Made for groups of friends or family keen to explore Dorset's Jurassic Coast (6 miles), this four-bedroom house looks out across a lake on a gorgeous holiday estate. During your stay, you can explore 15.5 hectares of woodland and nature reserve land, with paddle boarding, kayaking and wild swimming all possible. There’s also a spa, craft workshops for children and tennis courts to keep you all busy. In the vicinity of the site, there’s a shop for picking up supplies in the village of Crossways (0.5 miles) along with a local pub a little further away (1.5 miles).
The house is built around one generous open-plan living space, with a wraparound deck facing the lake. The lounge/kitchen/diner has dual aspect patio doors pulling in light and framing the adjacent lake and the woodland beyond. A central island anchors the kitchen and there’s an eight-seater dining table for sitting down to meals. At the lounge end, there are comfy sofas along with a wood burner and a Smart TV for cosy evenings in. There’s also a handy utility room and a shower room, along with the first bedroom – a double with its own door leading outside. Three more bedrooms occupy the first floor, each with a view. The first is a super-king-size with an en-suite shower room, then there’s a twin and a bunk room (please note: the top bunk is suitable for a child only). These rooms are served by a family bathroom with a shower over the bath. The wraparound decked area holds seating and a BBQ for al fresco dining, and there's a lawned area too. Private driveway with space for one car and more parking spots in the on-site car park.
At the market town of Dorchester (6 miles), discover museums and historic attractions such as Thomas Hardy's birthplace, plus independent shops and places to eat. For excellent walks, you can join the South West Coast Path (6 miles). At Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door (both around 9 miles) you can picnic on the beach with cliffs and a limestone arch as your backdrop.