Out and about in the area ....
Where to visit:
Corfe Castle
Durlston Country Park & Nature Reserve
Swanage Railway
The Blue Pool and climbing ropeway.
Brownsea Island
Boat trip to Poole
Wareham
Durdle Door
Lulworth Cove
Walk the Coastal Path
Lulworth Castle
Agglestone Rock
Compton Acres
Sculpture by the Lakes - stunning! 30 mins.
Athelhampton House & Gardens 40 mins.
Arne Nature Reserve.
The Blue Pool
Lulworth Castle
Sculpture by the lakes
Durdle Door
Where to eat:
The Salt Pig - centre of Swanage - fab Sunday roast.
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The Black Swan - book!
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The Fish Plaice bottom of High St opposite The Ship Inn for takeaway fish & chips and excellent sausage and chips.
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The Pig on the Beach - book well in advance or drop in for flatbread in the summer at lunchtime in the garden with fab views..
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The Square & Compass pub in Worth Matravers has spectacular views, great ales and is the home of the Hattie Browns Brewery. It is the best pub for real ale in the area and a major 'drop in' for cyclists and walkers. Pies & pasties only.
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The Purbeck Plaze - tapas restaurant central Swanage.
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The Grand Hotel - excellent menu - not expensive and magnificent views. Thoroughly recommend Sunday lunch!
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La Trattoria - family owned Italian - book!
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The Old Granary, Wareham.
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NEW: The Corner Mediterranean Restaurant - near the station.
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Also to eat in... Budgens do a great selection of frozen Cook meals, including Indian, chinese etc.
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Sculpture by the Lakes
There are numerous walks and cycle trips directly from the house and we have a comprehensive supply of maps and walking guides.
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Our two favourite walks are to The Pig on the Beach for a flatbread pizza (in the summer) or in the opposite direction we love to go up over the downs with spectacular views of Poole harbour on one side and the coast on the other, to Corfe .