Folk with a yen for a country escape close to the coast, and a taste for James Verner’s modern rustic design style will love the Wellhouse and next door Wellhayes Barn.
Light pours through tall windows into the house’s striking open-plan living space, with massive wood-burner. James’ furniture, and interesting art are dotted about. The barn is just as bright and lovely, with a wheelchair-friendly downstairs bedroom, an open-plan living area and an upstairs bedroom with long green views and wood-burner.
Both kitchens have all you need; catering can be arranged if you come as a group and there are excellent restaurants and markets nearby in Lyme Regis, Bridport and Axminster. Take a boat on, or a plunge into, the lake. Wander the woods with red kites overhead; walk to Lyme Regis in under an hour.
Delightful setting and cottage, we were able to relax very quickly. Great welcome basket upon arrival. The cottage is very stylish with some beautiful touches but it is also extremely comfortable and practical and very well planned out. The grounds are so peaceful and pretty it really was a very relaxing place to hang out but is also close enough to be able to explore all the local attractions and beautiful coastal towns and villages nearby. One thing it didn't have is any board games or playing cards which would be a small bonus we felt but easy so take some with you if you know.