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Gray's Farmhouse B&B

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.

Gray's Farmhouse was chosen by Country Living for its first ever selection of favourite Rural Retreats and 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.

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, looking down to a stream. Throughout the house the walls, painted in National Trust or hand-blended colours, are hung with Rosie's vibrant paintings.

Breakfast includes fresh fruit juices, fruit, fruit compote and yoghurts, homemade bread & preserves, and English Breakfast using produce from the local farm shops. It is sometimes served in the conservatory.

The light, airy bedrooms are deeply peaceful and have 'en suite' bath or shower rooms. There are TV and easy chairs in each room, trays with tea-making things, and water from our own spring that recent guests described as 'ambrosia.'

As well as the two bedrooms in the house there is an annex across the courtyard which offers privacy, its own sitting areas and parking just outside, and views across a field.

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!

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. 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 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.

Comments from guests:
'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 £32.50- £35, depending on length of stay
Children under 14 sharing with 2 adults, half price.

No. of rooms: Family/ Double 1, Twin 1, Annex family 1. En suite 3
Location: Nearest railway station Dorchester - 12 miles O.S. Ref. 542 979

Directions:
Directions: From Bridport head east on A35 towards Dorchester for 3 miles. Left, signed Askwerswell, then right/ straight 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.