About Deer Lodge

Resting on the outskirts of the charming but lively town of Wimborne Minster is this luxurious converted stable, Deer Lodge at Chapel Lodges. Offering a couple a perfect excuse to get away for a romantic break in Dorset, this idyllic property is set within the owner's 13 acres of beautiful grounds, which includes private woodlands and meadows. With your own private hot tub at hand for relaxing evenings under the stars or day time spent watching a multitude of wildlife including; deer, rabbits, pheasants and a plethora of bird life, whilst the bubbles work their magic. Meet the tame sheep, Mellow and Rapunzel, or spend time around one of the woodland clearing firepits, which can also be used for bbq's. Settle into the open-plan living space after a day of exploring the multitude of foot paths leading to Corfe Barrows Nature Reserve and The Stour Valley Way, which provides stunning riverside views and numerous quiet country trails. You can even bring your bikes to explore further, this is a perfect location for a tranquil and quiet treat away from the crowds. Rest on the sofa within the attractive decor, with a fantastic TV for some quiet evening entertainment. Enjoy rustling up some fabulous evening meals in the contemporary kitchen within a smart alcove, beneath the spotlights enjoy using the great range of appliances including an electric oven and hob, to cook a romantic dish to share at the dining table. Delight in dipping in the bubbling hot tub which rests out on your own private patio, afterwards making use of the fantastic chiminea as you continue your evening. Discover the lovely bedroom which holds an inviting king-size bed complete with high thread count linen to ensure a wonderful nights sleep. The modern en-suite shower room hosts a large walk in double shower, complete with Egyptian cotton towels, bath robes and slippers. When you need to venture into town, find Wimborne Minster (1.1 mile) to be a bustling and classic Dorset town with stone built churches, winding streets, and an array of shops, both local and high street favourites, and a multitude of restaurants and bars. Alternatively you can stay closer to home to eat at our local picture postcard, thatched pub and restaurant which is only a 2 minute stroll from Deer Lodge. Located in the countryside but within easy reach of the world famous World Heritage Jurassic Coast and the beautiful National Trust Studland beaches. Other nearby attractions are the towns of Poole and Bournemouth, the famous sandbanks beach, beautiful Poole harbor and the new Forrest which is just a 20 minute drive away. Head into the Cranborne Chase AONB which lies practically on your doorstep, for gorgeous scenery and landscapes to discover on walks and bike rides, or travel to the National Trust owned Kingston Lacey House, a huge country mansion holding fascinating Egyptian artefacts and a notable art collection. Other nearby activities include: Leisure Centre, Climbing Centre, The Aquarium, Kayaking, Golf Club, Tennis and The Waterfront. Deer Lodge at Chapel Lodges is a perfect place to spend a special break with your loved one. Note: this property can be booked with Pheasant Lodge (974603), please check availability.

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✓Electric central heating
✓ Electric oven/microwave, hob, fridge, coffee machine, TV and WiFi
✓ Record player and vinyls
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ High thread count bed linen, Egyptian towels & robes included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for one car or two cars by prior arrangement
✓ Private patio with hot tub, chiminea and swing
✓ A croquet lawn and two fire pits within the grounds
✓ Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓ Shop within 0.9 miles, pub within 0.2 miles
✓ Sandbanks Beach 7.4 miles
✓ Note: The use of the grounds is shared with the nearby property, Pheasant Lodge (974603), however both properties are secluded from each other to respect your privacy
✓ Note: this property can not accept children - including infants
✓ Note: Due to safety regulations requiring water change to hot tub for each new guest, water may not be up to temperature until 8pm on day of arrival
✓ Note: Please advise the owner of any dietary requirements
✓ The check in time is 4pm

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Deer Lodge Attractions & Days Out

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Deer Lodge Reviews

Candice

Beautiful place very clean cant wait to come again host was lovely

We loved Deer Lodge. It was so beautifully decorated and had everything we needed for a really enjoyable stay.

