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The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm

Vacation home near Durdle Door in Wareham

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A poolside area with two white lounge chairs and a tiled pool edge.
A spacious living room with two brown leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a large window.
A row of stone cottages with brick roofs, a paved driveway, and a rural landscape in the background.
A neatly made bed with a grey headboard, striped pillows, and rolled towels.
A cozy kitchen with a dining area, wooden beams, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wareham, England
  • Place, Dorset National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Weymouth Bay
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪15 min walk‬

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About the area

Wareham

In Wareham .You'll find Weymouth Bay and Dorset and East Devon Coast within a 15-minute walk of this Wareham vacation home. Durdle Door and Man Of War are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Dorset National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Weymouth Bay - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lulworth Cove - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Durdle Door Beach - 7 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Wool Station - 14 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Boat Shed - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Man O'War Bar & Restaurant - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Finleys Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dovecote Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm

The Old Shop prioritises the open-plan kitchen-living area, with beautiful, exposed roof beams and high ceilings. The fully equipped kitchen has all the utensils and kitchenware you could need for your holiday, including home essentials such as a microwave, oven and grill. The farmhouse style dining table is perfect for mealtimes with family.

A welcome pack of tea, coffee, sugar, locally sourced milk, and biscuits is provided for your enjoyment.

The kitchen blends seamlessly into the living area, where you can settle down in front of the TV and electric log-effect fire for a sociable and relaxed evening.

To the right of the living area, you’ll find two bedrooms. The first hosts a king-size bed with under bed ottoman storage. Enjoy the natural light benefitted from the glass French doors and windows on the south-facing wall. The second bedroom can be arranged to your preference – choose between a super king bed or two singles to be set up for your arrival.

Between these two bedrooms is the family bathroom, with Purbeck stone tiling and bath with overhead shower. We provide luxury Beaumont & Brown towel sets, along with complimentary shampoo, body wash and hand soap to use throughout your stay.

To the left of the living area, upon entering the property, you’ll find the third bedroom. Featuring a set of bunk beds, this room is best suited for children. Adjacent to the bedroom is an additional toilet.

The main door to the cottage opens into the sunny shared gravel courtyard, with outdoor seating to relax in the fresh air.

Our Durdle Door Holiday Cottage guests receive exclusive access to the Games Barn, complete with pool table, table tennis table and communal TV area. Guests also have access to free to use Wi-Fi.

You’ll also receive access to the shared heated swimming pool (open April – September), with pool towels provided for your stay; sit back on the sun loungers and have a lazy day by the pool.

In the West Courtyard sits the laundry room, with a washing machine and tumble drier, clothes airer, iron and ironing board for your use. You will also find additional freezer space.

A maximum of 2 well behaved dogs are welcome and well provided for; you will find food and water bowls, a towel and poo bags for your dogs.

Allocated parking for two cars is included in the parking area adjacent to the West Courtyard. Complimentary parking across the Lulworth Estate is included in your stay upon receipt of your car registration numbers, 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 Old Shop 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.

For further information on the accessibility and layout of The Old Shop, please view the access statement. Our friendly Lulworth Holidays Team are available on 01929 400888 to assist with any queries you may have.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Maximum number of pets allowed: 2

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Maximum number of children allowed: 5

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

30662

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm to the airport?

This vacation home is 26.8 mi (64-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm to the beach?

This vacation home is 13.7 mi (21-min drive) from Weymouth Beach and 0.6 mi (13-min drive) from Durdle Door Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Old Shop, traditional cottage stay with rustic charm to downtown Wareham?

This vacation home is 0.9 mi away from West Lulworth.

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