Limestone Hotel, West Lulworth, Wareham, BH20 5RL

The property comprises a fully refurbished detached building situated overlooking the village of West Lulworth with garden views towards Lulworth Cove and the English Channel beyond.

Limestone at Lulworth is a uniquely designed, characteristic boutique hotel. The combination of traditional furnishings that have been tastefully enhanced with a modern influence creates an authentic English country house feel with a touch of luxury.

The trade areas including the restaurant/bar provide up to 22 covers, and a snug/lounge with direct garden access is situated on the ground floor with ensuite bedrooms and additional ensuite letting bedrooms on the first floor.

Lulworth Cove is a cove near the village of West Lulworth on the Jurassic Coast in Dorset. The Cove is one of the world's finest examples of such a landform and is a World Heritage Site and tourist location with approximately 500,000 visitors every year. West Lulworth is close to the rock arch of Durdle Door and other Jurassic Coast sites.

Bournemouth is situated 23 miles to the east, with Bournemouth Airport (26 miles), Southampton Airport (54 miles) and Exeter Airport (64 miles) to the west. Road links to London are via the A35/A31 to the M27 and onwards to the M3 motorways, Southampton and Winchester.

Nestled in the Dorset hills near Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, this stylish guest house is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty (AONB) on the Jurassic Coast.

Access from the car park is via steps through the landscaped terraced garden.

The restaurant/bar and snug is situated adjacent to the reception which has stairs leading to the first floor letting bedrooms.

* Restaurant/bar (22 covers)
* Lounge

All trade fixtures and fittings will be included in the sale.

There are a small number of personal items in the hotel which will be itemised and removed prior to completion.

Individually designed, stylish rooms.

From the spacious Seaside Room to the quirky Stable Room, each room has been carefully thought through to create a comfortable space for guests to relax and enjoy.

The boutique ensuite bedrooms are categorised as follows:
* The Hideaway
* Seaside Room
* Garden Room
* The Boathouse
* The Lookout
* Writer’s Room
* The Chocolate Room
* Library
* Wine Cellar
* Explorers Room
* Stable Room

The hideaway features a super king bed, large ensuite shower room, comfortable seating and a mini kitchen with a fridge, microwave and Nespresso machine. Breakfast is included and served in the hideaway at a time of your choosing each morning. There is a spacious outside decking area to enjoy those summer sunsets or to take off those muddy hiking boots in the depths of winter.

Hidden within the trees, the hideaway is a unique custom-built cabin that has been meticulously thought through to create a romantic, rustic, coastal retreat.

Limestone Hotel sits in 0.145 acres of beautiful grounds comprising a tiered landscaped garden and terrace area.

There is scope for a kitchen garden to the rear to supply herbs, fruit and vegetables to the kitchen all year round.

Car parking is provided off Main Road for 12 vehicles.

There is a two-bedroom/two-bathroom owner's/staff accommodation.

Our client has spent considerable time and money upgrading and refurbishing the property and grounds since their acquisition. Under the current ownership, the property has an excellent reputation for the quality of the bedroom accommodation and food and beverage offering. The business continues to achieve favourable reviews attracting a significant proportion of repeat business.

The hotel now operates as a successful country house hotel with annual income peaking c. £520,000 which is derived from letting accommodation, food & beverage and events. The business has benefitted from the ‘staycation’ boom over recent years due to its picturesque location close to the world-renowned Lulworth Cove, and the high standard of refurbishment provides tastefully decorated boutique hotel bedrooms and public areas.

There is substantial further scope to significantly increase revenue from targeting the weddings business and developing 'off-peak' trade through the winter months.

For further information, please visit the hotel’s website:

The business prides itself on impeccable customer service and operates with a hotel manager and management team, as well as a mix of full and part-time staff supplementing the business during peak months. Purchasers will be required to comply with the relevant legislation in respect to current employees of the hotel.

A staff list will be provided on completion of an NDA.

Financial statements show a turnover of:
* £658,588 for the year ending 31 March 2022
* £627,281 for the year ending 31 March 2023
* £520,633 for the year ending 31 March 2024

Management accounts for the period 4th April 2024 to 4th February 2025 show net sales of £450,920.

Revenue is split approximately 77% room sales and 23% food & beverage.

Full trading information is available on completion of an NDA.

Freehold as a TOGC asset sale.

Offers on a guide price of £1,850,000 are invited for the freehold of Limestone Hotel.

Current rateable value (1 April 2023 to present) £12,750.

Premises Licence. Any prospective purchaser must have a Personal Licence and apply for transfer of Premises Licence at their own expense.