About this property
32 + 4
Sleeps 32 + 4
The Old Rectory is a fine example of a Georgian grade II* country house. It is set in grounds of about one and a half acres with large lawns and flower gardens. It also includes a decked area with swim spa and sauna, and a large courtyard with outdoor kitchen and seating.
This large country house is situated in the very pretty village of Symondsbury, a stones throw from the village church and pub. There is also a well stocked village shop and café within two minutes walk.
The entire area is designated as being of outstanding natural beauty and is ideal for long walks or a relaxed seaside holiday. It is about a mile and a half to the sea and there are a variety of beaches to choose from ranging from sandy beaches at West Bay and Lyme Regis to small coves at Eype and Chideock.
Being a large country house, the very spacious accommodation comprises sixteen double bedrooms. Three bathrooms, and eight shower rooms. There is a very large drawing room with open fire, seating on comfy leather sofas and armchairs and a forty-inch flat screen television with full Sky package. The dining room adjacent to the verandah seats thirty two. Other reception rooms include: a library/card room, breakfast room that seats up 16, DVD/snug room and fully kitted games room with pool table, table football and arcade machine. The large kitchen has three ovens and a six-ringed electric hob, two large larder fridges, two dishwashers, washing machine, kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery for 32 guests.
The decor of the house is in keeping with its period and we have tried to marry comfort with the atmosphere of a traditional country rectory. The building lends itself to weekend house parties in a genuine and unspoilt Dorset village.
Set in one and a half acres of beautiful grounds The Old Rectory at Symondsbury is the perfect location for houseparties or family gatherings in a lovely unspoilt Dorset village. Spacious accommodation, dining room seats 24 plus, library with billiard table, washing machine, TV, DVD.
Prices are from £6000 for a weekend (3 nights). Weeks are priced between 9000 to 14000