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Exterior | Hambury House, West Lulworth
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom

Bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.

A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.. Ground Floor:

Living room: 55" Smart TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, DVDs, Books, Games, French Doors Leading To Garden

Dining room.

Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Separate Toilet.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet

Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Bedroom 4: Zip And Link 2 x Single (2ft 3in) Beds

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Garage parking for 1 car. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Hambury House is a stunning, new build, thatched cottage in the beautiful village of West Lulworth.

The property has been tastefully designed to delicately incorporate traditional features such as a thatched roof and wooden ceiling beams into the build, whilst retaining a contemporary feel. The kitchen has extensive kitchen/cooking equipment for the amateur chef and the dining room has an extending dining table seating eight guests.

Situated in the heart of the village, the property is within a short walk of the village stores and a couple of pubs including a 16th-century thatched tavern reputed to be one of the oldest public house in Dorset.

Known as the Gateway to the Jurassic Coast, West Lulworth is situated within a scenic 10 minute stroll of the picturesque Lulworth Cove, a sheltered horse-shoe shaped natural harbour.

Historically, the cove was notorious as a popular landing point for smugglers looking to land their illicit booty. Today a fleet of fishing trawlers are based in the cove as well as pleasure boats offering scenic day voyages along the coast. Its sheltered position makes the cove particularly popular with beachgoers looking to sunbathe and swim.

Lulworth Cove is only half a mile from Durdle Door, an iconic natural limestone arch which has featured in several music videos, television productions and movies such as Nanny McPhee.

Weymouth and Portland, official Olympic 2012 sailing venues, are within a 20-mile drive.

Free WiFi



One or more beds can be linked to form double or twin beds (please advise the owner of your preference soon after booking).

Suitable for up to 2 pets

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed

This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 10144631
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wareham

Wareham is home to this cottage. Corfe Castle is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. Monkey World Ape Rescue Center and The Blue Pool and Tea House are also worth visiting.
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West Lulworth

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 18 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 16 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hurricane Terrace & Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪treetops cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Castle Inn - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Boat Shed - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.?

As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove. on 8 Aug 2026 start from AU$937, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A charming yet contemporary thatched cottage close to Lulworth Cove. located?

Situated in Wareham, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Weymouth Bay and Lulworth Cove. Durdle Door is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Audrey Thomas

Could do with a bigger sofa .

Could do with a bigger sofa .
Verified

6/10 Okay

Darren M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely house in west lulworth

Lovely house but urgent need to replace ALL mattresses unfortunately we all complained about the beds I have to say welcome pack superb just get the beds sorted and we will definitely be back soon until then we need to find other accommodation
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location and lovely cottage

It was and extended family holiday. From a location perspective it couldn't have been better. We walked down to Lulworth cove every morning (literally 5 mins walk). Easy reach to Durdle Door. Several places to eat and drink within a short walk. The cottage was just lovely. Really spacious so we all had some privacy but lovely family spaces to eat, play games and relax. Lovely closed in garden which is great with small kids and a dog! Already looking at booking again for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A few days away.

Lovely property and a beautiful area. Property was well equipped and all very clean. A couple of points though as feed back. We found it difficult to operate the TV. And had an issue with the bathroom locks that could not be opening from the outside. We had a 3year old in our party who locked himself in until we made him understand that he needed to push the bolt aside. Just a small point but it was a bit of a worry at the time. We all had a lovely time though and will hopefully come back some time in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Robert Hyslop

Booked Hambury House as a change from our usual Lodge break.

Booked Hambury House as a change from our usual Lodge break.Took my elderly parents and an Aunt who all have varying degrees of mobility issues and don't really like leaving home.They all fell in love with the property the minute we pulled up outside. Then once inside they were like kids going from room to room excitedly.Hambury House 'feels' like home, its not a sterile show home type cottage.It has the perfect mix of comfort and functionality. To say it is well equipped is an understatement..... the kitchen has everything you could ever need and some things you didn't know you needed.. A separate utility room with washing machine and dryer leading to a garage containing BBQ, chairs and parasol for the perfect little terrace/garden. Parking for 1 vehicle on a gated drive plus 1 in the garage if needed.Beds all made up on arrival and the towels provided were huge and soft, not like the normal hotel grade sandpaper type.Only minor moans i heard was there's only 1 tv.... but was quickly countered with you're on holiday not watch tv... and the beds too low and soft... i get the bed was probably lower than they were used too and maybe softer but considering they didn't wake up till 10.30 one morning, it must have been comfortable..Overall a very enjoyable break and we will definitely be back. Everybody in our party enjoyed the home away from home feel and the comfort Hambury House offers.i would recommend to anyone.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Well placed and comfortable house.

