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Bishops Cottage

3.5 star property
This coastal retreat near Lulworth Cove invites travelers to unwind by the firepit, take a dip in the seasonal outdoor pool, or simply soak up the sunshine

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Bishops Cottage offers a continental breakfast each morning and peaceful surroundings near Durdle Door. Guests enjoy the garden's comfy outdoor furniture for relaxing after exploring. The seasonal pool provides a refreshing break during warmer months.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite (The Cliff)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Living room
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Basic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (The Boat House)

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Heating
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Double Beds

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Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Bed

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Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Study Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Pool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Wardrobe
Living room
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe
  • Partial sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Ensuite (Bar Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Espresso maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the area

Located in Wareham, Bishops Cottage is near the beach. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting. Visit our Wareham travel guide
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Main Rd, Wareham, England, BH20 5RQ

What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach featuring boating and a bay or harbour
    Lulworth Cove Beach
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom
    Weymouth Bay
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom
    Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Jurassic Coast
    Dorset and East Devon Coast
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Peaceful Sunrise at Lulworth Cove
    Lulworth Cove
    2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station
    16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Smugglers Inn
    18 min drive
  • treetops cafe
    10 min drive
  • Orchard Tea Room
    8 min drive
  • Monkey World Cafe
    9 min drive
  • The Seven Stars
    8 min drive

About this property

Bishops Cottage

Guest house near Lulworth Cove
Consider a stay at Bishops Cottage and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a terrace and a firepit. Free WiFi in public areas and a garden are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Outdoor furniture
More amenities include:
  • Wardrobes/cupboards and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping on request

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (656 ft away)
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-in fee: GBP 10 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a debit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
The seasonal pool will be open from 31 March to 01 October

Property is also known as

Bishops Cottage Wareham
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse Wareham

Frequently asked questions

Does Bishops Cottage have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Bishops Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, Bishops Cottage allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Bishops Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM for a fee of GBP 10.

What time is check-out at Bishops Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bishops Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this guesthouse is steps away from Weymouth Bay and Lulworth Cove. Durdle Door is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bishops Cottage Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and wonderful breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly owner and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and hospitable staff. Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Staff & service
Great location, Near popular tourist attractions, Great complimentary breakfast, lovely cat, Feels like home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We booked the pool room which was perfect for us. Lovely comfortable bed & breakfast was delicious. Great place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and excellenr facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely quaint, amazing location, friendly people.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, very helpful owners and right in the heart of the bay! Great food options literally on your doorstep and a great place for near Durdle Door. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Celina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location was amazing!!! This place was so homey - we absolutely loved it! Not fancy by any means but sooooo charming!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha cutting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Awesome views.

Lovely stay. Nice size room, clean, big bed. Awesome views. Good shower.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property has a wonderful location. The room we stayed in needs some TLC particularly in the bathroom. It is a quirky place full of character and hosted by nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb location in beautiful Lulworth Cove. Rooms in old family house, loads of character. Gorgeous garden with pool overlooking the cove. Delicious breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeetendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love Philip and his family. Made us feel absolutely welcome. Philip also gave me some good advice from his army/flying days!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking: there is no parking on-site. The Hotel will provide a private Internet Link where you can Register for nearby Parking (100 meters away) at £3 per day. We used this and it was OK. Beaches and other scenic Sites are just a walk-away. Local Buses available for multiple destinations. Local Pub food excellent. We loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Family home not a hotel!! Key point!! Super friendly people. Very helpful and chilled. Some communal areas needed a spring clean. Pool is lovely but not heated which is a shame. Location is unreal. Ice cream to die for!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miss Abigail F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! For some reason it didn’t quite click that the hotel was literally on Lulworth Cove until we got there. Gorgeous views, lovely swimming pool which we had to ourselves every time we used it and lovely Lulworth Cove beach just a minute’s walk away. Nice cafes and pubs all within a few minute’s walk so once the car was parked in the public car park just down the road it didn’t move till we left. Owners and staff all lovely people. We will be back next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Jeanette

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disappointing

Stunning views but the accommodation was sadly below standard for the cost No tv no wifi loose toilet seat loads of cobwebs and spiders. Breakfast was ok Staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

georgiana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were unable to stay at this facility due to illness incurred on our trip . However, this understanding and workable business allowed us to obtain a refund for half the stay . Thank you ever so much . You have a perfect location for the outstanding area of West Lulworth. Again very grateful for your kindness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Room comfort

Average service with my payment

Hotel stay was good but we were 3 including my 2 year old kid and I paid extra 40 to hambury room eventhough we were not using too much energy and any of the extra bed. We enjoyed the breakfast very well. The pool which was allowed was not at all clean and we can’t even use it may be because off season they didn’t managed to clean. The wifi was not working on the first day and later we need to remind them the next day and she didn’t even bother to ask whether it is ok or not.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Pros: -hosts were absolutely lovely, accommodating, friendly and very welcoming, cannot fault them at all. -beautiful scenery around the cove -VERY comfortable large bed - lovely full English breakfast - really good powerful shower in our room Cons: - swimming pool was green along the bottom and did not look very inviting so avoided using it. - local restaurants had bad reviews and didn't look good for food at all so had to drive 20 minutes out to get a nice dinner -our bedding had a yellow stain on the sheets and there were flies flying round the entrance hall when we arrived, so didn't feel overly clean in general -the whole place feels like it could do with a bit of money spent on a revamp, to modernise everything, especially the pool area, as it's such a beautiful location it could do with updating. .. I can imagine if it was all redone outside with a nice bar area, modern patio and sun loungers with parasols, it would go down very well with guests and people would travel for miles to stay and use it! Over all it was a nice stay and I think the hosts are just so lovely, they make it what it is and make it feel like a homely place to be!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
- Water gets dangerously hot, like it will burn you (well over the industry standard 60c) - Not very clean, there is a tray in the room that’s covered in mess, the side of the table is all pulled away. - Not very happy with the condition of the room to the cost. - Toilet seat kept coming off. - When we arrived the manager was telling us when hadn’t paid, when we had..Not the welcoming you want. - Radiator was never on so put towels were still wet and never dry. - Great if you want to be a 2 min walk from the cove, not so great if you want what you’re paying for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julian

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The cottage is in a prime location and has great views of Lulworth Cove. The cottage is just very tired looking inside and out. The accommodation is shared with the family owners who reside on the top floor, but do make use of all other areas of the cottage, including the communal TV, Bar and games room. The pool was available, but also looks tired and needs a good clean as the water was murky. We stayed in the boat house, which is seperate from the main building and both double beds within were very comfy with nice bed linen, ensuring a good nights sleep. Again, inside the boat house the creature comforts were just not up to a high standard, with the TV not able to pick up any Guest wifi, the paintwork not at a high level, the bathroom flooring was all water stained and bath panel coming away. Also the curtain (not curtains) in the bedroom overlooking the cove would not shut properly, so people walking around the pool area could see into our room, as there was only one curtain on the pole, which let in light both sides of the curtain when shut. That said, the cottage is a lovely place to stay, with the family being very welcoming and nice to talk to. The breakfast was of a great standard and the speed of getting your breakfast was very good. The honesty bar is well stocked and is a nice touch if you fancy a couple of drinks and a game of darts. The cottage is beautiful, it just needs some money spent and some TLC.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing stay

An amazing time with the most beautiful views over the bay especially to watch sunrise. Perfect location to go for walks to durdle door. Special memories made here. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

Beautiful place, warm welcoming hosts and looking forward to coming back soon
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A lovely spot right on the beach at Lulworth Cove
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024