Comfort, character and charm in a splendid Georgian home

The artistic decor and opulent facilities make Cedar House in many ways more like a five-star hotel than a traditional B&B. Set in three acres of glorious landscaped grounds in southern Dorset, it is a rural refuge – but one in easy walking distance of Christchurch Harbour. The decor is eclectic and the comforts extreme; the property manages to be grand, warm and welcoming all at once.

There are ten guest suites at Cedar House, all individually furnished with bespoke furnishings and works of art. Suites on the ground floor all have sun terraces and direct garden access, while the upstairs suites all have balconies; views are over the lovingly-tended grounds to the open fields of Dorset. All guest suites are stylish and large, with Bose speaker systems, Nespresso coffee machines and ice buckets setting a seriously luxurious tone. All suites are, of course, en-suite and there is wifi throughout.

Guests here might be tempted to stay in their rooms: they’re all large enough to relax in and have outside space of their own, But the three acres of grounds cry out to be explored. There’s a swimming pool, a tennis court, and croquet available, as well as intricate hedgerows and flower gardens