Little Glebe Farm Self Catering Holiday Lets in Winterbourne Abbas, Dorset

The Dorset coast is one of most significant earth science sites in the world and was awarded World Heritage Site Status in December 2001, joining the ranks of the Great Barrier Reef and the Grand Canyon as one of the wonders of the natural world. Every visitor values the unspoilt beaches and cliffs and the wonderfully varied landscapes which range from rolling downland to the increasingly rare lowland heaths.

Weymouth, situated in the centre of the Dorset coastline, has been a significant port since medieval times and a major seaside resort since the 18th Century. The town has a busy commercial centre and its sandy beach attracts the holiday hoards especially on carnival day. Weymouth and Portland will be hosting the sailing events for the 2012 Olympic Games.

Beneath the towering cliff of White Nose, lies Ringstead in its own little bay and being rather inaccessible is protected from the holiday masses. There is a small car park and cafe close to the beach whose shingle is interspersed with soft sand bars. It is a favourite place with locals for a refreshing dip.

Durdle Door is one of the most photographed landmarks along the JurassicCoast. This rock arch in the sea was formed as a result of the softer rocks being eroded away behind the hard limestones, allowing the sea to punch through them. Eventually the arch will collapse to leave a sea stack.

Situated half way between Weymouth and Bournemouth, nestled within the Purbecks, lie the villages of East and West Lulworth which include 5 miles of the most beautiful coastline in England. Lulworth Cove is a perfect horseshoe-shaped bay created by the sea hollowing out the soft clays to reach the harder chalk behind.

Only three miles away is the picturesque village of East Lulworth, home to the stunning LulworthCastle, which is surrounded by beautiful and extensive parkland. A great deal of the area has public access but there are also permissive walks on the private estate.