Local Area

The Cottage is perfectly placed for a family beach holiday, with the traditional seaside resort of Swanage, complete with Punch & Judy shows on the sandy beach, a 10 minute drive away.

Well-known Studland beach (National Trust) with its three miles of sand and dunes is a 15 minutes' drive from the cottage.

The unusual bay at Kimmeridge with its fossils and underwater Marine Wildlife Reserve can also be reached within quarter of an hour by car, whilst, nearer to home, the cove of Chapman's Pool is only half an hour's walk from No. 7.

Chapman's Pool

Kingston is surrounded by outstanding walking country, both inland and on the coastal path.

It is a nature-lover's paradise, with deer, hares, owls and other wildlife easily spotted.

Rare species of reptiles and birds thrive on the nearby heathlands and the RSPB reserve at Arne is a ten minutes' drive.

The spectacular coastline to the south of the cottage has recently been designated a World Heritage Site for its notable geological features, and can be reached on foot within half an hour.

Nearby attractions include the National Trust owned ruins of Corfe Castle, Swanage Steam Railway, Thomas Hardy's cottage at Bockhampton, Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, Kingston Lacy House, T. E. Lawrence's cottage, Monkey World, Bovington Tank Museum, Boat trips to Brownsea Island.

There are excellent golf courses nearby (including the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club with stunning views over Poole Harbour), cycle routes (bicycles can be hired locally), riding stables and water sports such as windsurfing and diving.

Special interest holidays such as the cookery courses run by The Olive Tree Cookery School are increasingly popular and the cottage is in an ideal location for your accommodation.