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.

Wool Hotels, B&Bs and Guest Houses

Hotels

The Grand Hotel

Approx 5 miles away in Swanage:

The Grand Hotel, Swanage - a classic Victorian seaside hotel that nestles in the heart of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck and dates back to 1898. It commands spectacular views across Swanage Bay and Peveril Point.
Burlington Road
Swanage, Dorset
Bed & Breakfasts

The Rookery

Approx 5 miles away in Swanage:

The Rookery Guest House has 8 en-suite bedrooms, including 1 x superior King room which can also convert to a family room, 1 King Room which can also convert to a family room, 2 x double rooms with shower, 1 x double with bath and shower, 1 x Twin, .....
3 Highcliffe Road
Swanage, Dorset
Bed & Breakfasts

East Burton House

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..
East Burton
Wool, Dorset
Bed & Breakfast

Approx 4 miles away in Corfe Castle:

88 West Street
Corfe Castle, Dorset

Wool Camping, Caravans, Self Catering

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

Acton Fields Camping Site

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

Whitemead Caravan Park in Wool, near Wareham is a stunning family run park found in five acres of the most beautiful Dorset countryside.
East Burton Road
Wool, Dorset
Campsites

Norden Farm Touring Caravan & Campsite

Approx 5 miles away in Corfe Castle:

We are a family run Touring-Caravan and Campsite, on a working farm, on the southern coast of the beautiful county of Dorset - England, and in the heart of the Isle of Purbeck. We have 3 adjacent level grass fields, with electric hook up, and use .....
Norden Farm
Corfe Castle, Dorset

Approx 3 miles away in Harman's Cross:

Valley Road
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