Facilities

Smedmore House offers seaside accommodation for rent in a historic setting for Weekends, Holidays, Corporate Events and all types of Celebration. In a stunning setting close to Kimmeridge Bay, it’s particularly good for multi-generational ‘Big Birthday‘ parties and anniversaries. The house is let on an exclusive whole-house basis, and sleeps 16 people in 8 double bedrooms.

Additionally if needed, a further 6 people can be accommodated in the Garden Wing and now the Penthouse Suite is also available as an optional extra, taking the total that can be accommodated in this seaside accommodation for rent to 24. This loft-style apartment on the top floor has stunning views and has been designed as a Bridal Suite. Normally clients at Smedmore House want to self-cater but chefs, caterers and extra domestic help can all be arranged if wanted.

GROUND FLOOR

The charm of the house is its age and character, with family sized rooms, panelling, library shelves and antique furnishings, all well lit by large windows. It has the timeless, comfortable atmosphere of a well-loved family home.

Furniture in the house has been handed down through the generations and there are Dutch seventeenth-century pictures and ancestral portraits on the walls.  In the dining room, which seats 20, there is eighteenth-century plaster-work and walls are hung with over 100 blue Furstenberg plates.   The elegant Drawing Room has an open wood fire while the Cedar Room, for family sitting, has satellite TV and there is broadband in most rooms. 

Recently refurbished, the Kitchen is well-equipped with 2 hobs and 2 ovens and can seat 10 for breakfast or other informal meals.  There is excellent central heating and also a disabled loo downstairs.

FIRST FLOOR

The 8 double bedrooms at Smedmore House are comfortably furnished with a good bedroom to bathroom ratio. Many rooms benefit from spectacular views, and offer great flexibility for family groups as several rooms can interconnect.

Bedroom One has a King size bed and stunning views through the huge bay window. It is an extremely spacious room with an en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom Two is a twin room and overlooks the front of the house with sea views.

Bedroom Three was formerly a dressing room, and now contains twin beds with canopy. This room is also connected to Bedroom Two through a door which if requested can be unlocked.

Bedroom Four is the Principal Bedroom and currently used as the Bridal Suite by wedding clients.  It has spectacular views and a King sized bed, with an en-suite bathroom. The entrance vestibule allows external access to the bathroom if required, along with the entrance to Bedroom Three.

Bedroom Five is decorated in warm pink and has a painted king sized bed, with views over the walled garden.

Bedroom Six, is a lovely light room in a corner position with two windows overlooking the Walled Garden. It has a Super King sized bed . Bedrooms Five and Six share the Blue Bathroom, a huge bathroom in a traditional style with quirky original features.

SECOND FLOOR

Steps from the landing outside Bedroom Six, lead up to the second floor.

Bedroom Seven has two single beds whilst Bedroom Eight has a king size bed. They share a large bathroom with both a bath and a shower.  There is also a separate WC on this floor.  This area is particularly suitable for a family unit who want to be together.

PENTHOUSE SUITE

A wonderful rooftop room with exposed beams and marvellous views.  The bedroom is very spacious and light and the perfect place to get away from everyone else in the house.  This has its own bathroom with a free standing bath and double basin.

GARDEN WING

The Garden Wing offers a further 3 double bedrooms overlooking the Walled Garden in this seaside accommodation for rent and is offered an an optional extra.  With its separate entrance from the Mediterranean Garden, the Garden Wing can be entirely self-contained and has a bright, spacious sitting room and a well-equipped kitchen.

This optional extra accommodation is always offered first to groups already staying in the main house as additional accommodation. If not taken, it may on occasion be let separately. In the past, the Garden Wing Sitting Room at this seaside accommodation for rent has also worked well as a Playroom for children staying in the main house.

BOAT HOUSE

House guests have the additional possibility of renting a Boat House down on the water’s edge in Kimmeridge Bay near to this seaside accommodation for rent.  Like a beach hut this is perfect for changing, storing all your beach and water sports equipment, barbecuing – or just sitting and relaxing while listening to the sound of the water gently lapping on the shore.