This roomy four-bedroom holiday home sits centrally within a lakeside development 6.5 miles east of Dorchester, giving larger families and groups of friends a quiet Dorset base with the Jurassic Coast close by. It sleeps ten, with light, open-plan living downstairs and bedrooms split across both floors. Guests can also use the development's shared facilities, which include a spa, a rooftop bar and a private beach with water sports. Max Gate, once home to Thomas Hardy, is among several attractions in Dorchester, alongside the Roman Tower House and Borough Gardens.
Surrounding area
Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove are both within 10 miles on the Jurassic Coast.
The resort town of Weymouth is 9 miles away, with RSPB Radipole Lake on its edge for birdwatching.
Maiden Castle, an Iron Age hillfort, lies within 8 miles.
Living space
The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is decorated in soft, light shades.
A TV and deep seating fill one corner of the lounge.
The dining table sits at the centre of the room, with space to seat the whole party.
At the rear, the kitchen sits beneath a skylight set into the high ceiling.
It is well equipped, with an island and generous storage and worktop space.
Bedrooms and bathrooms
A double bedroom sits on the ground floor with a shower room next door.
Stairs lead up to the other three bedrooms and the family bathroom, which has a shower over the bath.
The largest bedroom has a super-king-size bed, an en-suite shower room and a private balcony.
Fitted wardrobes and a dressing table run along one wall of that room, and there is a second TV.
The other double upstairs is en-suite too, with a Juliet balcony and a dressing table.
The fourth bedroom holds two bunk beds, sleeping four children.
All five bathrooms have a WC.
Outdoor space and on-site facilities
Sliding doors open from the living space onto a sunny decked terrace.
Outdoor furniture and a BBQ are set out on the deck for eating outside.
A lawn wraps around the property.
Parking for two cars is directly outside, with further spaces in the main car park.
Notable features and highlights
The shared spa is open to guests staying on the development.
There is a rooftop bar on site.
Guests have use of a private beach, where water sports are available.
This is a pet-free holiday home.
Two families travelling together or a group of friends taking a week on the Dorset coast will fit comfortably here, and the layout works just as well for a gathering that spans a few generations. The setting is calm enough for slow mornings, while Dorchester and the coast are a short drive away when the day calls for it.