The Best Restaurants in West Lulworth, Dorset, United Kingdom (2025)

The most amazing experience! I don’t even know where to start… The hosts (Louisa and Tom) are wonderful people, very kind and extremely welcoming. We really felt like we had a home away from home! As we were travelling with a baby we needed a few extras and Louisa was so accommodating and happy to help with anything. Breakfast is prepared by Louisa who is a chef - it was so delicious! The garden room and patio is beautiful and it has everything you need. Plus additional goodies such as tasty home baked sweets. The location is great and close to so many things to do and see. However, I would also always want to come back even if it was just for the BnB. Can’t recommend it enough. THANK YOU for everything, Lou and Tom! Hope to see you again soon.

I travel a lot and put a lot of thought and effort into picking the right place to stay for a trip, because accommodation can be a huge factor on whether a trip is good or not. After doing a fair bit of research on where to stay for my Dorset trip, I picked Barton cottage, and it was a phenomenal pick. The rooms are beautiful decorated and cosy, the bathrooms are great and the village is lovely. Louisa is a chef and the food (breakfasts and treats in the room) are incredible! Super delicious. She is so welcoming, kind and helpful, really going the extra mile. Could not recommend highly enough!

Although our visit was for business, the few hours we spent at Barton Cottage were superb. Beautiful room and Louisa went above and beyond to accommodate our early breakfast requirement - and what a superb breakfast it was. Thank you for making a very brief business stopover so wonderful!

We stayed here for a night with our dog in February 2024, room was beautiful and comfortable bed. Spacious and bright. The host was amazing very friendly and helpful. Towels for dogs paws and vegan options provided. We will hopefully be back for longer one day. Great location to explore the area

You will not find better or more comfortable bed and breakfast accommodation. The rooms are spotlessly clean and the furnishings are off top quality. Large selection of choices at breakfast which again is very good. This is topped off by the friendliness of the owners and their helpfulness with any queries you may have. There is also a restaurant opposite owned by the same family which again is excellent. It is located In a beautiful part of Dorset with many attractions nearby including the town of Wareham and the RSPB Reserve at Arne. Practically almost door is a newly opened 'Fossil Museum' all of which were collected locally by a local man.

We stayed a couple of nights in the gorgeous Kimmeridge room. One of the best breakfasts we’ve ever had in a B&B and Annette and Jerry were absolutely lovely. Highly recommend, we’ll definitely be back!

Clean, very comfortable rooms, super breakfast choice, wonderful location and a marvellous host - what more do you need?

Lovely place to stay within walking distance of Kimmeridge Bay and the coast path. Nice old traditional farmhouse with pretty garden. The hosts were friendly and easy going. The room was a good size, clean and welcoming, nice and simply decorated with views over the garden, cows in the distance. Comfy bed, good shower, tasty breakfast with lots of choice. Can't really fault it. Be aware that there's not much nearby in the way of shops or places to eat. Clavell's cafe / restaurant just over the road is nice but a bit pricey. There's a great little Mexican van by the carpark at the bay but that's it within walking distance I think.

What a lovely hotel. Great good, great service (hospitality from Rosie was excellent) and great decor/cosy fire. Will be back for sure

Had a lovely dinner here and would highly recommend. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly and they were very happy to let us bring our dog as well. Food was delicious and a good range of options as well for vegetarians. Beautiful building as well! 👌

We booked Sunday Lunch at the Manor. It was lovely menu and the food was presented beautifully. Yes staff were very attentive and polite. The parking was good and on site. I would recommend booking for Sunday but be prepared for a really special experience.

Beautiful stay with wonderful hosts. Sue always had time to chat and make us feel very welcome. The breakfast were absolutely delicious and the whole place was immaculate and well kept. Thank you for a restful and enjoyable weekend

My son and myself arrived to a lovely welcome. Nice comfortable rooms and excellent breakfast. Thank you Sue for putting up with two happy people. We had a great time. Hope to come again. Diane Regan

Sue is super nice, made us feel at home and relaxed. Remembered our names. Sea view was amazing! Breakfast was delicious. Safe parking. Easy to walk to Weymouth high street. Highly recommend staying here. If we go back to Weymouth would stay here again, lovely and clean.

Nice place. Wonderful breakfast baskets in the rooms, perfect. Clean comfortable bed. Wonderful view. Couldn't have asked for better hosts!

Great service from the young man who has worked here for over 7 years. Nice to see someone who is genuinely keen to provide service always with a smile and attentive to all diners. Food was of great quality and fresh ingredients used through dishes. The only disappointment was the cheesecake as it was still frozen.

Just returned after spending Christmas at Limestone had such a lovely time, food was excellent staff so nice nothing to much trouble, would definitely return.

Just about everything faultless. It really is an example of how to do it. Fabulous staff, amazing food, lovely rooms and a great location. Special mention to the chef who made our anniversary meal so special.

Stayed for 2 nights at this stunning hotel. Faultless service. Beautiful rooms. Great location and the food was phenomenal. I would highly recommend this hotel.

