Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorset England, ( 6 ) - YouTube Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorset England, ( 6 ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 23, 2013 Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. I love this small Dorset village, and the Castle dating from the 11th Century. Every person that visits Dorset should not miss this traditional stone built village. It is beautiful. The name Corfe means a pass in Old English. Corfe Castle was built on a steep chalk hill created by two streams eroding the rock either side. The construction of the medieval castle means that little is known about previous activity on the hill. However, there are postholes belonging to a Saxon hall on the site. The dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle stand on a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills.

As you can see it guards the gap between the south of Purbeck, where Purbeck marble was once quarried, and the rest of England. Nothing could pass in or out without going past the Castle. Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage. The first phase was one of the earliest castles in England to be built using stone when the majority were built with earth and timber. Corfe Castle underwent major structural changes in the 12th and 13th centuries. In 1572, Corfe Castle left the Crown's control when Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton. Sir John Bankes bought the castle in 1635, and was the owner during the English Civil War. His wife, Lady Mary Bankes, led the defence of the castle when it was twice besieged by Parliamentarian forces.

The first siege, in 1643, was unsuccessful, but by 1645 Corfe was one of the last remaining royalist strongholds in southern England and fell to a siege ending in an assault. In March that year Corfe Castle was demolished on Parliament's orders. Owned by the National Trust, the castle is open to the public and in 2010 received around 190,000 visitors. It is protected as a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A castle was founded at Corfe near England's south coast soon after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The royal forest of Purbeck, where William the Conqueror enjoyed hunting, was established in the area. Between 1066 and 1087 William established 36 castles such in England. Sitting as it does on a hill top, Corfe Castle is one of the classic images of a medieval castle, however despite popular imagination occupying the highest point in the landscape was not the typical position of a medieval castle. In England, a minority are located on hilltops while most are in valleys; many were near important transport routes such as river crossings.

Unusually for castles built in the 11th century, Corfe was partially constructed from stone indicating it was of particularly high status. A stone wall was built around the hill top, creating an inner ward or enclosure. There were two further enclosures: one to the west, and one that extended south ( the outer bailey ) in contrast to the inner bailey, these were surrounded by palisades made from timber. At the time the vast majority of castles in England were built using earth and timber, and it was not until the 12th century that many began to be rebuilt in stone. The Domesday Book records one castle in Dorset; the entry, which reads "Of the manor of Kingston the King has one hide on which he built Wareham castle", is thought to refer to Corfe rather than the timber castle at Wareham. There are 48 castles directly mentioned in the Domesday Book, although not all those in existence at the time were recorded. Assuming that Corfe is the castle in question, it is one of four the Domesday Book attributes to William the Conqueror; the survey explicitly mentions seven people as having built castles, of which William was the most prolific.

In the 1980's, Ralph Bankes bequeathed the entire Bankes estate to the National Trust, including Corfe Castle, much of the village of Corfe, the family home at Kingston Lacy, and substantial property and land holdings elsewhere in the area. In the summer 2006, the dangerous condition of the keep caused it to be closed to visitors, who could only visit the walls and inner bailey. The National Trust undertook an extensive conservation project on the castle, and the keep was re-opened to visitors in 2008, and the work completed the following year. During the restoration work, an appearance door was found in the keep, designed for Henry I. Category Isle of Purbeck - in detail Reverend William Joseph de Kilpeck / Kelpeck / Kalpeck / Kalpack / Kilpack / Killpack, b.c.1848 d.1939, m.Katharine / Katherine d.1914 PREAMBLE - Tucked away in the south eastern corner of Dorset, Purbeck is some 60 sq.

miles of land that is bounded on almost all sides by water and although not an island in the strict meaning of the word, it does convey a feeling that is particularly apt. The name "Purbeck" reputedly translates as "beak-shaped ridge which is home to bittern or snipe", which is Saxon. The beak-shaped ridge we might assume refers to the Purbeck Hills. The name "Purbecks" is oft times used - PLEASE - it really should be "Isle of Purbeck" which would refer to the area bounded by the blue dotted line, or "Purbeck" which perhaps encompasses a larger area north to Lytchett and west to Bovington and Lulworth. To take a tour round Purbeck you can start in the north in Poole Harbour taking in Brownsea Island which being part of Studland is therefore part of Purbeck. The harbour links to the English Channel at Sandbanks/The Haven/Shell Bay . This break in the coastline is crossed by the renowned Chain Ferry . You continue south past Studland Bay, Swanage Bay, to Peveril Point.

Turning west takes you round Durlston Bay and Head, past Anvil Point and the Lighthouse to the southernmost promontory of St.Aldhelms Head which is also known as St. Albans Head. A swing north and west further along the coast past Chapmans Pool and the grounds of Encombe House , recently sold for the princely sum of £16 million. Another residence you find is Smedmore House and then Kimmeridge , the site of a working oil well complete with nodding donkey. Kimmeridge is overlooked by the Clavell Tower , sadly in danger of falling into the sea. Another mile is the village of Tyneham , abandoned during the war. At Worbarrow Bay, just short of Lulworth and the Tank Firing Ranges, where you must swing north and inland to meet up with Luckford Lake which is presumed the western boundary to Purbeck leaving most of Lulworth to the west. Further north at West Holme you join with the River Frome which meanders easterly, passing the south of Wareham to flow into Poole Harbour where we started our tour.

All of this is the perfect destination for ramblers, watersport enthusiasts, naturalists, rock climbers and ornithologists (even the Dartford Warbler has been seen locally), in fact anyone who appreciates the great outdoors. If your fancy is solitude and a peaceful rustic retreat there are plenty of typically picturesque villages dotted all over Purbeck. For those on the road the nearest major road is the A35 which winds its way from Bournemouth through Parkstone and Poole on to Bere Regis, the county town of Dorchester, and then Bridport. The connection to Purbeck is made via the A351 , sometimes referred to as the spine of Purbeck, at the Bakers Arms public house just west of Upton. This initially straight but very slow road, since it is badly in need of a bypass, passes through Holton Heath and Sandford, and on to Wareham which has had a bypass since 1980 (north section) / 1988 (south section). When talking of Purbeck, Wareham is considered part of it but since it is mostly north of the River Frome perhaps it's not, and is best considered as the gateway to The Isle of Purbeck.

