Hardown House

This luxurious property sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms. The accommodation is well laid out across two floors and there’s also an extension housing a glass-fronted garden room and a terrace. Situated in the popular village of Morcombelake – home of the original Moores Biscuit Bakery – it’s nestled amidst the rolling hills of West Dorset and has a local farm shop with tasty produce. It’s also 4 miles west of the market town Bridport with an eclectic cultural mix of events, exhibitions and entertainment.

You enter the property via the entrance hall/boot room with space for coats and boots. Then there is a utility room with a washing machine/dryer and fridge/freezer, tucked out of sight. A handy cloakroom houses a WC. The open-plan kitchen/diner features wooden worktops, a Rangemaster cooker and a double electric oven. The dining table and chairs seats up to eight people. You then have the bright and airy living room with two fabric sofas and an armchair, an open fire, Smart TV, white-washed wooden flooring and views across Lyme Bay. For further relaxation, head over to the snug room with two chairs that are perfect for reading and unwinding in. The master bedroom features a comfortable king-size bed and en-suite shower room. It also has wooden flooring, plenty of storage space and views across Lyme Bay. Bedroom two is a twin room, also with lots of storage, white-washed wooden floors and twin aspect views across Lyme Bay. Bedroom three has a double bed and an en-suite. The final fourth bedroom has a king-size bed with a carpeted floor and storage space. Completing the property is the main bathroom.

Outside, there is a beautifully presented terrace with a paved area and a wooden table and chairs for eight with a parasol. The panoramic views make it a relaxing retreat and peaceful dinner setting. A long flight of steps then leads down to a large, partially enclosed lawn.