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

Bed & Breakfasts

Downshay Farm

Approx 4 miles away in Swanage:

Comfortable accommodation in the farmhouse comprises of one spacious double room with en-suite shower, Flat screen TV (freeview) and tea/coffee making facilities are provided. Our spacious field is open to tents and small campervans and allows you to spread out, relax and enjoy your holiday.
Haycrafts Lane
Swanage, Dorset
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

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.
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
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Corfe Castle Camping And Caravanning Club Site

Approx 4 miles away in Wareham:

Bucknowle
Wareham, Dorset
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Things to see and do, places to eat in Church Knowle

Photograph of Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle
Greyhound Inn

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

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

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