Peace and tranquillity in Dorset

Colmer Farmhouse on the edge of the beautiful Marshwood Vale, minutes from the coast of Lyme Regis ,Seaton and Beer, the start of the Jurassic coast

Colmer Farmhouse is a 15th cetury house sleeping six in comfort  The farmhouse has many old features, oak beams, flagstone floors, inglenook fireplace with a bread oven. There is a kitchen with AGA, fridge, washing machine, microwave and dishwasher.There is a separate dinning room next to the kitchen. The sitting room has an inglenook fire place, woodburning stove, television and ample sofas and easy chairs,etc.Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, two with double beds and one with two single beds.

There are lots of places to visit in the immediate area. Forde Abbey is about 4miles away, it is a family run abbey with beautiful grounds, and the abbey its self is steeped in history. Henry the 8th abolished the monks in the abbey and you will find alot of the old houses in the area have what they call priest holes (Colmer has one) where the monks used to hide. Pilsdon hill, this is an iron age fort , is 3 to 4 miles away with the most stunning views over the Vale to the coast. Abbostbury with its swannery is also worth a trip. On wet days there is Pecorama in Beer also Beer caves. Not far away is Creley adventure park. Or just relax by the sea with a picnic.


 

The accomadation is spacious with a large lounge, and an old working kitchen with thre double rooms

This is the hallway leading from the kitchen area to the lounge

A small part of the lounge, equipped with television and DVD player, the t.v is not a smart telly, there are DVDs  , WIFI available

Spacious twin room

Colmer welcomes you and your dog (s)
 

your entrance to Colmer

your working kitchen

Adjacent to the kitchen is the dining area 

Your kitchen is equipped with an  AGA , dishwasher, washing machine, iron, ironing board,fridge/freezer and microwave, 

Winter Warmer

On a cold winter morning or evening cosy up next to the AGA with a cup of hot chocolate or tea and a good book before the house wakes 

Large comfortable double room with chair and table

this room is very spacious so if you need a bit of peace and quiet from the family you can sit and look out over the garden and listen to the birds.

View from Plisdon Pen

Pilsdon Pen is an iron age fort with spectacular views out over the Marshwood Vale to Lyme Bay, on a clear day you can even see ships in the bay.

Turning around at the top you are then looking out toward  Somerset, a steep climb but well worth the effort.

prices for Feb 2026 to March 2027

Feb 7th  to April 3rd    2 nights min stay  £120/night    £475/week

April 4th   to May  8th                                                                  £485/ week

May 9th  to   June 12th                                                               £510 / week

June 13th  to  July 17th                                                              £565/week

July 18th  to   August 28th   Only let for a full week        £620/week 

August  29th to Sept 11th   only let for a full week          £595/week

Sept 12th to   Sept 25th     Only let for a full week            £575/week

Sept  26th  to Oct 23   2 nights min stay                               £ 520/week

Oct 24th to   Dec 18th                                                                   £490/week

Dec  19th  to  Jan 8th 2027  4 nights min stay                    £595/week

Jan  9th  to Feb 12th  2 nights min stay £120/night        £485/week

Feb 13th  to  March 4th                                                                £490/week

We  only let for a minimum of 2 nights, out of season we are flexible on our start date, please call we will always try to oblige

                                              

 

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