Set on a private Dorset estate of woodland and lakes, this dog-friendly, four-bedroom house gives large families and groups of friends room to spread out. Sleeping six adults and two children, it pairs crisp white walls with tall dark-framed windows and opens straight onto its own garden. The Jurassic Coast is within 7 miles, while birds and other wildlife are regular company on the estate.
Sliding doors run along the open-plan living space, which has a wood burner at its heart and the kitchen at the far end. A large dining table seats everyone together, while the seating area looks across the garden and has a Smart TV. Upstairs, the two king-size rooms offer comfortable human accommodation (no dogs upstairs, please!), and share a balcony overlooking the estate’s sculpture garden. A double and a bunk-bed room for children share a family bathroom. Doors from the living space open onto a large decked area with a dining set for eight and a gas BBQ, and a lawn stretches beyond to a gate into the sculpture garden. One car can park by the house, with further space in the main car park. Shared with other estate guests are a tennis court and multi-use games area, mountain bike trails, and a cold-water swimming lake. A wellness space adds a 25-metre heated outdoor pool with a sauna and cold plunge, plus lakeside treatment pods. Bike and water sports equipment hire are available, along with a bar and restaurant.
The historic town of Dorchester is 6 miles away, with shops and places to eat. Weymouth’s seafront is 10 miles away, while Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door lie within 16 miles. Maiden Castle and Thomas Hardy’s Cottage, alongside Sculpture by the Lakes and the Osmington White Horse all make interesting trips within 7.5 miles.