Places to stay in Wool, Dorset
Wool is a village in the Purbeck district of Dorset. The village lies at a historic bridging point on the River Frome, half way between Dorchester and Wareham. Woolbridge Manor House, a 14th century building, is a prominent feature just outside the village and the location of Tess's honeymoon in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles. Other prominent features of the village include the medieval church of Holy Rood, the South Western Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth, and the thatched cottages along Spring Street. Places to eat in the region include The Square And Compass Inn, Harlees, Golden Bengal, and Restaurant At Mortons House Hotel.
The center of Wool ( which is at is longitude -2°2'6.5472 and latitude 50°35'39.221 ) is located
2 miles away from Langton Matravers, 3 miles away from Harman's Cross, 4 miles away from Corfe Castle and 4 miles away from Swanage.
Available Wool lodging
We currently have 8 accommodations in and around Wool.
Guest Houses
Approx 4 miles away in Swanage:
We are a local family run guest house where a friendly, relaxed atmosphere awaits you.
Conveniently situated only a short level walk from the award-winning beach, Victorian seaside town and our Heritage Steam Railway.
Swanage is situated in .....
Guest Houses
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.
Bed & Breakfasts
East Burton House is ideally situated within almost 1 acre of gardens in a rural location less than 3/4 mile from the picturesque village of Wool. Wool is a beautiful village situated in the of the Isle of Purbeck on the south coast of Dorset..
Approx 4 miles away in Swanage:
Oxford House is a handsome late Victorian building three minutes walk from the pier with fine views over the bay from a number of rooms on the upper floors. The atmosphere is relaxed and informal..
Campsites
Approx 3 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
Whitemead Caravan Park in Wool, near Wareham is a stunning family run park found in five acres of the most beautiful Dorset countryside.
Campsites
Approx 3 miles away in Wareham:
Set in 15 acres of beautiful open countryside, within an area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
We are just 20 minutes walk to the stunning ruins of Corfe Castle and a short distance from the seaside town of Swanage.
Valley Road, Corfe Castle
Approx 5 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.
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