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Latest Corfe Castle hotel reviews
Pro
Charming, packed with history, and surrounded by beautiful countryside
Con
None come to mind... except that it's too far from London to visit often!
In a nutshell
I'd take the village without the tourists. -Signed: a tourist ;-)
toonsarah Says: A short stroll along West Street will bring you to the open area of land known as Corfe Common, Dorset´s largest working common. This is a haven for botanists and historians. Evidence exists here of a civilisation dating back to 6000 BC. Several barrows (burial mounds) can...
Gwenvar Says: This is a system in the UK, which I greatly admire. To be able to walk on other people's land as long as you respect the rules, which let's everyone enjoy the great variety in landscapes. Open all year, Corfe Common is Dorset's largest working Common and from which you can...
toonsarah Says: I suspect many visitors come here just to see the castle, but Corfe Castle village is very small and is well worth the half an hour or so needed to explore it on foot. The heart of the village is the Square, with its old pump and war memorial, overlooked by the castle. From...
1 Review and 33 Opinions Built in 1549, it is aluxurious hotel right next to Corfe Castle, with a distant view of the sea. It...
Mortons House Hotel: A special evening out
toonsarah Says: From what we saw, the pubs in Corfe offer pretty standard pub fare, so for a treat on our second evening we booked a table at this well-reviewed hotel, and what a treat it proved to be! From our arrival and pre-dinner drinks in the lounge, to our after-dinner drinks in the...
Castle Tea-rooms: Pretty garden with a great view
toonsarah Says: After visiting the castle one morning, we went to the tea-rooms right by the entrance for coffee. We sat in the pretty garden and enjoyed an excellent view of the castle. The coffee was good (I appreciated the fact that you can choose from a regular or strong brew) and Chris...
toonsarah Says: Although we only stayed two evenings in Corfe, we managed to visit three of the four pubs in the village, so I thought it would be helpful to give our impressions of each:The Greyhound: an attractive old building on the east side of the square. We had a drink here before...
toonsarah Says: As we were staying in Corfe Castle we could park our car by our B&B, but for those of you visiting from further afield, be warned that there is very limited parking in the centre of the village itself. There are however several other good options. Firstly, you’ll see parking...
Boilerhouse Gallery: Local artists
toonsarah Says: We spotted a small sign to this gallery and turned off the main road to investigate. We were very pleased we had, as it’s a great spot for anyone who, like us, enjoys poking around in art studios and small galleries. It consists of two adjoining spaces next to the railway...
National Trust shop: Good selection of gifts
toonsarah Says: If you’re shopping for gifts for family and friends this would be an excellent choice. The shop is bigger than it appears from outside and has a wide range of gift items such as toiletries (soaps, lotions, etc.), toys, tasty-looking jams and chutneys, sweets (fudge and...
toonsarah Says: When walking around the village, have a close look at the roofs of the older houses. They are made out of slabs of stone, mostly at least 4 centimetres deep. Together with the thick stone walls they give these houses a great sense of strength and antiquity. Indeed, some of...
toonsarah Says: Apart from the main A351, many of the roads around Corfe are narrow and winding, so please take care while driving. You may meet cars coming towards you round any bend, and it’s hard to see them coming from any distance as many roads are lined with high banks and even higher...
Jenniflower Says: Luggage with wheels is always a good idea, wherever you are travelling. Whether snowy/wet/sunny/warm or cold weather, layer your clothing. Wear thermal underwear (these are easily bought at the local clothing shops), with warm leggings and a top under a toasty jacket for...
toonsarah Says: From Corfe Castle it is an easy drive to some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in England - the so-called Jurasic Coast. This is a designated World Heritage site, a status achieved because of the area’s unique insight into the Earth Sciences. It gives a clear picture of...
toonsarah Says: I’d remembered the Blue Pool from a childhood visit, and was keen to visit while in the area. The pool is actually an old clay quarry, and it is the very fine clay particles suspended in the water and diffracting the light which gives it its distinctive colour. You will see...
toonsarah Says: Worth Matravers is a pretty village a few miles to the south of Corfe Castle. It has a duck pond, a church, some pretty cottages and a great tea-room, where we enjoyed an excellent Dorset cream tea – the perfect place to sit out a summer shower. Strolling around the village...
toonsarah Says: While visiting Tyneham we also took one of the walks in the area, an easy 20-25 minute stroll to Worbarrow Bay. The path runs between woodland on one side and a hill marked out for firing targets on the other. A little before you reach the sea you pass a row of cottages, all...
toonsarah Says: This outing was the recommendation of the owner of our B&B, and a very good recommendation it proved to be! You can only visit Tyneham at the weekend, and in the school summer holidays; the rest of the time it is inaccessible because it is situated on Ministry of Defence...
Jenniflower Says: The best possible way to see this little village is to walk it.It is not a big village, and is easily walkable, no matter what your level of fitness is!Even the walk up the hill to the castle ruins, although steep in places, is relatively easy to do.My favourite time to walk...
Jenniflower Says: The village is the capital of the 'Isle of Purbeck', in Dorset. It is a typical English town, with the character-filled stone cottages and thatch roofs, with the most intricate of thatch designs.No matter what the weather, or time of year you venture here, the castle will...
Jenniflower Says: Corfe Castle was a Royal castle during medieval times. These were tough times, times of bloodshed and violence, and it changed hands quite a few times.The following kings had ties here:~ Edward II was imprisoned here for quite some time~ King John kept his crown jewels safe...
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This section didn't quite fit in the previous tip so I'm including it here.The village is separated from the castle by a large moat which is largely natural....
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In many ways Corfe Castle is the quintessential English village. It certainly has all the necessary ingredients. Steeped in history, its old stone cottages nestle in a hollow beneath a ruined...
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This medieval castle, after which the delightful village is also named, sits in a gap in the Purbeck ridge. There is belief, with some thoughtful backing, that the site may have been Roman defensive...
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These pages are still under construction... This is the famous Corfe Castle, 1000 years old was built by by the Norman William the Conqueror and destroyed during the English Civil...
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The village Corfe and its castle!
As you enter Corfe, the castle ruins come into view, overlooking the town, on the hill. The hill it is on is very steep and one can imagine how, in war times, how very helpful this sheer hill side was...
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