The tiny stone hamlet of Worth Matravers lies in a marble mining area of the delightful Isle of Purbeck, close to the uninhabited clifftops of St Aldhelm's Head, from where the South West Coast Path leads eastward to the busy resort of Swanage.

Purbeck is richly endowed with picturesque villages. Some lie peacefully tucked away down leafy lanes, others perch grandly on hilly ridges and offer breathtaking views - from Kingston to Corfe Castle or Langton Matravers to Swanage and the sea beyond.