Serendipity
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Dorchester
What We Love:
Beautiful waterfront setting with private jetty for access to the lake
Situated on the waterfront, with uninterrupted views over the lake and nature reserve beyond, Serendipity is an incredibly light and airy Dorset holiday home where you relax the moment you step inside. Serendipity sleeps 8 guests in four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms, and guests can enjoy complimentary use of the on-site outdoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym. A private jetty allows access directly into the lake for swimming or water sports. Serendipity is situated within the exclusive Silverlake nature reserve estate between Weymouth and Dorchester, in easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and its beaches and attractions. In addition to the outdoor heated pool, spa and gym, there are nature trails, cycle trails, a multi-purpose activity court, tennis and table tennis on site. There is also a sand beach at Beaumont Lake with freshwater swimming and a pontoon on the lake. Plenty to keep family and friends occupied whatever the season.
Description
Situated on the waterfront, with uninterrupted views over the lake and nature reserve beyond, Serendipity is an incredibly light and airy Dorset holiday home where you relax the moment you step inside. Serendipity sleeps 8 guests in four bedrooms, two of which have en-suite shower rooms, and guests can enjoy complimentary use of the on-site outdoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna and gym. A private jetty allows access directly into the lake for swimming or water sports. Serendipity is situated within the exclusive Silverlake nature reserve estate between Weymouth and Dorchester, in easy reach of the Jurassic Coast and its beaches and attractions. In addition to the outdoor heated pool, spa and gym, there are nature trails, cycle trails, a multi-purpose activity court, tennis and table tennis on site. There is also a sand beach at Beaumont Lake with freshwater swimming and a pontoon on the lake. Plenty to keep family and friends occupied whatever the season.
Entering into Serendipity you are immediately met with welcoming light from the huge double height kitchen window and the expansive patio doors by the living area. The kitchen with its island area and four bar stools has all mod cons including a Nespresso coffee machine and Siemens appliances including a full height fridge, separate freezer dishwasher, oven, combi oven and microwave. The dining area beyond the kitchen seats up to 8 guests, and together with the living area offers stunning views over the deck and garden to the lake beyond. The living area has luxury lounge seating suitable for 8 guests, a smart TV and a log burner to enjoy on cooler evenings.
Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a family shower room and a utility room with separate washing machine and tumble dryer.
Upstairs is a large master bedroom with a king size bed, built in wardrobes, a cosy seating area and an ensuite shower room. The master bedroom benefits from private access to a large balcony overlooking the water; the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or to watch the beautiful sunsets in the evening. A second king size bedroom with ensuite shower room and doors that open to a Juliette balcony, together with a twin bedroom and a family bathroom complete the first floor.
Outside there is a spacious deck accessed from the main living area with outdoor dining furniture and lounge seating. A combined gas/charcoal BBQ is provided for guest use. A sloped grassed garden at the rear leads to a private jetty for access into the lake and to the front is private parking for up to 2 cars.
Bikes can be hired from the Silverlake activity hub for 2 hours at a time, or through Curated Cottages for your entire stay. Kayaks and paddleboards are also available to hire on site.
Although there is plenty to keep you occupied at Silverlake, the area around is worth exploring. Consider visiting the historic city of Dorchester famous for Thomas Hardy's birthplace, hiking the South West coast path, visiting Portland Bill lighthouse or enjoying hunting for fossils in some of the Jurassic Coast coves. There are many beaches within a few miles of Serendipity including the safe and shallow Weymouth beach, the natural pebble beach at Ringstead Bay, the dramatic scenery of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or the expansive Chesil beach near Portland.
Entering into Serendipity you are immediately met with welcoming light from the huge double height kitchen window and the expansive patio doors by the living area. The kitchen with its island area and four bar stools has all mod cons including a Nespresso coffee machine and Siemens appliances including a full height fridge, separate freezer dishwasher, oven, combi oven and microwave. The dining area beyond the kitchen seats up to 8 guests, and together with the living area offers stunning views over the deck and garden to the lake beyond. The living area has luxury lounge seating suitable for 8 guests, a smart TV and a log burner to enjoy on cooler evenings.
Also on the ground floor is a double bedroom, a twin bedroom, a family shower room and a utility room with separate washing machine and tumble dryer.
Upstairs is a large master bedroom with a king size bed, built in wardrobes, a cosy seating area and an ensuite shower room. The master bedroom benefits from private access to a large balcony overlooking the water; the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee in the morning or to watch the beautiful sunsets in the evening. A second king size bedroom with ensuite shower room and doors that open to a Juliette balcony, together with a twin bedroom and a family bathroom complete the first floor.
Outside there is a spacious deck accessed from the main living area with outdoor dining furniture and lounge seating. A combined gas/charcoal BBQ is provided for guest use. A sloped grassed garden at the rear leads to a private jetty for access into the lake and to the front is private parking for up to 2 cars.
Bikes can be hired from the Silverlake activity hub for 2 hours at a time, or through Curated Cottages for your entire stay. Kayaks and paddleboards are also available to hire on site.
Although there is plenty to keep you occupied at Silverlake, the area around is worth exploring. Consider visiting the historic city of Dorchester famous for Thomas Hardy's birthplace, hiking the South West coast path, visiting Portland Bill lighthouse or enjoying hunting for fossils in some of the Jurassic Coast coves. There are many beaches within a few miles of Serendipity including the safe and shallow Weymouth beach, the natural pebble beach at Ringstead Bay, the dramatic scenery of Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, or the expansive Chesil beach near Portland.
Amenities
- Lake/Sea View
- Waterfront
- Log burner/Fire
- BBQ
- Bath
- Coffee Machine
- Parking
- Pool with hoist
- Sauna
- Spa
- Table Tennis
- Travel Cot
- Tumble Dryer
- Washing Machine
- Outdoor dining
- Outdoor seating
- Accessible features
- Large property (sleeps 8+)
- 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 80/20 percale bed linens and luxury100% cotton bath/hand towels. Beach towels are not provided.
A travel cot and a highchair is available at this property. Please advise at time of booking 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.
This property is non smoking and does not accept pets.
Facilities for guests at Silverlake (facilities may vary seasonally) include:
Quality bed linens are provided for all beds other than cots. Guests can enjoy high quality 80/20 percale bed linens and luxury100% cotton bath/hand towels. Beach towels are not provided.
A travel cot and a highchair is available at this property. Please advise at time of booking 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.
This property is non smoking and does not accept pets.
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
- Children's play areas
- Cafe/bar (opening times vary)
- Fishing
- 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.
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
Serendipity is situated on the private Silverlake Estate, near Dorchester in Dorset, in easy reach of the Jurassic coast. 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.
Ideas for places to visit when staying at Serendipity include:
- 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.
- 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 when staying at Serendipity include:
- Portland Bill lighthouse
- Monkey World
- Weymouth Sealife Centre
- Corfe Castle
- Studland Beach (National Trust)
- Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door
- Lulworth Castle
- Ringstead Bay
- Nothe Fort in Weymouth
Special Offers
Benefit from 10% discount off the total stay if you select the 'non-refundable' booking option at checkout
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