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Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches

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The studio (Annexe)
The Kitchen Area
Private kitchen
Living area
Living area

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Garden

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Morcombelake, ENG
  • Place, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Dorset and East Devon Coast
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Lyme Regis Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches

The studio at West Bullen is a bright modern self contained studio with a private entrance and hallway, parking and private hillside garden located into the side of the National Trusts Hardown Hill, fabulous for the views, short morning or evening walks and letting your dog run free!

The studio refurbished in March 2022 now has wood flooring throughout. There are rugs throughout for comfort, a king size bed with fabulous feather and down pillows and duvet, Egyptian cotton linen, solid oak side tables, bedside lamps, double wardrobe, fast wireless fibre broadband, freesat TV and DVD player, a combination microwave with full roasting and baking capabilities, fridge with icebox , 2 ring hob, extendable dining table and chairs, all kitchen utensils, crockery, saucepans, oven dishes, 2 seater sofa bed which is perfect for accommodating small children and an modern ensuite shower room with window. The lighting all work on dimmer switches. It is light and airy with french windows off the living area.

It has the most wonderful private hillside garden situated under a stunning Scots Pine, with spectacular far reaching views of Charmouth and Lyme Regis. To the right of the garden are views over mature pasture (regularly habited by a herd of Belted Galloways). The garden is equipped with everything you need - BBQ, table and chairs and fire pit to keep you warm whilst stargazing. There is off-road parking. Dog's are extremely welcome.

It is the perfect place to stay for if you are looking for a great value base from which to explore this wonderful stretch of the Jurassic coast and surrounding countryside, with numerous walks and coastal paths direct from the annexe it is also a perfect location for walkers. We are on the coastal bus route so perfect for long coastal path walks and a bus ride home.

Although quiet and tucked away, the village boasts a farm shop, village post office (offering numerous local services from grocery delivery to newspapers,) a fabulous cafe Annies, who serve breakfast lunch and tea, good bus routes and easy access to the A35.

If you are a food lover then we are also close to celebrity chef restaurant Hix Fish and Oyster House in Lyme Regis, River Cottage HQ and numerous other excellent country pubs such as The Anchor at Seaton.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Bridport

Located in Bridport, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Marine Theatre and The Town Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre and Lyme Regis Golf Club. Bridport Arts Centre and Bridport Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Morcombelake, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Dorset and East Devon Coast - 5 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Lyme Regis Beach - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Weymouth Beach - 44 min drive - 45.6 km
  • Durdle Door - 65 min drive - 64.0 km

Getting around

  • Axminster Station - 15 min drive
  • Exeter (EXT-Exeter Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pursuit of Hoppiness - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mercato Italiano - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ropemakers - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Greyhound (Wetherspoon) - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Market House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$171, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Studio Annex With Hillside Garden Sea & Country Views Close to Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Dorset and East Devon Coast, St. Gabriel’s Mouth Beach and Golden Cap. Seatown Beach and South West Coast Path Section 47 Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

JRM E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A nice stay

Great location, friendly host. Only the road to the location was a challange. Up hill the experience was beautiful.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spot on. Quiet, great views and facilities.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Louise B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous staycation

Wonderful spot for a relaxed vacation and Dudley our German Shepherd was living his best life with all the local dog friendly and clean swimming options. It was great to meet you Louise and thank you for your tips and hospitality - one of our best holidays in the UK. Would definitely recommend. Louise, Eddie and Dudley
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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8/10 Good

Katherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Our hosts couldn’t have been nicer. It’s a perfect location for walking and exploring the area. The property was as described, although the parking was directly outside and was used by another letting. If privacy is an issue, this may not be the place for you.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Amazing bolt hole with cracking views of Lyme bay from garden. Great host and everything you need

Lovely short break in lovely countryside. Two minutes from A35 and two minutes to beautiful hill top walk with dogs. We’re be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Jane R.

Brilliant hostess and great location

We had an amazing time with great weather (for November). Louise was a fab hostess, the annex was cosy and warm and would love to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Peaceful homestay, superb location, fab hosts!

Lovely homestay for our trip to Dorset with 3 lively cockapoos! Louise was a perfect host, even dog sitting for us while we went out to River Cottage HQ for dinner. Great location for exploring the Dorset/Devon border. Incredibly peaceful location with beautiful views down through the valley to the coast from the terrace. Love to come back some time.
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2/10 Terrible

Ronald H.

small,dark,not private,no outlook.

Not as advertised,nothing peaceful or private about this anex,you have no privacy at all as you look out onto the owners car park which had people and car doors slamming all day and upto midnight.builders hammering and machinery from before 8 am untill 5.00pm so the garden was unuseable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
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8/10 Good

Penelope H.

West Bullen is a lovely little secluded annexe, well away from the hustle and bustle of life.

A lovely, quiet secluded spot easily positioned for travelling the surrounding area. The annexe is clean and tidy with all amenities required and the owner Louise is always on hand should anything be needed. The garden wasn't quite positioned as I expected and the change in weather meant that we really didn't get much chance to go up the steps to get up to it but there are amazing walks all around West Bullen with spectacular views. Everywhere is very dog friendly too which helped immensely with our dog. Overall I would highly recommend West Bullen for a holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Julian H.

Perfect...

