Outbuildings, Bridport. A Luxury Farm’otel in West Dorset

The Pressing Room (from £270pn, dog-friendly) sleeps 2 adults and 1 infant, with a super-king bed, a huge linen sofa and – brace yourself – a stunning William Holland brass bateau bath at the end of the bed.

The Farrows (from £200pn, dog-friendly) looks out over the inner farm and sleeps 2 adults in a double bed. It has ample space for you both and outside, just beyond the solid oak stable door, is a private walled patio where you can watch the easy pace of farm life flow by.

The Sty (from £200pn, dog-friendly) sits at the heart of the farm, next door to The Farrows, and sleeps 2 adults in one king bed. It’s a decadent space with a big smart TV and a wonderful private terrace with fireplace.

The Cider Room (from £270pn, dog-friendly) boasts one of the most unique bathtubs at Outbuildings with its solid bull’s head tap and al fresco vista over the West Dorset countryside. Sleeps 2 adults and 1 infant.

The Granary (from £230pn, no dogs) is a masterful space made up of 2 rooms, ideal for 2 – 6 adults. We love the huge emperor-sized bed in the master bedroom and the show-stopping William Holland square tin bath next to it.

The Coop (from £330pn, small dogs only) is a marvellous transformation of a former chicken shed and sits away from the main farm in a nook of its own. It sleeps 2 in a superior king bed that’s set on a mezzanine. The views from the open-air copper William Holland bathtub are divine.

The Pen (from £240pn, no dogs) is a magnificent hand-built shepherd’s hut for 2 with a king-sized bed, copper William Holland bathtub and a floor-to-ceiling glass front which gifts you endless countryside views.

The Byre (from £270pn, dog-friendly) is made up of two massive glass-fronted rectangular spaces (available to book separately) facing out onto an endless sea of rolling Dorset countryside. In each, there’s a super-king bed, an outdoor brass bateau bath and a huge copper and marble shower with views outside.

The Location

Outbuildings is set on 10 acres of beautiful West Dorset farmland, just a short drive from the popular market town of Bridport and the coastal harbour of West Bay. The dairy farm itself is a small working affair; not a huge commercial enterprise it once was, so you won’t be woken by herds of cows or the roar of tractors in the morning.

Although you won’t see the sea from your bedroom window, you will enjoy incredible views over the rolling Dorset hills. There are also excellent walks right from the door which take you to some lovely Dorset pubs and the sea is very easy to get to, by bike or by car – or by foot if you fancy a longer walk down to West Bay.

Food, Drink and Experiences

Alongside the stunning rooms, you can feast like a lord and lady when you stay at Outbuildings. The central part of Outbuildings is The Cart Shed, where you’ll find reception along with the bar and restaurant (open daily until 10pm). Food comes deliciously homemade and the menu is available from 12pm – 9pm.

Then there are the original and brilliant on-site experiences that put Outbuildings in a league of its own. Our favourite include Bubbles in the Woods (an enchanting private hot tub experience), The Hay Barn Cinema (a private movie night pimped with sweet treats and food), and The Cart Shed Cookout (a BBQ dining experience in the courtyard). The team also offer a number of brilliant packages, in-room dining options and great deals on midweek stays.

In short, everything at Outbuildings has been carefully thought about and created from the heart up. Meaning one stay just won’t be enough.