The Retreat
West Lulworth, South West England
🌊 Lulworth Cove: Excellent bathing water 0.5 mi · Environment Agency
The Retreat is a cottage in West Lulworth, Dorset, sleeping four and a fine choice for a coastal getaway. It's near a bus stop, and Lulworth Cove, with its excellent water quality, is just half a mile away, making it easy to spend your days by the water. Further inland, Tyneham School, Tyneham village, and St Mary's Church offer a glimpse into local history, all within about 3.5 miles of the cottage. Wool station, 4 miles away, is the nearest railway stop if you're arriving by train.
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- 🚌 Near a Bus Stop
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Poole Audio Tour: Bridges, Beacons, and Baden-Powell
Poole Methodist Church, Poole · 13.2 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Weymouth Audio Tour: A Pier-to-Garden Odyssey
Christ Church, Weymouth, Weymouth · 9.1 mi
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Fri 13 Nov · 12:00
Dorchester Audio Tour: Roman Legacy
The Keep, Dorchester, Dorchester · 10.5 mi
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Wed 16 Dec · 19:00
Christmas Concerts
Lighthouse, Poole's Centre For The Arts, UK, Poole · 13.4 mi
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.5 mi
Tyneham
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The Tank Museum
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The Tank Museum
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Monkey World
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Cider Museum
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Museum of Jurassic Marine Life
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Blue Pool
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Places to visit
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Coast & Beach · 0.6 mi
Lulworth Cove
Coast & Beach · 1.3 mi
Durdle Door
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Lulworth Castle
National Trust · 6.4 mi
Clouds Hill
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