Laurence

Lovely lodge and grounds in a semi rural location. Very well maintained with mowed paths to walk and plenty of seating spots but lots of areas left for wildlife and beautiful bluebells during our stay. The lodge is thoughtfully designed, decorated and furnished. It was warm, comfortable and clean. The welcome basket was a lovely. Very comfortable bed and linen and towels were of top quality. Robes, towels and slippers for the hot tub were a nice touch too. Plenty of storage for clothes, we took extra hangers too that we did need. The kitchenette is small and we did miss a microwave, we also took plastic containers, 2 pasta bowls and a kitchen roll with us which we did need but otherwise it was very well equipped for all our meals. Lovely large shower with heated towel rail, again well equipped bathroom. The hot tub was crystal clear and checked every day and evenings in the tubs with the fairy lights on was magical. A patio set and double rocker on the lawn gives two nice places to sit and eatsnack and they are both in full sun. We also made good use of the guest WiFi, Netflix, record player & vinyls and the Scrabble! There is also a radio, bluetooth speaker, picnic basket and loads of information leaflets. We saw the owners who came to welcome us on arrival and had glimpses of lots of different wildlife while we were there but otherwise it was a quiet, peaceful and relaxing place to stay, we thoroughly enjoyed our time in this lodge and would highly recommend it. Thank you.

Fabulous lodge in a beautiful setting. Very peaceful and secluded with everything you might need and great location with pub 5 minute walk and easy access to Wimborne Minster.

Graham

A very pleasant stay. Nice and peaceful with wildlife on the doorstep

Kellie & Steve have literally thought of everything that you may need for your stay. An absolutely great escape, with deer walking in your garden, the hawks flying above, and even a sea lion came up on the beach at Durdle Door when we visited. Wimborne minster is the closest quaint village with some lovely shops and pubs restaurants

Absolutely lovely, everything you needed. Finished ro a high standard with a really comfortable bed. Very peaceful and private. We will return.

We had a lovely relaxing holiday in a lodge that was tastefully furnished. Everything so clean and well maintained. Excellent information pack which made our stay even more enjoyable. Exceptionally comfy bed. In the hot tub everyday watching the deer graze the fields. Nice touches in the woodland area with the fire pits,swings, croquet and chairs dotted about the place. We were sorry to leave.

Debbie

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Deer Lodge. The lodge and grounds were amazing and so well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Such a luxury to experience the great outdoors and picnic and bbq in the woods. Kellie and Steve are first class hosts and I would definitely recommend Deer Lodge to friends and family.

Sharon

This was our 2nd visit to Deer Lodge and once again everything was perfect. Steve and Kellie are such lovely hosts.They greet you on your arrival,explain how to use the hot tub and answer any questions you may have about places to visit or whatever else you want to know and then they leave you to enjoy your holiday as you wish. On your arrival you have a welcome message and goodies left for you. The wildlife is a wonderful sight to see from the deers, fox, rabbits and birds. The hot tub is a pleasure after you have explored what many wonderful things and places Dorset has to offer. Bath robes are supplied for you to use after using the hot tub which is a thoughtful added extra. The land is free for you to wander around as you wish making use of the croquet,swings,seats,shelter and firepits. Steve and Kellie have thought of everything inside the lodge and outside of it to make your stay perfect. Well done to you both for providing such a beautiful place to stay.

As we wrote in the Guest Book, a beautiful place set in lovely land with amazing wildlife. Lots of places to visit nearby such as Kingston Lacy, Sculpture by the Lakes and the boat from Poole to Brownsea Island. We just wished we could turn off the traffic noise obviously out of Kellie and Steve's control hence 4 out of 5 stars.

We received a warm and friendly welcoming from Kellie and Steve they explained everything we needed to know , the lodge is kitted out with everything you need plus little extras, the lodge is private set in its own area of land very relaxing and perfect for a tea time stroll, the hot tub is set at the exact temperature perfect to relax to with a tipple of your choice , overhaul it was a lovely relaxing and peaceful break, we recommend.

We really enjoyed our week at Deer Lodge. It was a perfect base for exploring the beautiful Dorset area.The lodge was cosy and warm,spotlessly clean and had everything you could wish for including a very comfortable king size bed.The wildlife you could see from the lodge was amazing, deer, rabbits and a fox, lots of different birds and it was great to also have the luxury of a hot tub. Thankyou for a great holiday.