Let’s face it, Lulworth cove is the main reason that gazillions of people come to this part of our lovely world, but in my honest opinion, the Lulworth Lodge, and its amazing staff, for us anyway, is the main reason for us to return. Flossie (front of house) is an absolute gem. Thoroughly knowledgeable about the entire menu, and absolutely charming too. And then the food…we had the Dorset crab rarebit between us to start, and it was by far the absolute best crab dish I have ever had! The flavour combinations and textures were truly sublime, using a small amount of pickled shallots to finish was an unexpected, but perfect addition, to cut through just enough, to leave a complete umami sensation that lasted. Amazing. We both chose the seafood linguine, and we both arrived at the same exact moment (like a couple of Japanese trains…) with the conclusion that this dish was absolutely perfect. Adding anything to the dish would have over-complicated it, and missing any ingredient would lessen the overall experience. The balance was spot on! We both fed-back how amazing we found the food, only to find that the chef Josh, started in the kitchen at the age of 16, and is only in his early twenties! A round of applause for this guy, as he was clearly thought well, but more importantly, he paid attention!! Just to finish, we had a special meringue to share, which was created by Drew. And fair play, it kept the standard flying high. Seriously, if we lived closer (we’re in Nottingham) we’d dine here as often as we could afford! Bravo team! We’ll be back, just for you guys!

We recently hosted our staff Christmas party at Lulworth Lodge, and it was spectacular! From start to finish, the team went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. Their friendliness and professionalism made the entire evening run smoothly, and their warm hospitality added to the festive atmosphere. The food was sublime, and the cocktails divine! Lulworth Lodge, thank you for an unforgettable evening. We had the best time, and we’ll definitely be back again. Highly recommend! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

We came here for dinner and it was fantastic. The staff were lovely and super friendly, the atmosphere is bright but cozy and the food was gorgeous. I had the lobster and it was amazing. They have a few options for the non seafood lover, as well as great seafood options.

We have enjoyed 2 meals here and they were absolutely delicious. The service was impeccable with great waiting service and the food arrived promptly and hot. Fresh produce was clearly used. Lots of gluten free options or if you are intolerant but can eat sourdough then are also lots of options. It has a beautiful location. I would highly recommend here if you want good quality food.

We had a one-night stay as part of a short trip to Dorset. Whilst for us the decor lacked a little, the room was very clean, as was the en-suite wet room. A highlight of our stay was the customer service for which they have won an award and we are not surprised. Dinner was tasty - we had some beautifully cooked cod - and the breakfast was good too. The location is excellent for Corfe Castle and the coast.

Good value comfortable hotel and a good sized room. Very clean Close to the sw coast path (esp with current 2024 diversion to Kingston) Comfy bed. Good shower. Dinner and breakfast were fine. Some breakfast options had a supplementary cost. This was clear on the menu but I was surprised to be charged an extra 70p for a ham omelette when there was a plate of hand carved ham freely available on the buffet table and I was not having the bacon, sausage, beans etc that would have been included if I had the full English. This seemed penny pinching. Lighting in our room was very poor - Impossible to read in bed.

Such a lovely place to stay. I just wish we could have stayed for longer. I love the rooms, the bed was so comfortable. The restaurant serves stunning food and the staff were very friendly and attentive. We would definitely stay again when travelling that way. I have recommended this place to my family when they go too

We’ve just checked out of The Courtyard after a one night stay and are super happy. From the staff to the rooms to the food to the location it was the most lovely stay. We stayed in room 4 the garden suite. We had everything we needed. It was warm and the bathroom had underfloor heating as well as a working towel rail. The toiletries smelt amazing to. We had dinner and breakfast at the hotel and both were delicious. Aron was especially helpful and polite with a great sense of humour. We will be back for sure. Highly recommend for couples, families and dogs.

We had an amazing lunch here with family. Christian and Lucinda were amazing hosts and made us feel extremely welcome. Food is delicious and perfectly portioned. Lovely interior design and gardens.

We went for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The staff were incredible. Great service and very knowledgeable about the grounds. Christian made us a strong, but very tasty negroni cocktail (as it was Negroni week being celebrated around the world). Food was wonderfully presented and tasted delicious. I couldn't fault it. Beautiful location. Thank you for making our day a bit more special.

We went for the Autumn lunch menu in the Garden Room to celebrate my wife's birthday. The moment we stepped inside we were greeted as old friends and this was our first visit! The lunch was superb and the service exceptional. The Priory Hotel should have at least 4 Rosettes. They deserve it. We shall be back since it is the best restaurant in Dorset.

What a lovely place to stay. Room was fabulous, meal was great….but what we were most impressed with was the friendly upbeat service from all the staff members we dealt with. Ben was particularly helpful with our breakfast the following morning (which was delicious). Highly recommend staying as so picturesque. Thanks so much!

We very nearly didn't eat here because of some poor reviews but both the service and the food was excellent! We requested a quiet table as we had a dog and were seated in the snug area which was delightful. The food was delicious and there was a great choice of vegetarian options which makes a nice change. The waiting staff were really friendly and attentive and we really could fault nothing so not sure were the bad reviews come from and I would highly recommend eating here.

Friendly, cosy pub with excellent food and helpful staff. Good kids menu and fabulous fish and chips. Good range of beer. Nice place to come to warm up after a walk along the coast.

Among the best inns I've ever visited. The room was perfectly prepared and we were lucky to have a room with a view on the cove. The complimentary breakfast was incredible. In addition to a bountiful buffet they offer (multiple) warm meals which are all amazing in and of themselves. The service leaves nothing to be desired whatsoever. The interior is charming; there are sundry memorabilia to do with the cove and the place; some of them a good 70 years old. We definitely enjoyed this historic insight. hope I get the chance to come here again sometime.