The Shelter Shed, rustic retreat surrounded by Dorset countryside

At a glance:

Sleeps: up to 2 guests in 1 bedroom

Bathrooms: 1

Location: West Lulworth, just a five minute walk from the Durdle Door descent

Highlights: Amazing location, private parking and free parking at the Cove, Castle and Durdle Door

Best for: A romantic getaway or a touring base for the Purbecks and Dorset.

We hope you enjoy the welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, locally sourced milk and biscuits, guests also have access to free to use WiFi. This is a pet-friendly property; a maximum of two well behaved dogs are welcome and well provided for; you will find food and water bowls, a towel and poo bags for your dog(s).

Layout:

The open plan kitchen has a dishwasher, fridge, and gas oven and grill with electric 4 burner hob. You’ll find a farmhouse style dining table for three, and a large, comfortable sofa around a flat screen TV, as well as a Bluetooth speaker for playing music through your device.

To the bedroom there is an en-suite bathroom with shower. Fluffy white towels, pool towels, and Lulworth body wash, hand soap and shampoo are all provided for you. 

The main door opens onto the sunny shared gravelled courtyard, which is ideal for sitting outside on your wooden garden furniture, with easy access through the Games Barn to the shared heated swimming pool (open April – September). In the West 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 freezer space allocated to The Shelter Shed here.

Allocated parking for one car is included in the West Courtyard parking area. 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.

See where The Shelter 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, March – January.

Please note:

The Shelter Shed is situated close to the area of the Lulworth Ranges, where military training and live firing may occasionally be heard dependent on wind direction. Parking for an extra car is available at an additional charge per night.

Lulworth Castle, parklands and walks will be closed from Friday 17th July to Saturday 8th August 2026 inclusive for the amazing Camp Bestival with the rest of the Estate open as usual.

For further information on the accessibility and layout of The Shelter Shed, please view the access statement: https://cdn-cms.bookingexperts.com/media/4307/71/the_shelter_shed_access_statement_done_1fc22e45-5a19-4ae5-99e9-ecdacc0af7a0.pdf. Our friendly Lulworth Holidays Team are available on 01929 400888 to assist with any queries you may have.