Lyme Bay House Region: Sleeps: 8

Overview

This wonderful, modern country house sits on top of a hill in the peaceful village of Morcombelake, looking out across the rolling Dorset hills to the beautiful, sparkling . With a sensational slate-paved terrace, eight guests can enjoy breakfast as the sun rises, lunch as the sun moves over the sea beyond, afternoon tea in the tranquil surroundings and then dinner as the sky lights up with orange, purple and pink tones at sunset. Such bliss! Morcombelake is located between and with very easy access to the dramatic, stunning Dorset World Heritage Coast.

Lyme Bay House offers total privacy, modern comfort and stunning views of some of ’s prettiest hills, all the way to the Dorset and Lyme Bay. With walking and cycling trails, horse riding and gorgeous beaches all on the doorstep, this fabulous holiday home is perfect for those that love the outdoors. The house is incredibly spacious and enjoys four excellent bedrooms, each with their own bright and cheerful colour scheme. Lyme Bay House offers an interesting layout where you will find lots of little nooks and crannies where you can settle down with your holiday book or the Sunday newspapers and enjoy a quiet read as well as outstanding social spaces. Almost all of the rooms enjoy sensational views through huge picture windows or floor-to-ceiling sliding doors. The kitchen diner is huge and offers the chef a wonderful social space so that they have company while preparing a feast. The stone coloured glossy kitchen enjoys excellent appliances. The room leads through to a delightful open corridor with sensational vistas and a reading snug, then on to the stylish lounge. The lounge enjoys a feature fireplace, perfect for cool evenings, sumptuous sofas and armchairs and a lovely range of art decorating the walls. A massive picture window offers the best picture of all, those lush rolling hills. The huge sliding doors that start at the kitchen drench the rooms in light and give access to the terrace. Though you can eat in style in the kitchen, the views from the terrace are truly mesmerising as the light changes throughout the day. You may quickly decide to dine alfresco, weather willing.

From the terrace you can step down into the beautiful garden where you will find vibrant rhododendrons amongst the mature planting. The gardens again offer fabulous nooks and crannies to explore.

Upstairs you will find four generous bedrooms, each with its own colourful cheer. Two of the bedrooms face south and enjoy delightful vistas. There are

Page 1 two bedrooms with immaculate en-suite bathrooms as well as a lovely family bathroom which enjoys its design as a wet room. Two of the bedrooms offer king-size beds, another a double and the last is a gorgeous twin. Facilities Modern • Ideal for Babies & Toddlers • Ideal for Kids • Ideal for Teens • Wi-Fi/Internet • Pets Welcome • Satellite TV • Heating • Walking/Hiking Paths • Outstanding Landscapes • Outdoor Pursuit & Activities • Tourist Towns & Villages

Page 2 Interior & Grounds

Ground Floor - Living room - Fully-equipped kitchen with dining facilities - Snug - Cloakroom

First Floor - Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room - Bedroom with double bed and en-suite shower room - Bedroom with king-size bed - Bedroom with twin beds - Family bathroom

Exterior Grounds - Terrace - Dining facilities - Lawn

Additional Facilities - Wi-Fi - TV - Washing machine & dryer - Parking for 4 cars

Page 3 Location & Local Information

Lyme Bay House is located in the pretty village of Morcombelake. It is very close to Bridport and also Charmouth and . Bridport is a thriving, cultural market town. It has a fascinating antiques quarter, twice-weekly markets, regular farmer’s and antiques markets and an excellent range of entertainment. Bridport is a popular filming location. The town also boasts a fascinating rope-making heritage and enjoys a good reputation for arts, culture, events and food.

Just a mile along the famous , you will find the dramatic cliffs of West Bay then Charmouth and Lyme Regis and to the east you will find the historic towns of Dorchester and Weymouth. There are many circular countryside walks surrounding Bridport and West Bay offering spectacular panoramic views. You may also want to explore the National Cycle Network. The Jurassic Coast is a World Heritage Site stretching from in East to Studland Bay in Dorset, a distance of about 96 miles. The cliffs are full of fossils, particularly around Lyme Regis. Charmouth Beach, West Bay, , and Lyme Regis can all easily be visited from Lyme Bay House.

Lyme Regis is a splendid seaside town where the stunning coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet. The beach, which boasts fascinating fossils, is a huge attraction. The stands in the heart of the town. It was built on the site of the home of Lyme’s renowned fossilist and is one of the architectural gems of the town. With fabulous displays, you can find out about Lyme’s early maritime history, its geology, fossils and about the many significant writers connected to the town, including Jane Austen and John Fowles. There is something going on in Lyme Regis thoughout the year. Even In January you can enjoy the annual Lyme Lunge where a costumed crowd runs into the water. In April the Fossil Festival showcases the Jurassic Coast’s most famous rocks. May sees the Jazz and Blues Festival and August sees the annual Regatta. There is a carnival to close the summer and autumn opens with Guitars on the Beach, a mass singalong. In November fireworks dazzle the crowd and then come the spectacular Christmas lights.

To the east, Dorchester is Dorset’s vibrant county town and the birthplace of the famous author and poet Thomas Hardy. You can visit interesting museums, shop, enjoy riverside walks, quaint cafes and some of the country’s best preserved Roman ruins. The Dorset County Show takes place in Dorchester every September offering a celebration of the area’s agricultural history.

Page 4 Local Amenities

Nearest Town/City Bridport (7.2km)

Nearest Village Lyme Regis (8.5km)

Nearest Village Charmouth (3.8km)

Nearest Restaurant The George, Charmouth (3.7km)

Nearest Supermarket Waitrose, Bridport (7km)

Nearest Golf Lyme Regis Golf Club (6.3km)

Nearest Beach Charmouth Beach (4.3km)

Page 5 What Oliver loves… What you should know…

The views from Lyme Bay House are absolutely sensational. You will enjoy Guests are welcome to take one well-behaved pet with them to Lyme Bay House some of the very best views of Dorset from the terrace and many of the rooms Though you can see Lyme Bay from the house, it is a drive to the beach and seaside resorts in this wonderful holiday home If you are looking for a secluded, peaceful location offering complete privacy and relaxation, then Lyme Bay House is an Lyme Bay House is very spacious and beautifully furnished and decorated excellent choice Location! Location! Location! You can visit all of the famous Dorset beaches from Lyme Bay House as well as pretty seaside towns

Page 6 Terms & Conditions

- Security deposit: £350 to be paid on arrival and to be refunded in full subject to a damage inspection on departure

- Arrival time: 4pm

- Departure time: 10am

- Energy costs included?: Yes, included in the rental price

- Linen & towels included?: Yes, included in the rental price

- End of stay cleaning included?: Yes, included in the rental price

- Internet access?: Yes, Wi-Fi is included in the rental price

- Changeover day: Friday

- Minimum stay: Please note that there is a 3-night minimum stay, this may be increased to 7-nights across peak dates

- Pets welcome?: One well-behaved dog is allowed on request for an additional charge of £30, per stay. Please clean up after your dog and ensure they stay off all furnishings.

- Smoking Allowed?: No smoking

- Other Ts and Cs:

* Please note that due to Covid-19, the check in and out times have been temporarily amended to allow for additional cleaning. Check in is now 5pm, check-out is 9am. Thank you for your understanding.

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