Castle Inn

Hotels
Butcombe Brewing Co.
9.2 (1802 reviews)
Main Road , West Lulworth , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues noted
Limited evening menu options

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Some reviews mentioned cleanliness issues, like dust and condensation.
Service
9.75
Consistently praised as friendly, helpful, and attentive across multiple reviews.
Location
9.29
Commended for its beautiful and convenient location, particularly for exploring coastal paths.
Room Quality
8.74
Rooms described as lovely, though some noted they were compact.
Amenities
9.27
Facilities such as coffee and tea were mentioned positively; overall amenities well received.
Value for Money
9.23
Many comments on great value for the quality of food and stay.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Highly rated for food quality and variety based on multiple guest feedback.
Overall Experience
9.75
General feedback indicates guests had a wonderful stay and plan to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:03

Property Description

Charming Accommodation in West Lulworth

Convenient Location: Situated near Lulworth Cove Beach, Castle Inn offers easy access to popular attractions like Man O'War Beach and Durdle Door Beach, making it an ideal choice for nature lovers.

Comfortable Rooms: Each room at Castle Inn is thoughtfully equipped with modern amenities including a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, and cozy bedding, ensuring a comfortable stay for all guests.

Delicious Dining Options: Indulge in a variety of British cuisine at the on-site restaurant, with special dietary requests catered to. Whether you're a meat-lover or prefer vegetarian, dairy-free, or vegan options, there's something for everyone at Castle Inn.

Experience the charm and comfort of Castle Inn - book your stay now for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for £25 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1802 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.75
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.74
Amenities: 9.27
Value for Money: 9.23
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.75
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Karlie couple ca
9
Cons:

A little noisy between floors

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Andy solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Jane couple au
9
Pros:

Beautiful quiet room at the back on the Inn. Very comfortable bed, and great bathroom. Parking in the Inn carpark, which is at a premium given the lack of other parking options.

Staff worked hard, were well organised, kind and thoughtful. Special shout out to Jack, who stepped up to help and at 17 years was very impressive addition to the team. :)

Cons:

Too many dogs. While its a dog friendly property and staff did their best to manage it there are some improvements that could be considered. Not allowing dogs into the small restaurant room would be a small concession to the rest of us. There is plenty of room outside and in other parts of the pub, which all offer food and dinning.

Inadvertently booked over the long weekend, and overwhelmed with day visitors.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
Value for money
Pros:

The Castle Inn is a epic place to stay. We been coming every year since 2019. The staff are friendly and polite the food is lovely. The castle Inn is located a 5-10 min walk from Lulworth Cove.

Cons:

That we had to go home lol.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sven extended_group de
10
Pros:

Sehr freundliches Personal und sehr guter Service

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Bethan solo_traveller gb
10
Great service, stay, food & drinks!
Pros:

As soon as i checked in, everything was wonderful. The staff couldn't do enough for you - they were so polite & friendly. The room was beautifully decorated and had been equipped to make for a lovely stay - little things such as a hand signed letter from the owner, ear plugs, cookies, good quality tea & coffee, a fan (very grateful for this during my hot stay!). The bed was comfy and I had a great night's sleep.

The pub/restaurant itself is a cosy, thatched roofed building with low ceilings and stone walls. I had dinner in the good sized beer garden which was really reasonably priced (I downloaded the Butsombe app which gave me a discount on food/drink) and it was good quality, fresh, tasty food!

The breakfast was also excellent - really lovely choice of cold & hot food. I had the Turkish eggs which perhaps might have been a bit ambitious for first thing in the morning, but it was lovely!

Cons:

Nothing - i would definitely stay here again

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Sarah couple au
9
Pros:

Sunday roast dinner and breakfast w were fantastic the location was great - an easy stroll to the Cove and track to Durdle Door.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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William solo_traveller nl
10
A very cosy and charming inn with plenty of character
Pros:

A very cosy and charming inn with plenty of character and a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally friendly.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Northfield couple gb
8
All good, would go back although pricey
Pros:

Lovely rooms and character

Cons:

All good, perhaps garden and outside could do with a bit of a revamp to match the quality of the inside.

2026-06-28 via Nuitee
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Dougal couple gb
8
Perfect location for Durdle Door
2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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anoniem couple nl
9
een fijne accommodatie waar je je welkom voelt.
Pros:

ontbijt was goed, veel keus
vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

te warme kamers, maar het was ook zeer warm, werd behulp van een ventilator een heel klein beetje verholpen.

2026-06-27 via Nuitee
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Christine couple de
9
Sehr zu empfehlen
Pros:

Sehr schönes uriges Inn mit Hobbitfeeling. Üppiges aber gutes Essen, super freundliches Personal und einmalige Lage.

Cons:

kleine Zimmer und sehr niedrige Räume, für große Leute kann es schwierig werden. Das ist aber einfach diesen schönen urigen Häusern geschuldet. Trotzdem alles da, was man braucht. Früher waren die Leute einfach kleiner 😉

2026-06-26 via Nuitee
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David couple au
10
Magnificent
Pros:

This is a magnificent property with the most beautiful and wonderful staff. The room was magic and the breakfast was incredible.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Plamena couple gb
9
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller de
10
2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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XUETING couple cn
9
2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Jennifer extended_group us
8
2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Joanna couple gb
8
Very relaxing and pleasant stay with friendly, obliging staff!
Pros:

Staff welcoming, friendly and did all they could to help. Good location in a pretty village. Very clean and offered a table booking on arrival and each day of stay. Rooms very clean and attended to each day. Breakfast included in the booking price and car parking.

Cons:

Couldn’t fault it!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Marc solo_traveller ca
9
Pros:

A lovely inn. We really enjoyed our stay - too bad we were only here for 2 days. Next time around we'll book a longer stay!

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Marek extended_group gb
10
Perfect weekend away with friends
Pros:

A really pleasant stay with a group of friends. The location is very convenient for walking down to Lulworth Cove and accessing the nearby trails. Inside, the hotel was clean and had a lovely atmosphere. The staff were very nice and professional, and the food was excellent at both breakfast and dinner. A very positive experience overall.

Cons:

n.a.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee