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Bishops Cottage

3.5 star property
Guesthouse within easy reach of Durdle Door

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By Lulworth Cove, Bishops Cottage offers a tranquil retreat with continental breakfast and a charming firepit. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, relax on the garden's outdoor furniture or take in the serene surroundings. Guests rave about this guesthouse near Durdle Door.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (7)

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Near the beach
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (4)

  • Private bathroom
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor seasonal pool

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite (The Cliff) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Suite, Ensuite (The Cliff)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Living room
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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Basic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (The Boat House) | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

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

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, Sea View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Exterior

Suite, Ensuite (Study Room )

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Wardrobe or closet
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Double Room, Ensuite (The Pool) | Interior

Double Room, Ensuite (The Pool)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, Partial Sea View | Iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Comfort Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

Smart TV
Private bathroom
Wardrobe or closet
  • 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/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Espresso maker
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Main Rd, Wareham, England, BH20 5RQ

What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Bay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 60 min drive
  • Wool Station - 16 min drive
  • Swanage Herston Halt Station - 18 min drive
  • Swanage Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Monkey World Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Bishops Cottage

At Bishops Cottage, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Durdle Door and Corfe Castle. Guests can enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, and free continental breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Other highlights include a terrace and a garden.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 11 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Debit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Onsite carport
    • Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 10 per day)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast each morning 8:30 AM–10:00 AM

What to do

  • Beach nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom

More

  • Housekeeping on request

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

Optional extras

  • Late check-in between 8:00 PM and 11:00 PM can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 10 per day (656 ft away)

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • The seasonal pool is open from March 31 to October 01

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard

Also known as

Bishops Cottage Wareham
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse Wareham

Frequently asked questions

Does Bishops Cottage offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Bishops Cottage does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Bishops Cottage?

Yes, there's a seasonal outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Bishops Cottage?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Bishops Cottage?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

What is there to do at Bishops Cottage and nearby?

Bishops Cottage has a seasonal outdoor pool and a picnic area, as well as a garden.

What's the area around Bishops Cottage like?

Bishops Cottage is located near Lulworth Cove Beach, just a short 1-minute walk from Weymouth Bay and 3 minutes' walk from Dorset and East Devon Coast.

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Reviews

Bishops Cottage Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.0

Cleanliness

7.4

Amenities

9.0

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was delicious and a highlight of the stay. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great stay and wonderful breakfast
Karen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly owner and great breakfast
Simon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly and hospitable staff. Great stay!
Kevin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great location, Near popular tourist attractions, Great complimentary breakfast, lovely cat, Feels like home.
Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We booked the pool room which was perfect for us. Lovely comfortable bed & breakfast was delicious. Great place to stay.
Helen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Extremely quaint, amazing location, friendly people.
Georgina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely location and excellenr facilities
Dave, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Tom, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The location was amazing!!! This place was so homey - we absolutely loved it! Not fancy by any means but sooooo charming!
Celina, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Home away from home

Beautiful place, warm welcoming hosts and looking forward to coming back soon
Daniel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A lovely spot right on the beach at Lulworth Cove
Gary, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome views.

Lovely stay. Nice size room, clean, big bed. Awesome views. Good shower.
Samantha cutting, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Ian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Superb location in beautiful Lulworth Cove. Rooms in old family house, loads of character. Gorgeous garden with pool overlooking the cove. Delicious breakfast!
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love Philip and his family. Made us feel absolutely welcome. Philip also gave me some good advice from his army/flying days!
Jeetendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice
Thomas, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!!
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Bryan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Miss Abigail F, 3-night trip

4/10 Fair

I don’t liked smell of dog in bedroom I will book bedroom without pets area
Vini, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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
Jeanette, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Mary, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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!
1-night trip

4/10 Fair

The pool house/shed that we stayed in looked to be lovely in a beautiful location, but when we were shown to the dwelling it was like a pool shed and the door was wide open which we thought nothing necessarily of at the time. We dropped our bags off and hastened out to get something to eat, as we were warned that there was a limited amount of eateries and might not be available. On our return, a few hours later, when we opened the door there was a terrible smell of damp/mould, it being as late in the evening as it was we felt forced to stay, but the smell of damp was terrible and caused a very poor nights sleep, as everytime i turned toward the wall the stench was terrible. It isnt fit for human habitation in the state that its in, on a further inspection the following morning signs of the problem were more obvious
G, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

- 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.
Louis, 3-night trip