Elaine

Just returned from a 3 night stay at Deer Lodge, it is set in a quite location just right for a relaxing and romantic break, the accommodation was beautifully set out with everything you could need available, and to sit in the hot tub watching the deer was a lovely way to chill in the evenings. Lovely property 10 out of 10

Very pleased with the property, very comfortable and everything had been provided that we needed. The owners were very friendly and the information left in the lodge was absolutely first class. Very handy that the pub was just 100 yards down the road with really good food and pleasant staff. Also the lodge was in an ideal place for touring around the local area but if you just need to chill out the lodge was in a very quiet area being able to look out at the field in front and able to see the deer. We hope that we will be able to come back in the future.

Joanna

Deer Lodge was beautifully designed, very clean and extremely well equipped to a high standard. Everything had been thought of to make the stay special including cake & bubbly on arrival. We enjoyed watching the local wildlife, exploring walks from the property, star gazing from the hot tub and listening to the owls whilst toasting crumpets on the fire pit located in the woods. We will be back!

Deer Lodge is delightful! Cosy and luxurious in beautiful surroundings, perfect base for exploring Dorset.

We had a lovely week at Deer cottage, would highly recommend

Perfect in every way

Phillip

Beautiful tranquil setting. Well apportion. Super facilities......and close to local and good Inn. .. just perfect and we have rebooked.

Samantha

This place is amazing! Such a lovely lodge, perfectly big enough for the two of us, for a 4 night stay. Its got absolutely everything you need, so comfy, and I have to do a special shout out to the best welcome folder Ive seen! So much useful info! Kellie and Steve were so welcoming and worked around us for their daily hot tub check! The grounds are beautiful and so peaceful. We loved watching the deer and fox in the evenings while chilling in the hot tub! We really enjoyed the gentle walk up to the Willetts Arms for some yummy food and drinks in the sunshine. We had such a lovely time and will definitely be coming back again!!

Lovely accommodation with everything that you need for a peaceful relaxing holiday set in wonderful surroundings with the addition of a hot tub and wildlife. 5 all round.

Sharon

Deer Lodge is absolutely perfect for a getaway. Everything you need is provided and the hosts Kellie and Steve are very welcoming.It's lovely to sit in the hot tub after a day exploring nearby places which are just a short drive or walk away and watch the deers, rabbits, swallows and the fox coming down to play or graze.

We really enjoyed our week in Deer Lodge. The setting and facilities were perfect for our week away. Wimborne Minster is a delightful town on your doorstep and there are many other attractions a short drive away. Thank you Kellie and Steve.

Judith

Excellent property everything you need is provided The additional outside space is great lovely walk around the grounds and loved seeing the wildlife so close to the lodge . Hot tub is great and the welcome gift was much appreciated we would love to revisit in the future .

Had an amazing stay at Deer Lodge and we were so lucky with the weather. Peaceful and tranquil setting and the use of the hot tub to watch the stars at night was a bonus. Would definitely recommend a stay here, lots to do out and about with a visit to Brownsea Island a must!

We had the most amazing stay. The lodge was extremely comfortable and finished to a very high standard, the grounds are stunning with the added extra of a large not tub. The hosts Kellie and Steve were very welcoming.

Spencer

We said last year following our stay that we would return, and so true to word, and our recommendations to others, we did. The same week but unfortunately not the same weather. Again faultless. The lodge is so ideally positioned to watch the wildlife right up close, deers, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, oh and the owners 2 Mainecoon cats and 2 sheep. So relaxing to sit in the hot tub watching the wildlife first thing in the morning. Also ideally placed for nearby bars, restaurants and places of interest. Great place to go off on walks in the countryside. The lodge itself is very well equipped. Basically all you need for a great stay. We used the fire pit twice, once to cook our tea flame grilled steak and the other to just sit and relax around with a lite bite, playing on the large Jenga and watching the deers wonder around us. Jenga is a great new addition I cant fault in any way. Everything you need, excellent location, peace and quiet, wildlife on your doorstep, wonderful grounds, great owners who will go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. Thank you Kellie and Steve. You never know, we might be back next year. We highly recommend staying here. Thank you for again making our anniversary celebrations memorable.

