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Little Spinney

6
Guests
3
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
Dorchester
What We Love:
Amazing roof terrace, enclosed garden and pooch-friendly!
Situated near the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, close to beaches and attractions such as Durdle Door, Little Spinney is a spacious, contemporary three-bedroom pet-friendly home that sleeps six guests and benefits from an fabulous rooftop terrace and an enclosed garden. You will love the peace and quiet of this home which is situated on a private nature reserve with lakes for swimming, walking trails and cycle paths. Guests also enjoy use of an on-site outdoor heated pool, spa and gym.

Description

Situated near the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, close to beaches and attractions such as Durdle Door, Little Spinney is a spacious, contemporary three-bedroom pet-friendly home that sleeps six guests and benefits from a fabulous rooftop terrace and an enclosed garden. You will love the peace and quiet of this home which is situated on a private nature reserve with lakes for swimming, walking trails and cycle paths. Guests also enjoy use of an on-site outdoor heated pool, spa and gym.

On the ground floor is a spacious and beautifully furnished open plan kitchen, dining and living area with access to a deck overlooking the garden and pond beyond. The living area includes comfortable seating, a smart TV and a log fire for winter breaks while the kitchen is fully equipped for preparing meals from gastro feasts to picnics. A large dining table that seats up to six is ideal for dining in or for playing some of the board games supplied at Little Spinney. Also on the ground floor is a separate snug/media room offering a further TV and lounge seating, a utility room with washing machine and a tumble dryer, and a WC/cloakroom.

On the first floor are three large bedrooms, each with access to a balcony with outdoor seating and a table. The master bedroom includes a super-king size bed and an en-suite shower room, while the other two bedrooms both have king-size beds. All bedrooms include fitted wardrobes and hotel quality bed linens. Also on this floor is a family bathroom with a bath and shower over. A luxury bath sheet and hand towel is provided for each guest.

On the top floor is a fantastic roof terrace with incredible 360 degree views over the Silverlake nature reserve estate. One half of the roof terrace is decked while the other section is artificial grass. A large corner sofa set and sun loungers make this a perfect private oasis – ideal for sunbathing, gathering for pre- or post-dinner drinks or simply relaxing with a book.

Outside there is an enclosed fenced garden which is ideal for families with children and for those who wish to bring their four legged furry friends on holiday. There is a decked area with a table and chairs for al-fresco dining and a charcoal BBQ is also available for guest use.

To the front of the property is parking for up to three cars.

Stair-gates are not fitted at the property but are available for guests to use if required. A travel cot and highchair are available. Please note that no mattress is provided for the cot and please advise at time of booking if you require any of these items to be provided for your stay.

An initial complimentary pack of logs and kindling is supplied for all stays between October and the end of March.

Up to two dogs are welcome at Little Spinney; there are numerous walks and nature trails to explore and even a dedicated ‘Pooch’s Place’ where dogs can roam free and swim in the lake.

Free wifi is available.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Lake/Sea View
  • Log burner/Fire
  • BBQ
  • Bath
  • Coffee Machine
  • Parking
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Table Tennis
  • Travel Cot
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Washing Machine
  • Outdoor dining
  • Outdoor seating
  • Family Cottage
  • Communal pool

Need to Know

This property is self catering. Guests are provided with a complimentary welcome hamper of local Dorset produce, a kitchen pack with cleaning cloths and basic supplies, and a toiletries pack per bathroom/cloakroom.
Quality bed linens are provided for all beds other than cots. Guests can enjoy high quality percale 80/20 bed linens and luxury 100% cotton bath/hand towels. Beach towels are not provided; please bring your own towels for swimming.

A travel cot and a highchair is available at this property. Please book these in advance if you require these to be made available for your stay. Bed linen is not provided for the travel cot; guests are requested to bring a mattress and cot bedding. Please note that stairgates are not fitted at this property but quick fit stairgates are available for guests to install if required.

This property is non-smoking. Dogs are welcome, but please can they remain downstairs and off the furniture.

Check in is from 4pm on day of arrival during the peak season April to end October and 3pm during off-peak season November - end March. Check out is 10am on day of departure.

Facilities for guests at Silverlake (facilities may vary seasonally) include:
  • Heated outdoor pool
  • Luxury spa
  • Gym
  • Sauna
  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Nature trails
  • Freshwater lakes for swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding
  • Pooch's Place - dedicated dog play/swimming area
  • Children's play areas
  • Cafe/bar (opening times vary)
  • Fishing

Silverlake is a private estate and has some estate rules and regulations that guests need to be aware of and adhere to, including:
  • Feeding wildlife or wildfowl is prohibited
  • Parking is only allowed in the designated spaces for your property, or in the overflow car parks provided
  • Silverlake operates a quiet time between 11pm and 8am.
  • No stag or hen parties or bookings by guests using the property to commute to and from work are allowed
  • Guests are asked to use buoyancy aids when undertaking any water activities on site and wear helmets when cycling around the estate
  • Dogs must be kept on leads other than in the designated dog walking areas
  • Silverlake recommends that guests do not swim in open water unsupervised
  • All activities undertaken at Silverlake are at the guests' own risk
Check in is at 4pm on arrival day during the months April - October inclusive.  3pm on arrival day November - March inclusive.  
Check out is 10am on departure day.
Early check ins and and late check outs may be accommodated at an additional cost if bookings are not back-to-back.  Please contact us to enquire in advance of selecting this booking extra.
Early check in is from 2pm.  Late checkouts are 12pm.  
 






 

Location

Little Spinney is situated on the private Silverlake Estate, between Dorchester and Weymouth in Dorset. Silverlake is an eco nature reserve with acres of natural land to explore, an abundance of wildlife and freshwater lakes for swimming and water-sports.

The nearest Co-op is in Crossways, approximately 5 minutes drive from the property or 30 minutes walking and the closest large supermarket is in Tesco's superstore in Dorchester (16 minutes drive)
The nearest pub is The Frampton Arms which is approximately 7 minutes by car or taxi, or 45 minutes on foot. The Frampton Arms is dog friendly.
Dorchester town centre is 12 minutes by car
Weymouth town, esplanade and main beach is 20 minutes by car.
Nearest rail station is Moreton - 7 minutes by car.
Golf courses include Weymouth Golf Club, Came Down Golf Club and West Dorset Golf and Country Club

Ideas for places to visit include:
  • Portland Bill Lighthouse
  • Weymouth Sealife Centre
  • Corfe Castle (National Trust)
  • Kingston Lacy (National Trust)
  • Studland Beach (National Trust)
  • Sculpture by the Lakes
  • Monkey World
  • The Tank Museum
  • Dorset Waterpark
  • Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
  • Lulworth Castle
  • Nothe Fort in Weymouth
  • Weymouth Beach (ideal for children as very shallow)

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Benefit from 10% discount off the total stay if you select the 'non-refundable' booking option at checkout
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