Purbeck District

Travel Guide

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and rugged coastline
Lulworth Cove Beach featuring rugged coastline and boating
Durdle Door featuring general coastal views, rugged coastline and tranquil scenes
Durdle Door which includes a bay or harbor, general coastal views and tranquil scenes
Corfe Castle featuring heritage elements, tranquil scenes and a ruin

Where to stay in Purbeck District

Corfe Castle featuring heritage elements, tranquil scenes and a ruin

Corfe Castle Village

Corfe Castle Village is well-liked for many features, particularly its beaches, restaurants, and spas. Though there might not be top sights in Corfe Castle Village, consider a stop by Isle of Purbeck or Studland Beach and Nature Reserve, located nearby.

Corfe Castle Village
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road, West Lulworth, Wareham, England
The price is ₩119,037 per night from Oct 2 to Oct 3
₩119,037
₩142,844 total
Oct 2 - Oct 3
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Lulworth ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (56 reviews)
Lovely hotel
"Lovely clean room & helpful staff. Upgraded to a sea view room for free which I was so pleased about"

Reviewed on Sep 8, 2025

Durdle Door Hotel
The Knoll House

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland, Dorset, Swanage, England
The price is ₩164,201 per night from Oct 12 to Oct 13
₩164,201
₩197,041 total
Oct 12 - Oct 13
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
Birthday weekend
"Knoll House was comfortable, friendly and clean. The staff are courteous and efficient. We enjoyed the food which was nicely cooked and plentiful. Our only issue was the hotel is very tired, the leisure facilities need updating as do the bathrooms. The gardens look neglected but some with a little ..."

Reviewed on Sep 19, 2025

The Knoll House
Purbeck House Hotel

Purbeck House Hotel

3 out of 5
91 High Street, Swanage, England
The price is ₩157,308 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
₩157,308
₩188,762 total
Sep 28 - Sep 29
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (348 reviews)
Very good
"Probably the best hotel in town and an interesting building. Good accommodation, free parking and well located. We stayed in room 10 - possibly the largest room and were very pleased with our one night stay as part of a week long tour."

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2025

Purbeck House Hotel
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The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis, Wareham, England
Stay at this 4-star golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a golf course. Popular attractions Purbeck Shooting School and Monkey World ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

The Dorset Resort
The Cabin

The Cabin

3 out of 5
Carradale Priests Way, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star golf cottage in Swanage. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located ...
Sunny Swanage
"Amazing Cabin, which was super comfy and extremely clean. A little garden with 2 seats and table . A patio doors looking onto a very pretty garden. Right near to Swanage Beach which was perfect. Fully recommend."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025

The Cabin
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road, Swanage, England
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Corfe Castle and Sandbanks Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"Nice apartment but not the best location"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2025

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
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Popular places to visit

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and rugged coastline

Durdle Door

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

Durdle Door
Durdle door, lulworth cove on the jurassic coastline of england

Lulworth Cove

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

Lulworth Cove
Corfe Castle showing tranquil scenes, a ruin and heritage elements

Corfe Castle

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

Corfe Castle
One of the most beautiful spots along the Jurassic Coast.

Durdle Door Beach

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

Durdle Door Beach
The lovely chimpanzees called Freddy taking it easy.

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center

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

Monkey World Ape Rescue Center
View from the town

Swanage Beach

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

Swanage Beach

Cities near Purbeck District

Brownsea Castle showing heritage architecture

Poole

Durdle Door featuring a sunset, a bay or harbor and rugged coastline

Wareham

Photo by Bob Ward

Steeple with Tyneham

Photo "Owermoigne" by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA) / Cropped from original
Photo by Nigel Mykura (CC BY-SA)

Owermoigne