West Compton Manor

Dorset
Bed & Breakfast
+44 (0)1300 320400
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Per night
£150 - £225
Bedroom

3 rooms

Sleeps

Rooms sleep 2

Pets welcome

There's a lovely relaxed feel to this rather grand house, garden, ponds and orangery. Ashley and Amanda are easy-going hosts

Per night
£150 - £225

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£150 - £225 per night

The Experience

Drive down narrow lanes with tall hedges to this little hamlet and an old stone family house filled with photos, pictures, loads of books, a couple of friendly dogs and memorabilia. And a Tesla charger, although check the details before you stay.

Bedrooms feel very private – you pretty much have your own wing of the house and you can come and go as you please. Breakfast will include home-laid eggs, bacon and sausages from a local farm, maybe some mushrooms foraged by Ashley. He loves cooking and will give you supper too if he has enough notice, so do ask.

Walk along footpaths across Eggardon Hill into Askerswell and the Spyway Inn for good pub grub in about 40 minutes, or just over an hour to Three Horseshoes Inn at Powerstock. Beachcombers and fossil hunters can drive to Lyme in 30 minutes. 

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We think you'll love

  • The relaxed informal feel
  • The wonderful walks for you and your dog
  • Feeling private in your B&B rooms
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You should know

  • You'll also be greeted by friendly Jack Russells Tipple and Trubble
  • There's no pub or shop in the hamlet
  • Not all the bedrooms are dog-friendly so do make sure

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Spa
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Bar
  • Barbecue
  • Licensed premises
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accommodation

Pricing

Nightly price
from £150
Surcharges
Singles £80-£100. Extra bed/sofabed available £50 per person per night.
1 Twin
From £150
1 Suite for 2
From £180
1 Double
From £170

Information

Booking information

Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights.
Closed
Rarely.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property
Meals
Pubs within 3 miles.

Reviews

Deborah, Findon

We were in need of peace, quiet and relaxation and that is exactly what we got. Beautiful surroundings, a comfortable bed and a fine breakfast. Would recommend.


Mike, Crowborough

West Compton, like it's owner, is a one off ! The house with its courtyard is reminiscent of a French manoir, beautiful and full of character and interest. On a sunny day having breakfast al fresco by the trickling Koi ponds you could be in the South of France. The red 'balcony room', is spacious, comfortable and quiet. Ashley and Amanda are hospitable and generous hosts and can point you in the right direction for places to visit and eat. Ashley serves up a mean breakfast - and some hilarious stories ! We enjoyed every moment of our stay with them and have every intention of returning.


Debbie, Shrewsbury

Ashley made us feel very welcome in his lovely home, our room was very beautifully decorated and furnished with antiques, and fresh flowers. Delicious breakfasts were served outside by the fish pools when weather permitted. Ashley and Amanda were helpful in advising on where to eat and places to visit. There is plenty to do in the area, apart from the beaches we enjoyed Athelhampton and Little Bredy gardens; Hardy's Cottages and the Etches Museum at Kimmeridge. Particularly good for guests with dogs, ours loved it and were made welcome. A very relaxing stay away from the crowds!


Luke, Norwich

Fantastic stay at Ashley and Amanda's place. We had the balcony room and loved the huge comfy bed, ensuite bathroom and sitting out on the balcony in the sunny weather. Breakfast was fresh and plentiful, with lots of different options; we particularly enjoyed a breakfast outside in the sunshine next to the Koi pond. We also loved being welcomed by resident Jack Russells Tipple and Trubble! Amanda and Ashley gave us some great recommendations for local places to eat and overall couldn't have been more helpful. We had a lovely relaxing week and hope to be back again in the future!


Helen, Bedford

What a fantastic find steeped in the Dorset countryside. Ashley and Amanda are so welcoming and Ashley's breakfasts are second to none (I was so lucky to be staying in the fig season to add to the selection available!!) Balcony room was excellent. Couldn't ask for anything more. Would absolutely recommend .


Location

The neighbourhood

West Compton is made up of a cluster of houses at the head of a small valley, formed by a tributary of the river Frome. The surrounding chalk hills are part of the Dorset Downs – walk up Eggardon Hill for stunning views down to the sea. You're under 10 miles from Bridport for pop-up artisan food, good markets, independent shops and an arts centre. Dorchester is about 10 miles the other way; visit Max Gate, Thomas Hardy's old house and garden or walk around Maiden Castle, an iron age fort. For posher than pub grub try The Ollerod in Beaminster.

Local points of interest from Ashley Stewart

  • Coarse fishing available on estate lake for a quiet moment in competition with Kingfishers and Heron.
  • 4 miles from the stunning Jurassic coast, home to fossils and actors alike.
  • Squiffle the Saturday market and Antique Quarter of Bridport.
  • Take in the stunning coastline to Abbotsbury, where the Swannery hosts some of the most diverse wildlife in the South West, or lose yourself in the Sub-Tropical Gardens.
  • Walk up to the Iron Age fort at Eggardon Hill, and look across the stunning Marshwood Vale to Devon.

Introducing

Ashley Stewart

Ashley, ex-event manager, party planner, DJ – now builder, designer, forager, is a huge character. He clearly loves people and sharing his home and always has a project on the go. At the moment he's creating a games room out of another outbuilding. Amanda was an agent for TV and radio presenters then spent some time working in a B&B in Italy and enjoyed it. She's a natural home-maker and also a people person so between the two of them they look after you incredibly well.