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The Old Vicarage - West Lulworth

Lulworth Cove, Dorset

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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
pets Dogs welcome 2
grade 4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Stunning former vicarage built in 1870 of local Purbeck stone mixing traditional and antique décor in keeping with the style of the property
  • Croquet lawn, covered pond and seating around fire pit for outside entertainment
  • Dog friendly – ideal to explore Lulworth Cove as a family and beautiful views of the surrounding village and extensive countryside
Overview
Property code: DC182

Wonderful former vicarage with rustic look and feel, large rooms, a host of period features and stunning grounds with croquet lawn, pond and a fire pit seating area.

Stay at this handsome period home at West Lulworth and enjoy having the dramatic Jurassic Coast right on your doorstep. Parties of up to eight guests can stay at the former vicarage, making it ideal for group celebrations or two families. Enjoy the 19th century beauty of the four-bedroom home, built from local Purbeck stone. Relax in its elegant, sun-filled rooms, play croquet on the lawn and take in the views across the countryside. Take two happy hounds with you and enjoy long walks along the South West Coast Path or wander down to the beach to play on the sand and splash in the sea.

Step into the house and find yourselves in a traditional hall leading to a downstairs cloakroom. Wander on into the kitchen, which has everything you need to prepare hearty feasts for your group. Pause at the breakfast table with a cup of coffee in the morning or wander out into the sunshine through the back door. Find the capacious lounge is a grand space, where you and your friends and family can spread out, play games and light the open fire in the marble fireplace. Enjoy the airy ambience, as well as the period features, and simply gaze out at the views. Find a useful utility room, with tumble dryer, on the ground floor and follow the staircase up to find two of your bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite bathroom, on the first floor. A family bathroom and wet room are also at this level. Members of your party wishing to watch TV or escape with their book, will also find a second lounge here. The two remaining bedrooms are on the second floor, where there are lower door frames and the rooms have some restricted head height due to sloping ceilings. Make the most of the enchanting, mature gardens, with their beautiful beds and pretty pond, at this property by dining out in the fresh air and playing games with the children on the lawn. As dusk falls light the fire pit and admire the night skies. Find generous off-road parking.

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  • 4 bedrooms - 2 doubles, 1 twin  1 King (can be made up as a twin if requested, must be requested at the time of booking) 
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with WC; 1 wet room shower room,1 en-suite bathroom with WC
  • Oven and hob, fridge, microwave, washing machine, freezer and dishwasher
  • Utility room with tumble dryer
  • Open fire (logs/coal included Oct – Apr; kindling and firelighters not included)
  • TV in first floor lounge and Kitchen dining area.
  • Central heating
  • Garden with seating
  • Ample off road parking
  • Shop and pub under 0.5 miles

  • Please note, the property accepts a maximum of 8 guests, including infants 

  • Arrival: 17:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Pack a hamper, grab your towels and walk less than 1 mile down to famous Lulworth Cove, with its sandy beach. Stroll along the coast path to striking Durdle Door, about 2 miles away. This picturesque natural limestone arch is close to a shingle beach where you can swim. Visit fairy-tale Lulworth Castle, less than 2.5 miles from your base, where you can enjoy the museum and explore the grounds. For afternoons out in a bustling seaside town, head to Weymouth, 15 miles away, with its many shops and restaurants, as well as its award-winning beach and Sea Life Centre.

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Downstairs lounge
Dining room
Downstairs lounge
Upstairs TV lounge
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Kitchen - leading into orangery
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Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geoff 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Barbara 16th December 2023

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Very comfortable and atmospheric and extremely well equipped in an excellent location for the sea and exploring the countryside.

Reviewed by K 27th October 2023

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The Old Vicarage is a beautiful holiday retreat with enduring charm. Has traditional values and comfort of an English country house. A lovely setting, lovely graden, fabulous house. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Paul 20th October 2023

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A lovely historic vicarage in a great location, decorated with with character and quirkiness and clearly well loved by its owners. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Hazel 22nd September 2023

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Awesome house /beautiful setting / loved the Castle Inn too.

Reviewed by Linda 15th September 2023

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A lovely interesting house, great to have the space for three families to spread out in. Children loved the space and toys in the cupboard to play with. Good paths that were ok for pushchair or walking all the way to the sea.

Reviewed by Michael 25th August 2023

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Fantastic property in great location, close to the sea, shops and pubs. The house would benefit from a decent BBQ.

