Bishops Cottage

The best location for staying in Lulworth cave, huge garden with gorgeous view

Now known as Bishops Cottage and is now a family home and ran by the family. We were welcomed, checked in and given a tour. The place is very well located and has beautiful outdoor space. Its got a pool but not open during our stay as cold. Many guests had their dogs which was nice to see. The breakfast menu was great and had something for everyone (2 fussy teenager's in tow)! The place has no alchol licence but you are welcome to take your own. Cleaning needs a little more attention, cobwebs and woodlice in the loft rooms. In general the place needs a little investment. Having just changed hands I'm sure this will happen once the family are settled in. We would stay again.

Great place to stay. Stayed in Attic Room, lovely room with amazing view, bed extremely comfortable. Staff very friendly and breakfast was amazing. Can really recommend this place for a stay. Very well located to both the cove and other attractions.

Having looked forward to our holiday away , I was really disappointed on arrival as the hotel appearance is nothing like the out dated pictures on the website. We had reserved 4 days and when shown to our room , was disappointed to say this was dirty, grubby, and no tlc taken in the up keep. The kettle lead does not reach the plug , so in the end you boil the kettle on the dirty carpet. Cobwebs behind the furniture, mold in the toilet and shower. When mentioning to Travis about the room and were any more available due to the room not being to the standard shown on website , he did offer us a upgrade , however over breakfast another couple also asked him if the room for upgrade was ready .. so on hearing this, we said that we were told the room was ours, thankfully this was sorted and we were given an upgrade to the bar room .. The bar room was spacious and and better than previous , however still had mold , loose toilet seat , old sofa that needs replacing with a well stained white chair. I would not even consider paying the advertised room cost for this . Good points - Breakfast excellent ( apart from day when chef was off , cremated bacon and glued beans , not the best ) Staff were considerate and think embarrassed at times due to lack of leadership (non) It's a shame this place is not being given the lovecand attention as the location is the best in Lulworth. Swimming pool and outside area could also need the tlc , beautiful views from garden but unfortunately the furniture needs a revamp and tidy . So much tat left around the garden ..

We were met by Travis a lovely ‘young’ man. Showed us to our room in the attic (staff quarters) The room was small and to be honest dated and dirty see pics. We were told they had basically run out of food you can have fish and chips but they had no batter, no pizza tomato base so garlic base only, can have a burger but not veg!! So basically no food available! The bar had no beer. All pumps were off unless you like strongbow. We were kept awake by the friends of people who work in this place. And after 10:30 I had to have a word with Travis as his friends were banging on his door opposite our room shouting his name. I complained about the noise below and this was rectified at 10:40pm. Doesnt seem late but down at the cove your day starts early. The room wow! It was disgusting im not sure what colour the carpet should be black or brown. They had shoved a rug over the stained carpets The shower was mouldy and the ceiling too. This place is in a lovely location it needs a revamp. The lovely receptionist of a morning had to run both the kitchen and the reception- which is a health and hygiene no no! They need adults to run this business successfully or im afraid it will end up being run into the ground.

By far the best hotel in Dorset, or even the UK (in my opinion) the service is exceptional, the food is to die for, the rooms are lush and the views outside are second to none. I stay there every year as a treat and will continue. This place is a hidden gem