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Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Cranborne, Dorset
  • New Forest National Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Wimborne Minster
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Salisbury Cathedral
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

+1
4 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub

Our Dorchester Lodges can sleep up to 6 people in 3 bedrooms. Lodges feature a Fully fitted Kitchen, Sky Tv, Log Burner, Hot Tub, Veranda and much more!
The bathrooms were updated in 2021, one bathroom is en-suite to bedroom 1 with a luxurious rainfall shower and the second bathroom is in the hallway with another large rainfall shower.


New Forest Lodges. We are a Dog friendly, self catering, luxury holiday destination. Situated on a working farm and enviably located in beautiful rural seclusion on the edge of the New Forest National Park.
A haven of peace and tranquility, this stunning cluster of lodges offers the perfect luxury escape.

Overlooking a series of private coarse fishing lakes, which guests are welcome to fish free of charge with their own gear or there's is a small hire fee for float rods, each of the fantastic lodges enjoys a sumptuous interior boasting contemporary features and its own verandah and hot tub – the ultimate way to relax, unwind and soak up the glorious natural surroundings.

We have a selection of Lodges sleeping from 2 -6 + Pets! Built to suit Couples, Families and groups of friends looking for a peaceful getaway. You will find yourself surrounded by nature and wildlife without having to sleep under canvas! All lodges include, fully fitted kitchens and bathrooms, Log Burner, Sky television, Outdoor Hot tubs and more!

We have an on-site shop with basic essentials and a lovely range of locally produced Beers, Ciders, Wines and more.
Wifi is available in and near the shop 24/7 but we do not have Wifi in the lodges. This gives guests a way to detach from the commotion of modern day life with the comfort of knowing the web is a stroll away if needed.

The charm and majesty of the woodlands, heathlands and coastline of the New Forest and Dorset afford exceptional walking and cycling. Alternatively, with the rural market towns of Ringwood and Fordingbridge close by, opportunities to explore the numerous delights of this enchanting area abound. Plenty of other attractions for all the Family are a short drive away - Moors Valleys Country Park, Peppa Pig World, Beaulie Motor Museum, Stone Henge, Wimborne Minster, Durdle Door, Monkey World, The Tank Museum to name just a few!

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets by arrangement
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Latest check in is at 19:00

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wimborne

Wimborne is home to this apartment. Fordingbridge Museum and Breamore House and Countryside Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Tower Park and Castle Point Shopping Centre. Cranborne Manor and Matchams Karting are also worth visiting.
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Cranborne, Dorset

What's nearby

  • New Forest National Park - 9 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Wimborne Minster - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Salisbury Cathedral - 25 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Paultons Family Theme Park - Home of Peppa Pig World - 30 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 39 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 24 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Monmouth Ash - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Champagne Chinese Take Away - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Three Legged Cross Country Pub - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harlees - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Altrullo - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dorchester Lodge - Family lodge with hot tub located?

Situated in Wimborne, this apartment building is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cranborne Lake, Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs and Edmondsham House and Gardens. Cranborne Manor is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

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Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

CLAIRE

Fantastic week exploring the New Forest
Perfect base from which to explore New Forest cycling and walking. Well maintained lodges with relaxing hot tub for end of day soak.
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Amazing
Peaceful, clean, little extras, can't fault
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10/10 Excellent

Helen

Perfect!
We had the best girls weekend away. So clean, welcoming and comfortable! The hot tub was a lovely addition which we enjoyed for the whole weekend.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Absolutely amazing whatever the weather!!! Just fabulous such a beautiful relaxing place to stay!!!
We love everything about the lodges the owners, the setting, the peace and quiet, home from home for us!!
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4/10 Poor

Lisa

Enjoyed but accommodation was tired and a bit mucky
Lovely location
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10/10 Excellent

Darren

Excellent
As every year it is nice and peaceful
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10/10 Excellent

Carlie

Brilliant stay
Beautiful surroundings relaxed feeling helpful hosts. Very clean well equipped very happy and will return That’s you to all
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10/10 Excellent

Liliana

Fantastic
Fantastic as always! We will definitely come back next year!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Becki