Reviewed by Hilary 18th August 2023

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Lovely house in an ideal location with beautiful views from the garden.

Reviewed by Sybil 4th August 2023

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Reviewed by Dawn 23rd June 2023

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We cannot fault this property, we had a fantastic stay and would rate it 11 out of 10!

Reviewed by Catherine 26th May 2023

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This property is exceptionally beautiful. The photos do not do it justice. The house has tons of nooks and crannies to while away the hours and is perfect for entertaining, indoors or out. The gardens are a sanctuary. I cannot recommend this property more. We absolutely loved it.

Reviewed by Tricia 14th April 2023

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Good size and comfortable property for eight guests. Smart drawing room and formal dining room with the addition of a TV room on the first floor. The house has many decorative features but maintains a homely feel.The new orangery was an excellent bonus, two additional chair to accommodate all eight guests would be beneficial. Good size garden with Read morequality garden furniture and terrace. Excellent location with an excellent pub in the village. A fabulous week end for a 70th Birthday celebration Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 7th April 2023

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The Old Vicarage is a beautiful house, furnished to a very high standard with many original features. It is spacious, quiet and light with stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The beds are very comfortable, bathrooms are newly installed and well appointed and the kitchen is very well equipped. There are plenty of separate living areas, eaRead morech with their own character and charm, and the newly built orangery is a lovely bright room for informal meals and games. Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 1st April 2023

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The Old Vicarage is a wonderful property being very spacious which accommodated our party of 8 easily (6 adults, one toddler and a 4-month old baby). The recent addition of the Orangery is a master stroke. The cottage is predominantly decorated in a very traditional style and in keeping with the property. It was very clean and there was an abundancRead moree of kitchen utensils and crockery. I would highly recommend The Old Vicarage, its a lively property and perfect as a base for exploring Dorset. Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 7th October 2022

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the Old Vicarage was just what I wanted - lots of space to gather my grown up family. A short stroll to the coast for sea swims and a 5 minute walk for a great Sunday lunch at The Castle Inn makes this home so easy. We played croquet, enjoyed the open fire and enjoyed feeling as if we'd been invited to someone's quirky home for the weekend.

Reviewed by Hilary 19th August 2022

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We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The accommodation was very clean, well equipped and comfortable. Missed having a BBQ. 10 to 15 minute walk to the village down an unlit private road. We would definitely return. Very peaceful and only a 15 minute drive to the coast. Good cafes, two pubs and a small general shop for essentials plus a few tourist shopsRead more in the village. Bus service to the coast and Newport. Hide

Reviewed by Suzanne 29th July 2022

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This is a lovely house with a good garden and great location walking distance to Lulworth Cove. Our family has a wonderful holiday. I would highly recommend it.

Reviewed by John 15th July 2022

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We had a great time at the house. It is ideally situated for Lulworth Cove with lots of great (if challenging) walks nearby. Close enough to walk to the cove, but far enough away to avoid the worst of the crowds. Lovely garden - enjoyed playing croquet on the lawn!

Reviewed by Rosemary 27th May 2022

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Well equipped spacious property with a unique style - both lounges lacked comfortable seating, but the dcor was in keeping with the age of the property. Showers and baths were a bit temperamental so make sure you read the owners instructions! It's very well located, with local pubs nearby, and within walking distance of Lulworth Cove. A great base Read morefrom which to explore the Jurassic coast. The large garden is private and was ideal for the family, plus dog! Would definitely visit this area again. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 20th May 2022

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Amazing property, a lot bigger than the photos suggest. We had a great week and couldnt fault it. The position is ideal, really quiet and just a short walk to the Castle Inn and store, just 0.75 miles to Lulworth Cove. We especially liked the garden which was dog proof. The property was built in the 1800s, we loved it, others may prefer something mRead moreore modern. The gnd floor lounge is huge, we preferred the 1st floor one which meant climbing the double stairs a lot something to consider. Hide

Reviewed by Steve 15th April 2022

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House beautiful and location amazing. The house was very well equipped and there wasn't anything we didn't find. All areas were comfortable and the heating did its job even in a house with high ceilings. Loved no telly in main lounge it removed temptation and helped conversation and board games as a group. Garden delightful and croquet set was usedRead more lots. Also a lovely terrace to sit on. Leigh helped source a vegan birthday cake locally and delivered, typical of these great hosts. Hide

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