Lulworth House

West Lulworth, Dorset
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1929 406192
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Per night
£130 - £170
Bedroom

2 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Breathtaking views, coastal walks, wildflowers and pretty beaches. Return to a garden with a tropical feel, helpful hosts and sunny rooms

Per night
£130 - £170

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£130 - £170 per night

The Experience

Down through hills, wild heaths and pine forests to Lulworth. Carole and John’s home is set back from the cove in a peaceful lane; artist and garden designer, their 1980s house is a creative treasure, inside and out.

Both the bedrooms are on the ground floor and one opens to its own terrace. Wake for a generous breakfast served upstairs in the open-plan living space – or outside on balmy days. It’s a half hour drive to the Square and Compass pub in Worth Matravers for fossils, real ale and homemade pasties.

Wander round a garden full of banana trees, ferns, deep borders and a pergola with scrambling abundant grape vines. Walk to the sea in 10 minutes or climb over the cliffs to secret Mupe Cove for an early morning swim. Lulworth Cove has various good places to eat out and you can walk there in a few minutes.

Lulworth House - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • The many glorious walks from the door
  • Watching fishermen in the lane mending their lobster pots
  • The beautiful tropical gardens
Lulworth House - Gallery

You should know

  • The house is at the top of a bumpy, hilly track
  • MOD land restricts access to walks and Tyneham midweek at some times of year, so check before setting off

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £130
1 Double
From £140
1 Double
From £130

Information

Booking information

Check in
5pm-7pm in summer, 4pm -7pm in winter
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Children over 16 welcome.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pubs/restaurants within walking distance.

Reviews

Peter, Rheinbach

A visit to Lulworth (and nearby Durdle Door) is an absolute must when exploring the southern English coastal landscape. Another highlight: Lulworth House, quietly situated yet close to the bay, a B&B with a unique, garden-inspired aura. John and Carole are very accommodating, helpful hosts with excellent tips for excursions. We stayed in the Garden Suite in July 2025, with its own Mediterranean-style terrace. The room is individually and tastefully decorated, with artistic touches, modern, and spacious—we'll definitely stay there.


Patricia, Tenterden

Perfectly located for walking into Lulworth Cove, to Durdle Door and a great restaurant and a couple of pubs all within walking distance. The room was large, bright, spacious and clean and opened out onto a gorgeous sun drenched terrace with a pergola, stunning views and a beautifully planted garden. Continental style breakfast was delicious and plentiful and topped up daily. The hosts, John and Carole are really lovely, interesting people. John was a garden designer and Carole is an artist. They are a fountain of knowledge about the local area and gave sound advice on exactly where to go


Monica, St Gallen Schweiz

I spent a weekend at this beautiful B&B. I would have loved to stay there, because the garden I was able to stay in was like a Garden of Eden. The exciting hikes right from the house will always be etched in my memory. Thank you so much, John and Carol, for the unique experience of staying with you. I hope to see you again. Sincerely, M.


Grace, London

We had a wonderful Bank Holiday at Lulworth House-just what we were after. Very comfortable bed, clean bathroom bedroom and eating area, and delicious breakfast. But most of all, perfect location! We didn't use the car at all. Beautiful walks to Mupe Bay, Durdle Door and elsewhere right from the doorstep. 10 minutes walk to Lulworth Cove and 5 minutes to West Lulworth to some great pubs and restaurants. John and Carole were fantastic hosts and very responsive to our questions. Highly recommend!


Grace, London

We had a wonderful Bank Holiday at Lulworth House-just what we were after. Very comfortable bed, clean bathroom bedroom and eating area, and delicious breakfast. But most of all, perfect location! We didn't use the car at all. Walks to Mupe Bay, Durdle Door and elsewhere right from the doorstep. 10 minutes walk to Lulworth Cove and 5 minutes to West Lulworth to some great pubs and restaurants. John and Carole were fantastic hosts and very responsive to our questions. Highly recommend!


Location

The neighbourhood

You can join the South West Coast Path in five minutes from the house. Lulworth is a tourist hot spot, but the secret is to wait till late afternoon, and venture to the cove when the sun is setting, and the crowds have gone, or early mornings when the fisherman return with their crab. Visit the ghost village of Tyneham (10-minute drive) – in December 1943 the occupants were given a few days’ notice to leave, when it was commandeered by the British Army. Take a picnic, walk among the ruins, read about the lives of those who lived here. Durdle Door (with its rock arch and wild seascapes) is a 40-minute walk.

Local points of interest from John & Carole Bickerton

  • 100 metres from the Coast Path in Lulworth Cove so wander from our door along probably the most stunning part of South West Coastal Path and The World Heritage Jurassic Coastline!
  • Walk east round Lulworth Cove, past the Jurassic Fossil Forrest along to the beautiful secluded Mupe Bay for a quick dip and then on to the lost village of Tyneham.
  • Hike west over the hills to Oswalds and Man'O'War bays with stunning views of the ancient coastline to then watch the sunset through the iconic Durdle Door.
  • Take the tour boat or hire Kayaks from the cove round to Durdle Door and see the Jurrasic coast from a different perspective.
  • Discover The Isle of Purbeck, fireworks at Lulworth Castle, revolutions at Corfe Castle, fossils at Kimmeridge & giant sea monsters at The Etches Collection, relations at Monkey World, guns at the Tank Museum and so much more.
  • After a hard day Lulworth has good pubs, restaurants, cafés and even the fisherman has a shed selling his lobsters, crabs and fish, all within 5-10 minutes walk!

Introducing

John & Carole Bickerton

John is a garden designer and has worked in publishing; his book Coastal Gardening is on display for guests to look through. Carole is an artist and describes herself as a "contemporary colourist"; her vibrant work is featured throughout their home. They’ve lived in this area for over 20 years so know it well and can advise on where to go and what to do.