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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 and spa.

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 and spa.

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.

A travel cot and highchair are available for guest use. Please advise at time of booking if you require these to be made available. Please note that a cot mattress is not supplied, nor any cot bedding. Stairgates are not fitted at the property but are available for guest use if required.

Bikes, paddleboards and kayaks can be hired from Curated Cottages (delivered to your holiday home and collected after the hire period). A private chef, E-bike tours and yacht trips from Weymouth Harbour can also be arranged by Curated Cottages to make your holiday even more memorable. Please get in touch if you have any specific requirements you would like us to try to arrange.

Guests can enjoy free access during 2026 to all the facilities at Silverlake, including outdoor heated pool (sessions need to be booked), spa (treatments are chargeable), restaurant, lake beach with pontoon, children’s play areas, cycle trails, the activity hub for bike hire and watersports equipment hire (2 hour bookable hire sessions), nature trails, table tennis tables, tennis court, multi-use activity court, fishing lakes and the zip wire. From 2027 there may be a charge for use of the pool and spa facilities. A new state-of-the-art on-site gym is planned to open in 2027. Bike hire and watersports equipment hire is also available separately through Curated Cottages for the duration of your stay. Please be aware that the availability of on-site facilities cannot be guaranteed for your stay as these are operated separately by the Silverlake Estate.

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
  • Enclosed Garden
  • Bath
  • Coffee Machine
  • Parking
  • Pool with hoist
  • 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, an initial supply of toilet rolls and a toiletries pack per bathroom/cloakroom.
High quality 80/20 percale bed linens and luxury 100% cotton bath/hand towels are provided. Beach towels are not provided.

A travel cot and highchair are available at this property. Please advise at time of booking if you require these to be made available for your stay. Guests are requested to bring their own mattress and bedlinen for the travel cot. Stairgates are not provided at this property.

A BBQ is provided with this property. Cleaning of the BBQ is the responsibility of the guest unless the BBQ cleaning booking extra has been selected and paid for. A charge for cleaning will be made for any BBQ's not cleaned upon departure if the cleaning extra has not been selected.

If the property provides outdoor cushions, guests must ensure these are stored away in any storage box provided, or brought inside if windy or raining and at the end of each stay.

Bookings at this property are subject to a £350 security deposit (card details retained).

This property is non-smoking and vaping is not allowed inside.

Facilities for guests at Silverlake (facilities may vary seasonally) include:
  • Heated outdoor pool (pre booked sessions)
  • Luxury spa (treatments are chargeable)
  • Sauna
  • Tennis court
  • Table tennis
  • Nature trails
  • Cycle trails
  • Freshwater lakes for swimming, kayaking and paddle-boarding
  • Children's play areas
  • Restaurant
  • Fishing
  • Zip Wire
  • Lake beach with pontoon and sun loungers
Silverlake is a private estate, with 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 are allowed
  • No contractor bookings where guests will be commuting to and from work are allowed
  • Guests are required 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
  • Please be aware that owing to the site being a nature reserve, you may see insects and wildlife in or around the properties.
Please note that Curated Cottages, nor the owner of the property, can be held accountable for any communal on site facilities that are not available for your stay.
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.
Taxi services include: Damos Taxis 01305 250222 or Bob's Cars 01305 269500
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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