Places to stay in Ridge, Dorset

Ridge is a village in Dorset. It is situated on the south bank of the River Frome, about half a mile due south east of the town of Wareham. Local restaurants include Restaurant At The Priory Hotel, The Quay Inn, Coppers, and K W Chinese Take Away.

The center of Ridge ( which is at is longitude -2°5'39.415 and latitude 50°40'32.318 ) is located 1 mile away from Wareham, 3 miles away from Sandford, 3 miles away from Creech and 3 miles away from Church Knowle.

Available Ridge lodging

We currently have 6 accommodations in and around Ridge.

Ridge Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Guest Houses

Alford House

Approx 4 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

Approx 4 miles away in Church Knowle:

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

Ammonite B&B

Approx 4 miles away in Corfe Castle:

88 West Street
Corfe Castle, Dorset

Ridge Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

Photograph of Ridge Farm Camping & Caravan Park, Wareham
Listing updated 2026
Cottage / Caravan Parks

Ridge Farm Camping & Caravan Park

Approx 1 mile 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

Rockley Park Caravan Site

Approx 5 miles away in Hamworthy:

Rockley Park is tucked away in a beautiful area at the mouth of the Rock Lea River. This delightful part of Dorset is just a stone's throw from Poole and its beautiful harbour, making this a real place of maritime magnificence. There's plenty to do on park too.
Rockley Park
Hamworthy, Dorset
Campsites

East Creech Farm Campsite

Approx 3 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 Ridge

Photograph of Long Johns, Wareham
Long Johns

Rex Cinema ( Entertainment / Cinemas ). Located at 14 West Street, Wareham, 2 miles from the center of Ridge. Over the years with the help of the Purbeck District Council, the Friends of the Rex, and the Rex Players, much work has been done whilst still retaining the character of the cinema. The many improvements include a new fire escape, new toilets, redecoration, replaced and re-spaced seats, new curtains, and a stair lift. Also, a state of the art digital projector offering audiences cutting edge technology was added. www.therex.co.uk Link

The Olive Pizzeria ( Dining / Pizza ). Located at 59 North Street, Wareham, 2 miles from the center of Ridge. The Olive Pizzeria fist opened its doors in July 2009 with a mind to producing freshly made, classic and contemporary meditteranean dishes, honouring our family roots in modern times. We are always striving to offer the highest standards and individual dishes, in contemporary surroundings. Being parents ourselves we understand the difficulty of finding family venues and therefore we have assured that our restaurant provides for children, including seating, access, activities and menus. www.theolivepizzeria.co.uk Link

Restaurant At The Priory Hotel ( Dining / Other ). This stunning 16th Century luxury hotel is situated on the river Frome at Wareham, overlooking the world heritage Purbeck Hills in the south of Dorset. High quality service coupled with delicious food from its award winning restaurant means you will be assured of a first class experience, whether you are planning on staying in one of our beautifully decorated rooms or just visiting for afternoon tea or a meal to celebrate that special occasion. www.theprioryhotel.co.uk Link

The Quay Inn ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). A tranquil pub and BB set in the beautiful surroundings of Dorset. Enjoy the views of Frome river set in Wareham whilst enjoying a quiet drink with your friends or family. www.thequayinn.com Link

The Sandford ( Dining / Pubs / Bars ). Home Cooked Locally sourced food. Large garden with children's play area. Families and dogs welcome. Conservatory. Sunday carvery. The Sandford, near Wareham in Dorset, is a fantastic food pub, where everything is freshly prepared and home-cooked, the atmosphere is warm and cosy, and the staff are welcoming and attentive. www.sandfordwareham.co.uk Link

Long Johns ( Dining / Fish & Chips ). Located at 21 West Street, Wareham, 2 miles from the center of Ridge. The historic town of Wareham is the gateway to the beautiful Isle of Purbeck. On the banks of the river Frome which feeds into Poole harbour, Wareham is a popular stopping point for visitors to the area. Our well established fish and chip shop has been serving the finest food to visitors and local residents since 1998. longjohnsfishandchips.co.uk Link