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Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Bridport

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

9 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 20395 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Bridport, Dorset
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Tunnel Target Sports Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Bridport

Seaside stay .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Bridport vacation home, you'll find The Tunnel Target Sports Centre and Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre. Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Dorset and East Devon Coast are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • The Tunnel Target Sports Centre - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 14 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Monmouth Beach - 15 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 10 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Swim - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Standard - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Pilot Boat - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kiosk - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lyme Regis Sandwich Company - ‬9 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach

***VRBO HOLIDAY HOME OF THE YEAR 2026***

A large Arts & Crafts country house with cottage near Lyme Regis — ideal for multi-generational family stays, with tennis court, large garden, and direct access to the Jurassic Coast.

Rushay has been named 2026 Holiday Home of the Year in recognition of our superlative guest reviews, plus the delights of Bridport and Lyme Regis – and the beauty of West Dorset’s Jurassic coast.

A mile from the beach at Charmouth, Rushay is a nine-bedroom Edwardian country house and cottage, sleeping up to 20. With four reception rooms, open fires, a hard tennis court, and gardens that come alive with wildflowers in spring, it’s a home designed for gathering up families and friends.

We are proud of every guest who has stayed, explored, cooked, walked and celebrated here — this award belongs as much to them as to us.

If some houses are for staying in, others are for slowing down: so Rushay is set up for long, unhurried days with family and friends. Think shared meals at a long table, books by the fire, children exploring the garden, and coastal walks straight from the door.

Perfect for multi-generational stays, the house combines character and comfort: spacious living areas, a fully equipped kitchen (plus a second in the adjacent cottage), superfast WiFi, and carefully designed bedrooms.

Outside, enjoy a hard tennis court, an asado barbecue, and a west-facing terrace for evenings that stretch into dusk.

Charmouth beach is a mile away across the fields; the wider Dorset coast — from Lyme Regis to Chesil Beach — is within easy reach.

Dogs welcome. Logs provided. Everything in place for a slower kind of stay.


1. 🏡 At-a-glance
• Holiday Home of the Year 2026
• Spacious Arts & Crafts country house near Lyme Regis
• Sleeps 20 guests comfortably
• Large dining table for shared meals
• Multiple living areas for relaxing or socialising

2. 📍 Location & standout experience
• 1 mile walk to Charmouth beach (Jurassic fossils)
• Close to Jurassic Coast
• Easy access to Lyme Regis, Bridport & Chesil Beach
• Coastal walks, countryside and sea on the doorstep

3. 🌿 Outdoor highlights
• Large private garden and grounds
• Hard tennis court (racquets & balls provided)
• Argentinian asado barbecue
• West-facing terrace for sunset dining

4. 🍳 Kitchen & dining
• Fully equipped kitchen with Aga, induction hob & double ovens
• Second kitchen in cottage (ideal for larger groups)
• American-style fridge/freezer
• Indoor & outdoor dining spaces
• Option for private chef (on request)

5. 🛏 Bedrooms & bathrooms
Sleeping up to 20 guests across 9 bedrooms:
• Comfortable bedrooms suited to families & groups
•. 2 king-size rooms
•. 6 double rooms (one en suite)
•. 1 ground-floor en suite bedroom (easy access)
•. 1 attic dormitory with 4 single beds
• Quality linens and fluffy towels provided

6. 🔥 Living & entertainment
• Log fires (logs provided)
• Books, board games, jigsaws & cards
• TV with full services
• DAB radio

7. 🐾 Practical essentials
• Superfast WiFi throughout
• Dogs welcome
• Parking available for everyone
• Suitable for celebrations & gatherings

Designed for bringing everyone together — with space to slow down.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 9 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 6 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 4,250 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please don't put anything down the loo except loo paper! We are on private drainage and the tank can't take tampons, nappies, wet wipes etc etc
We are surrounded by grazing land: please do not interfere with any grazing animals and, if you have a dog, keep it under control always.
Read and understand the rental agreement. Booking confirms that you accept the rental agreement.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 20 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: We love a dog, but not on the furniture or beds!

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Edwardian The Sea Bridport
Edwardian country house and cottage close to the sea Bridport

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach to the airport?

This vacation home is 27.9 mi (40-min drive) away from the Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.7 mi (12-min drive) from Charmouth Beach and 3.5 mi (16-min drive) from St. Gabriel’s Mouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach to downtown Bridport?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Wootton Fitzpaine.

Holiday Home of the Year | Sleeps 20 | Tennis, Gardens | 1m Jurassic Coast Beach Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rosamund S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely situation. The house was ideal for our three generation family gathering. The children and adults enjoyed the tennis court, walks, and fossil hunting. Great holiday all round. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful large house with relaxed feel - great space for all our family. Beautiful walks and surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony N.

