer holidays), 

10.00am - 4.00pm. 

November to EASTER 

Monday to Saturday, 

9.30am - 4.00pm. 

Both Tourist Information Centres will be closed over Christmas and New Year 

Friendly help and 

advice on ‘where to 

stay’ and ‘what to see’ 

Many leaflets & maps, books, 

postcards, stamps, greeting cards 

& souvenirs on sale 

Accommodation 

booking service for 

personal callers 

Booking agents for ferry services, 

events, National Express, 

Swanage Railway and attractions 

Take a Steam Train to 

the Seaside 

• An essential part of your visit to Purbeck. 

• The ideal way to visit Corfe Castle and Swanage. 

• Enjoy the spectacular scenery and arrive just yards 

from the beach. 

• Convenient parking at Norden off the A351. 

Photograph courtesy Andrew PM Wright 

www.swanagerailway.co.uk 

01929 425800

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Dorset Official Guide - pop up map and guide £5.00 

Dorset Street Atlas (Covering the whole of Dorset at street level) £9.25 

Four Walks Pack of Leaflets (The Purbeck Way, 

Purbeck Way West, Wareham Forest Way and 2 Rivers Walks) £2.50 

Lesser Known Swanage £11.25 

Out of Car Experience - 

6 circular cycle routes in Purbeck and map £2.50 

Ordnance Survey Map OL15, Purbeck & South Dorset 

(1:25 000 scale, for walking & cycling) (Updated 2004) £10.30 

Ordnance Survey Dorset Short Walks £8.75 

The Official Guide to the Jurassic Coast £6.95 

Purbeck - A Brief Guide £5.75 

Walkers map: 7 circular walks in Swanage and East Purbeck £2.75 

Walkers map: 7 circular walks in Lulworth and West Purbeck £2.75 

Walking in Purbeck - 15 circular walks £8.75 

Walks on the Lulworth Ranges £1.25 

Wareham Re-discovered 

(A short history of the town, including Town Trail) £3.00 

Wareham Street Map (Showing Wareham town 

centre and surrounding residential areas) £1.75 

What to See & Do in Dorset Map 

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