The building was very interesting. It showed the fabric of the house as it was built and after the disastrous fire that did immense damage. The tour around was on even floors and suspended walkways that didn't do further damage to the masonry. The history of the building was well resented on information boards. Children were well catered for and the cafe was a welcome coffee stop. Well worth a visit and the semi restored areas looked great for weddings and special occasions. Grounds were pretty and there was a short walk to the beach.

This is the most interesting and imaginative restoration projects I have seen with tremendous attention to detail and quality workmanship.Superb. Surely there should be some concession for English Heritage members as EH have contributed so much to the project. I think visitors to the house should also have a discount or refund on the house ticket. The building is only open during the main tourists months so they cannot take advantage of the nominal winter car park charge. This would also mean that those only visiting the beach do pay the full parking fee as they can fill the car park preventing house visitors from parking. The zig zag path to the beach is excellent and makes the lovely beach accessible to more people.

The castle is beautiful and has a nice cafe, with outside seating. There is a steep slope down to the beach. Beach was lovely and quiet. However, dogs were everywhere, and not everyone was clearing up after them or respectful of people without dogs. The slope from the beach back to the castle is steep but paved, with benches to stop and rest. Other areas of the castle grounds are hard to navigate, uneven, no pathway, and slippery. Also, in carpark, the disabled parking area is not hard paved.

I've attended a friend's wedding here aaaaand the first ever Dorset wine festival!! 🍷🎊🎉🍷🏰 Both times were stunning and spectacular. The grounds are truly just simply stunning, they have added the cafe pantry on the side since my friends wedding but I think this makes a good edition for everyday visits. With both events, the staff are consistent in ensuring every one is safe, cared for and just in general lovely and kind.... Which do you know what makes 80% of your day so well done guys! The vendors that attended the wine festival, both wine, jewellery, food stands, hot radio..... All of them were fabulous! The security at the wine festival were so friendly, chatty and not what most people expect from a security guard/ 'bouncer'. 🔐🔐 Truly a beautiful castle, stunning grounds and just perfect for weddings or any event, everyday trips with your fur babies for a coffee 🐾🐾🐾

Such a lovely place to visit but sadly for us the house was closed due to a wedding going on in the afternoon. Had a lovely tearoom in the grounds and the staff are lovely and very helpful. Only thing is because it's close to the beach the carpark can get very busy and a word of advice take change for the carpark as the signal is poor to do the online payment.