Special Places to Stay - More than a bed for the night

"We have just had a fantastic weekend at Waddon House. It's a very beautiful manor house, but also very comfortable and cosy. We stayed in the Zeals Suite which is stunning with a four poster bed, yellow silk drapery and antique furniture, but not in any way overly formal. The large bathroom had an enormous bath, separate shower and warm fluffy towels. And there is also a large comfortable sitting room for the guests, which you share with only one other room. The house is fascinating, with an amazing sense of history having been in the family for 100s of years. It's a couple of miles inland from Chesil Beach and has sweeping views down to the sea. And the countryside is stunning - the best of English rolling hills, valleys and seaside. Suzie has thought of all the details down to cotton wool buds in the bathroom, a wide range of toiletries, dressing gowns and a delicious afternoon tea on arrival for road-frazzled guests. She is charming, friendly and full of information on good local restaurants and places to visit. All in all it's like staying in a truly luxurious hotel but with real personal attention and masses of space. It's like having your own wing rather than your own room. We would definitely recommend it and look forward to spending another, hopefully longer weekend."