Little September Cottage - in the heart of the best of the British South Coast

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Little September Cottage - in the heart of the best of the British South Coast

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Poole is Europe's largest natural harbour and a stunning location for all types of watersports fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks. The harbour is a site of nature conservation, a wetland teeming with wading birds with many international protections in place. It is a Ramsar site which recognises wetlands of international importance particularly for wildfoul. It is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) which recognises the country's most spectacular and beautiful habitats and a Special Protection Area (SPA).
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Poole Harbour
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Poole is Europe's largest natural harbour and a stunning location for all types of watersports fringed with unspoilt woodland and coastal walks. The harbour is a site of nature conservation, a wetland teeming with wading birds with many international protections in place. It is a Ramsar site which recognises wetlands of international importance particularly for wildfoul. It is also a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSI) which recognises the country's most spectacular and beautiful habitats and a Special Protection Area (SPA).
Walk or cycle through heathland and forest next to Morden Bog National Nature Reserve - one of the largest valley mire habitats in England. The Forest has many areas to explore and is generally level with a few inclines. There is a good chance of you seeing a variety of wildlife including Sika Deer and Sand Lizards. Enjoy a picnic lunch using the benches provided or take a walk or cycle ride using the signposted trails. Cyclists are welcome on tracks which are 2 metres or wider. Horse riders are also welcome but require a permit from the Forestry Commission. The Sika Trail (a 7 mile family cycle trail) and Woodlark Trail (2 mile walking trail) can be followed from the Sika Trail car park off the Bere Road or via the Northport Greenway. The Northport Greenway is a safe and pleasant walking and cycling route into the Forest from Wareham Quay via Wareham Railway Station. You can hire a bike from Sika Trail Cycle Hire and also have a coffee or ice-cream at their pop-up cafe. The Wareham Forest Way walking trail passes through the forest between Wareham Quay and Sturminster Marshall.
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Wareham Forest
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Walk or cycle through heathland and forest next to Morden Bog National Nature Reserve - one of the largest valley mire habitats in England. The Forest has many areas to explore and is generally level with a few inclines. There is a good chance of you seeing a variety of wildlife including Sika Deer and Sand Lizards. Enjoy a picnic lunch using the benches provided or take a walk or cycle ride using the signposted trails. Cyclists are welcome on tracks which are 2 metres or wider. Horse riders are also welcome but require a permit from the Forestry Commission. The Sika Trail (a 7 mile family cycle trail) and Woodlark Trail (2 mile walking trail) can be followed from the Sika Trail car park off the Bere Road or via the Northport Greenway. The Northport Greenway is a safe and pleasant walking and cycling route into the Forest from Wareham Quay via Wareham Railway Station. You can hire a bike from Sika Trail Cycle Hire and also have a coffee or ice-cream at their pop-up cafe. The Wareham Forest Way walking trail passes through the forest between Wareham Quay and Sturminster Marshall.
The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. In 2001 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon, and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. This span takes in four distinct geographic regions – East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland and Purbeck – each containing their own iconic towns, villages and natural landscapes. The Jurassic Coast is England’s only natural World Heritage Site. It was inscribed by UNESCO for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms.
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Jurassic Coast
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The Jurassic Coast is a hugely diverse and beautiful landscape underpinned by incredible geology of global importance. In 2001 it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Jurassic Coast begins at Orcombe Point in Exmouth, Devon, and continues for 95 miles to Old Harry Rocks, near Swanage, Dorset. This span takes in four distinct geographic regions – East Devon, West Dorset, Weymouth & Portland and Purbeck – each containing their own iconic towns, villages and natural landscapes. The Jurassic Coast is England’s only natural World Heritage Site. It was inscribed by UNESCO for the outstanding universal value of its rocks, fossils and landforms.