Almost at the centre of Wareham in East Street, is Wareham Town Museum , which is a terrific source of local history. Check it out on its web site for times of opening. The A351 continues through Stoborough leaving Ridge and Arne to the east with Furzebrook and Blue Pool to the west. Furzebrook, Blue Pool and the Norden area have long-standing connections with the extraction of ball clay used for the production of many everyday items including china, especially that of Josiah Wedgwood. This is dealt with in great detail by the Purbeck Mineral & Mining Museum at Norden. Driving on you come to the Norden roundabout where the first left is your connection to the Park and Ride for the Steam Railway which runs through Corfe, under the infamous Afflington Bridge , through Harmans Cross , Herston, and into Swanage . We would venture to suggest that if you are visiting primarily the railway that you park at Norden Park & Ride since parking in Swanage can leave you some distance from the Railway Station. Staying with the road ahead, the railway viaduct is above and to the left, and Corfe Castle soaring up to the right.

A sedate drive through Corfe village past the right turn to Kingston , and indirectly to Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers , takes you, this time, OVER the infamous Afflington Bridge , through Harmans Cross , and eventually to Swanage finishing at the sea-front/Shore Road. If you wish to look at the backwoods to the North-east of Corfe, before you ascend into the village is a sharp left turn between some cottages which takes you into Sandy Hill Lane, underneath Swanage Railway, through Challow, Sandy Hill , Little Woolgarston, Woolgarston , Underhill, Knitson , to Ulwell/North Swanage. This lane is narrow and should be driven with caution. In rough terms from Wareham to Corfe is 5 miles and Corfe to Swanage also 5 miles.

The alternative route having passed out of Bournemouth into Branksome is to take the left turn on to the B3065 and a little over 2 miles passing Compton Acres Gardens to be faced with Poole Harbour, left again on to the B3369 (running from Poole town), for just over a mile through Sandbanks to board the chain ferry for Studland and Swanage , again finishing at the sea-front/Shore Road. Something of a source of amazement at Sandbanks is that it is now home to some of the most expensive property in the UK, where something worth less than £1,000,000 being something of a rarity. Purbeck, being somewhat cut off from the rest of Dorset has limited public transport in the form of the No.50 (was 150) bus from Bournemouth via Sandbanks/Ferry, and the No.40 (was 142/143/144 until 2008) from Poole via Holton Heath, Sandford, Wareham, Corfe, Kingston, and Langton Matravers to Swanage.

There are now (2008) only two No.44 buses per day from Swanage to Worth Matravers via Harmans Cross. Buses via Corfe to Swanage were once shared between Langton Matravers and Harmans Cross. Now all except two go via Langton Matravers. Harmans Cross seems almost not to exist for the bus company. The Swanage Bus Station is literally outside the Railway Station. If travelling from further afield by public transport, Wareham Station is on the London-Waterloo to Weymouth line with the bus-stop a few yards from the London-bound platform. Purbeck offers Swanage to those who want a traditional family seaside resort; they don't come much better. It has a sometimes award winning beach (European Blue Flag and Tidy Britain Group's Seaside Award), the bathing is relatively safe with a gently shelving beach where there are various boats including pedloes for hire, and a Punch-and-Judy. You can of course just lounge in a deckchair. Ice-cream and food is a few footsteps away, with a wider choice of food within a few hundred yards.

You can choose from traditional fish-and-chips, seafood specialities, continental, or just a simple cream tea. There are many pubs serving food, bistros, and take-aways to cater for most tastes. Above the sea-front are a number of recreations for both adults and children, including open-air band concerts, folk festivals, a jazz weekend, Rotary Club and Round Table events, and of course the fireworks at each end of the Swanage Carnival Week in July/August. The Mowlem Theatre, where the sea-front meets the town proper, a varied programme of films, shows and plays are available throughout the year, whilst the Vista complex at Swanage Caravan Park is an entertainment centre with a heated indoor pool, skittle alley, indoor bowls complex and 'trimnasium'. There are tennis courts at The Beach Gardens above the sea off De Moulham Road, also outdoor bowls rinks and a putting course. More recently a putting course has been added at the side of Victoria Avenue just short of the car park as you head for the sea-front.

There are golf courses nearby, in particular the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club on the Studland Road where the beginner can use the 9 hole Dene Course and the more accomplished golfer the Purbeck Championship Course. They are both founded on heathland set in a Nature Reserve. The Club dates from 1892 and was once famously owned by Enid Blyton , writer of childrens books, and husband, Kenneth Darrell Waters. Swanage offers an abundance of watersports and scuba-diving, great fishing and the opportunity to take many sea excursions. Why not take a boat trip to Brownsea Island or Poole. Swanage is privileged in the early tourist season to have the Motor Vessel Balmoral , and in the late tourist season the now famous Waverley Paddle Steamer visit, and run trips eastward to Bournemouth, The Isle of Wight, The Solent and westwards as far as Weymouth. An aerial photograph of Swanage gives a perception of its classic bay configuration. The previously mentioned Steam Railway will one day actually permanently re-connect the service to Wareham severed in 1972.

A connection from Wareham to Furzebrook was however maintained to serve the rail-head for the oil-well at Wytch Farm which 'cannot' be seen to the north of the A351 before you reach Corfe. Purbeck, from Wareham to Swanage, was allowed on the 8th September 2002 to witness the latest (shortened) Virgin Explorer train making the first through connection for 30 years. The line was originally started in 1883 and finished in 1885, it actually became part of what was then the London & South Western Railway in 1886. Swanage in Bloom is for those who enjoy floral displays, They adorn the gardens during spring and summer and the town has earned many awards for them which include the 'Southern England in Bloom' award, and also for the efforts of the residents in their own private gardens.

