Little Ivy | West Lulworth | Dorset And Somerset

4.4★

3 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

62 Customer Review(s)

Lesley
October 2024

“This is a lovely little cottage but it really is ‘little’.”

It was spotlessly clean with lots of welcoming extras including a bottle of wine. The garden is good for dogs. Our main problem was the size of the wash basin in the bathroom. You can’t even clean your teeth without spilling water everywhere, never mind try to wash. If you had a small child it would be really difficult.There's room for a normal size basin so please upgrade it, as it is, it really lets the property down and is the reason for our low rating. Parking was fine as there was only ...

It was spotlessly clean with lots of welcoming extras including a bottle of wine. The garden is good for dogs. Our main problem was the size of the wash basin in the bathroom. You can’t even clean your teeth without spilling water everywhere, never mind try to wash. If you had a small child it would be really difficult.There's room for a normal size basin so please upgrade it, as it is, it really lets the property down and is the reason for our low rating. Parking was fine as there was only one other car but I wouldn’t like to be there when 6 people are in the cottage next door. Please also check out the mirror on the road, it’s useless and you absolutely must have someone guiding you out.

- Lesley, October 2024
Melanie August 2024

“Had a fantastic time at Little Ivy Cottage, beautiful place, will book again when visiting Dorset.”

- Melanie, August 2024
Lorna August 2024

“We loved the cottage it had everything we needed and great having the garden opposite for the dog.”

The only thing I would suggest is to get the light outside the front door working it would be most helpful for dark evening for letting the dog out for his last wee

- Lorna, August 2024
Mark July 2024

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

We had a lovely stay and whilst the cottage was OK and met our needs, just a few little things could have been done to make it much better. A bigger size mirror in the bathroom would be helpful and the organisation of the kitchen cupboards was very haphazard. If they were tidied and things put in a logical place it would not have taken us 2 days to find teaspoons. There is ample room but was not tidied at all. The dog pooh bags and torch were very welcome but again took us a couple of days to find as they were randomly hidden amongst other things. Lastly the dining table is too big for the space allowed and hard to use. A smaller more lightweight table and chairs would be lovely. We couldn't find any cushions for the garden furniture which would have been nice. Overall it is perfectly adequate, although needs a few small updates.

- Mark, July 2024
Garry June 2024

“The only criticism I would give is that the bed was too small.”

I am a tall man and sleep in a king sized bed at home but this was a standard double. Everything else was spot on and we couldn’t have had a nicer stay. Cottage is lovely the neighbours were friendly and it is in a great location in the village.

- Garry, June 2024
Angela June 2024

“Lovely property, everything you could have wanted.”

And lovely garden to sit in. Key safe bit temperamental might need looking at. Little shelf in bathroom radiator side could be helpful.

- Angela, June 2024
Jane April 2024

“Lovely little cottage, the sofa was very uncomfortable, think the bottom had ...”

Lovely little cottage, the sofa was very uncomfortable, think the bottom had gone on it , needs replacing, kitchen utensils were limited, no egg Turner for frying, tray for oven was full grease , but it was we appreciate was only a kitchenette, overall we enjoyed our stay , and would use Sykes cottages again

- Jane, April 2024
Carol April 2024

“This cottage was divine!”

I can see that it’s has been brought up to a fresh standard and really enjoyed my stay there. It was a perfect location for travelling from. Welcoming Milk and biscuits, the cottage was definitely a 10/10 Thank you.

- Carol, April 2024
Gary September 2023

“Lovely location, ample parking, lovely garden.”

A short walk to Lulworth Cove, a pub directly next door and a good place for exploring the pretty part of Dorset and it's attractions. It is such a shame that this pretty thatched cottage is grubby and poorly maintained inside. I understand that a listed building comes with it's problems but much could be improved. Little Ivy has had many positive reviews and there are many who may accept the condition it is in. It would be so different if it was mine.