Just back from a wonderful stay at Deer Lodge and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a setting so beautiful and tranquil . The lodge itself has everything you would need to make your stay perfect and the hosts , Kellie and Steve are on hand if needed . We cant recommend Deer Lodge highly enough and look forward to returning in the near future .

We went for a long weekend to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. The little touches, attention to detail, the location, the hot tub were all fantastic. Kellie and Steve brilliant hosts.

Caroline

We booked Deer lodge as a retreat after my fathers funeral Im so glad we ... We booked Deer lodge as a retreat after my fathers funeral Im so glad we did Its incredible secluded and peaceful The lodge itself is very luxurious and well equipped very clean and comfortable The little touches like milk already in the fridge the welcome pack and toiletries made it feel welcoming and warm Outside is fields and woods Deer graze right up to the cabin windows rabbits foxes owls bats and a abundance of birds visit each day plus two beautiful fluffy cats Watching rabbits play whilst relaxing in the hot tub was incredible special We spent 4 nights there it was so amazing we only left once for a trip to the local shop The hosts were friendly and incredible respectful of the reason why we had booked it I cannot recommend Deer lodge enough I will be booking again and again its beautiful

Steven

Amazing place to stay, we had such a great couple of nights. Thank you.

Stephen

Welcomed by Kellie & Steve on arrival and mentioned they were on hand if anything was required but the set of the accommodation of the venue and information packs meant we didn't need to contact them. Very impressed.

Robert

Lovely accommodation, country side, hot tub, whats not to like, it was an amazing stay

The accomodation was of a high standard, the little touches that were provided as a welcome were really thoughtful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Deer Lodge to couples wanting a relaxed break

Amazing place. Great hosts. Beautiful views. Abundant wildlife. Perfect lodge and hottub. Hope to return.

Caroline

Such a lovely cottage. Lots of attention to detail and provision of comforts, such as robes, toiletries, tea and coffee. Very welcoming hosts who were friendly and helpful Beautiful surrounding area with lots to do Perfect trip away

Charles

Super property as described in the advert. The owners gave us a warm welcome and left a lovely treats at the lodge fir us to enjoy. Highly recommended.

Spencer

All I can say is that we were not disappointed at all and the recent feedback we read on prior to booking was 100 accurate. The lodge was superb, very clean and had all we needed, even down to a couple of torches for when walking home in the dark. Kellie and Steve had thought of everything. The information folder was very helpful, especially the local walks, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Being so close to Wimborne made it easy for any food shopping and walking to and from for meals out. The local pub was just a minute away, but with so much choice to do, we only used this a couple of times, and with staff shortages, left us a little disappointed. The other local bar, The Willet Arms was just a 30 minute stroll and the food was great. Now back to the lodge, what an amazing view whilst relaxing in the hot tub, eye level to the field. Was saw so much wildlife, deer on a daily basis, foxes, badgers, pheasants, and of course their own sheep and the cats, one of which at a distance looked like a fox! We even watched a fox stalk a badger. The grounds were beautiful, with the bluebells in bloom and extensive walks around the fields. The fire pits are a great idea, using one on our anniversary, to just sit with an amazing view, fire roaring away, before then cooking our tea, whilst sipping champagne. The swings and even the wonky croquette pitch were also nice additions, and good fun. We were after a get away from it all holiday, just for the week and we were not disappointed. Steve and Kellie, being close by, were able to fix a loss of WiFi within minutes, and with meeting us on our arrival to explain the hot tub, and leaving us a bouquet of roses for our anniversary, showed they really cared for their guests. I cant recommend this lodge enough. It exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend this lodge . Thank you Steve and Kellie for a wonderful stay.

A genuine rural idyll, so peaceful with superb views of the local wildlife. The accommodation was A status. We just loved our short break away. Will definitely be back.

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