For those seeking more information, a great source is The Swanage Tourist Information Centre, whose location is: The White House, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1LB Telephone: 01929 422885 Fax: 01929 423423 mail@swanage.gov.uk More recently a Heritage Centre has been added adjacent to The Square in Swanage. Above Swanage to the south, lies Durlston Country Park , 263 acres of countryside overlooking Purbeck's Marine Research Area. The Park is perfect for walking, picnics or just relaxing. At the Park Centre visitors of all ages can learn about the fascinating local ecology and wildlife; watch Durlston's nationally important Guillemot colony live on TV and listen to sounds from the seabed picked up by an underwater microphone. Whilst at the Country Park you can eat at the adjacent Durlston Castle, and also view the famous Globe which is literally a handcrafted stone Globe perched on the run down to the cliff edge, which in turn hides the Tilly Whim Caves beneath.

For the slightly more adventurous you can walk round The Lighthouse and further to Dancing Ledge, Winspit, Seacombe and St Aldhems Head. All of these have footpath routes back inland to both Langton Matravers and Worth Matravers , also Kingston . Standing in the heart of Purbeck is the picturesque village of Corfe with its dramatic ruins of a mediaeval Castle. Now run by the National Trust, the castle, once the most fortified in all England, was systematically destroyed after the Civil War. From this vantage point, you can enjoy stunning views across the Purbeck landscape to the sea. If you want to 'see' the Castle in all its former glory, you must check out Corfe Model Village . For those interested in the royal line of succession encompassing the story of Corfe see Kings & Queens . The other main town in Purbeck is Wareham , although not strictly in Purbeck because it is north of the River Frome. Wareham was once a major port during the Middle Ages.

Almost every side turning in the town reveals a new visual delight and the quaint quayside area is a perfect place to sit relax, have a meal and then take a peaceful river journey down the river Frome towards Poole Harbour. Being surrounded on three sides by sea water, coastal Purbeck boasts some of the best seaviews and spectacular scenery along the whole of the south coast. It was very fortunate that because of the outstanding geology and palaeontology, the Dorset (and East Devon) coastline has been listed as a Natural World Heritage Site and Jurassic Coastline. The Coastal Path through Purbeck is a small part of the South West Coast Path, one of England's National Trails. The whole path begins at Poole and follows the south coast to Land's End, then north and east to Minehead in Somerset. For the middle-aged, and older perhaps, who have been fortunate enough to read "The Famous Five" by Enid Blyton , Purbeck is to some degree an inspiration for some of her books. Corfe Castle (Kirrin Castle) and Brownsea Island (Whispering Island) to name just two features in those adventures. Purbeck Dorset - History, photos, tourist attractions.

Purbeck holiday cottages, hotels and B&Bs map Purbeck is a district of Dorset that takes its name from the peninsula known locally as the 'Isle of Purbeck'. This sixty square mile chunk of land jutting into the English Channel is bordered on three sides by water and, although not actually an island, has an insular character which is largely due to its geography. A ridge of chalk from the Cretaceous period known as the Purbeck Hills runs along the peninsula from Ballard Down, a National Trust nature reserve north of Swanage , managed for its calcareous grassland habitat, through Corfe Castle and almost to East Lulworth , a hamlet consisting of 17th century thatched cottages. East Lulworth is relatively low-lying due to a break in the cliff that occurs at Arish Mell, while to the north is Luckford Lake, a small stream feeding into the River Frome, which in turn runs into Poole Harbour . In the past the low-lying land would have been very boggy and difficult to cross in winter, hence the 'Isle' of Purbeck.

There are a number of Iron Age , Roman and Saxon archaeological sites to be found on the isle of Purbeck. Nine Barrow Down, for example, takes its name from the nine barrows (stone age burial mounds) that have been found along this ridge on the northern side of the Purbeck hills while Flowers Barrow, near Kimmeridge in the south, is an Iron Age hill fort built 2500 years ago, a part of which has been lost to the sea thereby dramatically demonstrating the effect of coastal erosion. The first settlement in the area would have been at Wareham . Easily reached by road and rail, today’s town forms an ideal base for exploring the Purbeck coast. Wareham’s accessibility attracted regular raids throughout history, especially from the Vikings, and it was eventually captured by King Canute in 1016. Raised earthen walls were built around the town for protection and today these walls are a haven for wildlife and enclose a thriving market town with a Saxon street plan and more than 200 buildings of historic and architectural interest. The nearby Corfe Castle represents another attempt to defend the area from marauding armies.

Built in a gap in the Purbeck Hills this ruined castle dates back to the 11th century. It is now owned by the National Trust, who are currently attempting to restore it. The village of Corfe Castle , built in the gap below the ruins, is a picturesque affair and attracts many visitors each year. The Purbeck coastline is part of the ninety-five mile stretch known as the ' Jurassic Coast ', named England’s first natural world heritage site in 2002 because of the unique insight it offers into 185 million years of the Earth’s history. The Purbeck Beds are an internationally important record of the evolution of mammals at the beginning of the Cretaceous period, and a total of more than 100 different vertebrate species have been identified from fossils. The Purbeck limestones are also famous for dinosaur tracks, the most significant of which are at Keat’s Quarry, where footprints more than a metre in diameter were discovered in 1986. The more recent social and geographical history of the area is inextricably bound to its complex and interesting geology.

Large deposits of Purbeck Ball Clay in the north give way to parallel strata of Jurassic rocks where the land meets the sea, including Portland Limestone and Purbeck Marble, a very hard limestone that, although it is not strictly marble, is capable of being polished. The Purbeck Hills, meanwhile, are part of the Southern England Chalk Formation which includes Salisbury Plain, the Dorset Downs and the Isle of Wight and gives rise to some of the most spectacular cliff scenery in the whole of England. The cliffs contain a fascinating variety of unusual landforms such as Old Harry Rocks , impressive chalk stacks located directly east of Studland , and possibly named after Poole’s famous pirate, Harry Payne, who used to hide his contraband nearby. Purbeck Marble, like Portland Stone, has been in great demand over the centuries. Many of England’s more famous cathedrals are decorated with Purbeck Marble and much of London was rebuilt in Portland and Purbeck stone after the great fire of 1666. This mining activity led to a number of cliff-edge quarries, the remains of which can be seen at Tilly Whim.

