Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre in Dorset is a 65-acre outdoor sanctuary and rescue centre housing over 250 primates across 20 species, including Europe's only orangutan crèche and the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa. It focuses on rescuing abused and smuggled primates and rehabilitates them in a natural environment.
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The Old Tithe Barn
This Grade II 13th-century detached stone tithe barn in Litton Cheney offers character accommodation for 19 guests with nine en-suite bedrooms and is set on a working farm in a scenic countryside location near Chesil Beach and the Jurassic Coast.
Kingston Russell Stone Circle is the largest stone circle in Dorset, dating from the Bronze Age and consisting of eighteen sarsen stones arranged in an oval. The monument is set on a chalk ridge overlooking the sea, open to the public during daylight hours and managed by English Heritage as a scheduled ancient site.
This ground-floor coastal property in Dorset is ideal for families, offering open-plan living with scenic views over Portland Bill and nearby water-based activities, set adjacent to the owners' home in a location rich with historic World War II links.
Portland Castle is a well-preserved 16th-century artillery fort on the Isle of Portland, Dorset, built by Henry VIII. It offers both indoor exploration of the historic castle rooms and outdoor enjoyment of its unique fan-shaped structure and gardens, telling the story of England's coastal defenses.
A one-bedroom holiday home located in the heart of a bustling seaside town, set in a grade 2 listed building with a cosy and stylish interior, near the coast and local attractions.
Ballard Down is a scenic chalk downland area on the Purbeck Hills in Dorset, featuring coastal views between Studland Bay and Swanage Bay, part of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, with grassland managed by the National Trust and a historic obelisk landmark.
Swanage is a charming coastal town in Dorset, England, known for its Victorian heritage, sandy beach, and beautiful bay. It offers a mix of historical landmarks, cultural venues, and outdoor activities, making it a popular tourist destination on the Jurassic Coast.
Old School Retreat is a stylish and sympathetically renovated four-bedroom converted Old School building located in the village of Puddletown, Dorset, offering a blend of historic charm and modern comfort with a peaceful village setting near a pub and shop.
Athelhampton House & Gardens is a fine Tudor manor house featuring well-preserved historic interiors and extensive award-winning gardens with architectural vistas and unique topiary. Visitors can explore period rooms, enjoy garden walks, and participate in family-friendly events.
Bramble Cottage is a 17th-century cottage with exposed wooden beams and a secluded garden near the beach, pub, and restaurant, suitable for small families or groups with private accommodation including an annex and nearby shared swimming pool.
Studland Bay is a natural coastline in Dorset featuring a four-mile sandy beach with bathing waters and views of Old Harry Rocks. It offers outdoor activities including water sports, walking trails through dunes and woodlands rich in wildlife, and historical sites like a WWII observation bunker. Facilities include a café, shop, beach huts, and accessibility features.
This offering is a recently refurbished two-bedroom stable conversion in the peaceful Dorset village of Hinton St Mary, blending period features with modern comforts and surrounded by scenic countryside and local historic attractions.
Churchill Cottage is a characterful rural retreat set within a 300-acre working farm in north west Dorset countryside, offering a peaceful setting close to historical towns and countryside attractions.
Stock Gaylard House is a Georgian historic house set in a large estate with ancient deer park and extensive gardens. Visitors can enjoy conducted tours inside the house and explore the surrounding church and gardens at their leisure during specific open periods in the year.
Eton Cottage is a charming and stylish thatched cottage located in a peaceful village in North Dorset, offering a cosy and romantic rural retreat with nearby scenic countryside walks.
This cottage offering is located close to the New Forest and is set in an ancient village with historic features and countryside surroundings, adjacent to a village pub and near various outdoor activity opportunities.
This accommodation is a homely, family- and pet-friendly cottage situated in a historic village near the New Forest National Park, featuring a shared garden and close proximity to a traditional village pub.
St Giles House is a historic family home in Dorset with over 400 years of history, restored after a period of disrepair. Visitors can arrange group tours of the house, which features accessibility accommodations and hosts events throughout the year.
This offering is an 18th-century farmhouse located in Dorset countryside near the hamlet of Plush, known for its historic character, spaciousness, and rural setting with extensive farmland surroundings and nearby countryside attractions.
Hayloft is a first-floor countryside apartment with character and privacy, set within a historic Victorian barn estate offering shared amenities including a heated indoor pool, fishing lakes, games room and scenic surroundings in Dorset.
A 17th-century restored, stylish holiday home set within a large parkland estate with 8 individually designed ensuite kingsize bedrooms, suitable for groups and families.
Knowlton Circles is an ancient archaeological site in Dorset featuring a complex of Neolithic and Bronze Age henge monuments including Church Henge which encloses the ruins of Knowlton Church, surrounded by numerous round barrows and earthworks. It offers an outdoor historical experience showcasing prehistoric and early Christian heritage, open to the public during reasonable daylight hours.
This property is a former village school from 1864 located in Puddletown, Dorset, offering accommodation for up to six guests with three bedrooms and a large enclosed garden in a peaceful village setting near the Jurassic Coast.
A pet-friendly historic property in Cerne Abbas offering a cosy and romantic stay with private parking, garden seating, and Wi-Fi included, set within the scenic Dorset Hills and close to local walks and pubs.
The Cerne Abbas Giant is a large outdoor chalk hill figure located on Giant Hill near Cerne Abbas village in Dorset, England. Owned by the National Trust and protected as a scheduled monument, it depicts a nude giant man holding a club. The figure's origin is debated, dating possibly from the late Anglo-Saxon period to the 17th century. It is a significant tourist attraction and subject to local folklore and cultural events.
The Old Stone House is a historic 17th-century property in Swanage, Dorset, featuring original stonework and beams, laid out over three floors with scenic views and an enclosed garden, situated close to the town centre and local outdoor attractions.
Spyway in Dorset offers a distinctive limestone coastal landscape with towering sea cliffs, grasslands rich in wildlife, historic sea quarries, and scenic walking trails along the South West Coast Path. It is a natural outdoor destination welcoming well-behaved dogs and free to the public.
A 4-guest thatched cottage in the rural hamlet of Lower Bockhampton, Dorset, with historic charm, garden, private parking, and access to nearby scenic and cultural attractions.
Thomas Hardy's Cottage in Dorset is the birthplace of the famous English author, featuring original period interiors, a cottage garden, and nearby woodlands with a visitor centre and trails.