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The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.

Family-friendly holiday home in Wimborne with a hot tub

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The Gate House, Wimborne
The Gate House, Wimborne: The sitting room with generous comfortable seating
The Gate House, Wimborne: Kitchen leading into the breakfast room
The Gate House, Wimborne: Media and games room
The Gate House, Wimborne: bedroom three with a king-size bed

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 141 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wimborne, Dorset
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Wimborne Model Town
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.

The Gate House is a handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate on the edge of Wimborne.

Ideal for family holidays and celebrations with friends. Play board games around the fire, relax in the roll top bath and dine in style in the theatrical dining room. Ideal for all age groups, the more recently added media room will keep teenagers entertained, whilst the hot tub is perfect for all to enjoy day and night.

Foodies will be delighted to receive a welcome basket of local, homemade treats on arrival. Expect to be greeted with freshly baked bread from our local bakery, locally sourced free-range eggs, home-baked treats, locally produced jam and of course milk in the fridge and a selection of Dorset teas and ground coffee.

Additional Information
A welcome basket of logs is provided.
A high chair and travel cot (no linen) can be provided upon request.
Up to three well behaved dogs welcomed (small additional charge).
Please note that guests are responsible for enforcing rules of safety regarding use of the hot tub (the relevant rules and advice can be found in the property Welcome Book).
*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
A damage waiver is not included. Instead of taking an actual Damage Deposit, the owner will hold a 'card on file'. Instructions on how to do this in a safe and secure way will be sent to you a few days prior to arrival.

Ground Floor:
Kitchen
With a traditional Aga, a conventional electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Breakfast room
With dining table and chairs.
Dining room
With seating for sixteen guests.
Drawing room
With an open fire, Apple TV with Netflix account, guests receive a £20 credit for Apple movies.
Media and games room
Complete with 75-inch screen and state of the art sound system, Xbox One with complementary use of Microsoft Game Pass, giant bean bags and table football. For outdoor fun the media room opens onto the terrace where there is a bubbling 8-seater hot-tub and barbecue.
Twin bedroom
With two 3' beds and and en-suite shower room.
Separate WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
Bedroom three
With a king size bed.
Bedroom four
With a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room.
Bathroom
With bath, separate shower and wash basin, alongside is a separate WC and wash basin.
Five steps lead to bedrooms five and six.
Bedroom five
With two single beds.
Bedroom six
With two single beds.

Spiral staircase between bedrooms three and four rising to the second floor.

Second Floor:
Bedroom seven
With king-size bed and two single beds, making this an ideal family room. This room occupies the top floor of the house and, as it’s located in the eaves of the building, has sloping ceilings and oozes character with exposed brick and stone walls and beams.
En-suite bathroom
With a roll top bath, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Large garden with outside seating area and hot tub. A charcoal barbecue is provided (guests to provide their own fuel).
Off street parking is available for up to four cars.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wimborne

Wimborne is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Travelling with kids? Consider Wimborne Model Town, or check out an event or a game at Vitality Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Wimborne, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Priest's House Museum and Garden - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Wimborne Model Town - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tivoli Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Poole Harbour - 14 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Cricketers Arms - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. located?

This family-friendly Wimborne holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Wimborne Minster and Wimborne Model Town. Tivoli Theatre and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

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