These are typical old stone quarries right on the cliff edge called after a special type of wooden crane used to load stone onto boats, known as the ‘whim’. The nearby ' Dancing Ledge ' offers another example of man’s influence on Purbeck’s landforms. A massive piece of stone was cut out of the cliff and shipped to Kent in order to construct Ramsgate Harbour, leaving behind a flat ledge the size of a ballroom dance floor. Purbeck Ball Clay has also played a part in the history of the island, although the principal ball clay workings were in the area between Corfe Castle and Wareham. The much-visited Blue Pool on the Furzebrook Estate between Corfe Castle and Wareham is testimony to this former activity. The pool started life in the early 17th century as a chalk pit and has become famous for its intensely blue colour, which is due to tiny particles of clay that are suspended in the water and defract the light. The pool is set in 25 acres of woodland and was made a SSSI in 1985 due to the large numbers of rare plants and animals in its vicinity including the green sand lizard.

Quarrying still takes place in Purbeck, and both Purbeck Ball Clay and Purbeck Marble is now transported from the area by road. One of the entrepreneurs responsible for putting Purbeck stone on the map was George Burt. Burt was a member of the family that started the construction firm 'Mowlem', and in 1862 he used some of the money he’d made from mining Purbeck stone to buy 80 acres of land around Durlston with the intention of turning it into a high-class tourist complex set in a public landscpae. The project failed but many of his public works remain, notably the splendid Victorian folly of Durlston Castle, looking out to sea from the spectacular Durlston Head, and the Great Globe, a testament to the Victorian world-view, which was made in Greenwich in fifteen sections, weighs forty tonnes and survives as a tourist attraction today.

Some of the land was taken over by Dorset County Council in 1973 and made into Durlston Country Park , a haven for plant and wild life, the downs and meadows around Durlston are rich with wildflowers, birds and butterflies and the south-facing limestone cliffs are host to an important seabird colony and nesting peregrine falcons. In season the Durlston Visitor Centre shows live video coverage of the seabird colony and sounds are relayed from a hydrophone from the seabed in Durlston Bay. The rise of tourism during the Victorian era led to the growth of some of the small towns and villages in Purbeck, notably Swanage. Only ten kilometres south of Poole , Swanage was a small port and fishing village until the Victorians developed it as a seaside resort. The 19th century wooden pier survives today and is home to sightseeing and angling boats and the ferry to Brownsea Island , a peaceful island of woodland, wetland and heath owned by the National Trust and famous for being the birthplace of the guides and scouts. There is a Scout and Guide Heritage centre on the island as well as the Baden-Powell Outdoor Centre.

Brownsea Island is first and foremost a haven for wildlife including red squirrels, peacocks and deer. Swanage is also home to the six mile long Swange Railway . This steam railway originally opened in 1885 and runs past Corfe Castle to the town of Norden. North of Swanage the sandy beaches of Shell Bay and Studland Beach are hugely popular with sunbathers and Studland’s three miles of golden sand includes the National Trust’s only designated nudist beach . Studland village is home to a fascinating Norman church, which is just one of a number of interesting churches on the peninsula, perhaps the most famous of which is situated on St Aldhelm’s Head, a remote piece of cliff also called St Alban’s Head and belonging to the Encombe House estate. St Aldhelm’s head is the site of one of the oldest chapels in England, built on the top of a 300ft cliff top with views along the Purbeck Coast. It’s a mystery why a chapel should be built in such a remote location and the fact that one of its popular local names is the Devil’s Chapel suggests, perhaps, a more sinister history.

Encombe House, on the western side of the peninsula, was bought by merchant banker Charles Mcveigh in 2002 for 16 million pounds. The estate includes St Alban’s head and Chapman’s Pool, a small and relatively inaccessible cove at the bottom of 400ft high cliffs, popular with those who relish the solitude of a beach upon which there is nothing but fisherman’s huts. Along the coast from Chapman’s Pool is Worbarrow Bay, a wide, shallow bay just east of Lulworth Cove . Worbarrow Bay, which exposes a sequence of cretaceous rocks from the chalk of the west to the Purbeck Beds in the east, is arguably home to one of the best sections of the Cretaceous in Europe. It is owned by the Ministry of Defence and only accessible when the Lulworth army firing ranges are open. The Ministry of Defence have played a significant part in Purbeck’s recent history, most notably in the case of Tyneham , a ghost village commandeered by the War Office in 1943, along with 30 square kilometres of surrounding heathland, for use as a firing range for training troops.

This temporary measure became permanent in 1948 when the army placed a compulsory purchase order on the land and village and it has been used for military training ever since. In 1975, following sustained lobbying, the village and footpaths were opened to the public at weekends and throughout August and today, although the Elizabethan Manor House was pulled down in 1967, the church and schoolhouse remain intact and are preserved as museums. The absence of farming has allowed the land to become a haven for wildlife. Purbeck Purbeck - definition - What is ? What is ?

definition : Purbeck Purbeck may refer to: * Isle of Purbeck, a peninsula in the English county of Dorset * Purbeck District, a local government district in the English county of Dorset * Purbeck Hills, a range of hills in the English county of Dorset * Purbeck stone ** Purbeck Marble, a stone found on the Isle of Purbeck * Purbeck Ball Clay, a ball clay found on the Isle of Purbeck * Purbeck Group, a sequence of rock strata 10 Best Isle of Purbeck Vacation Rentals, Apartments (with Photos) | TripAdvisor - Book Vacation Rentals in Isle of Purbeck, England x About this property Newly listed for 2016! A two bedroom spacious and comfortable flat in a small quiet block of apartments. The flat offers two double bedrooms. One with king size bed and the other with two single beds. In addition in the large living room there is a sofa bed that can accommodate 2 people although... View all property information Location Information "High quality accommodation" Reviewed November 3, 2016 Having had a wonderful week in Swanage, the highlight of the week was the accommodation! A beautiful apartment with everything you could possibly need. Beautifully decorated...

