This contemporary Dorset lodge stands on a site of lakes and a nature reserve just a drive away from the Jurassic Coast (6.5 miles), with four bedrooms over three storeys for eight guests, suiting two families holidaying together or a group of friends. Reverse-level living places the main living space upstairs, where banks of glass draw light in from both sides. On-site, shared facilities include a heated outdoor swimming pool, a sauna, a cold plunge and a gym, with water sports, mountain biking and fishing also available.
The first floor is given over to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, partly double-height, with a Scandinavian-style wood burner and a Smart TV, plus a dining area set between balconies on both sides. A mezzanine landing on the second floor, with a glass balustrade, overlooks the living area and holds two desk areas, alongside the second king-size bedroom with its en-suite shower room and a large gable window. Three bedrooms sit on the ground floor – two twins and a king-size – alongside a family bathroom and an en-suite. Bedrooms at the rear have large sliding doors opening onto the patio. The patio and balconies have outdoor furniture and a gas BBQ, and the garden is unenclosed. Parking beside the lodge is for one car, with additional cars in the main car park.
The National Trust's Ringstead Bay, a short drive away, has a beach with rock pools and clear water. The limestone arch at Durdle Door stands 7.5 miles off, while Lulworth Cove, a sheltered spot for snorkelling, is 8.5 miles away. A section of the South West Coast Path runs along this stretch of shoreline, and the beauty spots of the Isle of Purbeck are within easy reach. The nearby town of Dorchester is 6 miles away.