The Cottage
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The House
The outside view of the cottage is deceptive. What looks like a single-storey dwelling opens up to reveal stairs up to a kingsize and twin bedroom, plus a family bathroom.
Downstairs is a tiled hallway (perfect for leaving wellies and coats after coastal walks) and a handy loo/shower room. Step into the generous living room, and you will see that it also leads onto a bright cottage kitchen. It has all been tastefully and simply decorated in traditional shades to reflect its history and location.
Please note, because of the layout and shared courtyard, we are unable to accept children under seven years old or dogs. Babies in arms are welcome, but we do not keep a cot or highchair on the premises.
The bedrooms
Both the King and the Twin bedrooms have a fresh coastal cottage feel.There are some sloping ceilings above the beds, but there is plenty of headspace and they are bright and welcoming. Both are carpeted for comfort, and have country pine drawer storage plus a small desk for working if necessary – or using as a dressing table if not! The king bedroom has a small wardrobe, while the twin has a traditional, wall-mounted clothes rail and hooks.
Everything you might need has been thought of so you will find a hair dryer, magnified make-up mirror and laundry basket in the master bedroom, plenty of towels, and lots of good hangers.
The bathrooms
The upstairs bathroom is easily accessed by both bedrooms and has a large walk in shower as well as a wooden clad bath under the eaves. Downstairs is a small vintage green loo/shower room – perfect for jumping straight into if you are feeling a bit sandy or muddy!
The living room
The living room has all you want for cosy nights in front of the wide Purbeck stone fireplace and the highly efficient log burner. There is a fluffy cream rug, a three-seater feather sofa with plenty of cushions, and two comfy armchairs. There is also traditional country dresser with board games to enjoy, a TV with Freeview, Amazon and Netflix and drawers packed with DVDs, if you are still squabbling about what to watch!
The kitchen
This bright and airy kitchen has been recently renovated and is well equipped with modern appliances, while still maintaining the look and feel of the traditional cottage kitchen.
There are hand-crafted wooden worktops, a Belfast sink with beautiful brass taps, a hand-painted kitchen dresser, and a traditional country window, overlooking the courtyard. There is also a cottage kitchen table for four, with a mix of bench and chair seating.
You will find basics such as olive oil, condiments, some dishwasher and washing machine tabs already there – and keen cooks won’t be disappointed by the quality of the kitchen knives or range of pans.
Travel and Parking
It is possible to enjoy a fabulous holiday at Halcyon without using a car. There are railway stations a short taxi ride away at Wool (10 mins) and in the market town of Wareham, about 20 minutes away. There is also the prettiest of thatched bus stops (you may have spotted it in the Boden catalogue!), where the Jurassic Coast bus can be picked up for exploring further afield.
If you do drive, there is parking for one car in the courtyard behind the cottage, and there are usually spaces outside the church, a few minutes walk up West Road. NB We share the courtyard with our lovely neighbours, who also park there, so – for safety reasons – we don’t accept dogs or young children.
in Lulworth
Address
Halcyon Cottage, West Lulworth, Dorset