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x About this property Pretty detached former cart barn on our working dairy farm halfway between Corfe Castle and Swanage, on a quiet country lane yet only 2.5 miles from the nearest beach. Graded 4 star with Visit England. Country furnishings, cosy woodburning stove and exposed Purbeck stone walls. Private parking... View all property information Location Information "Charming cottage that could use some updating" Reviewed 4 weeks ago Thanks to our GPS, we had no troubles locating this cottage. It could be hard to find without a GPS or very specific instructions. The location is decent. We visited Swanage... "Perfect Country Farm Cottage" Reviewed April 18, 2016 Beautiful setting for a farm cottage. It's really lovely inside with a big log burner and comfy sofas. A big dining table and more space than it appears in the picture. The... x About this property 29 The Haven is a lovely apartment with attractive features arranged on three floors with curved staircases and the living area at the top. There are spectacular sea views from the sun terrace and sitting room. The Haven is situated at the quieter end of Swanage by Peveril Point. It's still only...

View all property information Location Information "Excellent location, sea views and great cliff walks" Reviewed July 31, 2016 Excellent last-minute break. A great base to walk into Swanage, explore the cliff walks or visit the sandy beaches. The apartment was very comfortable with lovely sea views... "Lovely views and comfy flat" Reviewed May 3, 2016 Great location. Well appointed and equipped. Great to have 2 parking spaces and 3 toilets. Near to pier and shops but lovely and quiet spot. Ideal for exploring the cliff top... x About this property Brand new in 2013 our log cabin has everything you need for a home from home self-catering holiday. <BR>Beautifully presented our log cabin has it all, hot tub, 3D TV with surround sound and Sony DVD player, barbecue and covered outside dining area with fantastic views over open countryside to the... View all property information Location Information "Wonderfully relaxing" Reviewed December 6, 2016 We had just a 2 night stay at Lavender Leap and it was just wonderful. We were very impressed with the Lodge. It had everything we could need and was cosy and comfortable, The...

"Amazing!" Reviewed September 16, 2016 Stayed for 4 nights, but it felt like 2 weeks. If you want to unwind and relax, then this is the place for you. Cabin was really lovely. Decorated and equipped to a very high... x About this property 2 Quayside Court is right on the water front of Swanage Bay with stunning views overlooking Old Harry Rocks and Swanage Bay. It is a 3 bedroomed 1st floor flat which comfortably sleeps 6, there is one family bathroom with a bath and shower over the bath and there is an extra WC. There is an... View all property information Location Information "Miss " Reviewed August 12, 2016 What a fantastic flat. Me and my family had a great week in Swanage we've been coming for many years but now with the added bonus of his flat it's going to be even better. It's... "Brilliant stay at Quayside Court" Reviewed July 19, 2016 Yet another brilliant weekend spent in the beautiful town of Swanage.

This flat really was at the heart of Swanage, you could smell the sea from your bed and wake up to the most... x About this property This ground-floor cottage offers a typical English seaside holiday in a famous area of natural beauty, preserved by the National Trust , also known as the Jurassic coast of Dorset - mostly cliff and open countryside. It is best suited for walks, sightseeing excursions, safe bathing on sandy... View all property information Location Information "i booked because of garden and was not disappointed" Reviewed September 11, 2016 We needed to be somewhere really handy as I do not drive. The cottage was next to all amenities and yet had such a peaceful feeling. Girls and I enjoyed our stay. "Swanage Holiday" Reviewed August 20, 2016 The garden cottage is lovely & comfortable & like home from home & all amenities are close, Ian & Jane are very friendly & helpful couple, Thank you both very much we enjoyed our... x About this property 'Island View' offers light, spacious and newly refurbished accommodation over 2 floors with spectacular views of the coastline from all main rooms and is fully equipped for all your holiday needs.

Watch the boats in the bay and the comings and goings from the pier through our quirky porthole and... View all property information Location Information "A Very Enjoyable Stay" Reviewed September 25, 2016 We found the place very easy and collection of the key was straight forward, when we entered the property it was very clean and well equipped with most things you would need... "Wonderful - Again!!" Reviewed August 14, 2016 This is our second visit to this beautiful apartment, and it was every bit as perfect as the first time we came. The location is one of the best in Swanage, and the apartment has... x About this property This first-floor cottage offers a real experience of England and a typical English seaside holiday in a famous area of natural beauty, preserved by the National Trust, also known as the Jurassic coast of Dorset - consisting mostly of cliff and open countryside. It is best suited for walks,... View all property information Location Information "Great accomadation, excellent service." Reviewed August 29, 2016 Lovely place to stay in such a beautiful seaside town. The accomadation provides everything you need,especially when holidaying with two young children.

So close to all the... "Lovely holiday" Reviewed August 6, 2016 Me and my teenager daughters stayed in this lovely apartment during carnival week. The location is right in the centre of the town, moments from the beach but also in a lovely... x About this property 'Acorns' annexe is perfectly located to enjoy all this beautiful area has to offer. (Adjoins Acorns House holiday home, sleeping up to 10) Beaches, Tennis, Putting, shops and numerous eateries are all in walking distance. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR LATE DEALS ALL YEAR ROUND. View all property information Location Information "Perfectly appointed in an ideal location" Reviewed April 11, 2016 I stayed here for a week with my partner and our 3 year old. The annex was a lovely base for us and our daughter loved the little attic bedroom. The welcome basket was generous... x About this property Anchor Cottage is a detached cottage with lovely views to the Purbeck Hills.

