Bridport Hideaways

Rooms

We adored our First-Floor Apartment. Sleek, minimalist and neat as a pin, it was a 'this is what life would be like if we didn't have children' joy. The stylish décor is a nod to the Georgian building, but thoroughly modern in its practicality. A super-comfy kingsize bed, luxury linens and fluffy towels provide comfort at every turn, and an elegant roll-top bath in the bedroom is a seriously decadent touch. There's also a large rain shower in the airy ensuite bathroom, along with his'n'hers sinks. The open-plan living space has a small kitchenette with Nespresso, cooker, hob and a mini fridge for basic essentials. There's also a washing machine for longer stays.

Up above is the equally beautiful Top-Floor Apartment, but this one has a smaller, walk-in monochrome shower room and no bath (reflected in the price). The bedroom is a little smaller too, but you get dreamy views across the fields beyond town. Just laze on the velvet sofa with the papers - bliss.

Features include:

• Hairdryer
• Washing machine
• WiFi

Eating

Bridport is blessed with a wealth of eateries in and around the town. If you don't want to cook (and who does on a minibreak?!), refer to Katie's regularly updated list of where to dine. We had a brilliant evening in Dorshi, an Asian-inspired bar and restaurant just around the corner, with innovative cocktails and noodles.

For breakfast we were torn between heading to the beach or just down the road. In the end, our delicate heads dictated somewhere close, so we strolled to the Soulshine Café for delicious detox food - think smoothies, Aussie-inspired brekkies and salads. It has a little garden for sunny days.

The Bull Hotel is close by and their Stables restaurant is popular for pizza. In West Bay, try the Watch House Café on the beach or the quirky Station Kitchen - an old railway carriage.

Features include:

• Coffee maker
• Hob or stove
• Kitchenette
• Oven
• Restaurants nearby
• Toaster
• Basic ingredients

Activities

• Shop, eat, browse, repeat; from market stalls to vintage stores and artisan delis, there is plenty to drool over here
  
• Head to the Jurassic Coast at West Bay for a beautiful sandy beach and great walking along the clifftops
  
• Guided fossil-hunting tours are bookable in town
  
• The apartments are next door to the Arts Centre, which hosts plays, ballet, concerts and comedy nights - check the schedule in advance
  
• Or catch a show at Electric Palace, the fabulous retro cinema just down the road
  
• Lyme Regis is close; a picturesque seaside town famous for its film scenes and great restaurants (including Hix Oyster & Fish House)
  
• You're near the Devon border, too; day-trip to Seaton (great birdwatching along the Axe Estuary), Beer (once a smugglers' haven, with an intricate underground cave system), Branscombe (the so-called 'prettiest village in the county') and Axminster (to lunch at Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's famous River Cottage Canteen)

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Cycling
• Hiking
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Private guided tours
• Shopping / markets
• Swimming
• Wildlife

Kids

Although children are theoretically allowed, there's nothing for them here. You'd need to bring a travel cot/rollaway bed, and be prepared to lug all your kit up 1 or 2 flights of stairs.

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

The apartments are in the centre of Bridport, a market town just inland from the Jurassic Coast in Dorset.

By Air:
Exeter (56km) is the closest airport, or you could fly into Bristol (111km). For a list of airlines serving these airports, click on the links below.

From the Airport
Take a taxi or hire a car. There's a long-stay car park 5 minutes' walk away.

By Train:
The nearest train stations are Crewkerne, Dorchester and Axminster. Direct trains from London take approximately 2 hours 30 minutes, then take a taxi to Bridport (20-30 minutes).

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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