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5 bedroom accommodation in Poole
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 12
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Explore the area

Poole
- Place, Poole Harbour5 min drive
- Place, Poole Quay5 min drive
- Place, Sandbanks Beach7 min drive
- Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
3 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
5 bedroom accommodation in Poole
The famous author John le Carré often chose to stay at this property to write his well-known espionage novels.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Games Room: Table Tennis, TV, Amazon Firestick, Xbox 360, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit, outdoor games and BBQ. Bike store and surfboard/canoe storage. Private parking for 3 cars; addtional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. There are 6 steps in the garden.. Mount Lodge is a beautiful substantial Victorian semi-detached town house, design-led, but retaining many of its original features. Five-star luxury nestled just minutes from the glorious beaches of Sandbanks. There is plenty of entertainment to keep everyone busy including Amazon firesticks to watch all your favourite films and TV shows, a games console and table tennis. This was also a home which the well-known author John le Carré used to stay at, you will be sure to find some of his novels on the bookshelf so you can live through your own espionage adventure through his words. The wall artwork are all originals by the home owner. The property has a spacious living room with an open fireplace, a separate dining room suitable for all guests to sit and have dinner together and a large modern kitchen with a range style cooking appliance and a smaller dining table within the kitchen. From the kitchen you can access the enclosed garden with its lawned area perfect for younger ones to play and a decking area with seating for you to all be outside enjoying the weather. The garden gets sunshine throughout the day so you can make the most of the good weather and perhaps even enjoy a barbecue.
The bedrooms are all spacious with comfortable beds and the master bedroom has an en-suite with a roll-top bath and a large shower cubicle. On the second floor there is a fantastic games room for the younger ones, with a double sofa bed and a bean bag. There are three parking spaces within the driveway and there is on road parking outside the property. There are bus stops nearby making it easy for you to get into town without needing to drive. There are a selection of pubs and restaurants within half a mile which you can easily walk to.
If you want to leave this fantastic home for days out, there is a variety of activities nearby. Sandbanks beach is a 6-minute drive, well known for its beautiful golden sands and clear waters as well as its amazing homes. You can get the ferry from Poole to Studland and from there you can visit Swanage with its steam train that goes to Corfe Castle. Corfe is a pretty village with the ruins of a thousand-year-old castle. From Poole you can get a boat across to Brown Sea Island, a National Trust site, which sits in the middle of Poole Harbour with dramatic views of the Purbeck Hills and is also home to over two hundred rare red squirrels. At Tower Park in Poole there is Splashdown Water Park, a cinema, bowling alley and a variety of restaurants.
Slightly further afield is Bournemouth, where you can visit the Oceanarium, go on the Bournemouth Eye, wander through the beautiful gardens, play mini-golf or go to the theatre. There are a variety of events that are organised throughout the year in both Poole and Bournemouth so there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. You can also drive to the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys or just enjoy fantastic walks or cycle through the woodlands. There is also the New Forest Water Park with an inflatable aqua park, wake boarding and kayaking. If you are looking for a luxury home for your stay with a huge variety of days out near the property, then this is the place to choose. Just a 5 minute drive to the sea. Beach 1.1 miles.
Free WiFi
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Games Room: Table Tennis, TV, Amazon Firestick, Xbox 360, Sofa Bed (Double)
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit, outdoor games and BBQ. Bike store and surfboard/canoe storage. Private parking for 3 cars; addtional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. There are 6 steps in the garden.. Mount Lodge is a beautiful substantial Victorian semi-detached town house, design-led, but retaining many of its original features. Five-star luxury nestled just minutes from the glorious beaches of Sandbanks. There is plenty of entertainment to keep everyone busy including Amazon firesticks to watch all your favourite films and TV shows, a games console and table tennis. This was also a home which the well-known author John le Carré used to stay at, you will be sure to find some of his novels on the bookshelf so you can live through your own espionage adventure through his words. The wall artwork are all originals by the home owner. The property has a spacious living room with an open fireplace, a separate dining room suitable for all guests to sit and have dinner together and a large modern kitchen with a range style cooking appliance and a smaller dining table within the kitchen. From the kitchen you can access the enclosed garden with its lawned area perfect for younger ones to play and a decking area with seating for you to all be outside enjoying the weather. The garden gets sunshine throughout the day so you can make the most of the good weather and perhaps even enjoy a barbecue.
The bedrooms are all spacious with comfortable beds and the master bedroom has an en-suite with a roll-top bath and a large shower cubicle. On the second floor there is a fantastic games room for the younger ones, with a double sofa bed and a bean bag. There are three parking spaces within the driveway and there is on road parking outside the property. There are bus stops nearby making it easy for you to get into town without needing to drive. There are a selection of pubs and restaurants within half a mile which you can easily walk to.
If you want to leave this fantastic home for days out, there is a variety of activities nearby. Sandbanks beach is a 6-minute drive, well known for its beautiful golden sands and clear waters as well as its amazing homes. You can get the ferry from Poole to Studland and from there you can visit Swanage with its steam train that goes to Corfe Castle. Corfe is a pretty village with the ruins of a thousand-year-old castle. From Poole you can get a boat across to Brown Sea Island, a National Trust site, which sits in the middle of Poole Harbour with dramatic views of the Purbeck Hills and is also home to over two hundred rare red squirrels. At Tower Park in Poole there is Splashdown Water Park, a cinema, bowling alley and a variety of restaurants.
Slightly further afield is Bournemouth, where you can visit the Oceanarium, go on the Bournemouth Eye, wander through the beautiful gardens, play mini-golf or go to the theatre. There are a variety of events that are organised throughout the year in both Poole and Bournemouth so there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. You can also drive to the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys or just enjoy fantastic walks or cycle through the woodlands. There is also the New Forest Water Park with an inflatable aqua park, wake boarding and kayaking. If you are looking for a luxury home for your stay with a huge variety of days out near the property, then this is the place to choose. Just a 5 minute drive to the sea. Beach 1.1 miles.
Free WiFi
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Golf view
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
About the area
Poole
Located on a river, this cottage is in Parkstone, a neighbourhood in Poole. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Bournemouth Pier and Tower Park are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Poole
What's nearby
- Splashdown Waterpark - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
- Poole Harbour - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
- Poole Quay - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
- Sandbanks Beach - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
- Bournemouth Beach - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chicken And Blues - 14 min walk
- Bamboo Leaf - 10 min walk
- The Churchill - 12 min walk
- Knight Life Taproom - 14 min walk
- Parkstone Trades & Labour Club - 6 min walk
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