It is situated on the northern edge of Swanage a small friendly town, situated between land and sea, heathland and forest Anchor Cottage is ideally situated for family holidays.<BR>Well equipped, central heating, off road... View all property information Location Information "Well equipped and comfortable -" Reviewed September 22, 2016 Very enjoyable stay but had difficulty finding anchor cottage as no number or name of road was given. Lots to see and do within 25 mile radius. "A superb holiday cottage" Reviewed October 4, 2015 Anchor Cottage is a charming holiday rental. Our first reaction was to call it quirky, which indeed it is. However the charm and comfort of the place grew on us during the week we... x About this property 5 large en suite safari lodge tents, each sleeping 6 on our working dairy farm. Fabulous location in a secluded field, halfway between Corfe Castle and Swanage. The farm nestles underneath Nine Barrow Down which forms part of the South West Coast Path, a superb area for keen walkers or cyclists.... View all property information Location Information "Absolutely amazing" Reviewed September 15, 2016 What a fantastic adventure.

The tents are gorgeous and so are the surroundings. The bathroom was an absolute treat. We loved it so much we have enquired about returning... "5 Star Glamping" Reviewed October 29, 2015 These safari tents are amazing. Really well equipped with everything you need. The wood burning stove kept us nice and warm and we managed to cook pizza and scones in the oven... x About this property well maintained, comfortable family home. Ideally located for walking to sandy beach and town. ( around 5 minute walk). Numerous attractions easily reached by car, or open top bus ( seasonal). Beautiful walks in the surrounding area, taking in the Jurassic coastline with magnificent scenery.... View all property information Location Information "Family Holiday Reunion" Reviewed August 20, 2016 We spent a wonderful week in Acorns House. We had our son and family from America, our son and family from London and us. The house was just perfect for four small children and... "Amazing House Great Location" Reviewed July 18, 2016 Stayed in this house with 5 other adults and it is the best house rental we have ever had.

The owner is an absolute pleasure to deal with and the booking was very quick and... x About this property Bayview offers big, spacious and comfortable accommodation in a three bedroom, two lounge, four storey, Edwardian terraced house. Sleeping up to eight, it is set in a quiet road, within walking distance of the town, main blue flag award sandy beach and countryside. There are sea views from the... View all property information Location Information "An excellent, well-equipped child friendly house" Reviewed August 3, 2015 Child-friendly except for stairs (house on four levels with no child protection on the stairs). High chair provided. Great shower. Sea view from the bedroom windows. Lots of... "Perfect family holiday home" Reviewed April 12, 2015 With six children ranging 2 -9 years we found this property a great base for our holiday. The owners were friendly & helpful when booking & the children loved the Easter treats... x About this property Tucked away in a quiet position in the heart of Swanage, on the beautiful Isle of Purbeck, Taunton Cottage is perfectly situated only a two minute walk away from the safe, award-winning sandy beach, shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants.

Built of Purbeck stone, the cottage is cosy, homely and full of... View all property information Location Information "Lovely cottage in a lovely town (with lovely surroundings)" Reviewed 4 weeks ago Beautiful cottage, exactly what we were looking for. Well-located in the lovely town of Swanage, and everything was completely hassle-free. "Mrs" Reviewed 4 weeks ago I had the most amazing time down in Swanage with my two little girls, they loved the cute bunk beds and enjoyed exploring the town. We went on some lovely pub walks which were... x About this property This Top-floor apartment offers a real experience of England and a typical English seaside holiday in a famous area of natural beauty, preserved by the National Trust, also known as the Jurassic coast of Dorset - consisting mostly of cliff and open countryside. It is best suited for walks,... View all property information Location Information "Very comfortable and fabulous location" Reviewed August 8, 2016 Everything that we needed for a very comfortable stay in a spacious 1 bed apt that had ample room for 4. Thank you for providing all the basics we needed - milk, croissants...

"Great location" Reviewed August 27, 2015 In a great location, very central. Hosts were very welcoming & helpful. The apartment could benefit from a few modern touches such as a shower, wifi and a larger tv. x About this property Maycroft is a comfortable Victorian home in a quiet village position. Lovely views over the countryside and down to the sea at Swanage. Large garden and private parking. Close to all the amenities of the Isle of Purbeck and Soputh West Coastal path. Full traditional breakfast served or... View all property information Location Information Langton Matravers, Swanage BH19 3JA "Warm, friendly host in a beautiful part of the world. Our 3 year old loved it!" Reviewed May 4, 2016 Booked last minute to escape London during a long bank holiday weekend. Didn't expect much due to the lack of reviews. However Janet lives in a beautiful village very close to... x About this property Springhill House sits in the heart of Swanage with the Beaches,Restaurants and local amenities on your doorstep.

Recently updated this split level apartment benefits from one large master suite, one large sized twin bedroom and a single box bedroom, lounge with access to its own balcony, en-suite... View all property information Location Information "Fantastic flat, well equipped with wonderful and helpful owners" Reviewed November 2, 2016 We stayed here in August/September 2016. The flat is well decorated, well equipped and quite spacious. There are two bedrooms – one large double with an ensuite shower and one... "Unique apartment, beautifully decorated and immaculately kept." Reviewed October 15, 2016 Springhill is a really unique holiday apartment. It's tastefully decorated, spacious and immaculately kept. The bedrooms are a lovely size and so are the living areas. In addition... x About this property The Retreat is a charming end of terrace house, situated in the pretty village of West Lulworth, ideally positioned for easy access to the South West Coast Path and Lulworth Cove. Internally, the property has been refurbished, retaining many character features including exposed brick walls, Rayburn...

