The Cart Shed, rustic holiday retreat in Dorset

This charming two-storey cottage boasts stunning panoramic views that face south, showcasing Lulworth Cove and Hambury Tout through expansive full-length glazed doors. It is set in a beautiful small cottage complex with a shared pool and games barn.

At a glance:

Sleeps: up to 5 people in 2 bedrooms

Bathrooms: 2

Location: West Lulworth, five minutes walk from the Durdle Door descent

Highlights: Amazing location, unique property with access to a pool and games barn

Best for: Families and friends looking to relax, socialise and enjoy the best of Dorset

Perks: Complimentary parking across Lulworth Estate carparks

We hope you will enjoy the welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, locally sourced milk and biscuits for any stays of three nights or more. There is also good free Wi-Fi for your use.

Layout:
The entire ground floor features an open-plan layout, providing ample space for family gatherings and entertaining. Two spacious sofas invite relaxation around a flat-screen TV, while a farmhouse-style dining table, complemented by an open kitchen area.
Two good sized first-floor bedrooms are accessed via a wooden spiral staircase, occupying what was once the hayloft. There is a stairgate on both the top and bottom of the stairs. The master bedroom benefits from a super king-sized bed and an en-suite toilet. There is a shared family bathroom with a shower over a bath between the two bedrooms. Fluffy white towels, pool towels, and Lulworth body wash, hand soap and shampoo are all provided for you.

The second bedroom sleeps 3 people in 3 single beds, ideal for families. One of the three single beds is raised up onto a platform. The kitchen is very well equipped and features a dishwasher, fridge, and gas oven and grill with electric 4 burner hob. 

The main door opens onto the sunny shared gravelled courtyard, with rattan garden furniture available from April to September, providing the perfect spot to relax outdoors. The shared heated outdoor swimming pool, also open from April to September, is easily accessible from the courtyard. The Games Barn is available all year round. In the adjacent courtyard sits the laundry room, with a washing machine and tumble drier, clothes airer and iron and ironing board for your use. You will also find a freezer drawer allocated to you.

Allocated parking for one car is included in the East Courtyard gravel car park. Complimentary parking across the Lulworth Estate is included in your stay upon receipt of your car registration number, allowing you unlimited access to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove and Lulworth Castle Park. For day trips further afield, there is a bus stop 200m from the Cottage with links to Poole, Weymouth and Swanage.

Parking for an extra car is available at an additional charge per night.

See where The Cart Shed sits in relation to the pool, Games Barn and other cottages on the Durdle Door Holiday Cottages map.

Within walking distance at the nearby Durdle Door Holiday Park, you will find many facilities which you are welcome to make use of, including a children’s Woodland Adventure Play Park, the wonderful Man O' War Bar & Restaurant, and the convenient Durdle Door Stores. Please note that these facilities are only available during the Holiday Park’s open season.

Please note: 
This property does not accept dogs. Instead please view our selection of dog-friendly Holiday Cottages on the Lulworth Estate.

The Cart Shed is situated close to the Lulworth Ranges, where military training and live firing may occasionally be heard dependent on wind direction.

Please be aware that over the last weekend in July each year, the incredible Camp Bestival takes place at Lulworth Castle which can cause local disruption and does mean the Castle and Grounds are not open to the public in the surrounding weeks before and after the festival.

For further information on the accessibility and layout of The Cart Shed, please view the access statement: https://cdn-cms.bookingexperts.com/media/4307/66/the_cart_shed_access_statement_done_e10bdb44-f65a-4107-a7cd-3075e268e5b6.pdf. Our friendly Lulworth Holidays Team are available on 01929 400888 to assist with any queries you may have.