The Bull Hotel, Bridport, Dorset, England - Explore & Book
"Flanked by 2 rivers which lead to West Bay, Bridport is a charming rural market town with over 1,000 listed buildings (including this 17th-century coaching inn) and expansive West Country views. And with the dramatic Jurassic Coast right on its doorstep, it's the perfect base for exploring Dorset's stunning countryside. In the midst of the town centre sits the imposing, inky-blue exterior of The Bull Hotel. Its 19 eclectic bedrooms are furnished with bold, designer wallpapers, antique dressers and brushed-brass beds. There's a fabulous suntrap terrace and a bustling restaurant where you dine on fresh seafood before invariably ending up in the convivial Venner Bar for a sloe gin fizz or a flaming Mai Tai. Most guests are couples, but it’s great for families too and kids can run around the ballroom or play table football in the Ostler room - great fun for all! Highs There's a small private car park at the back of the hotel - a luxury for town-centre hotels The hotel has its own restaurant, plus good eateries next door and the Axminster River Cottage Canteen a short drive away Venner Bar's original recipe cocktails and sumptuous furnishings make it a destination in itself Great for families: friendly staff, spacious bedrooms and plenty of toys and games West Bay's beach, pretty harbour, dramatic cliffs and retro beach huts serving fish 'n' chips are just 2.5km away Lows Noise can be an issue in front-facing rooms at weekends; and more generally from squawking seagulls The Snug and Single Rooms are very small (7-8 sq.m.) and best suited to those who plan to be out for most of the day We've heard mixed reports recently about the food, and rooms starting to look tired You’ll probably want a car to get here (Bridport has no station) and to explore the surrounding area" - Melissa Burfitt