View all property information Location Information "Delightful cottage; wonderful location" Reviewed 1 week ago We stayed at "The Retreat" at West Lulworth for five nights over the Christmas period. The accommodation was excellent, with delightful rooms, very modern facilities, clean... "Fantastic cottage" Reviewed April 18, 2016 Brilliant well appointed cottage just a stones throw away from Lulworth Cove. Mel the housekeeper is lovely and you get a welcome pack of cake on arrival which is lovely. All the... x About this property Fab ground floor apartment in North Swanage, 100m from Burlington Chine and safe sandy beach. Contemporary & chic, converted from the bar of The Chines hotel dating back to 1898. 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, lounge/dining room with bright bay window & kitchen. Own parking space. Beds made up for you on... View all property information Location Information "Clean and comfortable in a handy location" Reviewed November 20, 2016 What attracted us to the Chines was having two bathrooms to go with two bedrooms, and the ability to book it for a part-week (at least out of main season). The apartment is...

"The Chines" Reviewed January 6, 2016 Great location, nice and clean,reasonable price. Wi-fi very useful! Short walk to beach and a pub. Swanage only a ten minute walk. We would definitely go back here. One small... x About this property Spacious Maisonette Apartment on a clifftop position with Panoramic views over Swanage Bay, sleeps 7 comfortably, with access to both the beach and countryside on its doorstep. Free WIFI, Bedlinen, SkyTV, and Utilities all included in the price. Wake up to sunrise over the sea with views over the... View all property information Location Information "spacious and comfortable accommodation , great location" Reviewed December 28, 2015 This was our first stay at seawall. We had plenty advice from the landlord particularly regarding crockery and shop opening times at Christmas . We love swanage and would... "A wonderful place for a family gathering" Reviewed October 28, 2015 Seawall Panoramic Seaviews exceeded our expectations. It was very spacious with everything you would need for a stay - and more besides. There wasn't anything that wasn't...

x About this property Architect designed Purbeck stone cottage with private south facing courtyard garden tucked away in a peaceful and tranquil location down a quiet lane off Bell Street one of the oldest streets in Swanage with views of Ballard down from the master bedroom. Suitable for small groups, couples or... View all property information Location Information "fantastic week" Reviewed October 2, 2012 After spending a fantastic 40th birthday kayaking with dan at studland sea school we decided to go back with friends and do it all again & this summer. we also hired Swift Cottage... "Will be better when finished" Reviewed August 29, 2012 Our party consisted of one middle aged couple, one 70 year old lady, one young couple with 3 children aged 12yrs, 7yrs and 6 months. First impressions were not too good as the... x About this property This impressive, detached barn conversion near Swanage sleeps eight people in three bedrooms. The Old Barn is an outstanding, stone-built barn conversion offering superb holiday accommodation near Swanage in Dorset. With three bedrooms including one ground floor double and two family rooms with...

View all property information Location Information "fantastic place" Reviewed June 27, 2016 me and the whole family were thrilled when we walked in to the barn conversion, the space is fantastic, kitchen is massive, washing machine, dishwasher etc, bedrooms are big as... "Spotless accommodation" Reviewed November 10, 2014 Just back from a weeks stay in this beautiful barn. The barn is amazing and within easy reach of lots of interesting places to visit. The Steam Train at the bottom of the garden... x About this property A tastefully modernised character cottage, ideally located close to the historic Corfe Castle & village square, with its shops, pubs, tea rooms & steam railway. There is a comfortable lounge, with attractive woodburning stove, a well equipped kitchen, a stylish downstairs bathroom, 2 lovely... View all property information Location Information "Ideal small cottage sleeps six easily" Reviewed 1 week ago Ideal for our winter break visiting relations in Nearby Corfe. Unfortunately pets not allowed would be more convenient if we could bring our retriever as she has to be left in...

"lovely cottage but dont drive a good sized car!!!" Reviewed August 19, 2016 spotlessly clean, comfy beds .... the kitchen is brilliant , thoughtfully the drawers are full of all the bits you tend to forget... The only gripe, and for me it was rather a... x About this property Our 3 bedroom apartment is located right in the town centre above a shop. It is ideally situated for lazing around on the beach just 150 metres away, or wandering around the picturesque town of Swanage or even for longer ambles up to Durlston or over to Studland. Whatever the type of holiday you... View all property information Location Information "Lovely place to stay." Reviewed October 26, 2016 We rented the apartment for a weeks break. There were two adults and three children and there was ample room for all. Despite being above a shop in the high street it was quiet... x About this property House Details We offer our 3 bedroom house for holiday lets in Swanage. The house is a 5 minute flat walk to swanage town and Beach.

Some the events taking place in Swanage this year: Swanage/perbeck Walking Festival – 19th sep -27 th sep 2015 Purbeck Arts Week Festival – 23rd may - 7th June... View all property information Location Information "Needs updating." Reviewed August 24, 2016 Linen especially pillows as I had to buy two. Lots of cobwebs around the house is it cleaned between occupants. Did not use double duvet as covered in dog hairs. Needs another... "Lovely House, Photos don't do it Justice" Reviewed July 21, 2015 The house is on a quiet street about 10 minutes from the beach with a shop just round the corner. Lounge and kitchen both really big and well equipped All bedrooms nicely... x About this property Bella Vista is a stylish house, with excellent facilities and wonderful sea-views - it is situated at the top of Burlington Chine, overlooking the nicest beach in Swanage. With seven bedrooms including a family suite sleeping up to sixteen people, twenty including children, it can accommodate most...

View all property information Location Information "Lovely long weekend in Swanage" Reviewed April 1, 2016 We stayed here as a party of 17 (5 of whom were kids or babies) over the Valentine's day weekend and despite the grey skies, had a lovely time. The accommodation was large, airy... "Lovely house, lovely views, lovely holiday" Reviewed September 7, 2015 This was the perfect house for our holiday. Four generations all in one place. There aren't many houses where you can cook comfortably for 12 and all sit around one huge table. As... x About this property Rumpus has been awarded a 4 star Visit England Badge scoring 100% for cleanliness and over 80% for all other criteria. A lovely seaside retreat venue 'Rumpus Cottage' is for anyone who needs time for self-reflection, time with their loved one or time with their family. This quaint 3 storey cottage... View all property information Location Information "Just perfect" Reviewed October 12, 2016 The cottage is very quaint and pretty. It is small but suited us as a couple perfectly.

