Holiday rentals in Studland

Surrounded by hundreds of kilometres of hinterlands and imposing white-washed chalk cliffs that overlook the English Channel, the village hamlet of Studland along Dorset's Jurassic Coast is a jumping-off point for the area’s outdoor recreation. Sites such as the Studland Nature Reserve, New Forest National Park, and Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Beauty provide visitors the chance to check out the golden sandy beaches outside of town. Swimming, kayaking, and paddling excursions are some of the area's more popular activities, in addition to the hiking available in the rolling wildflower-adorned countryside.

The village itself is filled with Georgian brick buildings that are covered in vining flora and pink blossoms in the spring. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon at one of Studland’s streetside cafes, found along scenic stone walkways, that serve fresh-caught seafood and tea.

The coastal oceanic climate of Studland and the Dorset Coast is characterized by moderate swings in weather conditions between seasons. Summers are short in the area, with warm temperatures and average levels of rain, making this time of year excellent for lounging on the beach, swimming, or kayaking. The winter months are long and chilly, with higher levels of rainfall and frequent cloud cover, although temperatures rarely reach freezing.

If you’re planning to hike and explore the surrounding nature reserves, consider the spring and early summer. During this time, temperatures are pleasantly brisk and overall levels of rain are at the lowest point of the year.

Regardless of season, Studland and its surrounding communities provide access to a host of festivals and events. Just south of the village is Swanage, where the Swanage Blues Festival occurs in March, and the Swanage Carnival happens in August, when a week-long celebration with firework displays and competitive art events takes over the area.

Corfe Castle

Perched upon a hilltop overlooking a small village of the same name, the Corfe Castle ruins are what remains of a once magnificent 11th-century fortification. One of England's first castles to be constructed out of stone, it remained in a strategically important location for centuries before being destroyed in the English Civil War. You can explore the castle grounds and climb the hills for stunning vistas of the rolling countryside.

Old Harry Rocks

Jutting off the tip of Handfast Point, Old Harry Rocks are a collection of stark white chalk formations in the English Channel that mark the easternmost prominence of the Jurassic Coast. A short kilometre-and-a-half walk along sprawling grasslands and agricultural areas leads to a clifftop that overlooks the massive white rocks in the striking blue water of the English Channel.

Studland Nature Reserve

Golden sand beaches, kilometres of hiking trails, watersport opportunities, and the dramatic chalk cliffs typical of the southern English coast are located in Studland Nature Reserve, just a short way outside the village. From paddleboarding to sunbathing, hours of enjoyment among the wild Jurassic Coast abound in the reserve's protected lands. Grab a picnic in town before settling down along a clifftop here for a beautiful evening in the countryside.