Little Ivy

Rating
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
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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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

28 Customer Review(s)

“Lovely cottage.”

But could do with shower.

But could do with shower.

- Mrs Newton, December 2019
“Beautiful and cosy cottage, felt like home.”

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

- Mrs Bray, December 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!

- Mrs Cranendonk, 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

- Mrs Broderick-byles, November 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)

- Mr Freestone, 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.

- Mr Harvey, September 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!

- Mrs Squire, August 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

- Mr Young, July 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.

- Mr Oldfield, June 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.”

- Miss Halliwell, May 2019
“Comfortable cottage.”

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

- Dr Miller, March 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 .

- Mrs Reeves, 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.

- Mr Coles, February 2019
“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!!

- Mrs Hill, 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.

- Mrs Crerar, December 2018
“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,
“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,
“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,
“We all enjoyed our stay at Little Ivy, the cottage had everything we required.”

Stayed May 2016

- Mr Kevin Foreman,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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,
“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

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The property

A pretty Grade II thatched cottage, Little Ivy dates back 400 hundred years, located in the heart of West Lulworth, this most popular Dorset village is just moments from the UNESCO site Lulworth Cove.

It is a semi-detached and the sister cottage is Ivy Cottage. Accommodating up to three guests in two bedrooms this cosy cottage also has, a living area with electric fire place, dining table and well-equipped kitchen it’s a perfect holiday home for a couple or small family.

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

Stroll just a few minutes from the property and find Lulworth Cove with its stunning and geologically unique cove.

Be sure to try tempting seafood from the seasonal shacks most serving locally caught fish and crab.

A must is the best ice creams from the small local shops.

There are also several pubs serving food with beautiful views. The South West Coastal Path runs through Lulworth and with abundance of walks in both directions you are assured some spectacular cliff top views.

Don’t’ forget to walk over to Durdle Door for those who enjoy an energetic walk.

Corfe Castle, part of Enid Blyton’s inspiration in her Famous Five novels is just a short drive away and with it’s castle ruins and stone village cottages is a beautiful place to visit.

You will be spoilt for choice of activities from the white knuckle rib raider rides, kayaking and sailing, to the more sedate pastimes of eating delicious fresh seafood.

Little Ivy is the perfect place for a couples or small family retreat to the Jurassic Coast.

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.

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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.

Region Information

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). 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.

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Reviews & Ratings

“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.”

“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.”

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

“We had a brilliant holiday.”

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

“Lovely little cottage.”

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

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

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

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

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

“We chose Lulworth for our first family holiday.”

“Lovely cosy cottage in the perfect location.”