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Rick Stein, Sandbanks
Restaurant
👍👍 Dinner Rick Stein Sandbanks
Love going to this restaurant when we're down this way.
Their Harbour view restaurant is modern with spectacular views.
Starters
Scallops
Tempura Vegetables,were lovely with a very light batter.
Mains
Roast Troncon of Wild Turbot
Dover Sole
De-boned at the table.
Desse...
$$ $$
4.40 (2.5K reviews)
(~9.69 km from centre)
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The Blue Pool
Tourist attraction
Natural swimming hole where minerals change the colour from green to blue, with a hiking trail.
4.40 (2K reviews)
(~7.92 km from centre)
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RSPB Arne
Nature preserve
Heath and marsh reserve for bird spotting and family-friendly nature walks, with a visitor centre.
4.70 (1.7K reviews)
(~9.27 km from centre)
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Corfe Castle Model Village Cafe
Garden
👍👍 A little oasis of calm. I loved the roses. Explored the fairy garden too. Lost my husband in the model village. He was taken a lot of photos
4.40 (739 reviews)
(~5.13 km from centre)
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CAFF
Cafe
🫤 Qued for a while to get in. Make no mistake, ques do not signify amazing food necessarily- it just means here in this incidence, lack of tables/space. We had ordered our food and drinks, our friends were running late (it happens) and though we were still waiting for our food- we were made to feel as...
$$ $$
4.10 (404 reviews)
(~9.71 km from centre)
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Java Independent Coffee House
Coffee shop
👍👍 Best coffee in Swanage!
I usually will review an establishment after the first or second visit, but I have held off reviewing for Java for some time. This is because I wanted to have multiple experiences to ensure consistency.
The staff are friendly, the coffee comes quickly and is delicious.
Som...
4.80 (357 reviews)
(~3.03 km from centre)
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The Haven Ferry Cafe
Cafe
Unfussy outpost offering coffee drinks & hearty breakfast fare alongside classic lunch staples.
$ $$$
4.40 (305 reviews)
(~8.99 km from centre)
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Olivers of Corfe Castle
Bed & breakfast
Early 19th-century stone B&B with casually furnished rooms & a contemporary restaurant.
4.70 (55 reviews)
(~5.04 km from centre)