Poppy Cottage, Corfe Castle
Family Days Out
This is a fun day out for children and adults alike.
www.monkeyworld.org
20 minutes drive from Poppy Cottage.
319 locals recommend
Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre
LongthornsThis is a fun day out for children and adults alike.
www.monkeyworld.org
20 minutes drive from Poppy Cottage.
Step back in time and travel on a steam train.
Board it at Corfe Castle Station ...
80 locals recommend
Swanage Railway station
Station RoadStep back in time and travel on a steam train.
Board it at Corfe Castle Station ...
For Tank enthusiasts and a memorable day out for all ages.
A 20 minute drive from the cottage.
247 locals recommend
The Tank Museum
Linsay RoadFor Tank enthusiasts and a memorable day out for all ages.
A 20 minute drive from the cottage.
10 minutes drive from Poppy Cottage, The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms forms part of the Furzebrook Estate which traces its history back nearly 400 years
Natural pools where minerals change the colour from green to blue, with a hiking trail.
67 locals recommend
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook Road10 minutes drive from Poppy Cottage, The Blue Pool Nature Reserve & Tearooms forms part of the Furzebrook Estate which traces its history back nearly 400 years
Natural pools where minerals change the colour from green to blue, with a hiking trail.
Moors Valley is a Country Park with Play Trail, narrowgauge steam railway, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course, country shop, restaurant and more.
45mins from cottage.
262 locals recommend
Moors Valley Country Park and Forest
Horton RoadMoors Valley is a Country Park with Play Trail, narrowgauge steam railway, Go Ape tree top adventure, golf course, country shop, restaurant and more.
45mins from cottage.
Fun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze.
45 mins drive from Poppy Cottage.
117 locals recommend
Farmer Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham RoadFun park with indoor/outdoor play areas, farm animals, woodland trails & a seasonal maize maze.
45 mins drive from Poppy Cottage.
This little gem is on West Street in the village. You can dine in the courtyard or inside the café. Fresh cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes and a drinks license!
9 locals recommend
Model Village Gardens & Cafe
The SquareThis little gem is on West Street in the village. You can dine in the courtyard or inside the café. Fresh cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes and a drinks license!
Kimmeridge Bay is located within a marine Special Area of Conservation and has the best rockpooling and safest snorkelling site in Dorset!
The Bay is also part of the Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and found along the South West Coast Path national walking trail.
Ideal for Fossil hunting ....
120 locals recommend
Kimmeridge Bay
Kimmeridge Bay is located within a marine Special Area of Conservation and has the best rockpooling and safest snorkelling site in Dorset!
The Bay is also part of the Jurassic Coast (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and found along the South West Coast Path national walking trail.
Ideal for Fossil hunting ....
Shops, Restaurants & Pubs
if you are looking for wholefood, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and organic food in Wareham, make Purbeck Wholefoods your first choice.
Purbeck Wholefoods
19 North Stif you are looking for wholefood, vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and organic food in Wareham, make Purbeck Wholefoods your first choice.
Found in the middle of this attractive village Clavelles is open for breakfast, lunch and tea. Friday & Saturday an early dinner is available. Their ethos is “from field to fork”. Homemade food using locally sourced ingredients.
25 locals recommend
Clavell's Restaurant
Found in the middle of this attractive village Clavelles is open for breakfast, lunch and tea. Friday & Saturday an early dinner is available. Their ethos is “from field to fork”. Homemade food using locally sourced ingredients.
Part of The Pig chain of hotels & restaurants you are guaranteed glorious views with your food and drink. Seasonal and fresh food is served alongside a large drinks menu. Definitely book in advance to secure a table.
165 locals recommend
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadPart of The Pig chain of hotels & restaurants you are guaranteed glorious views with your food and drink. Seasonal and fresh food is served alongside a large drinks menu. Definitely book in advance to secure a table.
Stunning views from their garden which overlooks the water and rocks. Lovely open fire in the winter.
Great menu of fresh, locally sourced food. Chilli, fresh fish, casseroles, curries and more. No booking here – walk ins only.
36 locals recommend
Bankes Arms Inn Studland
Manor RoadStunning views from their garden which overlooks the water and rocks. Lovely open fire in the winter.
Great menu of fresh, locally sourced food. Chilli, fresh fish, casseroles, curries and more. No booking here – walk ins only.
All day café, bar and dining in Wareham . Rustic interior and a deck with river views.
40 locals recommend
Old Granary, Wareham
The QuayAll day café, bar and dining in Wareham . Rustic interior and a deck with river views.
Halfway between Corfe Castle and Wareham is this pub. Varied menu from pub classics to curries. They cater for vegans and vegetarians too.
10 locals recommend
Halfway Inn Wareham
Halfway between Corfe Castle and Wareham is this pub. Varied menu from pub classics to curries. They cater for vegans and vegetarians too.
Country pub with local beers and ciders to wash the pasties and pies down. Many walkers drop in here. Regular live music.
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversCountry pub with local beers and ciders to wash the pasties and pies down. Many walkers drop in here. Regular live music.
Stunning setting and fresh fish and BBQ food. Booking essential in Peak season.
92 locals recommend
Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant
Ferry RoadStunning setting and fresh fish and BBQ food. Booking essential in Peak season.
A well-stocked Farm Shop can be found at Holme for Gardens, West Holme, Wareham BH20 6AQ. It is open 7 days a week 9.00am to 5.00pm.
