Axnoller House, Dorset, England

Fi nding complete seclusion in Britain, a long way from trains, planes, automobiles and prying eyes doesn’t need to involve long treks to far-flung estates or Scottish islands. Closer to the heart of things, there is a handful of secluded estates with discreet gates that would be missed by all but the most beady-eyed. They might not be off-grid, but the peace and privacy gives them a feel that’s almost otherworldly.

One of these is Axnoller, buried deep in rolling countryside that dips gently down towards dorset’s Jurassic coast. At its heart is a handsome stone house and secondary accommodation across two additional houses that will accommodate parties of 34 guests.

With a spa, pool, stud and the opportunity for your stay to be fully catered, there are plenty of ways to spoil friends, family and wedding parties.

The interiors are formal, but intimate in the main house, but crisp, contemporary and supremely comfortable in Burggraaf and Voltaire, the two additional houses.

Although it’s unlikely anyone would ever want to dip back into the real world, the pleasures of West dorset—beaminster, West Bay and Lyme Regis—are all within easy reach.

As a wedding venue, it is without parallel; Axnoller combines the effortless luxury of a five-star resort with the intimacy of a private home that couples can treat as their own. GK For more information and prices, please telephone 01308 861744 or visit www. axnoller.co.uk