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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 and ask about creative weekend courses from September 2010.

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Posted: Friday, February 1, 2008

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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Details

Colmer's View Annexe

Contact: Ruth Collier

• Tel: 01308 458787
• Sleeps: 2
• Rooms: Annexe (sleeps 2-4): 1 double/twin with shower; sofabed.
• Price: £450 – £520. 2 night weekends £250(out of season only)
• Closed: Never.

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.
• Weekend Workshops in the Arts from Sept.see website (courses)
• 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.