Bilshay Farmhouse
About the home
Bilshay Farmhouse is located in a rural location, commanding one of the most outstanding views in this area, yet just a 5 minute drive from the Market Town of Bridport. With 4 double bedrooms (one with an extra bed), 2 ensuite shower rooms and a superbly equipped main bathroom, the house easily accommodates up to 10 people. Outside there is a games room with a pool table and the hot tub is strategically positioned so guests can sit and enjoy both the bubbles and the view! There are also 2 stables available for those wishing to bring their own horses.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 10, 4 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | West Bay, 5km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Hen and stag parties Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 3km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | Pets welcome No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Log fire, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Games room, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 4 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 2 en suites |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (4), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 9 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ, Trampoline |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
With 4 double bedrooms (one with an extra bed), 2 ensuite shower rooms and a superbly equipped main bathroom, the house easily accommodates 10 people.
A large sitting room with comfy sofas and chairs has an inglenook fireplace, wood burner, TV, DVD player and free wifi connection.
The fully equipped kitchen includes a fridge freezer, dishwasher and a new top of the range gas cooker. The adjoining dining area has a round table ideal for seating large families and the open fire contributes to a lovely cosy feel especially during the winter months.
The zip and linked beds in all bedrooms are made up with fresh white crisp linen, and the shabby chic painted furniture blends in very comfortably with all the rooms.
There is an excellent laundry room downstairs with a washing machine and tumble dryer together with plenty of space for hanging wet clothes. The entrance lobby is an ideal space for dogs, prams and wellies.
We provide crisp white linen for the beds, white fluffily towels and dressing gowns. Linen is not provided for the cot. The farmhouse is cleaned and managed by our team of workers to a very high standard every week on our changeover day which is Friday.
Further details outdoors:
There is a large garden with spectacular views and a perfectly positioned hot tub. There is also a games room with a pool table, and table tennis, there is plenty of parking and 2 stables are available for those wishing to bring their own horses.
Further details
We require a 25% deposit to secure the booking, the balance is due 8 weeks prior to your stay. Bookings can be made via our website or telephone at present. Call the Symondsbury Estate Holidays office on: 01308 424116. Payments are accepted via BACS, Cheque, Credit/Debit Cards.
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Enquire nowThe West Country / Dorset region
Axen Lodge is tucked away on its own at the end of a private lane, off the beaten track with spectacular views across Symondsbury Estate and beyond. The area is surrounded by some incredible scenery, including the famous Colmers Hill, which is definitely worth a walk to the top to experience the spectacular views. Whilst Axen Lodge is in a rural location, it is just a 10 minute drive from the Market Town of Bridport and the village of Symondsbury.
The Bridport / Dottery area
The Market town of Bridport is located 2 miles away with markets on both Wednesday and Saturday, there is also a very popular vintage market on Sundays. Bridport boasts a number of individual shops as well as Waitrose, Morrisons and Lidls. Bridport is famous for being a 'foodies' haven with fantastic restaurants, bistros and tea rooms. There are plenty of artist studios to visit and galleries plus the Electric Palace Cinema which hosts live music and comedy nights.
The beautiful beaches and cliffs along the coast offer plenty of walks and fish restaurants.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Exeter: 59 km |
| Railway: | Crewkerne: 22 km |
| Ferry: | Weymouth: 39 km |
Exeter Airport is a 45 minute drive, Bournemouth Airport is a 1 hour drive and Bristol Airport is approximately 1 1/2 hours drive away.
Activities near Bridport
Tennis in town
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Cycling holidays
Reviews
![]() 13 May 2013 |
Bilshay farmhouse easily lived up to all our expectations. The location was perfect with wonderful views from the huge garden, Very well equipped with many extra details such as the large welcome... more |
![]() 25 Mar 2013 |
My friends and I wanted a relaxing long weekend break with a bit of luxury - and that is exactly what we got. The rooms are spacious and well equipped, the bathrooms are gorgeous, all rooms very... more |
![]() 26 Feb 2013 |
Very comfortable and spacious cottage. We enjoyed watching the sunset from the garden, which even in February was glorious, especially whilst viewing from the hot tub. |
Rental prices
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| Low Season | 11 Jan 13 | 18 Jan 13 | £ 1325 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| Shoulder Season | 15 Feb 13 | 22 Feb 13 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 22 Feb 13 | 1 Mar 13 | £ 1325 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| Easter | 29 Mar 13 | 5 Apr 13 | £ 1980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 5 Apr 13 | 12 Apr 13 | £ 1980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Shoulder Season | 12 Apr 13 | 19 Apr 13 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| High Shoulder Season | 24 May 13 | 31 May 13 | £ 2300 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| Shoulder Season | 7 Jun 13 | 14 Jun 13 | £ 1825 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| Shoulder Season | 4 Oct 13 | 11 Oct 13 | £ 1550 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| High Shoulder Season | 25 Oct 13 | 1 Nov 13 | £ 1980 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 1 Nov 13 | 8 Nov 13 | £ 1325 | - | - | 1 Week |
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| Low Season | 6 Dec 13 | 13 Dec 13 | £ 1325 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Low Season | 13 Dec 13 | 20 Dec 13 | £ 1325 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Christmas | 20 Dec 13 | 27 Dec 13 | £ 2650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| New Year | 27 Dec 13 | 3 Jan 14 | £ 2650 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
We require a 25% deposit to secure the booking, the balance is due 8 weeks before your stay. Bookings can be made via our website or telephone at present. Payments are accepted via BACS, Cheque, and Credit/Debit Cards. For weekend & mid week breaks please deduct £300 from the weekly price.
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