The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm

This wonderful cottage is perfect for families or small groups, featuring open plan living, dining, and kitchen spaces, along with breathtaking views of the Dorset countryside and superb access to Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove.

At a glance:

Sleeps: up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms

Bathrooms: 1 plus separate toilet

Location: West Lulworth, five minutes walk from the Durdle Door descent

Highlights: Amazing location, unique property with access to a pool and games barn

Best for: Families and friends looking to relax, socialise and enjoy the best of Dorset


This cottage prioritises the open-plan kitchen-living area, with beautiful, exposed roof beams and high ceilings. A welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, locally sourced milk, and biscuits is provided for your enjoyment. Your pets will love it here; a maximum of two well behaved dogs are welcome and well provided for; you will find food and water bowls, a towel and poo bags for your pets.

Layout:
The fully equipped kitchen with all the utensils and kitchenware you could need for your holiday including a grill, and farmhouse style dining table, perfect for mealtimes with the family, blends seamlessly into the living area, where you can settle down in front of the TV and electric log-effect fire for a sociable and relaxed evening.

To the right of the living area, you’ll find two bedrooms. The first hosts a king-size bed with under-bed ottoman storage. Enjoy the natural light from the French doors and windows on the south-facing wall. The second bedroom can be arranged to your preference – choose between a super king bed or two singles to be set up for your arrival.

Between these two bedrooms is the family bathroom, with Purbeck stone tiling and bath with overhead shower. We provide luxury Beaumont & Brown towel sets, along with complimentary shampoo, body wash and hand soap to use throughout your stay.

To the left of the living area, upon entering the property, you’ll find the third bedroom. Featuring a set of bunk beds, this room is best suited for children. Adjacent to the bedroom is an additional toilet.

The main door to the cottage opens into the sunny shared gravel courtyard, with outdoor seating to relax in the fresh air.

Our Durdle Door Holiday Cottage guests receive exclusive access to the Games Barn, complete with pool table, table tennis table and communal TV area. Guests also have access to free to use Wi-Fi.

You’ll also receive access to the shared heated swimming pool (open April – September), with pool towels provided for your stay; sit back on the sun loungers and have a lazy day by the pool.

In the West Courtyard sits the laundry room, with a washing machine and tumble drier, clothes airer, iron and ironing board for your use. You will also find additional freezer space.

Allocated parking for two cars is included in the parking area adjacent to the West Courtyard. Complimentary parking across the Lulworth Estate is included in your stay upon receipt of your car registration numbers, allowing you unlimited access to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Lulworth Castle Park. For day trips further afield, there is a bus stop 200m from the Cottage with links to Poole, Weymouth and Swanage.

See where The Old Shop sits in relation to the pool, Games Barn and other cottages on the Durdle Door Holiday Cottages map.

Within walking distance at the nearby Durdle Door Holiday Park, you will find many facilities which you are welcome to make use of, including a children’s Woodland Adventure Play Park, the wonderful Man O' War Bar & Restaurant, and the convenient Durdle Door Stores. Please note that these facilities are only available during the Holiday Park’s open season.

Please note:
The Old Shop is situated close to the area of the Lulworth Ranges, where military training and firing may occasionally be heard dependent on wind direction.

Lulworth Castle, parklands and walks will be closed from Friday 17th July to Saturday 8th August 2026 inclusive for the amazing Camp Bestival, but the rest of the Estate is open as normal.

For further information on the accessibility and layout of The Old Shop, please view the access statement: https://cdn-cms.bookingexperts.com/media/4307/70/the_old_shop_access_statement_done_7aefc812-eb24-4275-9762-3917a495b85c.pdf. Our friendly Lulworth Holidays Team are available on 01929 400888 to assist with any queries you may have.