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Bishops Cottage

3.5 star property
Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Durdle Door

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Exterior
Basic Room, Sea View | Balcony view
Basic Suite, Ensuite, Sea View (The Boat House)
Restaurant

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Main Rd, Wareham, England, BH20 5RQ
  • Place, Lulworth Cove Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lulworth Cove
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, Ensuite (The Cliff)

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
  • 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)

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

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, Sea View

Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

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

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Basic Room, Sea View

Basic Room, Sea View

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
Private bathroom
Digital channels
Wardrobe
  • 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

2 bedrooms
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) | Interior

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
Iron/ironing board
Living room
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfort Room, Partial Sea View

Comfort Room, Partial Sea View

Highlights

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

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Suite, Ensuite (Bar Room)

Suite, Ensuite (Bar Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

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

About the area

Wareham

At Bishops Cottage you'll be within steps of Weymouth Bay and Lulworth Cove Beach. Highlights at this guest house include free continental breakfast. .This pet-friendly guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a terrace and a garden. Added amenities include a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and a picnic area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this 3.5-property class Wareham guest house, you'll find Durdle Door.
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What's nearby

  • Lulworth Cove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 10 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Monkey World Ape Rescue Center - 11 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Durdle Door - 14 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Orchard Tea Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lulworth Cove Inn - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Reef Cafe - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Man O'War Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bishops Cottage

Guesthouse with free breakfast, near Durdle Door
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A seasonal outdoor pool, a terrace, and a garden are also featured at Bishops Cottage.
  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
Bishops Cottage offers 11 accommodations. Housekeeping is offered on request and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

Similar properties

Standard Double Room
Durdle Door Hotel
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 74 reviews
The price is AU$256
includes taxes & fees
23 Nov - 24 Nov
Durdle Door Hotel

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 31 March and close on 01 October.

Property is also known as

Bishops Cottage Wareham
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse
Bishops Cottage Guesthouse Wareham

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Bishops Cottage?

Bishops Cottage offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Are there any beaches close to Bishops Cottage?

Yep, Bishops Cottage is a short 1-minute walk from Lulworth Cove Beach.

Does Bishops Cottage have a pool?

Bishops Cottage has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from March 31 to October 01.

Does Bishops Cottage serve breakfast?

Sure does, free continental breakfast is on offer daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Bishops Cottage?

No, Bishops Cottage does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Bishops Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Bishops Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karen

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

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

Freddy, Londres

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excelente place, good to stay away from the busy capitals cities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon

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

4/10 Poor

G

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Aug 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

4/10 Poor

Vini

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I don’t liked smell of dog in bedroom I will book bedroom without pets area
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mary

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

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

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with family
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 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

Geraldine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
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

Miss Abigail F

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
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

8/10 Good

ARVIND

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

Travelled with group
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

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

Piotr

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

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