I've stayed in many rental cottages and never had one that not only provides towels but... "Old fashioned charm with all mod cons!" Reviewed January 4, 2016 An ideal cottage for our short break between Christmas and New Year, OK it is small but was ideal for just the two of us and the dog. It was lovely to find Christmas decorations... x About this property SEA COURT SEASIDE VICTORIAN VILLA APARTMENT WITH PANORAMIC SEA VIEWS.The Penthouse Apartment boast fantastic panoramic sea views and is situated in an ideal location.The property which was originally a single dwelling designed in 1884 by Charles T Miles, the same architect who designed Westbourne... View all property information Location Information "A lovey place to stay...comfortable with fantastic views." Reviewed December 5, 2016 Spent a lovely Birthday weekend with my husband and daughter at Sea court .The penthouse apartment is spacious and very comfortable with a fantastic view over Swanage and the... "Great view from an elevated position" Reviewed October 13, 2016 The apartment was excellent, the view was extensive over Swanage town and bay.

The penthouse is accessed via several flights of stairs but the climb is worth it! Very good... x About this property A light and airy victorian town house with contemporary decor literally only 1-2 mins walk from a clean sandy beach and next to the south west coast path. Ideal for 2 families/large families ,4 couples or groups.With a large enclosed south facing terrace,great kitchen diner and lounge with open... View all property information Location Information "Fabulous house" Reviewed July 14, 2016 We have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The White house is clean, comfortable , and spacious enough for three generations of family to holiday together.. The house is in a... "A pleasant house" Reviewed May 5, 2016 The house is well equipped, clean and with a small sunny terrace. It had the sun from morning till early evening, even in mid April. Short walk down steep ramp to beech. x About this property Kilderkin Cottage provides contemporary living in a Purbeck stone cottage. Set in a quiet conservation area its open plan and spacious rooms are newly fitted with comfortable furnishings and modern day conveniences. The cosy and welcoming 'home away from home' atmosphere is ideal for families,...

View all property information Location Information "Fantastic Fantastic" Reviewed October 7, 2016 From when you walked in the door you felt like you were at home, excellent cottage, helpful owners & neighbors, near to all areas, pub down the road did lovely food. 2 car park... "Ticks all the boxes plus more" Reviewed September 3, 2016 Kilderkin is a well designed & constructed property built to a high specification. The cottage is exceptionally well equipped, John & Liz have obviously put a lot of thought into... x About this property Situated on the end of an impressive Edwardian Parade, Bayview apartment is the ideal holiday accommodation with less than one minutes walk to either the beach, shops or various pubs, bars or restaurants. Stunning beach side location with breathtaking panoramic view over bay. Bayview has recently... View all property information Location Information "Lovely apartment in a town centre location with stunning sea views" Reviewed October 21, 2016 Bayview beachside apartment is located right on the seafront of Swanage with sweeping views across the sea and bay. The apartment is very well equipped with all the necessary...

"Fab location" Reviewed August 14, 2016 Stayed here for a week with my husband two kids and our dog, location is spot on, apartment is spacious, as soon as you park your car you don't have to move it because everything... English Castles - Corfe Castle Castles of England - Corfe Castle Location Corfe Castle, Dorset, England Description Corfe Castle is situated in the village of Corfe between Swanage and Wareham 4 miles away. The castle occupies a strategic position on a chalk mound in the Purbeck hills inland from the Dorset coastline. The castle and estate, including the village of Corfe covers around 8,000 acres including coastline and the Isle of Purbeck although the castle itself is now in a totally ruinous state. Visitors can still see the defenses, the outer and south west gatehouses with their murder holes, and parts of the battlements including two round towers and an impressive solitary wall and a defensive ditch. Facilities Open to the public all year round from 10am the site offers a tearoom and shop and an interactive exhibition covering the treason and treachery that took place within the castle walls throughout the ages.

A self catering cottage sleeping four is also available within the grounds offering views of the surrounding hillside and the castle. History There has been a castle on the site since 900AD but the oldest surviving parts of the current structure date back the 11th century when a stone hall and inner bailey wall were built by William the Conqueror just after 1066. Prior to the 13th century other halls, towers and walls were added and the castle was used as a home to King John as well as a prison and a royal treasure store. He was also responsible for the castle�s refortification and the addition of a west bailey which was similar to one built by Richard the Lionheart at Chateau Gailard. The castle remained in royal hands until the 16th century when Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton her lord Chancellor and he in turn sold it in 1635 to Sir John Bankes. Sir John Bankes, Attorney General to Charles I, was away attending to the King when the castle came under siege twice by parliamentary forces so his wife, Lady Mary Bankes, was responsible for defending the castle.

The first siege in 1643 lasted six weeks and the second, two years later, lasted over two months. It was during this siege that the castle was betrayed by one of the garrison, captured and destroyed by explosives. Following the fall of the castle the Bankes family chose not to rebuild it but instead built a new house at their other estate in Kingston Lacy leaving the castle abandoned. The locals took advantage of the unwanted masonry, windows, doors and other items to build houses of their own. During the 1980�s the entire Bankes family estate was handed over to the National Trust including the village of Corfe and the castle. During 2006 the National Trust were forced to close the castle for safety reasons and an extensive restoration project began taking three years to complete. Other Castles in the Area Category:Kingston, Purbeck, Dorset - Wikimedia Commons Category:Kingston, Purbeck, Dorset English: Kingston is a village in the English county of Dorset , situated about one mile south of Corfe Castle on the Isle of Purbeck .

Français : Kingston est un village sur l' île de Purbeck dans le district de Purbeck dans le Dorset dans la région de l'Angleterre du Sud-Ouest, en Angleterre au Royaue Uni. Subcategories

Question: In which English county is the Isle of Purbeck?
Answer: DORSET