Louise was a great...Helpful and with some great recommendations. The area is stunning....Its a great location, quiet but with Charmouth and Lyme really close by...Great views too. The property was well equipped , modern and very comfortable. All in all ...Super!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

Lovely annex, beautiful setting

This was our first holiday with our puppydog and was really looking forward to it. Louise was lovely and so welcoming when we arrived at the annex. We did get a little lost before hand however but the neighbours were very kind and understanding. We had booked for 4 nights however we only stayed for 2 as we were feeling very unwell. The annex was very clean and the views were lovely. Not too far from the sea or Lyme Regis. Will definitely be going back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Ein kleines Paradies

Eine wunderbare Gastgeberin, die einem mit perfekten Tipps versorgte! Alles war sauber, neu und sehr liebevoll eingerichtet! Vorallem der kleine Garten mit dem sensationellen Blick war bezaubernd! Ein kleines Paradies im wunderbaren Dorset! Immer wieder gerne!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
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6/10 Okay

Roland H.

Nur eine Einraumwohnung

Etwas zuwenig für einen wirklich guten Aufenthalt
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018
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10/10 Excellent

JAN C.

Cosy and convenient

The Annex is a delightful little hideaway, containing everything needed for a lovely holiday for two. It is secluded, but so close to all the places we wished to visit during our stay. Louise, the owner, is so friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble for her, regarding our comforts and enquiries. We will certainly recommend to friends, indeed already have done !!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Lovely location, well furnished, good value

A cosy little weekend getaway in a beautiful location with stunning views. Owners very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Alexia P.

Excellent and we would come again and would recommend to others .

Lovely and warm and comfortable accomdation with beautiful views. Louise and her family very welcoming.myself Richard and the two dogs loved every minute even when the car broke down as louise went out her way to make sure we had a good break. By taking me to the garage where husband ended up with broken car all got sorted in the end. Outstanding stay
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Five stars here reflects the help provided and customer service as we did not stay in the studio

During the week prior to our stay the property suffered from a ventilation issue which caused same damp which had affected the walls. The owner (Louise) did not wish anything to spoil our visit to Dorset and therefore arranged for us to have alternative accommodation in the area and although at a higher cost covered this completely. Louise further escorted us to the new property and introduced us to the owners. We did go back to visit Louise later during our holiday to express our thanks and noted work was already underway at the studio and I am sure it will soon be back to its normal standard as reflected in past reviews for the next visitors.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Stuart K.

Damp & Moldy

Sad to say this didn't live up to expectations. A damp musty smell as soon as you walked in. Damp patches in corners of walls and around windows. And the cupboard had mold in it. Obviously damp has been a problem for a while. The reason probably to do with the fact that the annex has no control over the heating and lack of ventilation. The radiators only came on only once. At least the towel rail had heat. I don't like giving bad reviews, but it was what it was. We enjoyed the area but not the accommodation. Sorry.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Howard J.

Wonderful holiday

Great week in Dorset, the Annexe was a great base for exploring the Jurassic coast. Very comfortable and lovely friendly owner.
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10/10 Excellent

Willem v.

Fijne plek. Compleet ingericht. Prachtig uitzicht.

Prettige ontvangst en fijn contact met Louise. Zij geeft veel informatie. Huisje verkeert in goede staat van onderhoud. Prachtige en rustige omgeving nabij bos en heide. Toegangsweg is smal, hobbelig en steil. In Morcombelake is niets te doen, in omliggende plaatsen wel. Wandelen, strand, typische oude Engelse dorpjes, markten, Je vind het hier allemaal.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Anita P.

Excellent space and location

Had a great time we enjoyed our stay and so did the dogs . Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2017
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8/10 Good

David P.

Well equipped and great location

Great little apartment, exactly as described. Well equipped tiny kitchen, comfortable sofa and bed and a nice hot shower. Slightly erratic wifi - you might need to stand in the porch to get it to connect. Louise and family enormously welcoming, and the Dorset Apple Cake didn't last long. Location is fantastic. Perched on a hill you have glorious walks to the coast or inland straight from the door. We walked to West Bay and Bridport one day, and Lyme Regis the next, catching the bus back on both occasions. Really simple. Buses apparently take dogs for free. Great farm shops very close too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Wonderful Week

Wow! The annexe is tucked away in a lovely location. Not too far from Charmouth and Lyme Regis and the A35. Newly decorated and furnished. Everything we needed to enjoy a superb week. Up to the garden for G&Ts in the sunset. A wonderful, comfortable base to explore the many attractions of this beautiful area. Our break made extra special by Louise's thoughtfulness.

About the host

Hosted by Louise Roberts

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I am a fine art photographer specialising in landscapes, ancient woodlands, seascapes and extreme environments. I also work commercially for Music Festivals shooting their official photography. I swim in the sea all year round and I love nothing more than being out immersed in nature. It really is my happy place.

I grew up in West Dorset in a small village about 20 minutes from Morcombelake and spent most of my summers on Charmouth beach or at Lyme Regis which was a wonderful way to spend your childhood. After 20 plus years in West London we decided that it was time to move back home.

Why they chose this property

My family and I purchased West Bullen in July of 2016. We viewed West Bullen and fell in love with it immediately. It holds a very special kind of magic. Tucked away up a dirt track it is secluded, peaceful but is still very much a part of the village and the local community.

What makes this property unique

West Bullen as a whole sits on six terraces separated by beautiful old stone walls which nestle into Hardown Hill. It sits at about 600ft above sea level and the views over Charmouth and Lyme Regis bay are breathtaking. You feel as you are literally on top of the world and surveying everything below you. It is south west facing meaning you get to enjoy not only the sun all day but the sunsets which are spectacular. There is also no light pollution here and so the stargazing is really something to behold.

The property is home to a vast number trees and shrubs of all shapes and sizes, and it seems to be ever changing in its spread of colour and character. If you are lucky you'll come across deer in the upper terraces. It is truly a very special place.

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