- Gary, September 2023
Julia September 2023

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful village, we were surprised that there wasnt any provisions like milk etc, i know it isnt compulsory ,but it would be a nice gesture when we arrived,also washing up liquid would be great too, but this cottage is such a great base for the area.”

- Julia, September 2023
Sue July 2023

“Just a few things we would like to mention but overall a lovely cottage and fantastic location.”

The cottage really needs a power shower and a thorough clean throughout, the cottage was clean enough when we arrived but the sofa and chair could do with a clean/freshen up. The beds were too high and duvet too heavy. The garden I believe was advertised as private, as pretty as the garden is, this is not private! I would recommend the cottage but obviously point out the shower and garden situation and also the parking is very narrow but understandable considering the width of the village

- Sue, July 2023
Allishia June 2023

“Wow! Absolutely in love with place.”

Perfect location. Already re booking for the next stay!

- Allishia, June 2023
Hazel April 2023

“Very comfortable stay at Little Ivy.”

Well situated and very peaceful

- Hazel, April 2023
Sarah April 2023

“Lovely cottage was perfectly located next to a lovely pub.”

Very quiet clean and the goodies that we had when when we arrived where an added extra. Parking was tight but the couple in the larger cottage parked in the pub car park. Beautiful walks and plenty to do

- Sarah, April 2023
Angela March 2023

“Lovely little cottage, nice and comfortable had everything think that you could need.”

Maybe the carpet could do with changing or carpet washing, just a few stains (does happen when there is pets) Could do with an extractor fan in the kitchen, I’m not the best cook but I don’t burn everything but the smoke alarm kept going off

- Angela, March 2023
Sarah February 2023

“Just returned from a lovely weekend at Ivy Cottage - 2 of us and 2 dogs.”

Great location for exploring the coast on foot straight from the door. Lovely cottage and the milk, biscuits, loo roll etc much appreciated. The pub next door was very welcoming - worth booking for food as it gets busy. Thank you for a lovely stay!

- Sarah, February 2023
Jackie January 2023

“Lovely little cottage in an ideal location.”

Great to have the pub next door.

- Jackie, January 2023
Lisa October 2022

“We have just returned from a week at the Little Ivy Cottage, had a fantastic time.”

The cottage was beautiful, very spacious for 2 people with a dog, lovely enclosed garden, comfortable beds, warm, plenty of hot water and was nice to wash and dry our clothes before returning home. Was not expecting a bottle of wine, bottle of milk, tea, coffee, sugar, dog biscuits, cooking oils, washing up liquid, hand washes, toilet and kitchen rolls to be provided as a welcome package, very very thoughtful. Would definitely return to this cottage.

- Lisa, October 2022
Alison September 2022

“Totally delightful cottage.”

Very clean and well equipped for our visit .We we’re nicely surprised by the provisions that had been supplied. A very thoughtful touch. I was pleased to have a separate garden area, gated and fenced off from the neighbouring property, as we both had dogs, so it was reassuring that we were able to keep them separate and safe. We had the most enjoyable stay, lots of walking and plenty of hot water for the soak at the end of the day. We loved staying at Little Ivy.

- Alison, September 2022
Jilly September 2022

“Nice cottage, feeling of damp did not help my arthritis.”

Dehumidifier had to be emptied quite a bit. I should imagine it is better in the summer. We did have an enjoyable stay in this beautiful village. Great pub food everywhere although slightly pricey. Great place for walkers.

- Jilly, September 2022
Mitch September 2022

“A lovely cottage, we had a great holiday, it was a perfect base to explore the area.”

A couple of small observations- the smoke alarm is is so sensitive it went off every time we used the oven or toaster, and the boiler seemed to struggle to provide hot water on some occasions, despite it being re- set twice.

- Mitch, September 2022
J W August 2022

“Generally we could not find fault with the cottage apart from a few concerns.”

