• The Village

    Step outside and Corfe Castle is yours to explore. The castle, village pubs, bakery, deli, shop and café are all within an easy walk, while the Purbeck Hills rise from the doorstep.

    WHAT WE LOVE

    Morning coffee at Carve Coffee · Fresh bread from the village bakery · Walk across the heath to Kingston · A drink at the Scott Arms

  • The Sea

    From the sweeping sands of Studland to the coves and coastline of the Jurassic Coast, some of Dorset’s most beautiful beaches are around ten minutes from the cottage.

    WHAT WE LOVE

    Studland at sunrise · An early morning dip
    A lazy summer’s day at Worbarrow Bay · Fossil hunting at Kimmeridge

  • The Countryside

    Walk from the village into the Purbeck Hills, across heathland and wildflower fields, or follow the paths towards the coast — some of our favourite days simply start at the cottage door.

    WHAT WE LOVE

    Walking across the heath to Kingston · Joining the coastal path · Exploring Wareham Forest · Walking out to Dancing Ledge

  • The History

    Corfe Castle has watched over the Purbeck landscape for almost a thousand years. Beyond the ruins, historic villages, ancient paths and the heritage railway tell the story of this remarkable corner of Dorset.

    WHAT WE LOVE

    Exploring Corfe Castle · Taking the steam train to Swanage
    Fish and chips by the sea · Discovering Purbeck’s National Trust places

  • The Isle of Purbeck

    Sea, hills, villages and extraordinary landscapes — all remarkably close together. From Corfe Castle, much of the Isle of Purbeck is within around 20 minutes, making the cottage a wonderful base for exploring.

    WHAT WE LOVE

    Lunch at The Pig on the Beach · Seafood at Shell Bay
    The Square & Compass at Worth Matravers · Adventures on the water