Wildflower Country House

Wildflower Country House is the kind of country home you stumble upon in a storybook, with its gabled roofline, bluebell-fringed lawns, and deep sense of peace. Built in 1906 and lovingly restored to honour its Arts & Crafts heritage, this nine-bedroom estate, with its charming adjoining cottage, welcomes up to twenty guests in soulful style. Set just a short stroll from the Jurassic Coast, the house is a haven for families, groups of friends, and anyone seeking countryside calm with character in spades.

Inside, the house is grand yet understated, timeless wooden floors, white walls, sash windows, and fireplaces that invite you to curl up beside them. On the ground floor, the drawing room, with deep sofas and a roaring fire, opens into the garden via double doors. The dining room seats a full house with ease, and the country kitchen, with its Aga, mahogany-topped island, and adjacent pantry, is built for hearty feasts and relaxed mornings. Up the oak staircase, you'll find five serene bedrooms and three bathrooms; the attic dormitory above sleeps four with its own shower room, while an en-suite bedroom on the ground floor ensures accessible comfort.

Across the courtyard, the beautifully converted stable cottage offers a self-contained retreat with three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a fire-lit sitting room, perfect for early risers, grandparents, or anyone wanting a bit of space.

Step outside and you'll find a garden designed for living. A west-facing terrace with a long dining table and Argentinian barbecue is the place for sundowners and supper. There’s a hard tennis court, croquet lawn, fruit trees, a paddock, and a footpath that leads you through fields and woods to the sea.

Wildflower Country House is more than a house, it’s a place to gather, restore, and reconnect, whether you're fossil-hunting on Charmouth beach, climbing to the Golden Cap, or simply reading by the fire. With Lyme Regis and Bridport close by, and Dorset’s rolling hills all around, you’ll feel wonderfully removed, yet warmly at home.