4 Bed Cottage in West Lulworth

About this property

This intriguing cottage is truly one of a kind, with fabulous rural vistas, a huge outside space and unique curved rooms. Its adaptable spaces, comprising a main house and two outbuildings, mean that it works for all kinds of guests, from friends to families, and for all age groups. It’s set in an elevated position just 1 mile from the coast – via a gate in the garden and a footpath. Nearby you can try out some water sports, go coasteering, or enjoy all kinds of other outdoor activities, from horse riding and cycling to rock pooling and wildlife watching. The 17th century Lulworth Castle, 3 miles away, has extensive parkland, woodland walks, a children’s playground and spacious grounds, while the National Trust’s Clouds Hill, Lawrence of Arabia’s rustic cottage, is 8.5 miles. For little ones, Monkey World and the Tank Museum are both within 6.5 miles.

Reach the property via a long, private drive, with livestock in the surrounding fields, and enter through the back door into a hallway where you can leave coats and boots. On your left is a study, with fabulous views through its curved windows – a perfect spot for catching up with emails or sipping a morning coffee. The main living space is open plan, with another circular space at one end, bathed in natural light and with an egg chair positioned in just the right spot for nestling up and enjoying the view. With exposed beams and a large brick fireplace, the lounge area has lovely character, and offers plenty of room for gathering together, with a large sofa and Smart TV. From the dining area, French doors lead to a sheltered patio on the side of the house. The kitchen is yet another beautifully designed space, centred around a large island/breakfast bar, and featuring a retro-style fridge/freezer. Completing the ground floor of the main house are two bedrooms, a double and one with bunk beds, and a family bathroom. Head upstairs to find, tucked under the eaves, a spacious and tranquil king-size bedroom with far-reaching views, plus an adjacent shower room, both with some areas of low, sloping ceiling. Additional accommodation can be found in two annexes, both reached by external steps. The ‘Posh Shed’ features contemporary decor and a sofa bed (for one adult on request), with a WC next door, while above the garage is a large family room (with a double and single bed) with an en-suite shower.

When you feel like indulging in an al fresco meal or serving up a sundowner, there are two patios with outdoor furniture where you can relax, one very sheltered and the other more open and with wonderful views. You can also use the field that slopes away from the house, that boasts swings and a bench seat – the perfect spot in which to relax and take in the incredible views. This property has ample off-road parking.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 4 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 double and 1 bunk room with 2 sets of 3’ bunks (lower bunks only; top bunks available on request) in the main house, 1 family room above the garage (detached from the main house), with double and single bed

- 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC and 1 shower room in the main house, 1 en-suite shower room with WC above the garage (detached from the main house). 2 separate WCs – 1 in the main house and 1 in the ‘Posh Shed’ (detached from the main house)

- Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher

- Travel cot and highchair available on request

- Open fire (first basket of logs supplied)

- Smart TV

- 2 patios with dining furniture; rugged, sloping field with swings and a bench

- Ample private parking

- Shop, pub and restaurant 300 metres, beach 1 mile

- Sleeps 9+3 with an additional sofa bed for 1 adult in the 'Posh Shed' and 2 top bunks, all available on request

- No BBQs are permitted at this property because of the thatched roof

- Please note that the garage is not available to guests

- Ring doorbell at property