1.The small key safe is fiddly to use.It needs to be modernised. 2.The latch on the inside of the door needs to be larger.It takes quite an effort to raise the latch once in the down position.3.The small rugs "creep"across the carpet and it is very easy to trip up as they form ridges.4.The most worrying aspect of the property is the entrance and exit from and to the very busy road outside.The traffic speeds along the road .Reversing in is difficult with the heavy traffic.Coming out the mirror opposite is too small.Cars can be seen if they have side lights on but blend into a dark background without lights.

- J W, August 2022
Rebecca June 2022

“Beautiful cottage and garden set in a picturesque village with a lovely pub next door, and walking distance to corner shops.”

Clean and tidy property.

- Rebecca, June 2022
Steph June 2022

“Beautiful cosy cottage in chocolate box village, super clean with great bedding.”

For us a shower was missed and would be a great addition to the bathroom. Really good location close to a great local shop and the beaches.

- Steph, June 2022
Diane May 2022

“Beautiful cottage wonderful garden very dog friendly great location.”

Cottage was very well look after facilities within the cottage were very good. Kitchen well stock with everything you would need over all very good place to hoilday Pub next door very helpful very friendly wonderful food. The village and shops always very friendly and dog friendly.

- Diane, May 2022
Terence February 2022

“Love this cottage.”

Sorry did not put out the waste bin.We came down on the Sunday was taken ill and left on the Friday.The padlock in front bedroom was open on arrival.The cottage is well equipped.And the area is outstanding.

- Terence, February 2022
Jonathan February 2022

“Despite the inclement weather we were able to get out walking every day sometimes with difficulty with the wind and rain.”

Lovely to return to the cosy cottage and the Castle Inn nextdoor.

- Jonathan, February 2022
Tina November 2021

“Great location!”

Could do with a dvd player for those wintery days to watch a good film! Main road bit noisy but we new that, facilities were good Would love to have booked again but we saw your prices went up!

- Tina, November 2021
Lindsay August 2021

“Difficulty with the traffic noise in the morning as the property is right on the road.”

I know double glazing may not be allowed due to the age of the property, but some insulation would be good. I fully recommend the pub next door, particularly for take aways, as you can just pop in and have a meal to take home in 20 mins. Very friendly & helpful staff.

- Lindsay, August 2021
Catherine July 2021

“We had a lovely time staying at Little Ivy.”

It is in a great location, with the beach and other facilities within walking distance. My only negative comment is that a check needs to be done on the dishware and glasses mugs etc after each stay. When we arrived and throughout our stay we found that there’s items were not left clean and with bits of dried food/ stains left on them which was not pleasant to find. Other than that I would stay here again.

- Catherine, July 2021
Stephen July 2021

“A wonderful weeks stay in Ivy Cottage and seeing the sights around Dorset.”

Simply idyllic. I would definitely recommend this location and cottage.

- Stephen, July 2021
Pamela June 2021

“A comfortable stay.”

The owners have made the most of the room available at this property. It was well equipped. The only downfall for us was the fact that no shower was available. We would have preferred to see a shower unit rather than a bath but perhaps that would be a little difficult for the owners given the area available. The access was not easy but that was conveyed to us before travelling so we expected that. It was great that the back garden was dog friendly and secure so we could leave the back door open to allow him to venture into the garden with reasonable ease. If we chose not to use the car the local bus service was efficient. There was a pub next door to the property but that shouldn't put people off because it was not at all rowdy. We believe it served lovely meals but unfortunately we were not able to book as it was full at the times that suited us. All in all a nice break and the ability to venture further afield, either by bus or car.

- Pamela, June 2021
Rebecca December 2020

“The cottage was in a fantastic area to visit all the local attractions.”

It was a lovely warm and welcoming cottage

- Rebecca, December 2020
Sally July 2020

“Beautiful location , quiet, lovely cottage.”

- Sally, July 2020
Amanda December 2019

“Lovely cottage.”