Britain's best beaches: Three miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants. Glorious beaches - Five gently sheltered beaches, including Sandbanks - winner of more Blue Flags than any UK resort - with soft golden sands, raked and cleaned all year round. Enjoy year round- Enjoy the beach whatever the weather... watersports, a winter walk, or just enjoy the views from one of the beachside restaurants, the perfect place to watch the world go by. Home to world class sports - Spot Olympic sailing, windsurfing and beach volleyball hopefuls and the glamour of sandpolo as Sandbanks hosts the Annual British Beach Polo Championships.
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Britain's best beaches: Three miles of golden sands, clean clear waters and contemporary waterside bars and restaurants. Glorious beaches - Five gently sheltered beaches, including Sandbanks - winner of more Blue Flags than any UK resort - with soft golden sands, raked and cleaned all year round. Enjoy year round- Enjoy the beach whatever the weather... watersports, a winter walk, or just enjoy the views from one of the beachside restaurants, the perfect place to watch the world go by. Home to world class sports - Spot Olympic sailing, windsurfing and beach volleyball hopefuls and the glamour of sandpolo as Sandbanks hosts the Annual British Beach Polo Championships.
Compton Abbas Airfield is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Saxon town of Shaftesbury. With views reaching for 30 miles and beyond, it's the perfect place to have a flight experience, learn to fly or just enjoy a bite to eat amongst all the activity. The flying school has been in operation for over 30 years and boasts an impressive range of experiences from Warbirds to Wing Walking
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Compton Abbas Airfield
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Compton Abbas Airfield is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near the Saxon town of Shaftesbury. With views reaching for 30 miles and beyond, it's the perfect place to have a flight experience, learn to fly or just enjoy a bite to eat amongst all the activity. The flying school has been in operation for over 30 years and boasts an impressive range of experiences from Warbirds to Wing Walking
No visit to the Isle of Purbeck would be complete without seeing the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, situated half way between the towns of Wareham and Swanage. Corfe Castle village is overlooked by the outstanding ruins of its Castle of the same name, perched on a hill between the Purbeck Ridge. The Village is easily accessible by public transport and has a Swanage Railway Station. Being one of the most popular locations to visit in this corner of Dorset, we recommend using public transport or parking at Purbeck Park. You can then catch the train into the Village or it is a 20 minutes pleasant walk. Bikes can also be hired at Norden Car Park from Cyclexperience.
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Corfe Castle
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No visit to the Isle of Purbeck would be complete without seeing the picturesque village of Corfe Castle, situated half way between the towns of Wareham and Swanage. Corfe Castle village is overlooked by the outstanding ruins of its Castle of the same name, perched on a hill between the Purbeck Ridge. The Village is easily accessible by public transport and has a Swanage Railway Station. Being one of the most popular locations to visit in this corner of Dorset, we recommend using public transport or parking at Purbeck Park. You can then catch the train into the Village or it is a 20 minutes pleasant walk. Bikes can also be hired at Norden Car Park from Cyclexperience.
Swanage’s stunning coastal location is what makes it really special. Swanage Bay sweeps from the Old Harry Rocks to the north, round to Peveril Point in the south. It faces east and is protected by Peveril Point from major southwesterly storms, while the Isle of Wight provides a degree of shelter from easterly storms. As such, the bay is ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing, diving and other watersports. The weather in Swanage is favourably mild, with few frosts and little snow in the winter. During the summer months, there’s usually a pleasant breeze to cool the hottest of days. If you can’t visit but wish to see, then there are a number of Swanage webcams including the one on the RNLI’s boathouse that gives a great view across the sea to the Old Harry Rocks.
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Swanage
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Swanage’s stunning coastal location is what makes it really special. Swanage Bay sweeps from the Old Harry Rocks to the north, round to Peveril Point in the south. It faces east and is protected by Peveril Point from major southwesterly storms, while the Isle of Wight provides a degree of shelter from easterly storms. As such, the bay is ideal for swimming, sailing, fishing, diving and other watersports. The weather in Swanage is favourably mild, with few frosts and little snow in the winter. During the summer months, there’s usually a pleasant breeze to cool the hottest of days. If you can’t visit but wish to see, then there are a number of Swanage webcams including the one on the RNLI’s boathouse that gives a great view across the sea to the Old Harry Rocks.