Well placed and comfortable house. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Lovely house, great location and very spacious.

Lovely house, great location and very spacious. Fully equipped kitchen, nothing that wasn’t there to cook on holiday in the cottage. 4 good sized bedrooms, large living area and kitchen with enough chairs for 8 people. Location about 30 minutes from most attractions (Weymouth/Swanage) however walking distance to Lulworth Cove (10 mins max) and Durdle Door (45mins along the coast). We had a fantastic time and considering coming back to the cottage next year - lockdown pending! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

John

Great location of property, very close to Lulworth Cove.

Great location of property, very close to Lulworth Cove. Spacious and well equipped house. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
Verified

8/10 Good

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Hambury House

The property is fabulous, done to a high standard with a superbly equipped kitchen. Unfortunately our holiday was spoilt as the ensuite shower leaked through the dining room ceiling light on the first morning and the ensuite toilet broke. Despite notifying the property manager there were lots of excuses but the shower was not fixed until the last day and the toilet was not repaired when we left. Also the shower in the main bathroom did not work and was not repaired so all 7 of us had to use one ensuite shower for the entire stay. The Dining room could not be used in the evenings as the water leak had fused the lights.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Paul

A home from home ,a lovely house in a beautiful village and very well equipped.

A home from home ,a lovely house in a beautiful village and very well equipped.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Brilliant cottage, everything we needed and perfect for our party of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babie

Brilliant cottage, everything we needed and perfect for our party of 6 adults, 1 toddler and 2 babies. Absolutely loved our stay. Could just do with a new kettle, toaster and oven.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Had a lovely holiday in this house .

Had a lovely holiday in this house . Great for 8 people and the dog very nice stay. Well fitted out and equipped .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Despite dreadful weather our break at Hambury Cottage was relaxing and enjoyable.

Despite dreadful weather our break at Hambury Cottage was relaxing and enjoyable. Extremely comfortable and, well equipped and so spacious - a lovely place to come back to. Every bit of equipment was of good quality and the property generally was very well maintained and clean. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a good family holiday home.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jennifer

We had a wonderful week at Hamburg House.

We had a wonderful week at Hamburg House. Plenty of room for the six of us. Great location. Lovely walks and a great pub five mins walk away. We have reported a water leak from the shower in bedroom two. We found the landing floor wet. Only one complaint. We did find the bed in the master bedroom was too soft which made sleeping very uncomfortable. The mattress needs to be replaced.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Crispin

Great house for our family stay with a small dog and two very young children.

Great house for our family stay with a small dog and two very young children. Highly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Beautiful and very comfortable house in an excellent location.

Beautiful and very comfortable house in an excellent location. Wouldn't hesitate to stay there again. Ideal for a big party.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mo

G

Great property in a very good location ! Very clean and all mod cons provided !!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Only a couple of issues babies cot is a travel cot not cot as said also beds are a little uncomforta

Only a couple of issues babies cot is a travel cot not cot as said also beds are a little uncomfortable maybe could do with new mattresses but didn’t spoil holiday. Lovely cottage and great location. Maybe carpet and rug in lounge could do with cleaning. We had a great week.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Overall a wonderful stay, helped by glorious weather.

Overall a wonderful stay, helped by glorious weather. The property is extremely well equipped and will not disappoint. The location is superb for both Lulworth Cove and Durdle Dor, generally most places in Dorset It is a 10 minute walk to the cove and Durdle Dor is about 1 mile away. Would we want to stay here again and the answer is yes.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Nick

N

Nice cottage in a great location, 10 mins walk to beach and pubs
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Hambury House is a lovely spacious house and we had a brilliant stay, it was very comfortable, and c

Hambury House is a lovely spacious house and we had a brilliant stay, it was very comfortable, and clean we would book again in a heartbeat. The bedding and towels were of hotel standard which also made for a very comfortable say. The Castle Inn Pub was very unwelcoming, would never go there again, the staff were only taking bookings for dinner for the local residents, we felt like we were intruding. Thank you.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

We had a wonderful week and felt at home straight away.

We had a wonderful week and felt at home straight away. An earlier review mentioned there was no cafetière - there is now. Lovely welcome pack. We will book again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard

G

Great location, lovely village

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