But could do with shower.

- Amanda, December 2019
Melanie December 2019

“Beautiful and cosy cottage, felt like home.”

Great location for a base to visit various beautiful beaches and villages in surrounding area.

- Melanie, December 2019
Merlijn November 2019

“Lovely cute cottage, stayed a week with two adults.”

We felt right at home. Everything you need, and more, is present in the cottage. Loved the area and things we got to do during this week: hiking, trailrunning, visiting nice towns such as Weymouth, West Bay, Bridport, Lyme Regis, visiting Monkey World, shopping in the nice small shops... Showering in the bath tub was totally fine and we slept wonderful in the great beds. We have a small car and thus parking was not a problem at all, but I can imagine with a bigger car and less parking skills, it will feel a bit small to get in. In the cottage we noticed a little "dog smell" coming from the carpet, and a lot of spider webs at the ceilings and in corners (no spiders though ;-)). During our stay we had a power break down, right at the moment our fire alarm got off while cooking. But it appeared it had nothing to do with that: the whole village had no power. Got really nice help from the main office when we phoned. Strangely enough we couldn't get the power working again ourselves (although we tried switching the switches several times during 2 hours), but a really lovely couple of the maintenance crew helped us out. For short: really recomment this cottage!

- Merlijn, November 2019
Tierni November 2019

“Little Ivy cottage is ideally situated to be able to visit so many places of ...”

Little Ivy cottage is ideally situated to be able to visit so many places of interest nearby It is a very comfortable cosy house and a perfect base for a wonderful holiday

- Tierni, November 2019
John September 2019

“A lot smaller than we imagined very cramped indoors.”

Lack of Maintenance could not close the outside gate, outside light did not work, inside very grubby carpets and settee suite, generally a lack of housekeeping. (I have photos if needed)

- John, September 2019
Steve September 2019

“The cottage was lacking a shower - only having a shower attachment connected to the bath taps.”

There was no curtain to stop splashes, so this meant running a bath for each of us every morning. There is a shared washing machine / dryer with the main cottage. Unfortunately our neighbours totally monopolised this facility including both clothes horses. We had a Jaguar F Pace SUV - it got easier as the week went on to reverse through the narrow gates and there was sufficient room for our and our neighbour's car to be parked side by side at the back of the property. The cottage was immaculately clean and fully stocked with everything you may need from a flashlight to dog treats to cleaning materials. The cottage was in a lovely location - just a 10-15 minute walk down to the Lulworth Cove. It was handy having a pub next door, although we were not impressed with their limited menu. Both cottages have their own enclosed back garden which was handy for our little dog to safely explore.

- Steve, September 2019
Gwenda August 2019

“Had a wonderful week at Little Ivy.”

Everything we needed was available and we were cosy & comfortable. The lack of a shower (there’s only an over bath attachment) was a slight drawback as was the shared washing machine however these certainly didn’t affect the great time we had. We’d love to return one day. Thank you!

- Gwenda, August 2019
Steven July 2019

“We had a wonderful time at little ivy cottage.”

The weather was amazing and the cottage is very quaint and perfectly located. We brought along 2 very well behaved cocker spaniels they enjoyed the small garden each evening whilst you enjoyed a glass of wine. We did wonder how well we might have coped in wet weather the cottage though quaint is a little tight of space and we thought it would be difficult to keep carpets and rugs dry and clean. Perhaps remove the downstairs carpets and replace with wooden / laminate flooring to make it easier to keep clean etc. We would however definitely return again

- Steven, July 2019
Garry June 2019

“Lovely cottage in a superb location.”

Parking a little restricted if you have a larger car but still able to park. Pub next door not great for food but can recommend the Lulworth Cove Inn a short walk away. The fire alarm goes off when you cook. Standard double bed was a little small for me at 6’3”. Back garden is ideal if you have a pet as it is secure it also gets the sun most of the day. All in all I loved it here and would definitely return.

