Michael's Guidebook
Food Scene
Some varied choices, all have there own website, why not use our regular bus service in Langton Matravers to visit a restaurant or pub, so much nicer not to worry about driving or parking...and not to forget our friendly local The Kings Arms, just minutes away, not only great beer, but a very reasonable varied menu.
The Pig on the Beach
Manor RoadTreat yourself!
Great beer, great pies, and regular live music with a beautiful view
92 locals recommend
The Square and Compass
Worth MatraversGreat beer, great pies, and regular live music with a beautiful view
The Salt Pig
6 North StGreat local food, two restaurants one in Wareham, another in Swanage
Durlston Castle
Lighthouse RoadQuality food and stunning views! You won't want to leave.
Adventures on foot and beyond
Most of these places are possible to get to on foot from Winterfell, many of our guests have, even the furthest, when it seems they either walk back or hopped on a bus back to Langton Matravers where possible, but admittedly some are a bit too far for this host 😊
Dancing Ledge
South West Coast PathJust simply beautiful
Winspit Quarry
Fascinating old quarry, watch out for smugglers!!
Chapman's Pool
A tranquil spot on the Jurassic Coast, stunning!!
Swanage Railway
A nostalgic trip on a steam train, an absolute must!
Although tinged with sadness, a fascinating part of our history.
Bring a picnic, and walk to the impressive Warbarrow Bay.
67 locals recommend
Tyneham Village
Although tinged with sadness, a fascinating part of our history.
Bring a picnic, and walk to the impressive Warbarrow Bay.
A lovely seaside town, lots of eateries, and the perfect sandy beach.
70 locals recommend
Swanage Beachfront
Shore RoadA lovely seaside town, lots of eateries, and the perfect sandy beach.
The Blue Pool
Furzebrook RoadLovely walks in a peaceful setting
Studland Nature Reserve
Beach RoadBeautiful beach, lots to explore
Corfe Castle
See the spectacular ruins and explore the village, pubs and cafes.
Durlston Country Park and National Nature Reserve
Lighthouse RoadSo much to discover
Kimmeridge Bay
You will find a fossil!!!
Old Harry Rocks
Stunning cliff formation, take care!
Rainy day ideas
Rainy day? take a trip to Wareham and step back in time in this historic cinema.
13 locals recommend
The Rex Cinema
14 West StRainy day? take a trip to Wareham and step back in time in this historic cinema.
Check what's on at the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, many live shows
18 locals recommend
The Mowlem Theatre
Shore RoadCheck what's on at the Mowlem Theatre in Swanage, many live shows
Fascinating collection of fossils
28 locals recommend
The Etches Collection, Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
Fascinating collection of fossils