Bucknowle Lodge

Set within a historic estate in the heart of Dorset's countryside, Bucknowle Lodge is a charming semi-detached country retreat offering space, character, and tranquility. This beautiful period home, with its original features and warm, inviting interiors, is perfect for families and friends looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of rural Dorset while being just moments from Corfe Castle and the Jurassic Coast. The space Distance to Pub (The New Inn) - 1 mile Distance to Kimmeridge - 3.3 miles Distance to Kimmeridge Bay - 4.4 miles Distance to Corfe Common - 2.1 miles Set within a historic estate in the heart of Dorset's countryside, Bucknowle Lodge is a charming semi-detached country retreat offering space, character, and tranquillity. This beautiful period home, with its original features and warm, inviting interiors, is perfect for families and friends looking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of rural Dorset while being just moments from Corfe Castle and the Jurassic Coast. The lodge offers plenty of space to unwind, with a welcoming main lounge featuring an impressive inglenook fireplace and open fire, perfect for cosy evenings. A second reception room with a wood burner provides an additional snug retreat, ideal for games, reading, or simply relaxing. The bright and spacious conservatory opens onto the garden and serves as a lovely space to gather, with comfortable seating for eight and a breakfast table for four. The large dining room, seating eight, is perfect for long, leisurely meals together. The well-equipped kitchen is a delight for those who love to cook, featuring a range electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, and a Nespresso coffee machine. Patio doors lead outside to a charming, intimate, patio with a table for four, creating a lovely spot for morning coffee or a quiet moment before the day begins. With four thoughtfully designed bedrooms, Bucknowle Lodge comfortably accommodates groups of up to eight guests. On the ground floor, there is a double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and a twin bedroom, while upstairs, you'll find another double and twin room. Three bathrooms across the property ensure convenience for all guests, including a ground-floor family bathroom with a bath and shower over, a ground-floor shower room, and the ensuite. The lodge's generous outdoor space makes it perfect for guests who enjoy spending time in nature. A secure garden with a spacious lawn provides room for children and dogs to run freely, while the large patio area features a dining table for alfresco meals, a swing seat, and a charcoal BBQ.. Parking is provided with off-road spaces, but please be aware that the driveway to the lodge is an unmade, uneven road. Guest access Whole house available Other things to note 4 Bedrooms: G/F Double with ensuite, Twin. First Floor Double and Twin. Lounge. Main lounge with inglenook fireplace (open fire with start supply of log sin the winter), TV and games. Second Reception with woodburner. Large conservatory with doors to garden, ample seating for 8 and breakfast table for 4. Large kitchen: range elec oven, elec hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, tumble drier and washing machine. Nespresso coffee machine. Doors to patio with table for 4. Large dining room with table for 8. Bathrooms: G/Fl family bathroom with bath and shower over, G/fl Shower room. G/fl ensuite bathroom with bath and shower over. Secure Garden, good size lawn, large patio with large dining table, swing seat and charcoal BBQ. Parking, off road spaces. Central Heating. Travel cot and high chair. Linen and towels included in weekly and short break bookings. Two dogs welcome both charged at £35 per dog. Please note that the driveway to the lodge is an unlevel, unmade road. Please note, there are steps down from the large paved terrace to the lawned rear garden. Please take extra care with children and infants on steps leading to conservatory, snug, kitchen and lower garden.