- Garry, June 2019
Janine May 2019

“Difficulty parking unless you have a small car and difficult to get on to main road from property due to passing traffic - Sykes forewarned customers regarding this though.”

- Janine, May 2019
Sian March 2019

“Comfortable cottage.”

Pub next door is excellent but book for weekend evenings. Easy walk down to the cove.

- Sian, March 2019
Lyn February 2019

“On arrival we were informed there was a fault with the oven in our cottage and so we were upgraded to the larger cottage next door.”

The house keeper made the changes very quickly for us and we found her very helpful and friendly .

- Lyn, February 2019
Martin February 2019

“This was our first cottage holiday and we spent 7 nights in February at Little Ivy with our dog.”

I can only describe our stay as brilliant. The cottage was immaculately presented on arrival, absolutely everything you could possibly want was available including nice little touches like chilled bottle of wine, quality packet of biscuits, tea/coffee, fresh milk and even a jar of dog biscuits! The quality of furnishings was excellent even down to the Egyptian cotton sheets and luxury fluffy towels. The whole place was spotlessly clean and felt very inviting, it was warm, cosy and fairly quiet despite it’s roadside position. The Castle Inn next door provided a warm friendly atmosphere with excellent food (especially the Sunday roast). Lulworth Cove was a 15 minute walk downhill and provided great views and other very good restaurants especially Lulworth Lodge Hotel. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage and would certainly consider going back.

- Martin, February 2019
Rachel December 2018

“My husband and I spent New Year at the cottage with our two dogs.”

We absolutely loved it! The cottage is cosy and has everything you need. Comfy bed, good quality bath towels and as it was Christmas the decorated tree was a lovely touch. We were really impressed by the fenced off gardens for both cottages as this is a huge help when holidaying with the dogs. The cottage is next to a fab pub, friendly staff and great food. Small disco on NYE but great fun! 10 minutes walk to Lulworth Cove through the beautiful village where there are more great dog friendly eateries. We explored so many walks from the cottage without using the car. We had a wonderful week and will definitely be back to Little Ivy, or the larger cottage next door with friends. Parking at the cottage really isn't an issue as some people have made out. We have a Volvo 4x4 and the people in the other cottage had a Land Rover Discovery and it was fine!!

- Rachel, December 2018
Joanna December 2018

“Lovely area, nice walks, good food in local pub, we stayed in December so it was a great time to walk the coast path, however, I expect it would be a very busy village during peak seasons.”

Cottage very comfortable, no one next door so parking and garden use was fine.

- Joanna, December 2018
Mrs Clare Willmott Apr 2018

“Lovely cosy cottage in the perfect location.”

Well-equipped and really clean and tidy. We had a great stay and will definitely be back at Little Ivy in the future. Highly recommend - thank you so much :) Stayed April 2018

- Mrs Clare Willmott, Apr 2018
Miss Blackadder Mar 2018

“Little Ivy was exactly what we hoped for, cosy, charming and very clean.”

The cottage was absolutely lovely inside and the owners had made sure we had everything we could possibly need. It was so helpful to stay in a place where kitchen basics like washing up liquid, salt & pepper, bin bags etc were provided and you weren't having to bring a mountain of stuff just for a few nights. The milk, wine and biscuits were very much appreciated too. It was a short walk to the beautiful Lulworth Cove and from there a stunning walk to Durdle Door. We enjoyed our stay so much and would not hesitate to stay at Little Ivy again. Stayed February 2018

- Miss Blackadder, Mar 2018
Mrs Bridget Farrell Jun 2017

“We chose Lulworth for our first family holiday.”

