A two-bedroom holiday cottage on a family-run lakeside estate, 6 miles from the county town of Dorchester, made for couples and small families travelling with their dogs. Sleeping four, it stands among similar contemporary retreats, with the estate's lakes and nature reserve a few steps from the door. The Jurassic Coast is 6 miles away, close enough for a morning of fossil hunting before an afternoon walk around the water with the dog.
The ground floor holds an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where a wood burner takes centre stage and a wooden dining table sits alongside the kitchen area. The lounge area has a Smart TV, and the windows look out across the estate. Upstairs, two double bedrooms each open onto a balcony; one has an en-suite shower room, and a separate bathroom sits on the same floor. Bi-fold doors from the living area lead to the private garden, where a decked terrace has furniture for al fresco dining and a small lawn gives dogs space to roam around. The wider estate, shared with other guests, features lake paths and a nature reserve, perfect for exploring with your furry friend, without venturing too far from home. Private parking is provided for one car, with additional spaces in the main car park.
Dorchester, 6 miles away, has shops and pet-friendly places to eat, including plenty of local pubs. Lulworth Cove and the National Trust's Ringstead Bay both lie within 10 miles, with Durdle Door within easy reach and the South West Coast Path in between for walkies. The sailing town of Weymouth is 10 miles away. Swanage, 21 miles away, offers beach hut hire and a Victorian pier. A steam train runs inland to Corfe Castle, while boat trips cross from Swanage to the harbour town of Poole. The market town of Bridport lies 21 miles from the estate.