Unreal!
The lodge was stunning and had everything you could need for a weekend away! Would highly recommend just for a break away and very relaxing
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Perfect for our ladies yearly weekend away.
The Lodge was immaculate, you would never know any pets have stayed. Bread, cake, tea, coffee, milk on arrival which was perfect until our shopping delivery arrived. We were a group of 6, there was parking by the lodge for all 6 cars, without inconveniencing anyone else or spoiling the lovely view of the lake. The lodges are cosy, well equipped and the hot tub was excellent, we didn’t use the log burner or BBQ but they looked in very good order. Great stay. Thank you
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10/10 Excellent

ashley

a wonderful and much needed break
Firstly all members of the team who i met were so lovely and helpful, arriving to fresh bread, lemon drizzle cake and a cuppa, The area was so very Peaceful, beautiful surroundings, cant wait to go back xx
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10/10 Excellent

Janina

Peace and tranquility had a wonderful time
Beautifully clean and well stocked cabin very helpful friendly staff
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10/10 Excellent

Shelagh

Absolutely amazing place, very well situated and just a really relaxing place to stay
Everything. The lodge was so cosy and beautiful, overlooking one of the lakes, the hot tub was perfect for a relaxing evening, very well equipped and very comfortable, and the owners were amazing, very helpful and friendly. I would definitely recommend this place for a getaway from everything. Remote, but only a short drive from local amenities, or you can order breakfast packs from reception. Amazing.
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10/10 Excellent

Christine

Fantastic
Accommodations is lovely, beautiful place to walk around the lakes. Was welcomed with a home made bread and cake which was delicious and also had milk tea coffee and sugar. Would definitely recommend ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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10/10 Excellent

Christina

A beautiful setting and very well-equipped and comfortable log cabins
Everything apart from the weather!
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Brilliant, peaceful and relaxing
Like everything, lodges had everything you need, very well equipped, good layout, hot tub maintained twice a day and always hot, one disappointment was the fishing, feel the ponds need restocking or maybe im just useless as we could see large carp, all in all very nice site and would definitely return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Brilliant, peaceful and relaxing
Like everything, lodges had everything you need, very well equipped, good layout, hot tub maintained twice a day and always hot, one disappointment was the fishing, feel the ponds need restocking or maybe im just useless as we could see large carp, all in all very nice site and would definitely return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Brilliant, peaceful and relaxing
Like everything, lodges had everything you need, very well equipped, good layout, hot tub maintained twice a day and always hot, one disappointment was the fishing, feel the ponds need restocking or maybe im just useless as we could see large carp, all in all very nice site and would definitely return one day.
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

I thoughly enjoyed my week away at the lodge so lovely and peaceful.
The Lodge was a lovely place to stay for the family and loved the peace and quiet. I normally go somewhere different each year but after staying here I would definitely return. After long days out with the family there was nothing better than relaxing in the hot tub with the family all together.
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8/10 Good

Jo

Absolutely wonderful in every way
The cabins are beautifully clean and furnished lovely. The setting is absolutely beautiful and the family are very lovely and nothing is too much trouble.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Better than expected.
Lovely location and excellent accommodation.
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8/10 Good

Jo

Absolutely wonderful in every way
The cabins are beautifully clean and furnished lovely. The setting is absolutely beautiful and the family are very lovely and nothing is too much trouble.
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8/10 Good

Jo

Absolutely wonderful in every way
The cabins are beautifully clean and furnished lovely. The setting is absolutely beautiful and the family are very lovely and nothing is too much trouble.
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Better than expected.
Lovely location and excellent accommodation.
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10/10 Excellent

Eve

Can't wait to come back again!!
The Lodge was perfect in every way! The surroundings were amazing with so much to see. The hot tub was the perfect end to every evening. It was so quiet and peaceful with so much wildlife to see.

About the host

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Gold Oak Farm has been owned by the Butler family for around 100 years now. In the old days it was a small fixed farm with all the work done with horses and manual labour.

The first tractor arrived on the farm in about 1950. Around that time the family started selling fresh milk door to door around the local villages. In 1986 the farm changed and became more people focused, the dairy buildings were converted into stables and the close fields are used for horses to graze on. The existing ponds were added and extended to form the basis of the day ticket coarse fishery. In 2008 the decision was taken to apply for planning permission to build luxury holiday log cabins around the lakes.

Construction of 4 Lodges started 2010 with our first guests visiting us in September 2011. We now have 10 spaced out luxury Lodges with a huge emphasis on rest and relaxation. We are very laid back hosts and will go out of our way to help you chill out. We continue to be and always will be a family business.

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