A Relaxed Coastal Escape with Sauna in West Lulworth, Dorset

Built on the site of the village’s original watermill, Lulworth Lodge is a relaxed coastal hotel just above the famous Lulworth Cove and minutes from Durdle Door. Think seaside charm with a boutique twist – a place where you can kick off your flip-flops after a swim and be sipping a glass of wine on the terrace not long after.

With a restaurant, 12 individually styled bedrooms (including two dog-friendly options) and a spacious Lodge Suite, this is a stay that feels both easy-going and special. Perfect for salty-haired adventurers, coastal walkers, or anyone in need of fresh sea air and a slower pace.

The Accommodation

Every bedroom at Lulworth Lodge is ensuite and designed with comfort in mind. Here’s what you’ll find:

• Comfy ensuite bedrooms – King, super-king or twin beds dressed for long lie-ins and lazy mornings.
• Little luxuries – WiFi, Cru Café coffee machines, hairdryers, LCD TVs and Wild England toiletries in every room.
• Sea views & garden access – Some rooms look out over the cove, others onto the gardens, with a few ground-floor rooms opening straight outside.
• Dog-friendly stays – Two bedrooms welcome four-legged friends, so nobody has to miss out.
• The Lodge Suite – A generous space with its own sitting area and breathtaking views of Lulworth Cove – the perfect treat-yourself upgrade.

The Restaurant

Fresh, light and welcoming, this restaurant is known for lots of local fish options on the menu. In summer, enjoy the outdoor deck with long lunches in the sun and a glass of fizz or local ale.

Reception Rooms & Gardens

Lulworth Lodge is full of relaxed, sociable spaces where you can dine, unwind and take in the coastal air.

• Restaurant & Wine Bar – serving a seasonally changing ‘a la carte’ menu and daily specials.
• Lounge – A welcoming spot for coffee, board games or a quiet read.
  
• Outside Deck – Perfect for sundowners or lazy afternoons, with views stretching out towards the sea.
  
• Saltworth Sauna & Sea Plunge – Detox in the sauna, refresh in the springwater shower, then brave a dip straight into the cove via the hotel’s sea ladder.

Location

Lulworth Lodge sits right above Lulworth Cove on Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, one of England’s most dramatic and photogenic stretches of coastline. With coastal paths, hidden beaches and postcard-pretty villages close by, it’s made for exploring on foot or by car. From sunrise dips to cliff-top hikes, adventure is never far away.

Getting Here

Despite its coastal hideaway feel, Lulworth Lodge is easy to reach.

• By car: Around 30 minutes from the A35, with direct routes into West Lulworth.
• By train: Wool Station is a 25-minute drive, with direct trains from London Waterloo in just over 2 hours.
• By air: Bournemouth Airport is under an hour away, keeping Dorset’s coast within easy reach.

A Stay Made for Sea Lovers

Lulworth Lodge is where coast and comfort meet. With its mix of boutique bedrooms, relaxed dining, and those unbeatable views, it’s the kind of place that calls you back again and again. Come for the sea air, stay for the sunsets – this is coastal Dorset at its most irresistible.