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Maple House

Crossways, near Dorchester, Dorset
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Swimming pool
Family friendly
Glamping
Quirky
Romantic
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Complex
Spa facilities
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At a glance

  • Spacious, light-filled wooden retreat on a Dorset lakeside estate, ideal for family getaways
  • Enjoy the outdoor pool, tennis court, fitness facilities and sauna between days of exploring
  • Visit Maiden Castle, Thomas Hardy’s Cottage, Sculpture by the Lakes and the Osmington White Horse
Property code: OC-M45196

Set on a Dorset estate with lakes and a nature reserve, this four-bedroom house sleeps six adults and two children, giving a group of family or friends plenty of room beside the water. There is enough on the estate to keep you busy: paddleboarding, kayaking and swimming on the lakes, nature trails to walk or cycle, and a spa for indulgent afternoons. The Jurassic Coast and the South West Coast Path (6 miles) are easily accessible, making days out simple to arrange.

Surrounding area

- Dorchester is 6 miles away, where museums and attractions set out the market town's history.
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door sit around 9 miles away, known for their rock formations and shoreline walks.
- The nearest shop is 0.5 miles from the house and the nearest pub 1.5 miles..

Living space

- The lounge/kitchen/diner is open plan, with dual-aspect patio doors letting in light and framing the neighbouring lake and woodland.
- The kitchen has a central island with a generous worktop and storage space.
- Cooking is covered by an oven, hob, fridge/freezer and microwave.
- A dining table seats eight and is positioned in front of one of the windows.
- Sofas are arranged around the wood burner, with a Smart TV in the lounge.
- A utility room with a washing machine sits off the ground floor.

Bedrooms and bathrooms

- A double bedroom on the ground floor has its own door leading outside.
- The three remaining bedrooms are on the first floor, reached by stairs.
- The super-king-size bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
- A twin bedroom and a bunk bedroom complete the first floor.
- The family bathroom has a shower over the bath, and there is a further shower room on the ground floor.

Outdoor space and on-site facilities

- A wraparound decked area with seating runs around the house.
- Garden furniture and a BBQ are provided for eating outdoors.
- A lawned area surrounds the property.
- Private driveway parking is available for one car, with more parking in the on-site car park..
- The estate has a bar and further facilities for guests to use.

Notable features and highlights

- Guests have use of the spa on the estate.
- Kayaks and paddleboards can be taken out on the estate lakes.
- Nature trails run through the reserve for walking and cycling straight from the door.

Multi-generational families and groups of friends have space to spread out here, with bedrooms split across two floors and one large room for everyone to gather in. There is enough on the doorstep to keep active guests busy, while Dorset's coast and countryside are close enough for a different outing each day.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 double, 1 twin and 1 bunk bedroom
  • 3 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room and 1 ground-floor shower room and WC
  • Built-in oven, induction hob, microwave and fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Wraparound decked area with outdoor seating, lake views and BBQ, lawned area
  • Private parking for 1 car, with additional parking in the on-site main car park
  • Restaurant and private beach on site, shop 0.5 miles, pub 1.5 miles
  • Shared 25-metre heated outdoor swimming pool, cold-water swimming lake, cold plunge, sauna, outdoor showers, relaxation yurt, lakeside treatment pods, fitness facilities, tennis court/multi-use games area and outdoor activity area
  • Paddleboarding, kayaking, water sports equipment hire from May to October, fishing, bike and electric bike hire, cycling trails, mountain biking, estate walking trails and a programme of family activities. A fishing licence must be purchased in advance
  • Please observe quiet hours after 11pm
  • Regret no hen and stag parties
  • Regret no work-related stays
  • £500 refundable damage deposit payable the week before arrival
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Dan Cook

This property is personally managed by Dan.

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