Symondsbury Manor is a fine grade II listed Tudor Manor House. It is set in its own walled grounds of about two acres, with large lawns, rockeries and flower gardens to the south and west which are very suited to croquet and knockabout games. To the north of the Manor is an orchard and wildflower garden and beyond are the picturesque rolling hills of Dorset. This large country Manor House is situated in the very pretty village of Symondsbury with its parish church, village school and thatched pub and cottages.

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 Chideok. This is the scenery that appeared in the “Harbour Lights” television series and in various films in which Symondsbury Manor featured as a location.

Bridport, the nearest town, is a mile and a half away and has large street markets twice a week – Wednesday and Saturday- of fruit and vegetables, antiques and bric-a-brac. There are golf links, horse riding, sailing and diving facilities within easy reach. There is a wide and growing choice of restaurants offering English and Ethnic cuisines ( see our catering page below) and many good pubs including the Ilchester Arms in Symondsbury only one hundred yards from the Manor.

Being a large Manor House, the spacious accommodation comprises eight double bedded rooms, some of which have antique four-posters, some super kings size beds and some antique standard doubles. There are also three twin-bedded rooms and one single boatbed. Two of the large double bedded rooms also have an extra single bed if needed. There are five bathrooms each with wc. The living room is particularly large; sixty feet long; with a dining table that extends to seat twenty-three. At the other end of the room there are plenty of comfy sofas and armchairs and a woodburning stove, pool table and television, video and DVD player. There is also a south facing sun lounge which overlooks the garden and church.. The large kitchen has a four-oven AGA and a large range style gas cooker; two large fridge-freezers; dishwasher, washing machine, kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery for twenty three guests.