Leap House Holiday Cottage

16/05/2026

Confirmed as one of England’s top beaches, Swanage in Dorset has been awarded the international Blue Flag award by the environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy, for the 25th year in a row

Please follow the link for the full story

https://www.swanage.news/swanage-hoists-the-blue-flag-for-25th-consecutive-year/

08/05/2026

🌳🌳Still a few weeks and short breaks available this year….please message us direct for pricing and availability.🌳🌳

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07/05/2026

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07/05/2026

Did you know parts of Dorset are often linked to Enid Blyton’s Famous Five adventures?

While she never officially confirmed exact inspirations, many believe these Dorset locations helped shape her magical world of ruined castles, secret islands and steam train journeys…

https://exploringdorset.co.uk/enid-blytons-dorset/

🏰 Corfe Castle
Often thought to have inspired the fictional Kirrin Castle — a dramatic ruined castle rising from the countryside, perfect for adventure.

🏝 Brownsea Island
Believed to be the inspiration behind Whispering Island in The Secret of Spiggy Holes — secluded, mysterious and only reachable by boat.

🌊 Kimmeridge Bay
With its rocky shoreline, hidden corners and dramatic cliffs, Kimmeridge Bay feels like the perfect setting for a Famous Five-style coastal adventure.

🚂 Swanage Railway
The heritage steam trains running between Swanage and Corfe Castle mirror the countryside journeys so often described in Blyton’s stories.

Ruined castles. Secret islands. Wild coves. Steam trains.
It’s easy to see why Dorset feels like it’s straight out of a Famous Five book.

Did you grow up reading Enid Blyton? 📖👇

18/03/2026

11/01/2026

Sunrise Guided Walk on Sunday 25 January at RSPB Arne
Start your Sunday in the most peaceful way possible - walking through the reserve as the sun rises and the landscape becomes alive with birdsong.
🎫Tickets are available online now and booking is essential, click the link
https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/142691
(photo adults standing against the skyline at sunrise)
image credit Ben Andrew (RSPB-images.com)

11/01/2026

🐦Beginners Woodland and Garden Bird ID Guided Walk at RSPB Arne
If you have ever stood in your garden thinking "I wish I knew what that bird was" then this is the perfect guided walk for you. We still have last-minute tickets available for our walk on Thursday 15 January and we would love you to join us.
No experience needed - just enthusiasm and a warm coat.
Binoculars can be hired on the day.
🎫Click the link to book your space https://events.rspb.org.uk/events/136670
(photo a group of adults with binoculars in a natural landscape)
image credit Ben Andrew (RSPB-images.com)

10/01/2026

21/07/2025

Drive By Café is now at Shell Bay, run by the guys from . ☕
They are located in the carpark, next to the board walk to the beach.

🥪They will be serving Pasties, sandwiches, ice cream, cold drinks and coffees.🍦

28/06/2025

Beautiful! Looking across to Kimmeridge from Swyre Head view point. Easily reached from Leap House