Little Ivy Cottage was PERFECT. It was the perfect size for the two of us, our 10 month old daughter and our dog. it felt very homely and comfortable. The house keepers were fantastic and gave us lots of details about the area on our arrival. There was also a dog box with treats, towels and spare leads, a bottle of wine and biscuits on our arrival which was lovely. It was very close to Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door, which were both excellent places. The location of the cottage was also good to get to coastal beaches and we covered a lot of the coast in our weeks stay. We have booked again for next year as we fell in love with Dorset and we cant wait to stay in Little Ivy Cottage again. Thankyou for making our first family holiday memorable. Stayed May 2017

- Mrs Bridget Farrell, Jun 2017
Mrs Claire Bilic Apr 2017

“This cottage was beautiful and better than we expected.”

Its location in West Lulworth was ideal with a pleasant walk to the cove and its amenities.The attention to detail was unbelievable from the bottle of wine for us, flowers, dog biscuits, bowl & towels to the hand soaps, cling film, tea coffee etc the list is endless and absolutely everything you could need. We have rented a lot of properties in the UK and abroad and this was the best equipped of them all.Thank you. Stayed March 2017

- Mrs Claire Bilic, Apr 2017
Ms Kim Adams Mar 2017

“Cozy well appointed lovely location Lots welcoming touches like biscuits and flowers Dog box supplies amazing We were so happy there thank you.”

Stayed February 2017

- Ms Kim Adams, Mar 2017
Mrs Griffin Dec 2016

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Well stocked plus a lovely bottle of wine. Dog friendly pub and the Lulworth Cove Inn close by. Weather was great too. Enjoyed our stay immensely. Stayed November 2016

- Mrs Griffin, Dec 2016
Mrs Sarah-Ann Davies Oct 2016

“My wife and I loved our stay at Little Ivy - our dog loved it too.”

It was perfectly sized for us, contained all we needed, was clean, cosy and perfectly situated for our needs. West Lulworth & Lulworth Cove, for us was a perfect place to relax and recharge for a week with our dog. We will be booking again for next year without doubt - stayed October 2016

- Mrs Sarah-Ann Davies, Oct 2016
Mrs Angela Bellenger Jul 2016

“Little Ivy was perfect for us, Mel and Mark made our stay perfect with their little touches and helpfulness, the accommodation was spotless, location fabulous, really perfect.”

Thank you. We will use your cottages again and recommend you to our friends. Stayed June 2016

- Mrs Angela Bellenger, Jul 2016
Mrs Gaynor Jones Jul 2016

“Lovely little cottage.”

Room for parking one car. Good size bedrooms and nice bathroom. Nice garden with patio furniture. Is on the main road but was not noisy. Weather cold while we were there so used the central heating. The cottage was warm within a few minutes. All bed linen and towels were lovely. Would recommend the place and stay there again. 10 minute walk to the cove and a real ale pub next door. Stayed June 2016

- Mrs Gaynor Jones, Jul 2016
Mr Kevin Foreman Jun 2016

“We all enjoyed our stay at Little Ivy, the cottage had everything we required.”

Stayed May 2016

- Mr Kevin Foreman, Jun 2016
Miss Ayers Jun 2016

“We had a brilliant holiday.”

The service received from staff when booking the holiday was excellent. The cottage was beautiful in a wonderful location and everything went smoothly so we could relax and enjoy our break. Would recommend dream cottages to friends and use again next time we venture down that end of the country. Stayed May 2016

- Miss Ayers, Jun 2016
Ms Victoria Fox Apr 2016

“Little Ivy is a lovely small cottage in a wonderful location.”

We had a perfect holiday there and would definitely recommend it. Stayed March 2016

- Ms Victoria Fox, Apr 2016
Mrs Kemp Feb 2016

“Really lovely little cottage, very clean and cosy ideal for a family of three, or four if you have a little one needing a travel cot, the owners have thought of everything, there was even a box of towels, a bowl and a lead for your dog in case you forgot your own, some dog treats for the dog and even a treat for us (a nice bottle of wine in the fridge!”

