Poorton Hill is a charming rural retreat nestled at South Poorton, just a few miles northwest of Bridport in Dorset.
A spacious, detached property set within expansive private grounds, offering tranquility, comfort, and proximity to the gorgeous Jurassic Coast.
Description
🏡 The House & Grounds
- Elegant living — The interiors feature a grand hallway opening into a wood-burner-warmed lounge, a cozy snug with a TV/DVD, a dedicated music room with piano, and a formal dining room overlooking the garden.
- Well‑equipped kitchen — A stylish, modern kitchen complete with a Range-style electric oven, two dishwashers, a central island, and morning-view seating makes it ideal for group cooking.
- Room for all — With eight bedrooms (three king-size, three twin, one double, one single) and six bathrooms—including three en‑suite—this home accommodates up to 15 guests comfortably.
- Sorry no pets are accepted.
🌳 Outdoors & Location
- Beautiful grounds — Rolling lawns, woodland borders, and an ornamental pond create a picture-perfect setting for alfresco dining, games, or simply unwinding .
- Private & peaceful — Secluded down country lanes, yet only 6 miles from Bridport’s amenities and pubs and 6 miles from West Bay’s cliffs, beaches, and harbour.
🚶 Opportunities & Surroundings
- Great walks — The Poortons and West Milton sit amid idyllic wooded valleys and grassy knolls, part of the Mangerton and Brit river systems—perfect for scenic strolls.
- Nature reserve nearby — South Poorton nature reserve falls within a steep river valley rich with wildflowers, alder woodland, and wildlife like nuthatches, bullfinch, and otters.
🔎 Quick Facts
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Sleeps | Up to 15 guests |
| Bedrooms | 8 (3 king-size, 3 twins, 1 double, 1 single) |
| Bathrooms | 6 (including 3 en‑suite) |
| Highlights | Wood burner, music room, bright modern kitchen, snug |
| Grounds | Large lawns, ornamental pond, woodlands |
| Nearby | Bridport (6 mi), West Bay/Jurassic Coast (6 mi), country pubs (1 mi) |
Poorton Hill is ideal for large family reunions, multi‑generation retreats, wedding receptions or a peaceful countryside escape. Its blend of elegant living spaces, generous grounds, and access to Dorset’s stunning natural beauty makes it genuinely special.
