A contemporary three-storey lodge on a Dorset site with lakes and a nature reserve, near Crossways and 6 miles from Dorchester. With four bedrooms sleeping eight, it suits two families holidaying together or a group of friends who want room to spread out across separate floors. Included in the stay is the shared spa, with its heated outdoor swimming pool, sauna and cold plunge, along with an on-site gym and seasonal water sports. The Jurassic Coast is 6 miles away, so beach days and stretches of the South West Coast Path slot easily around a morning swim.
Surrounding area
A shop and a pub are 0.5 miles away.
The limestone arch at Durdle Door is 7.5 miles away.
Lulworth Cove, 8.5 miles away, has clear sheltered water that suits snorkelling.
Living space
The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner takes up the whole first floor and is partly double height.
Glazing on both sides of the room keeps it bright through the day.
A Scandinavian-style wood burner warms the lounge on cooler evenings.
The kitchen has electric ovens and hob, a fridge, freezer, dishwasher and wine cooler.
A dining area sits alongside the kitchen for meals together.
The grey sofa faces a Smart TV for film nights.
A mezzanine landing on the second floor has a glass balustrade overlooking the living area, plus two desk areas.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
Three bedrooms are on the ground floor: two twins and a king-size.
The ground-floor king-size has an en-suite bathroom with a shower over the bath and a WC.
The bedrooms at the rear have large sliding doors opening onto the patio.
A family bathroom on the same floor has a bath alongside a separate shower, plus a WC.
The second king-size bedroom is on the top floor, with an en-suite shower room and a WC.
A large gable window in the top-floor bedroom gives wide views out across the site.
Outdoor space and on-site facilities
There are balconies to the front and rear, both with outside furniture.
A gas BBQ is set up on one of the balconies for grilling supper.
The patio at ground level has a sofa for quieter afternoons.
The lawn beside the lodge is open to the wider site, so dogs need supervising.
Paths run around the site, with lake views along the way.
The lodge is arranged over three floors, with stairs between each level.
Private parking for one car sits beside the lodge, and additional cars use the main car park.
Notable features and highlights
Use of the shared spa is included in the stay, with sessions booked at reception.
The on-site gym is open to guests as part of the leisure facilities.
Water sports, mountain biking and fishing run on site, with equipment for hire between Easter and October half-term, subject to availability and weather.
With sleeping space on two levels and a shared living floor between them, this lodge works for two households travelling as one party or a multi-generational family. It suits guests who like an active break, with the lakes on the doorstep and the Dorset coast a short drive away, and a dog is welcome to come along."