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Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

Colmer's View Annexe

Colmer's View Annexe, Bridport, Dorset, England

By day you're wowed by the views; by night, the stars. To find oneself in such a country setting is a treat. As for the accommodation, it's modern, comfortable and light: Ruth has recently transformed the annexe of her brick-and-wood bungalow (let to guests) into an eco-friendly self-catering space, with a south-facing decked veranda and a modest garden (table, chairs, barbecue) enclosed by a beech hedge. No green detail has been left unchecked: the central heating is driven by the wood-burner, the hot water is heated by solar panels as well as Ruth's Aga (guests may need to top-up the meter a little in winter), and the floor is made of recycled chipboard – softened by kilims and rugs. The well-kitted out kitchen has cream paintwork, a pine table and four new rush-seated chairs, the bathroom, with shower, is simple and white, and the bedroom, with a pretty patchwork on its big bed, is in the old garage – not that you'd know! Super-insulated windows look onto the distant former River Cottage HQ, in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty four miles from the sea.

B&B available.

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Posted: Friday, February 1, 2008

Colmers View Annexe

Late summer-£450/wk- visit website for Sept.availibility calendar.

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Colmer's View Annexe and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Colmers View House, Dorset
Colmers View House

In deepest Dorset, on the tiniest lane, is a late-50s, south-facing bungalow. Yet ...

Bridport, Dorset

Sleeps 2-8 per unit (12 in total).

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Colmer's View Annexe

Contact: Ruth Collier

  • Tel: 01308 458787
  • Sleeps: 2-8 per unit (12 in total).
  • Rooms: Annexe (sleeps 4): double/twin with shower; sofabed. House (sleeps 8): 2 twins/doubles (1 with double sofabed); 2 futons on gallery; bath/shower room; shower room; wc.
  • Price: £300 – £520. 
  • Closed: Never.
  • Changeover: Saturday
Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility. Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection. No smoking anywhere in the house.

Checklist

  • Dishwasher
  • Electricity included
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave oven
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Television
  • BBQ
  • Beach within 3 miles
  • Cooked meals available
  • Restaurant nearby
  • Short breaks possible
  • Extra bed/cot available
  • Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

  • The fabulous nearby beaches + coastal paths.Near Lyme Regis + Weymouth.Jurassic coast.
  • Walking + cycling in unspoilt countryside(Bike Hire availible)
  • Bridport,3miles away is famous for it's vibrant market on Saturdays + the Arts.
  • Spring '09 courses in Gardens,the Arts + Wellbeing in the near future.
  • Marvelous choice of local(organic) food at Sat.mkt.+ farmshops.
  • A Great choice of local restaurants + pubs specialising in local organic produce.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

Colmer's View Annexe Colmers View annexe entrance

Colmers View annexe entrance

Colmer's View Annexe Kitchen

Kitchen

Colmer's View Annexe Bedroom

Bedroom

Colmer's View Annexe The view on 24.01.08

The view on 24.01.08

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Children welcome but cots, high chairs, etc. are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the house.
Full and approved wheelchair facilities.
Tennis court on premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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