10 minutes to coast & 5 minutes to Bridport in beautiful secluded countryside | House in Bridport, United Kingdom

Hidden down a very quiet lane and surrounded by fields, The Loft is a comfortable, well equipped and secluded Dorset hideaway in a recently refurbished 18th century thatched barn. Great location just 10 minutes drive from the sea and only 5 minutes drive to Bridport.
The south facing, spacious, open plan Loft bedroom/sitting room has a high ‘church’ ceiling with beams and was the former hayloft. It now boasts a super king bed and French windows onto the balcony. There is a lovely view from the bed and balcony. The sitting area has a 40 inch Smart TV and soft seating for 4 people comfortably (Sofa and chairs). There are often sheep in the field opposite and you are quite likely to see deer from the balcony in the mornings and evenings.
Downstairs the former calf shed has become a well-equipped modern kitchen/diner with a large Bertazzoni gas range cooker. French windows lead onto the patio, a generous garden and fields beyond. The patio/garden are ideal for al fresco meals and just relaxing. You can eat or sit outside on the patio under the balcony even if the weather isn’t great!
One of the Loft highlights is definitely the spacious walk-in Mosaic shower room created by our daughter Posy. Large fixed shower head and great water pressure!
The entrance hall/utility room is equipped with a washing machine/tumble drier and freezer.
There is a covered parking area.
The space
The Loft is situated in a quiet and peaceful former farm yard surrounded by garden, fields and uninterrupted rural views. Cattle and sheep graze nearby. Deer are frequently seen in the adjoining fields.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Upstairs
HAYLOFT BEDROOM AND SITTING ROOM
5.5metres (18ft) x nearly 4 metres(13ft).
Super King double bed with beautiful antique Flemish wooden oak wall panel bedhead.
French windows opening onto large balcony with drinks table and chairs. High ‘church roof’ style ceiling with beams and purlins.
Soft sitting area with sofa and chairs.
40 inch Smart TV and WIFI.
Large external staircase down from balcony to patio below.
Downstairs
KITCHEN/ DINING AREA
Well equipped kitchen in what was the former calf stalls.
Bertazzoni gas range cooker. 5 hobs and single large oven.
Large freestanding Bosch fridge.
Dishwasher.
Kitchen/dining table, seats 4.
French windows open onto patio area and outdoor dining area.
BATHROOM
Large walk in Mosaic shower designed and put in by our Fine Artist daughter Posy.
Big fixed head shower.
Loo, basin and large heated towel rail.
Good water pressure and plenty of hot water!
ENTRANCE HALL/ UTILITY AREA
Entrance hall/cloakroom/ boot room with sectioned off utility area equipped with washing machine, tumble drier and freezer.
PATIO AND GARDEN
Large paved patio with table and chairs for 4.
Covered eating/drinking/sitting out area underneath balcony.
Large lawn, with farm gate into field.
COVERED PARKING /OUTDOOR/ INDOOR SPACE
Large 2 bay covered parking area
ACTIVITIES AND ATTRACTIONS
There is great deal going on in the Bridport/ Lyme Regis Area. Here is just a small selection of ideas.
BEACHES/COAST
NEAREST: Eype (10-15 mins drive). Beautiful secluded shingle beach with amazing views.
SAND: Charmouth and Lyme Regis. Very child friendly sandy beaches (20 mins).
EATING,DRINKING, GREAT VIEWS: Seatown (Anchor Inn). Burton Bradstock (Hive Cafe and Seaside Boarding House). Both 15 mins.
LOTS GOING ON: West Bay. Main location for Broadchurch TV series. Funfair in Summer (15 mins). Lyme Regis (20 mins). Lyme has a big sandy beach and promenade. Panoramic views all the way to Portland Bill on a clear day. Both West Bay and Lyme have harbours, fishing, pubs, bars, restaurants and shops.
WALKING/RUNNING/BIKE RIDING/HORSE RIDING
There are beautiful walks and bike rides straight from the front door and onto the Symondsbury Estate and the surrounding countryside with plenty of public footpaths and bridleways. Symondsbury Village is 20-30 minutes walk. Symondsbury Estate Manor Yard is beautifully restored and offers a lovely café (Symondsbury Kitchen) and an attractive selection of shops. The Ilchester Arms is a popular local pub.
Walkers can climb Colmer's Hill (the area's most prominent landmark with panoramic views) with the option to keep going to Eype Down, Thorncombe Beacon and the Jurassic Coast (4-5 miles from Atrim Gore depending on the route).
There is an off road bike trail across the Symondsbury Estate and road bikers can join the Monarch's Way at the end of Atrim Lane and enjoy cycling through the Marshwood Vale.
Bidlake Riding Stables are 3 minutes drive away and offer riding for individuals and groups of all ages and abilities. Riding groups frequently go up and down Atrim Lane between Bidlake and the Symondsbury Estate.
EATING AND DRINKING.
There are plenty of good pubs, cafes and restaurants in the area. Here are a small selection.
NEAREST COUNTRY PUBS (6-10 minutes drive).
Ilchester Arms, Symondsbury and the Pymore Inn. Both popular local pubs with good pub food.
A LITTLE BIT FURTHER (10-20 mins)
Anchor Inn at Seatown. Just above the beach and with amazing Jurassic Coastal views.
SERIOUS BEER DRINKERS
'In Pursuit of Hoppiness' in Bridport offers a good selection of the more eclectic/artisan real ales, cider and wine. A must for beer experts/enthusiasts!
Can sit outside on the street and watch Bridport go by.
http://hoppiness.co.uk/
RUGBY PUB
The Tiger Inn in Bridport shows all 6 Nations etc plus rugby premiership games and remarkably now has a cocktail bar in the old skittle alley!
No food other than crisps etc! Definitely a drinking pub!
Good atmosphere, especially on match days.
Outdoors seating area front and back.
https://tigerinnbridport.co.uk/
FOOTBALL PUB
White Lion in Bridport.
CAFES
Symondsbury Kitchen.
Soulshine in Bridport.
Watch House in West Bay.
Hive in Burton Bradstock.
PIZZA
The Stable in Bridport offers great pizza and pies.
FUN, RELAXED/CASUAL COASTAL DINING
Rise in West Bay is by the water and offers a varied menu including fish, burgers, great selection of beers and cocktails.
Swim in Lyme is a similar concept and owned by the same people and has superb views.
RESTAURANTS
Dorshi in Bridport is excellent and is described as a ‘Home style East Asian kitchen’.
The Bull Hotel in Bridport has a good restaurant plus the Venner cocktail bar.
Hix Oyster Bar and Fish House in Lyme Regis.
Brassica and Ollerod in Beaminster.
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's Canteen and Deli in Axminster.
BRIDPORT
Bridport is the nearest town 10 minutes drive away. A lively historic market town with really quite a lot going on.
As well as Market Days on Wednesday and Saturday, the Bridport Vintage, Art and Antiques quarter on the St Michael's Trading Estate has become quite an attraction. Bridport has a growing number of annual events including literary, film, hat and music Festivals! The Town is also very popular for seeing the New Year in. The Bridport Arts Centre and Electric Palace Cinema show a wide range of films and put on an eclectic selection of shows and gigs.
SHOPPING
The excellent Washingpool Farm Shop is 3 minutes drive away and has a large range of quality locally sourced products as well as a very good cafe for breakfast, coffees, lunch and tea. Also farm animals for children to see.
Bridport has a Waitrose, Morrisons, Co op and a Lidl.

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10 minutes to coast & 5 minutes to Bridport in beautiful secluded countryside has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 2 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bridport has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bridport, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.