Purbeck District Travel Guide

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

The Knoll House

3.5 out of 5
Ferry Road, Studland Swanage England
The price is £218 per night from 5 Aug to 6 Aug
£218
5 Aug - 6 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"We enjoyed it because of the location otherwise it would have just been a 3star hotel. Studland bay is glorious and so easy to access from the hotel. We will go back."

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

The Knoll House
Durdle Door Hotel

Durdle Door Hotel

3 out of 5
West Lulworth House, Main Road Wareham England
The price is £178 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£178
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Wareham. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (111 reviews)
"—1 night— An absolutely great location, where you can enjoy Lulworth after the charabancers have left. It was lovely sitting out on the veranda with an evening drink and a bite to eat. The room was spacious and comfortable. Parking arrangements were poorly described in advance, but the helpful desk ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Durdle Door Hotel
The Pines Hotel

The Pines Hotel

3.5 out of 5
34 - 36 Burlington Road Swanage England
The price is £198 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£198
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Swanage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (403 reviews)
"Such an amazing view that I will never tire of, watching the early morning swimmers and dog walkers at 7am from the balcony - absolute tranquility."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

The Pines Hotel
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The Dorset Resort

The Dorset Resort

4 out of 5
Bere Regis Wareham England
Stay at this golf aparthotel in Wareham. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a golf course. Popular attractions Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Tank Museum ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (46 reviews)
"Very clean rooms . Amazing property!"

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026

The Dorset Resort
Herston Caravan & Campsite

Herston Caravan & Campsite

2 out of 5
Washpond Lane Swanage England
Stay at this campsite in Swanage. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and a garden. Popular attractions Swanage Beach and Corfe Castle are located ...
8.4/10 Very good! (31 reviews)
"Pet friendly, clean room, stunning views"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2026

Herston Caravan & Campsite
Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments

3 out of 5
7 Ulwell Road Swanage England
Stay at this apartment in Swanage. Enjoy an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Swanage Beach and Corfe Castle are located nearby.
8.4/10 Very good! (44 reviews)
"Large, sunny 2 bedroom apartment and a short walk to the beach. Carol is a lovely, friendly host and made us feel very welcome. We were very lucky with the weather but felt the apartment would have benefitted from some fans as it became very hot and stuffy in there. The bedrooms only have blinds ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 2026

Beachcomber Holiday Apartments
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Stay near popular Purbeck District attractions

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

Durdle Door

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