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- Parliamentarians attacked and demolished Corfe Castle in 1646, during the English Civil War.corfe castle image by TA Craft Photography from Fotolia.com
The Isle of Purbeck is not really an island. Instead, it is an area of land in the county of Dorset bordered by the sea, to the south and east, and the calm waters of Poole Harbour on its northeastern extremity. Visitors who stay in one of Purbeck's hotels are close to ancient buildings, beaches and wildlife, as well as the ruined Corfe Castle that was demolished during the English Civil War in 1646. - Guests at Purbeck House Hotel are just a 300-yard walk from the sea. The hotel stands at the highest point on Swanage High Street. Its features a Scottish baronial-style architecture, complete with turrets, that was fashionable when it was built in 1875. Guests enjoy views of the sea and Purbeck Hills from some rooms. All rooms offer color television and tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel is close to Swanage Railway, a preserved steam railway that runs six miles to Norden. The hotel stages weddings for parties of up to 130 people. Visitors can stroll in the hotel's garden, dine in the restaurant and enjoy drinks in the bar.
Purbeck House Hotel
91 High St.
Swanage
Dorset BH19 2LZ
United Kingdom
011-44-01929-422872
purbeckhousehotel.co.uk - Mortons House Hotel lies in Corfe Castle village, in the center of Purbeck, within walking distance of Corfe Castle. It occupies an Elizabethan manor house that dates back to the 16th century. Guests stay in one of 21 rooms, all equipped with tea and coffee-making facilities. The hotel's two suites have lounge areas. Koi carp fish swim in the hotel pond. Diners order food with local ingredients in the restaurant. Pet lovers can use a dog-boarding service and four rooms are equipped with mobility supports and offer space for hoists for disabled visitors.
Mortons House Hotel
East St.
Corfe Castle
Dorset BH20 5EE
United Kingdom
011-44-01929-480988
mortonshouse.co.uk - Guests staying at the Grand Hotel Swanage have views over Swanage Bay and Peveril Point. They can choose from a range of local produce in the hotel restaurant. Residents enjoy drinks in the cocktail lounge, where they savour views of the bay. Locals and visitors gather in the main lounge for regular jazz nights. All guest rooms feature individual decor and offer tea and coffee-making facilities. The Victorian hotel, built in 1898, stands above a health and fitness club. Guests use its plunge pool, sauna and weight room for free. Climbers who stay at the hotel are close to cliffs in nearby Hedbury and Winspitt Quarry.
The Grand Hotel
Burlington Road
Swanage
Dorset BH19 1LU
United Kingdom
011-44-01929-423353
grandhotelswanage.co.uk
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