Wildflower Manor

About this property

Wildflower Manor 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 Manor 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.

Set in the heart of the Dorset countryside and just a mile inland from the famous Jurassic Coast, Wildflower Manor is surrounded by a landscape shaped by time and teeming with charm. Think hedgerowed lanes, ancient woodlands, and hills with Iron Age crowns, all within walking distance of this peaceful manor house.

The nearest beaches are in Charmouth, a 20-minute walk or 5-minute drive. One is sandy and family-friendly; the other is a fossil-hunter’s paradise, where the cliffs hold secrets from hundreds of millions of years ago. Slightly further along the coast lies Lyme Regis, with its famous Cobb harbour wall, quaint bookshops, galleries, and the celebrated Dinosaurland Fossil Museum.

Bridport is 10 minutes in the other direction, a market town with a laid-back arts scene, antique markets, and vibrant Saturday food stalls. There you’ll also find cafés, bakeries, and independent shops aplenty. West Dorset’s farm shops and fishmongers make self-catering a treat, while the area is home to several exceptional restaurants, from beachside bistros to Michelin-starred fare.

For walkers and cyclists, the surrounding Marshwood Vale offers winding lanes, footpaths, and panoramic sea views. Climb Golden Cap for a breathtaking vantage point, the highest point on the south coast, or explore the coastal trails and countryside pubs in the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Axminster, with direct rail links to London Waterloo, is just a 15-minute drive away, making Wildflower Manor remarkably accessible for such a secluded-feeling spot. Whether you’re beachcombing, rambling, shopping for local cheese, or reading in the garden, the setting invites you to slow down and savour.

Accommodation

The House
Ground Floor
- Boot room
- Study with piano, bookshelves, comfortable chairs
- Hallway
- Drawing room with log fire and deep sofas
- Dining room
- Well equipped kitchen with mahogany counters, kitchen island, two-oven Aga, electric hob and oven
- Laundry room and pantry
- Bedroom 1: Double bed, ensuite bathroom

First Floor
- Bedroom 2: King-size bed, ensuite bathroom
- Bedroom 3: King-size bed
- Bedroom 4: Double bed
- Bedroom 5: Double bed
- Bedroom 6: Double bed
- 3 Bathrooms

Attic
- Bedroom 7: 4 Single beds, ensuite bathroom

The Cottage
Ground Floor
- Well equipped kitchen
- Sitting room with open fire
- Bedroom 8: Double bed, ensuite bathroom

First Floor
- Bedroom 9: Double bed
- Bedroom 10: Double bed
- Bathroom

Exterior
- West-facing terrace with long outdoor table and professional Argentinian asado BBQ
- Garden
- Apple orchard and paddocks
- Full-sized hard tennis court

Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Table football
- Board games