The Orchard Country House, Dorset

Nestling in gardens complete with an impressive orchard, is this outstanding holiday home, The Orchard Country House in Rousdon, just outside Lyme Regis on the Devon/Dorset border. Perfect for large gatherings, The Orchard Country House is set within a former boutique hotel and so is set up for groups of friends or families and has everything you could possibly need to make your holiday a success. The accommodation is warm and welcoming and the sitting room couldn’t be more inviting with ample seating, a feature open fireplace and attractive windows letting in loads of light and offering delightful views over the gardens; this is the perfect space for gathering together and enjoying some quality holiday time. If you want to get away from it all, then there is a smaller and cosier snug which has a TV and offers a great alternative space for guests. The stylish kitchen is all set up with everything needed for the designated chef to be able to whip up some delicious cuisine for your party. Enjoy a long, leisurely meal in the formal dining room or if the sun is shining step out onto one of the two patio areas which have extensive seating and are the ideal spot for alfresco drinking and dining. When night falls and bedtime beckons, take your pick from one of the 13 bedrooms available at The Orchard Country House. All are stylishly presented and come with en-suite facilities and whatever configuration of guests you have in your party there will be a bedroom for everyone. This is a wonderful place to wake up to in the morning with the colourful gardens an idyllic backdrop for relaxing and chilling out and planning what activities you and your party will get up to that day. Nearby Lyme Regis has a great selection of eateries and perfect for spending a day at the beach, a visit to Cobb Harbour or a trip to the museum or aquarium. Axminster is a short drive and here you will be rewarded with a good selection of shops as well as its very own Axminster Heritage Centre and Axe Valley Wildlife Park. For the holiday of a lifetime, book a stay at The Orchard Country House.