Grays Farmhouse
Clift Lane, Toller Porcorum, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0EJ
(near Bridport)
Telephone: 01308 485574
www.farmhousebnb.co.uk
Welcome to Gray's Farmhouse!
Chosen by “Country Living” for its first ever selection of favourite Rural Retreats, Gray's Farmhouse has since featured in the“Sunday Telegraph” travel section and in “Dorset Magazine”, as well as appearing in Alastair Sawday’s prestigious “Special Places to Stay”.
"Has to be one of the best B&Bs we have stayed at."
Gray's Farmhouse B&B is set in a maze of paths through ancient woodland and wildflower meadows, utterly peaceful, yet within easy reach of Bridport and the West Dorset Coast.
The farmhouse has stripped floors, massive flagstones, old oak beams, and in winter a blazing log fire welcomes you in the lovely dining room, a converted apple store, that looks down to a stream. Throughout the house the walls, painted in National Trust or hand-blended colours, are hung with Rosie's vibrant paintings, many of which are for sale.
Breakfast includes fresh fruit juices, fruit, fruit compote and yoghourts, home-made bread & preserves, and English Breakfast using locally sourced food as much as possible.
We sometimes serve breakfast in the conservatory.
On fine days guests are welcomed on arrival with tea and cake in the garden, weather and time of day permitting: there is a choice of sitting areas on the guest lawns near the house, perfect for unwinding after the journey!
The simply furnished bedrooms are deeply peaceful and have "en suite" bath or shower rooms. There is flat-sceen digital TV + DVD, with easy chair, hot drinks tray, and water from our own spring that recent guests described as "ambrosia."
Adjoining the bedrooms there is a tiny "snug" with easy chairs that we have tried to set up with everything we can think of for your pleasure or convenience: ideally placed if you can't sleep at night! There's a fridge, basin, picnic things, kettle, ironing board & iron, radio wth CD & MP3 player, local guide books, maps, novels, magazines, copious information on local activities and places to eat, DVDs, CDs, cards, scrabble, chess and other games.
We are always pleased when guests explore the grounds, since we think they are what make Gray's Farmhouse special!
Gray's Farm adjoins 2 nature reserves, 3 SSSIs, and the estates of Mapperton Manor and Wytherston, all criss-crossed by a network of footpaths that include the near by Jubilee Trail and the Wessex Rideway. We love advising guests on our favourite walks from home, whether just a short rural circuit or a day out on Eggardon Hill or to Mapperton Manor, near Beaminster, with its magnificent Italianate water gardens nestling into the surrounding countryside.
Within easy reach is the magnificent World Heritage coastline, with a choice of beaches due south. Slightly further afield, Abbotsbury to the east and the Golden Cap to the west are a little over half an hour’s drive.
Gray’s Farmhouse, just north of Bridport, is centrally placed for exploring West Dorset.
Our website offers a remarkably detailed introduction to the many 'Things to Do' in this tranquil, ancient, and richly varied corner of West Dorset. Look us up, then come and see for yourselves.
Customer Comments:
"Absolutely Perfect!"
"Loved your little corner of Heaven!"
"Lucky to live in Paradise!"
"Brilliant place to stay!"
"Very thoughtful touches"
"Pure indulgence"
"A real find!"
"Fantastico!"
"We nearly took the dog home with us!"
"Wildlife superb!"
"A lovely place to spend a birthday, surrounded by creativity!"
"Just like meeting old friends!"
"Idyllic!"
Facilities: Ample parking / discount for children / dogs by arrangement /
Garden & grounds/ tea and coffee making facilities
Open: all year. We regret, no single night bookings
Prices: Bed and Breakfast for two, per head £35.00- £37.50, depending on length of stay
Children under 14 sharing with 2 adults, half price.
No. of rooms: Family/ Double 1, Twin 1, En suite 3
Location: Nearest railway station Dorchester - 12 miles O.S. Ref. 542 979
Directions: From Bridport head east on A35 towards Dorchester for 3 miles. Left, signed Askwerswell, then straight ahead on bend, pass Spyway Inn, continue up & over Eggardon Hill. Continue under disused railway bridge and after half mile take track on left by sign for 'Grays Farmhouse', opposite unmarked lane on right. Continue to very end, through gates, and house is on left.
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