Studland Cottages by the Sea

Beach Cottages and Coastal Holidays in Studland

Studland is a small Dorset village with easy access to four miles of sandy beaches and the surrounding Purbeck countryside. The area has a selection of coastal holiday homes, traditional cottages and properties with sea views, many close to the village or Studland Bay. Its sheltered beaches are popular for family holidays, while the nearby heathland and coastal paths offer walks towards Old Harry Rocks and Swanage.

Studland Bay, Sandy Beaches and Coastal Walks

Studland Bay has four main beaches: South Beach, Middle Beach, Knoll Beach and Shell Bay. All have sandy shores, with Knoll Beach offering a café, toilets and watersports facilities. South Beach is close to the village, while Shell Bay lies near the Sandbanks ferry crossing.

The National Trust manages much of Studland Bay, including its beaches, dunes and nature reserve. Walking routes lead through the heathland and along the coast towards Old Harry Rocks, where the white chalk stacks overlook the sea.

Swanage is just a few miles south and has a traditional pier, sandy beach and heritage railway. For more places to stay nearby, explore our selection of coastal holiday cottages in Swanage.

Studland Village, Old Harry Rocks and Nearby Attractions

Studland village has traditional cottages, a historic church, a pub and places to eat overlooking the coast. It is close to South Beach and the footpaths leading onto Ballard Down.

Old Harry Rocks is one of Dorset’s best-known coastal landmarks. The chalk stacks can be reached on foot from Studland village, with views towards Swanage Bay, Poole Harbour and the Isle of Wight.

Further inland, Corfe Castle is a medieval fortress overlooking the Purbeck countryside. Visitors can also explore the nature reserve at Studland Heath or take the Sandbanks ferry across Poole Harbour.

For more coastal towns, sandy beaches and seaside villages, browse our collection of beach holiday cottages in Dorset, including properties around Swanage, Weymouth and Lyme Regis.