Local places to visit

Places to visit within easy distance (10/20 minute drive) of your stay.
Wareham is the perfect base for a superb family holiday in Purbeck. Whether you love walking and cycling, enjoy birdwatching, fishing or boating, Wareham, has it all nearby. Catch a film at the wonderfully restored REX cinema, or enjoy a quiet pint and a bite to eat in one of Wareham's eight pubs. Don't miss the 'Chipperies' in South St - best chips in town!
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Wareham
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Wareham is the perfect base for a superb family holiday in Purbeck. Whether you love walking and cycling, enjoy birdwatching, fishing or boating, Wareham, has it all nearby. Catch a film at the wonderfully restored REX cinema, or enjoy a quiet pint and a bite to eat in one of Wareham's eight pubs. Don't miss the 'Chipperies' in South St - best chips in town!
Dorchester is a vibrant town for sightseeing and shopping but also a fantastic centre for visiting the area! Visit Dorchester's museums and shops, walk the walks, drink great coffee, eat great food and take trips to the Jurassic coast. Visitors find a town with one foot in the past and another firmly in the future, with some of this country's best preserved Roman ruins moments away from a thriving high street and one of the most exciting current retail and residential re-development projects in the UK at Brewery Square.
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Dorchester
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Dorchester is a vibrant town for sightseeing and shopping but also a fantastic centre for visiting the area! Visit Dorchester's museums and shops, walk the walks, drink great coffee, eat great food and take trips to the Jurassic coast. Visitors find a town with one foot in the past and another firmly in the future, with some of this country's best preserved Roman ruins moments away from a thriving high street and one of the most exciting current retail and residential re-development projects in the UK at Brewery Square.
Explore the treasures of Poole's historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the Old Town where sea captains and pirates once stood and immerse yourself in Poole's fascinating history. Poole Museum (free entry), the Cockle Trail guided walk, treasure hunt and Poole Trail interpretation panels will help unravel Poole's past for explorers young and old! Along the quayside look out for tall ships, fishing vessels and luxury Sunseeker powerboats, manufactured just across the water,. Set sail on a harbour cruises or take a boat trip further afield to Swanage or Old Harry. You can sit with the life sized sculpture of Lord Baden-Powell, which honours Poole's scouting connections, or visit the National Trust Brownsea Island with boats leaving the quayside every 30 minutes in season. Along the Quay enjoy a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and attractions or pop around the corner for Poole Tourist Information Centre at Poole Museum. Here you can pick up a cockle trail leaflet and explore Poole's historic Old Town. During August you can visit Scaplens Court (next to Poole Museum) a Grade I listed medieval building dating back to the 1300s. There are a range of different attractions and activities to enjoy on the quayside. Make sure you reach the top viewing platform of the refurbished Sea Music Sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Poole Quay in 2016. Crabbing on Poole Quay is a must, as is sampling the delicious food and drink on offer in one of the many restaurants, cafe bars or traditional pubs whilst enjoying the splendid views across the harbour towards the National Trust's Brownsea Island. With its bustling atmosphere Poole Quay offers a great day out to suit all tastes. In the evenings there are plenty of bars and restaurants plus a packed summer events programme. Just a short walk away is the peace and quiet of Poole Park, with play parks, sailing/boating on the lake, The Ark with its soft play and Pottery Studio, crazy golf and a green gym for the
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The Quay
21 The Quay
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Explore the treasures of Poole's historic quayside, delve deep into the heart of the Old Town where sea captains and pirates once stood and immerse yourself in Poole's fascinating history. Poole Museum (free entry), the Cockle Trail guided walk, treasure hunt and Poole Trail interpretation panels will help unravel Poole's past for explorers young and old! Along the quayside look out for tall ships, fishing vessels and luxury Sunseeker powerboats, manufactured just across the water,. Set sail on a harbour cruises or take a boat trip further afield to Swanage or Old Harry. You can sit with the life sized sculpture of Lord Baden-Powell, which honours Poole's scouting connections, or visit the National Trust Brownsea Island with boats leaving the quayside every 30 minutes in season. Along the Quay enjoy a range of shops, cafes, restaurants and attractions or pop around the corner for Poole Tourist Information Centre at Poole Museum. Here you can pick up a cockle trail leaflet and explore Poole's historic Old Town. During August you can visit Scaplens Court (next to Poole Museum) a Grade I listed medieval building dating back to the 1300s. There are a range of different attractions and activities to enjoy on the quayside. Make sure you reach the top viewing platform of the refurbished Sea Music Sculpture by Sir Anthony Caro, which celebrated its 25th anniversary on Poole Quay in 2016. Crabbing on Poole Quay is a must, as is sampling the delicious food and drink on offer in one of the many restaurants, cafe bars or traditional pubs whilst enjoying the splendid views across the harbour towards the National Trust's Brownsea Island. With its bustling atmosphere Poole Quay offers a great day out to suit all tastes. In the evenings there are plenty of bars and restaurants plus a packed summer events programme. Just a short walk away is the peace and quiet of Poole Park, with play parks, sailing/boating on the lake, The Ark with its soft play and Pottery Studio, crazy golf and a green gym for the
Wimborne lies on the River Stour. It was an old Saxon settlement and the foundation of the Wimborne Minster dates back to the beginning of the 8th century, when the sisters of the King of the West Saxons endowed a monastery here. Apparently this was a foundation for both sexes. The present Minster, with its twin mottled brown towers dominating the town, dates back to the 12th century. The Minster contains an interesting chained library of theological books. It is also home to the famous Quarterjack clock, a 14th century astronomical clock.
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Wimborne Minster
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Wimborne lies on the River Stour. It was an old Saxon settlement and the foundation of the Wimborne Minster dates back to the beginning of the 8th century, when the sisters of the King of the West Saxons endowed a monastery here. Apparently this was a foundation for both sexes. The present Minster, with its twin mottled brown towers dominating the town, dates back to the 12th century. The Minster contains an interesting chained library of theological books. It is also home to the famous Quarterjack clock, a 14th century astronomical clock.
A large, pretty village with three pubs, village stores and several relics of past village life including the village stocks and maypole, the latter of which is still in use today. Just outside of the village a medieval, eight-arched, bridge crosses the River Stour at White Mill. The bridge is believed to be the oldest in Dorset, dating from 1170. White Mill (National Trust) has been restored and is open to the public on selected days. In the 1950s Bailey Gate in Sturminter Marshall was home to the largest cheese-making factory in the world; it received 52,000 gallons of milk daily and it into cheddar, sadly the factory closed in 1978.
Sturminster Marshall
A large, pretty village with three pubs, village stores and several relics of past village life including the village stocks and maypole, the latter of which is still in use today. Just outside of the village a medieval, eight-arched, bridge crosses the River Stour at White Mill. The bridge is believed to be the oldest in Dorset, dating from 1170. White Mill (National Trust) has been restored and is open to the public on selected days. In the 1950s Bailey Gate in Sturminter Marshall was home to the largest cheese-making factory in the world; it received 52,000 gallons of milk daily and it into cheddar, sadly the factory closed in 1978.

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Can be super busy during the height of the summer season.

Locals know where to avoid, where to eat and visit, different routes and secret gems to visit during busy times. Feel free to chat to us for recommendations!