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Laverstock, Bridport, Dorset, England
Number of guests
Sleeps up to 18 (16 + self-contained cottage for 2)
Property description
Laverstock House is a magnificent country manor, available for exclusive hire throughout July and August for parties of 12 to 18.
The house is part of a 400-acre private estate, situated in the rolling hills of West Dorset countryside, six miles from Bridport. It is skirted by a long sweeping driveway and a spectacular four acre garden, full of well established trees and shrubs, giving a feel of privacy, space and utter tranquillity. An extensive network of footpaths are within easy reach, several on foot from the house, and it's an easy base from which to explore the breathtaking splendour of the Jurassic Coast, West Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
The standard of accommodation could match any country house hotel. Six large bedrooms with six bathrooms are arranged on the first and second floors, with an optional additional one-bedroom ground floor flat, known as Admirals Cottage. Reception areas include a large drawing room, a TV sitting room, a study/library and a wood panelled dining room. The large, farmhouse-style kitchen, with its 4-oven Aga, Smeg retro fridge and similarly styled dishwasher, is heaven for foodies, who can source renowned local ingredients in and around Bridport.
Every aspect of entertainment has been considered at Laverstock. Besides WiFi, Sky TV, DVDs and an iPod dock, there is a games room with a full sized snooker table and darts board, a private tennis court and landscaped gardens with a croquet lawn.
Location
A rural, private estate with a long driveway, tucked into the Marshwood Vale at the foot of Lewesdon Hill and Pilsdon Pen in West Dorset. It is approximately 6 miles to Bridport and West Bay and 11 miles to Lyme Regis.
The nearest shop is 2 miles away in Broadwindsor. The nearest supermarket is Waitrose in Bridport (6 miles). The nearest pub is a 700 year old inn 1.5 miles away. West Bay beach is 7 miles away, Lyme Regis beach 11 miles. You can see the sea from the house (through a gap in the hills about 4 miles away).
Nearest airports: Exeter, Bournemouth, Bristol, Southampton
Nearest station: Crewkerne (9 miles – direct trains to London Waterloo and Clapham Junction – 2 hrs 20 mins).
Accommodation
This is a truly beautiful country house, maintained to a very high standard. Much of the interior has been redecorated and refurnished in the last year, and a full time groundsman keeps a close eye on the gardens. The windows are original stone mullion and every bedroom has a view to die for over the grounds and countryside.
Study/Library: Large desk, fire place, Chesterfield sofa, two walls of books and films.
Drawing Room: Very large, formal room, with large windows overlooking the gardens. Four large sofas and armchairs. Big flat screen TV with Sky. Aga wood burner.
Dining Room: Wood panelled and formal, with a flagstone floor.
Kitchen: Large country house style. Good quality crockery, cutlery, pans, glasses etc and a breakfast table.
TV Room: Off the kitchen. Sofa and TV.
2 downstairs loos and cloakrooms.
Utility & laundry room with washing machine and tumble dryer.
The bedrooms are pale, light and elegant, with contemporary fittings but period touches. The master bedroom suite is worth a mention for its super king size bed, chaise longue, ensuite bathroom, dressing room and far reaching views.
Admirals Cottage is a self-contained ground floor flat attached to the main house. The access is cobbled and there is a step into the living area. It is suitable for anyone wishing to remain on one level, but not particularly for wheelchairs.
Facilities
* All bed linen and towels provided
* Wireless broadband, DVD player and music system with ipod dock, Sky (plus) TV with sports and movie packages
*Fresh milk and The Times newspaper delivered to your door daily
*Basic provisions ie sugar, salt, tea, coffee will be provided
*Fresh cut flowers
*High chairs and travel cots available on request
*Full Sized croquet set provided
*Books, DVD's and board games available in the library
*Advice if required on the local area with things to do and places to eat
*Local chefs can be recommended, if you wish to be pampered and have your food cooked for you
Area
Eating out: there's a good selection of restaurants in Beaminster, Bridport, West Bay and Lyme Regis.
Local attractions:
Numerous footpaths, National Trust land.
West Bay beach, Eype Beach, Seatown, Burton Bradstock, Lyme Regis beach all within 20 minutes' drive.
River Cottage Restaurant, 25 minutes.
Abbotsbury Sub-Tropical Gardens and Swannery: drive or walk two miles along the coastal path.
Bridport: large antique and bric-a-brac market on Saturdays.
Honiton: main antique centre (half an hour)
Monkey World: famous sanctuary, suitable for young and old. Now houses the largest group of chimpanzees outside Africa.
Tank Museum: interactive, surprisingly popular with non-tank lovers too!
Maiden Castle: largest Iron Age hill fort in Europe. Immense earthworks.
Athelhampton House: one of the finest 15th century houses in England.
Isle of Portland: the Olympic sailing events will be held here. See the famous lighthouse, enjoy fabulous scenery.
Thomas Hardy: made this area famous. Visit towns and walk the streets his characters made famous. His house, now owned by the National Trust, is a must for Hardy lovers.
Weymouth Bay: safe sandy beach. Children can wade what seems like miles out and still be safe. Lots of rides and beachy things to do. The town is being given a facelift in time for various Olympic games to be held here.
Prices
Main house: £4,495 per week
Admirals Cottage: £495 per week
NB: ONLY AVAILABLE IN JULY AND AUGUST
Contact the property owners
Phone: 07766 522798
Fax:
Please note that you cannot rent this property directly from The Big Domain. If you wish to rent Laverstock House, or would like to enquire about availability, please click on the Contact the Property Owner button above, and use the form provided to contact the owner directly.