) Pub nearby was an added extra, we ate there twice, the food was good and no worries about who was driving home! Ivy cottage next door can also be rented and sleeps six we think so you could have two groups of friends or family and take a holiday all together! Would love to stay again sometime. Stayed February 2016

- Mrs Kemp, Feb 2016

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, TV, CD, WiFi
Fuel, power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot available
Off road parking for one small/medium car
Garden with furniture
Welcomes two well-behaved dogs
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 5 min, seasonal shop 10 min
Beach 1 mile
Lulworth Castle 3 miles.

The property

Little Ivy is a pretty thatched Grade II listed cottage dating back 400 hundred years, situated in the heart of West Lulworth, one of the most popular villages along the coast in Dorset.

It is semi-detached to Ivy Cottage. Little Ivy can accommodate up to three guests in two bedrooms, both on the first floor.

With living area and electric fire, dining table and well-equipped kitchen it’s a perfect holiday home for a couple or small family.

Just a second away from the cottage is The Castle Inn, pet friendly pub with a lovely garden.

Just a few minutes stroll from the property is Lulworth Cove with stunning and geologically unique cove.

Make sure to try out tempting seafood shacks (all seasonal) with locally caught fish and crab.

You can taste one of the best ice creams from the small local shops.

Here also you will find quite a few pubs serving food with beautiful views. Once you in a cove, you will find yourself right on the South West Coastal Path with abundance of walks to both directions.

One will lead you to Weymouth via arguably most photographed place in the UK – Durdle Door arc and if you venture further, you will be taking one of the most challenging walks through the rolling clifftops with most beautiful scenery around; rolling Dorset countryside on one side and sea from the other with the sight of the Isle of Portland leading the way.

Take a trip to a picturesque Corfe Castle village, enjoy delicious cream teas and take awalk around this lovely village.

Corfe Castle ruins is one of Britain's most iconic survivors of the English Civil War and offers fantastic Dorset countryside views around.

Holiday days can be filled with activities such as a boat ride along the coast, walking along the coastline searching for fossils or exploring the many geological and historical sites nearby.

If you don’t want to eat out, return to the cottage and dine alfresco in the garden.

Spend your holiday in a pretty cottage with your loved one and enjoy exploring the beautiful Jurassic coast.

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About the location

WEST LULWORTH

Wareham 9.1 miles; Weymouth 14.7 miles

West Lulworth boasts some of the most dramatic geological features on the Jurassic coastline and arguably the most photographed locations in the UK. Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door sit at the heart of this area and really are a must see. Lulworth Cove has many little café’s and beachside shacks serving local seafood, ice cream and other delights, as well as several restaurants and pubs from which to choose. There is an Lulworth estate information centre which offers an insight into how the cove and Durdle door were formed and Jurassic history of the region. If you tire of Cove and cliff top walks then Lulworth Castle is a short drive away and offers another glimpse at some more recent history, along with Tyneham Village, and Corfe Castle. This is a really special area and the village retains a lot of it’s thatched cottages and has a real air of a rural retreat.

Note: max 3 people.
Note: off road allocated parking for ONE small/medium vehicle only (size restriction of 5m length x 2.25m width with an entrance drive width of 2.8m). Nearest public pay and display car park is Lulworth Cove BH20 5RS (approximately 15 min walk)
Note: please be aware gardeners will be attending the property intermittently throughout the year for essential garden maintenance and will require access to the outbuildings.
Note: There is a shared washing machine in an outhouse some 7 meters from the cottage in the shared garden with Ivy Cottage.
Note: shared garden with Ivy Cottage, maintained fortnightly by a gardener.
Note: Little Ivy can be booked alongside its adjoining property Ivy Cottage 994302

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Reviews & Ratings

“This is a lovely little cottage but it really is ‘little’.”

“Had a fantastic time at Little Ivy Cottage, beautiful place, will book again when visiting Dorset.”

“We loved the cottage it had everything we needed and great having the garden opposite for the dog.”

“Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location.”

