Big family-sized Edwardian country house: comfort on Dorset's Jurassic coast | House in Bridport
9 Bedroom House in Bridport
WELCOME TO RUSHAY
A magnificent Arts and Crafts country house (from 1906) sleeping up to 20 guests, with separate cottage, private tennis court, and sprawling gardens, just a 20-minute walk from Charmouth's stunning Jurassic Coast beaches.
THE SPACE
Main House: 6 bedrooms (5 doubles plus en-suite 4-bed attic room), 2 elegant sitting rooms with log fires, formal dining room flowing into a beautifully equipped kitchen with Aga, induction hob, and electric oven. Plenty of prep space on the mahogany island makes cooking for crowds a joy. A boot room, study/playroom, pantry with American fridge-freezer, and laundry complete the ground floor.
The Cottage: Newly renovated self-contained retreat across the courtyard with 3 double bedrooms (one ground-floor en-suite), second bathroom, full kitchen, and cosy sitting room - perfect for multi-generational gatherings where everyone has their own space.
Total: 9 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 2 full kitchens, 4 reception rooms
OUTDOOR PARADISE
Your private estate includes a full-sized hard tennis court, sprawling lawns beneath mature beech, oak, ash and walnut trees, an apple orchard, wildflower croquet lawn (spectacular with orchids in spring), and a west-facing stone terrace with professional-grade Argentinian asado BBQ - ideal for those long Dorset evenings.
THE LOCATION
Walk straight from the garden to the sea in 20 minutes. Charmouth beach offers world-class fossil hunting on the Jurassic Coast and safe family swimming. Historic Lyme Regis (3 miles) beckons with its famous Cobb harbour, while Bridport's vibrant market town (10 minutes) provides excellent shopping and dining. Axminster station (10 minutes) offers mainline rail connections.
LOCAL FLAVOUR
The area is a foodie's paradise: dine at 101 Bridport, Tom's Lyme Regis, or Brassica in Beaminster. Stock up at Felicity's Farm Shop (rare breed pork, local cheese, organic vegetables) or the village honesty box. The Baboo organic ice cream truck makes daily rounds.
Ancient Iron Age hill forts crown the surrounding hills, offering breathtaking views across the Marshwood Vale to the sea and into two counties. Woodland walks, small fields, and timeless countryside surround you.
ABOUT YOUR HOSTS
Kate and Jason have created something special in over thirty years in the Dorset countryside. Kate's distinctive interiors have been featured in World of Interiors and Ben Pentreath's English Decoration, while Jason writes a column for Country Life magazine. Their warm, idiosyncratic style makes Rushay feel like a beloved family home - because it is.
We can recommend a private chef who knows the house well if you'd like a night off from cooking.
WHY GUESTS LOVE RUSHAY
Perfect for family reunions, milestone celebrations, or friends gathering - there's space to be together and space to retreat. Drop your wellies and beach bags in the boot room, light the fire in the drawing room, gather around the kitchen island, or escape to the cottage for a quiet moment. This is a house that works beautifully for groups, with room to breathe and endless opportunities for making memories.
Whether you're fossil hunting, hill walking, cooking feasts, playing tennis, or simply relaxing with loved ones, Rushay offers the perfect English country house escape.
Big family-sized Edwardian country house: comfort on Dorset's Jurassic coast is located in Bridport. Big family-sized Edwardian country house: comfort on Dorset's Jurassic coast provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Pet Friendly, Security/Safety, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Big family-sized Edwardian country house: comfort on Dorset's Jurassic coast has 9 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 20 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bridport has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Bridport, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
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