Places to stay in Church Knowle, Dorset

Church Knowle is a small village on the Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, located about one mile west of Corfe Castle, four miles south of Wareham and about six miles west of Swanage. Local restaurants include The New Inn, Scott Arms, Corfe Castle Tea Rooms, and Dragons Village Bakery.

The center of Church Knowle ( which is at is longitude -2°5'4.524 and latitude 50°38'12.987 ) is located 2 miles away from Corfe Castle, 2 miles away from Creech, 2 miles away from Kimmeridge and 3 miles away from Harman's Cross.

Available Church Knowle lodging

We currently have 7 accommodations in and around Church Knowle.

Church Knowle Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Guest Houses

Alford House

Approx 2 miles away in Corfe Castle:

Alford House dates back to the 17th Century. Until the mid 1980s, the property was a local grocery store, known as Driscoll’s and two houses. The house was refurbished in 2005/2006 by ourselves and we now live in one part of the house with a separate area for B&B.
120 East Street
Corfe Castle, Dorset
Hotels

Bradle Farmhouse

The farm lies in a beautiful valley four miles west of the historic village of Corfe Castle, and 5 miles south of Wareham surrounded by the Purbeck hills in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The Purbeck Coastline is now officially recognised .....
Church Knowle, Dorset
Bed & Breakfasts

Holmebridge House

Approx 5 miles away in Holmebridge:

Holmebridge House is a lovely 19th century house with large comfortable rooms and views of open countryside. Situated in the heart of Dorset, ideal for accessing all the attractions and walks the area has to offer..
Holmebridge, Dorset

Ammonite B&B

Bed & Breakfast

Approx 2 miles away in Corfe Castle:

88 West Street
Corfe Castle, Dorset

Church Knowle Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Acton Fields Camping Site, Langton Matravers
Listing updated 2026
Campsites

Acton Fields Camping Site

Approx 5 miles away in Langton Matravers:

Acton Field Campsite is set on the Purbeck hill with breath taking views over Swanage Bay. We believe in the more simple style of family camping where you can choose your own pitch anywhere on our open plan grass areas. Facilities include a simple toilet block with hot showers.
Photograph of Ridge Farm Camping & Caravan Park, Wareham
Listing updated 2026
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Ridge Farm Camping & Caravan Park

Approx 4 miles away in Wareham:

Ridge Farm is a friendly, family-run site on a small farm, with level grassy pitches and good clean facilities. We strive to maintain the quiet and tranquil atmosphere of the site so that our visitors can relax and enjoy their stay in this .....
Ridge Farm, Barnhill Road
Wareham, Dorset
Campsites

East Creech Farm Campsite

Approx 2 miles away in Creech:

The Cottages and Campsite are located in the Purbeck Hills. East Creech Farm is a working family farm. The ducks are always in residence on the pond or in the paddock and there are usually cows with their calves in fields nearby.
East Creech Farm
Creech, Dorset
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Church Knowle

Photograph of Mortons House, Corfe Castle
Mortons House

Greyhound Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Whether you’re looking for a relaxed catch up with friends over brunch or lunch with a sharing platter, or a delicious classic pub lunch after a family walk around Corfe Castle, to a romantic meal with a loved one. Whatever the occasion, we are the perfect stop off point and you can be sure that we’ve got the freshest ingredients for you to enjoy in our unique setting under the shadow of the historic Corfe Castle ruins. www.greyhoundcorfe.co.uk Link

Restaurant At Mortons House Hotel ( Dining / Other ). Mortons House is one of the earliest in Corfe and perhaps the finest. Dating back to circa 1590, the house was originally known as 'Dacombs', after William Dacomb. William was a wealthy gentleman owning many plots of land and the Dacomb family themselves were prominent citizens of the village of Corfe. www.mortonshouse.co.uk Link

Mortons House ( Dining / Other ). Located at 45 East Street, Corfe Castle, 2 miles from the center of Church Knowle. Their enchanting 16th Century manor house, now converted into an award-winning 21 bedroom luxury hotel and restaurant, is located in the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, which lies in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. www.mortonshouse.co.uk Link