Go barking mad with a tail-wagging getaway in this superb country house near Uplyme. Suitable for large families or groups of friends, it’s the ideal base for a relaxing holiday filled with days of scenic walks, swimming in the heated pool and admiring spectacular views.
Reached via a long driveway, this elegant home opens to a grand hallway where you can kick off shoes and hang up leads. Stroll into the spacious, light-filled lounge and take in the incredible rural views from the large windows. With plush sofas, a wood burner and a Smart TV, this room is the place to gather for cosy evenings, whatever the time of year. The snug/library offers a quiet corner for reading, while the kitchen/diner has all the facilities you’ll need for holiday cooking, plus a table in the window with a view. The ground floor also includes a utility room (with space for a dog bed), boot room, WC and games room with Smart TV and pool table. On the first floor, four bedrooms comprise two twins, a single, and a double with balcony and en-suite shower room. This floor also has a family bathroom, while on the second floor you’ll find another double room, boasting a high, sloping ceiling, huge windows, en-suite bathroom and balcony. Outside space (with slopes and steps) includes the heated swimming pool (seasonal) and summer house, with extensive lawns, patios with seating areas, and ponds. There’s private parking for five cars.
The house is set just 1 mile from Uplyme and its welcoming pub, and 1 mile from Cannington Viaduct – a lovely circular walk. In Lyme Regis, 2.5 miles, you’ll find several beaches that’s dog-friendly all year round and, heading 10 miles inland, Forde Abbey is a medieval treasure with beautiful gardens where hounds on leads are welcome.