Historic houses · South West England
Gwyle Cottages
In or near Kimmeridge.
Gwyle Cottages — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wool · 7.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Gwyle Cottages is a historic house located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Tyneham Village is a historic site that was evacuated during WWII and has remained deserted since. Visitors can explore the remnants of the village, including restored buildings like the church and school, and enjoy the surrounding countryside and Worbarrow Bay.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Dorset Coast SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gwyle Cottages is a historic house located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and its representation of regional building styles. The cottages are a recognised part of the area's heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.6222, -2.1697
- Postcode
- BH20 5QF
- Phone
- +44 01929 404714
- Nearest railway station
- Wool — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.visit-dorset.com
Sources
- osm: way/143384531 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gwyle Cottages?
- Gwyle Cottages is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH20 5QF).
- What is Gwyle Cottages?
- Gwyle Cottages — a historic house in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Gwyle Cottages?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH20 5QF.
- Is Gwyle Cottages a protected site?
- Yes — Gwyle Cottages is part of the South Dorset Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Gwyle Cottages free to visit?
- Yes, Gwyle Cottages is free to enter.
- How do I get to Gwyle Cottages?
- The nearest railway station is Wool, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BH20 5QF.