Mortons Manor Hotel - Corfe Castle

16th-century Grade II listed manor with two AA Rosette dining and Corfe Castle views

Dining

Mortons Manor holds two AA Rosettes for culinary excellence, with a restaurant that uses locally sourced ingredients in a traditional English menu. The oak-panelled drawing room, carved by Indonesian soldiers, houses a log fire during winter and serves afternoon tea. Guests can also order special diet menus and kids' meals, with breakfast in the room available on request.

Rooms

Rooms at Mortons Manor Corfe include four-poster beds and are individually designed, with some offering direct views of Corfe Castle. Options range from family rooms to luxurious suites, located either in the original manor house or in separate annexes with castle views. Each room has an en suite bathroom, a flat-screen TV, and tea and coffee making facilities; the Manor House Double Room features a four-poster bed and leaded windows.

Location & Activities

The hotel sits in Corfe Castle village, a 5-minute walk from the castle itself and the Swanage Heritage Steam Railway station. The Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a 10-minute drive away, with Swanage Bay and walking tours nearby. Bike tours, golf courses, and electric vehicle charging stations are available on-site or within easy reach.

Family & Events

Mortons Manor Hotel provides family rooms, board games, and high chairs for children, with a kids' menu available in the restaurant. The property allows exclusive use of its venue spaces for private events and weddings, and has hosted families for multi-night stays. A CCTV system, safety deposit boxes, and key access provide security across the grounds.

History & Grounds

This 16th-century Elizabethan manor, dating to 1590, is a Grade II listed building with original period decor and a cannon ball exhibit from Oliver Cromwell's siege of Corfe Castle. The garden and sun terrace offer outdoor furniture, and the property has accessible parking and electric vehicle charging stations. Mortons Manor Corfe Castle has been praised for its historical atmosphere and well-maintained garden spaces, with former guests including Ian Fleming during the Bond family ownership.

• Dining: Two AA Rosettes for locally sourced cuisine
• Rooms: Four-poster beds and castle view suites
• Location: 5 min walk to Corfe Castle, 10 min drive to Jurassic Coast
• Family: Family rooms, board games, high chairs, kids' meals
• Events: Exclusive venue hire for weddings and private events
• History: 1590 Grade II listed manor with original period features