Liked: Cleanliness
All the family enjoyed the house, the location and loved the tennis court
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely stay in a charming old property which had lots of character. We made good of use of the tennis court and the walk down to Charmouth beach. Our host was very welcoming and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family holiday

We were 11 adults and 3 kids. We had a wonderful time. The property is a little bit tired in parts but that in no way detracted from the overall experience. Jason is an excellent host. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely comfy house, not too posh, where we all felt immediately at home. We had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rushay in Dorset

Enjoyable week, house was large and plenty of room for us all, Jason was friendly and helpful and the weather was glorious!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Light, bright, beautiful

It’s as lovely as it looks. Our children were like wood nymphs l, galloping around in the bluebells, while we had all our meals in the garden. Light and nature pours in through every window. Beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte S.

Perfect for a family gathering

This house is perfect for large groups, with space to comfortably sleep everyone and lots of communal space, both inside and out. The grounds are lovely with beautiful views out over the countryside. Its location, is perfect for visiting Lyme Regis, we spent a great day by the sea.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home in amazing location

We stayed over NYE the house was absolutely beautiful. Home from home, rustic and tastefully decorated keeping the charm of the property. We stayed in most of the time cooking huge meals and the kitchen and dining area is perfect for that. Have already recommended it to a family member. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zoe H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

Rushay is such a fabulous place to stay and was the perfect venue for our family reunion over Christmas. The house is beautifully furnished without being precious and particularly spacious for a large group. Jason had even provided a Christmas tree which proved the icing on the cake!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

alex m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for family get togethers

Lovely location, ideal for our multi-gen groups, plenty of space and there were 20 of us, just gutted I didn’t get to try the parilla grill. Descriptions all spot on and good comms with host throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great half term stay

We were a mixed age family group and had a really great stay at this house. It careered for all our multigenerational needs from a 4month old to 78yr old. The garden and tennis court were a great hit. The host told us of the walk down from the house to Charmouth which was beautiful. A super stay in this lovely exploring the area. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Elaine L.

A wonderful country house for a family party!

We really enjoyed Rushay - the house, Cottage and grounds are beautiful. Full use was made of the tennis court and we drove to Charmouth for an early morning swim each day. The beds are really comfy and the bathroom facilities are good. We did feel that the kitchen equipment needs updating a little - we just managed to cater for 20 between the two kitchens and using quite a few items brought from home. Altogether though, a really lovely time was he by all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay

Jason gave us great recommendations. The house was perfect. Beautiful location with so much to do around it. Everyone loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maeve W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a family get together

Lots of space for our family gathering. Light airy and spacious really clean and well kept. The two buildings were a bonus a real bonus. Easy walk to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends getaway

Fabulous large property for a large group, lovely gardens, tennis court and surrounding fields with sheep, very peaceful. Large bedrooms, comfy beds. Bathrooms need to be updated with showers and property felt a little "tired" We all had a great time and would stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Galen M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

We had a wonderful long weekend at the house. 4 families, lots of kids. It was a wonderful weekend and perfect for get together with friends. It’s also so close to the beach!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcus R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Dorset getaway.

We had a lovely stay at Rushay. Very well equipped for our long weekend and set in beautiful grounds and countryside. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natalie R., USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful spacious gathering house

We had a lovely, lovely time at our stay! The house is absolute magic, and ideal for large family gatherings. Jason has a great eye for design. Ample space, with a great floor plan. The kids loved playing tag from room to room and the adults enjoyed that we didn’t feel on top of one another. The house is well stocked, we were a group of 20, and had enough silverware and plates- not to mention the large gathering table which worked just as well for meals and late nights games. The tennis court was a bonus, it was well kept. The location is great, nothing was too far and I had an easy time communicating with Jason. Couldn’t recommend it enough. We had the odd spider web, and flies inside the home but nothing to ruin the experience. Fabulous stay. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This beautiful house was the perfect place for our family gathering. Spacious, well equipped and comfortable. Set in the middle of stunning countryside with plenty of outside space for relaxing and playing it couldn’t have suited us more. A truly wonderful place to spend a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Viv S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rain did not dampen enjoyment of stay at Rushay

Rushay is a charming spacious property, even the adults were still getting lost by the end of the week and for the children 4,5 and 8 it was perfect for hide and seek and treasure hunts! The dining room worked beautifully for large gatherings in the evenings, and with the help of the second kitchen in the stable block we were able to cater for all. The tennis court was well used when weather permitted. All in all it was a lovely base to explore the local area and to retreat to at the end of the day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for groups

Lovely setting and ideal for a reunion of old friends. Comfy and spacious with everything we needed for the trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic!

We had a fabulous long weekend celebrating my 50th birthday at Rushay. The house is beautiful & location perfect, Jason was welcoming and a great host. Comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and lovely big dining table, house was warm plus plenty of wood for the fire. Loved the walk to Charmouth beach from the house. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice Lisher

Liked: Cleanliness

A Dorset gem

This house is packed full of charm and character, with everything we needed for our stay. The wonderful grounds and tennis court kept the children entertained for hours and we loved being able to walk directly through the fields to Charmouth. Jason is an excellent host, nothing was too much trouble and we would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022