Moonbeam Cottage, Dorchester

Dorset. Sleeps up to 10

A striking wood cladded waterfront property with floor to ceiling windows that provide a light and airy living space with fantastic lake views.  Glide off the water onto a private jetty and be reclining on the comfortable sofas of your own private decking in just a few strides.  With room for up to ten guests, Moonbeam Cottage makes the most of the beautiful surroundings by moving the living space up to the first floor where you can enjoy the natural landscape outside to its fullest.

A convenient boot and utility room welcomes you as you step into the ground floor, a perfect spot to shed wet clothing and muddy shoes before moving through to the ground floor accommodation.  A master bedroom with en-suite wet room benefits from fantastic sliding doors that lead straight onto the rear decking, a fabulous place to sip your morning tea as the morning sun shines on the water. A further bunk room, ideal for kids and a double room share a shower room completing the ground floor.

Following the light and airy theme up to the first floor you will be greeted by a spacious open plan living, dining area with property width long floor to ceiling windows that open up to a balcony area with spectacular views and staircase that leads down to the garden and rear deck.  With its ten-seater dining table, balcony seating and sumptuous sofas this is a great place for socialising, catching up and enjoying a well-deserved glass of wine after a day on the water.  The fully equipped kitchen is a generous size with all a large group will need from dishwasher all the way through to the wineglasses!  The first-floor benefits from a WC and a fantastic games room nook, ideal for older children to relax away from the grown-ups or a family movie night on rainier days.

The top floor is another space to take in the view with a large mezzanine snug with comfy seating and wall of a windows that overlook the tranquil lake views, a perfect spot to relax with some yoga or a cup of cocoa and a good book.  A further double bedroom and twin room share a modern shower room completing the property’s ample, tasteful accommodation.

There is something for everyone at the Silverlake activity hub from tennis courts to paddle boarding, whilst those looking to relax and unwind can head for a restorative swim and sauna at the shared pool and spa.  Surrounded by the Dorset heathlands, where in the summer wild ponies roam, the house is within reaching distance of the stunning Jurassic Coastline and its glorious beaches, the perfect spot to enjoy all the county has to offer.

The Silverlake country estate offers luxury accommodation in the peace and calm of the freshwater lakes and sweeping countryside views that surround it.  Rest, revive and recharge at the Hurricane Spa by reclining in the heated infinity pool after enjoying a massage or facial in one of the treatment rooms.  Take in the surrounding beauty of the idyllic lakeside views from the spa’s own private beach or blow off steam in state-of the art gym.  

The property’s proximity to the neighbouring lakes means it will be hard to entice yourself away from the water, with kayaks, paddleboards and fishing aplenty.  For those who prefer to stay on dry land why not zip wire over the water instead?  Or grab a bike and take the family off for beautiful bike ride on the wider estate stopping off for a picnic in a tranquil spot whilst nature spotting the local birds and wildlife.
The beautiful county of Dorset is a popular tourist spot, an area known for its rolling dales, protected heathlands and breath-taking UNESCO-heritage Jurassic coastline. The property is within reaching distance of fabulous beaches, including the beautiful shingle Ringsted Bay, which at low tide reveals a wide expanse of sand.  It is the perfect beach for quiet and calm surrounded by neighbouring farmlands.   For those who like to get out and explore the stunning countryside, we recommend a visit to Moreton Forest with a range of tree-filled walks amongst the towering conifers.   

A trip to the Smuggler’s Inn, a historic 13th Century pub with unbeatable sea views of the Isle of Portland is an absolute must with an excellent selection of ales to sample and delicious food, the perfect spot for a pitstop after a lovely scenic stroll. If you’re looking to take in the area’s fascinating history then you won’t be disappointed with the thousand-year-old Corfe Castle, a majestic ruin established by William the Conqueror, just a short drive away.   Fans of Thomas Hardy can visit Dorchester’s Dorset Museum which houses the largest Hardy Collection in the world, bequeathed by his wife Florence.  Just thirty minutes away, is the picturesque town of Poole, here you can hop on a ferry and visit neighbouring islands or soak up the sunrays on the near-by golden beaches at Sandbanks and Bournemouth.  A visit to the colourful Lighthouse Arts Centre offers art exhibitions, theatre and film then why not finish off the day with some locally caught fish and chips on the beach.

Other close-by towns which are well worth a visit include the charming county town of Weymouth with its recognisable Georgian seafront and the lively market towns of Bridport and Lyme Regis. The famous Durdle Door, a natural limestone arch, is just a twenty-minute car journey away and is a must-visit while in the area.