“The only criticism I would give is that the bed was too small.”

“Lovely property, everything you could have wanted.”

“Lovely little cottage, the sofa was very uncomfortable, think the bottom had ...”

“This cottage was divine!”

“Lovely location, ample parking, lovely garden.”

“Lovely cottage in a beautiful village, we were surprised that there wasnt any provisions like milk etc, i know it isnt compulsory ,but it would be a nice gesture when we arrived,also washing up liquid would be great too, but this cottage is such a great base for the area.”

“Just a few things we would like to mention but overall a lovely cottage and fantastic location.”

“Wow! Absolutely in love with place.”

“Very comfortable stay at Little Ivy.”

“Lovely cottage was perfectly located next to a lovely pub.”

“Lovely little cottage, nice and comfortable had everything think that you could need.”

“Just returned from a lovely weekend at Ivy Cottage - 2 of us and 2 dogs.”

“Lovely little cottage in an ideal location.”

“We have just returned from a week at the Little Ivy Cottage, had a fantastic time.”

“Totally delightful cottage.”

“Nice cottage, feeling of damp did not help my arthritis.”

“A lovely cottage, we had a great holiday, it was a perfect base to explore the area.”

“Generally we could not find fault with the cottage apart from a few concerns.”

“Beautiful cottage and garden set in a picturesque village with a lovely pub next door, and walking distance to corner shops.”

“Beautiful cosy cottage in chocolate box village, super clean with great bedding.”

“Beautiful cottage wonderful garden very dog friendly great location.”

“Love this cottage.”

“Despite the inclement weather we were able to get out walking every day sometimes with difficulty with the wind and rain.”

“Great location!”

“Difficulty with the traffic noise in the morning as the property is right on the road.”

“We had a lovely time staying at Little Ivy.”

“A wonderful weeks stay in Ivy Cottage and seeing the sights around Dorset.”

“A comfortable stay.”

“The cottage was in a fantastic area to visit all the local attractions.”

“Beautiful location , quiet, lovely cottage.”

“Lovely cottage.”

“Beautiful and cosy cottage, felt like home.”

“Lovely cute cottage, stayed a week with two adults.”

“Little Ivy cottage is ideally situated to be able to visit so many places of ...”

“A lot smaller than we imagined very cramped indoors.”

“The cottage was lacking a shower - only having a shower attachment connected to the bath taps.”

“Had a wonderful week at Little Ivy.”

“We had a wonderful time at little ivy cottage.”

“Lovely cottage in a superb location.”

“Difficulty parking unless you have a small car and difficult to get on to main road from property due to passing traffic - Sykes forewarned customers regarding this though.”

“Comfortable cottage.”

“On arrival we were informed there was a fault with the oven in our cottage and so we were upgraded to the larger cottage next door.”

“This was our first cottage holiday and we spent 7 nights in February at Little Ivy with our dog.”

“My husband and I spent New Year at the cottage with our two dogs.”

“Lovely area, nice walks, good food in local pub, we stayed in December so it was a great time to walk the coast path, however, I expect it would be a very busy village during peak seasons.”

“Lovely cosy cottage in the perfect location.”

“Little Ivy was exactly what we hoped for, cosy, charming and very clean.”

“We chose Lulworth for our first family holiday.”

“This cottage was beautiful and better than we expected.”

“Cozy well appointed lovely location Lots welcoming touches like biscuits and flowers Dog box supplies amazing We were so happy there thank you.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

“My wife and I loved our stay at Little Ivy - our dog loved it too.”

“Little Ivy was perfect for us, Mel and Mark made our stay perfect with their little touches and helpfulness, the accommodation was spotless, location fabulous, really perfect.”

“Lovely little cottage.”

“We all enjoyed our stay at Little Ivy, the cottage had everything we required.”

“We had a brilliant holiday.”

“Little Ivy is a lovely small cottage in a wonderful location.”

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WEST LULWORTH