8 locals recommend
Holme for Gardens
A well-stocked Farm Shop can be found at Holme for Gardens, West Holme, Wareham BH20 6AQ. It is open 7 days a week 9.00am to 5.00pm.
Corfe Castle Attractions and Places to Eat
Local real ales and ciders on offer. Classic pub food.
A good pub with a garden in which to watch the steam train go by …
9 locals recommend
Bankes Arms Hotel
23 East StLocal real ales and ciders on offer. Classic pub food.
A good pub with a garden in which to watch the steam train go by …
A characterful and small pub with a lovely long garden out the back. Supposedly the oldest pub in Corfe. Classic pub fayre with vegan and veggie offerings.
23 locals recommend
The Fox Inn
A characterful and small pub with a lovely long garden out the back. Supposedly the oldest pub in Corfe. Classic pub fayre with vegan and veggie offerings.
Pub on the bend as you come into the village. Again a garden with brilliant castle views. A British/European menu of classics
15 locals recommend
The Greyhound Inn
The SquarePub on the bend as you come into the village. Again a garden with brilliant castle views. A British/European menu of classics
This pub is diagonally opposite the cottage… It has a great back garden and a full menu. The steak and the fish and chips are the best in the village.
26 locals recommend
The Castle Inn
63 East StThis pub is diagonally opposite the cottage… It has a great back garden and a full menu. The steak and the fish and chips are the best in the village.
Fresh cakes and hot drinks are to be found here. A delightful stop at the end of a long walk. Dinner is available on a Friday and Saturday night . You can get light lunches of sandwiches, soups and quiches here too.
9 locals recommend
The Pink Goat Corfe Castle
5 West StFresh cakes and hot drinks are to be found here. A delightful stop at the end of a long walk. Dinner is available on a Friday and Saturday night . You can get light lunches of sandwiches, soups and quiches here too.
You can dine in the courtyard or inside the café. Fresh cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes and a drinks license!
45 locals recommend
West Cork Model Railway Village
Inchydoney RoadYou can dine in the courtyard or inside the café. Fresh cooked breakfasts, sandwiches, jacket potatoes, cakes and a drinks license!
The nearest shop is the Corfe Village Stores on East Street.
Hours are currently Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm & Sunday 9am to 6pm
11 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Village Stores
25 East StThe nearest shop is the Corfe Village Stores on East Street.
Hours are currently Monday to Saturday 8am to 6pm & Sunday 9am to 6pm
For delicious pastries and fresh bread head to Corfe Village Bakery open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 4.30pm & Sunday 9am to 4.30pm
11 locals recommend
Corfe Castle Village Stores
25 East StFor delicious pastries and fresh bread head to Corfe Village Bakery open Monday to Saturday 8.30am to 4.30pm & Sunday 9am to 4.30pm
Beaches
A ten minute drive from Poppy Cottage is Studland Bay. Four miles of beautiful beaches line the sheltered waters of Studland Bay – ideal for beach games, sandcastles, watersports or simply relaxing.
South Beach is the smallest and popular with locals.
Middle Beach is sheltered by low cliffs, while Knoll Beach, backed by a wilderness of dunes, has wide open spaces and includes a 1km designated naturist area.
Knoll beach has a cafe and shop.
51 locals recommend
Knoll Beach Studland
A ten minute drive from Poppy Cottage is Studland Bay. Four miles of beautiful beaches line the sheltered waters of Studland Bay – ideal for beach games, sandcastles, watersports or simply relaxing.
South Beach is the smallest and popular with locals.
Middle Beach is sheltered by low cliffs, while Knoll Beach, backed by a wilderness of dunes, has wide open spaces and includes a 1km designated naturist area.
Knoll beach has a cafe and shop.
A 20 minuted drive from the cottage you'll find the stunning Lulworth Cove.
Lulworth Cove is a sheltered cove with white stones on the beach. Because of its sheltered position, bathing is usually safe here.
There are places to eat in the cove, parking and toilets.
Dogs are allowed here all year round.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
A 20 minuted drive from the cottage you'll find the stunning Lulworth Cove.
Lulworth Cove is a sheltered cove with white stones on the beach. Because of its sheltered position, bathing is usually safe here.
There are places to eat in the cove, parking and toilets.
Dogs are allowed here all year round.
The main feature of this iconic cove is the magnificent limestone arch leading into the clear, aquamarine waters of the sea. The arch, which separates Doodle Door from Man'o'War Bay, was formed by thousands of years' of pounding waves…
403 locals recommend
Durdle Door
The main feature of this iconic cove is the magnificent limestone arch leading into the clear, aquamarine waters of the sea. The arch, which separates Doodle Door from Man'o'War Bay, was formed by thousands of years' of pounding waves…
Chesil beach is one of the most unusual beaches you will find anywhere in Britain. Stretching nearly 17 miles from Portland to West Bay the beach is comprised of a huge bank of pebbles. The beach is unnaturally straight and consistent…
112 locals recommend
Chesil Beach
Chesil beach is one of the most unusual beaches you will find anywhere in Britain. Stretching nearly 17 miles from Portland to West Bay the beach is comprised of a huge bank of pebbles. The beach is unnaturally straight and consistent…
Hive Beach is located in the beautiful West Dorset Village of Burton Bradstock. (The village name and beach name are sometimes used interchangeably.)
A great place to eat on the beach is the Hive Cafe.
21 locals recommend
Hive Beach
Hive Beach is located in the beautiful West Dorset Village of Burton Bradstock. (The village name and beach name are sometimes used interchangeably.)
A great place to eat on the beach is the Hive Cafe.