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

Bridport, Dorset
$1329 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 9

Bed

Bath 6

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Home Private Vacation Home

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Sleep 20

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Night 2 nights

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***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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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total (up To 20 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    9 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 4250 Sq Ft (395 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    6 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shower/tub Combination Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Desk Chair Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Foosball Table Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Chef Iron/ironing Board Local Meal Delivery Service
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    6 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 20

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • jane b.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Wonderful large house with relaxed feel - great space for all our family. Beautiful walks and surroundings.

  • Anthony N.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    All the family enjoyed the house, the location and loved the tennis court

  • Kate M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    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.

  • Jeremy J.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    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!

  • Charles G.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 12, 2025

    A lovely comfy house, not too posh, where we all felt immediately at home. We had a lovely time.

  • Vivienne L.

    Submitted Jul 15, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Enjoyable week, house was large and plenty of room for us all, Jason was friendly and helpful and the weather was glorious!

  • Jeannie F.

    Submitted May 16, 2025

    Stayed May 3, 2025

    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.

  • Charlotte S.

    Submitted May 13, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    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.

  • Danielle A.

    Submitted Jan 2, 2025

    Stayed Dec 30, 2024

    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.

  • Zoe H.

    Submitted Dec 30, 2024

    Stayed Dec 23, 2024

    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!

  • alex m.

    Submitted Dec 14, 2024

    Stayed Dec 6, 2024

    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

  • Carolyn D.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Oct 28, 2024

    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

  • Elaine L.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    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!

  • Charlie G.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 13, 2024

    Jason gave us great recommendations. The house was perfect. Beautiful location with so much to do around it. Everyone loved it!

  • Maeve W.

    Submitted Jun 1, 2024

    Stayed May 28, 2024

    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.

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