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Stockford Lodge

Wareham, Dorset
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Fishing on site / nearby
Romantic
Family friendly
Quirky
Thatched
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Cot available
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • An enchanting chocolate box thatched cottage near the Saxon town of Wareham
  • Wonderful location for an artisit's/writer’s retreat or a romantic couple’s hideaway
  • Situated just off the Wareham to Wool road, close to the Jurassic Coast, World Heritage Site
Overview
Property code: 79305

Enjoy a break away to this enchanting fairy-tale cottage akin to a fantasy novel, with its’ unique roundhouse feature, thatched roof and gothic style windows.

The 250 year old gate lodge is conveniently situated on the A352 which is the main access route between the riverside Saxon market town of Wareham and villages of Bovington and Wool, home to some of Dorset’s much loved attractions from the Tank Museum to Monkey World. This is a wonderful opportunity to stay in this charming “Hansel and Gretel” style cottage. Located just off the Wareham to Wool road it is an ideal retreat for an artist/writer to hide away and be creative, as it is located within 2.5 acres of woodland. If it’s more a romantic getaway you’re looking for, then look no further. It will not disappoint you with many a country pub or restaurant nearby that will embellish your taste buds.

A pretty trellis porch welcomes you to the gothic front door of this enchanting cottage. Beyond the entrance hall you will find yourself in the dining room with table and chairs for everyone to sit together. Flagstone flooring and exposed beams are throughout the cottage. Head round the corner into the sitting room which is equally as charming and cosy up whilst enjoying some evening TV. The kitchen comes equipped with electric oven and hob, microwave and Smeg fridge. There is a garden room that leads off the kitchen boasting under floor heating and a stable door leading onto the garden terrace. The bathroom with slipper bath and rain forest over bath shower and WC completes the ground floor. Make your way up the steep cottage staircase to the first floor where you will find the master bedroom with double bed and en suite WC, across the landing a twin room. Both bedrooms are complete with built in storage offering you plenty of space for your holiday wardrobe.

Set in over 2 acres of grounds and Bluebell Woodland, that’s lead down to a stream, there's so much space to enjoy here. An attractive Purbeck stone terrace wraps sympathetically around the rear of the property.  Ample parking on the private driveway and under cover in the high car barn ideal for boats

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite WC
  • Electric over and hob, microwave, Smeg fridge
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Highchair and travel cot available upon request
  • Over 2 acres of woodland, terrace area with garden furniture
  • Off street parking for 3 cars with double height car barn
  • Space for boat trailers
  • Steep stairs
  • Shop 1.5 miles and Pub within walking distance
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Nicky Rice

This property is personally managed by Nicky.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Ken 8th March 2024

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Stockford Lodge is a beautiful thatched cottage set in woodland. The cottage is close to the road, but worth accepting that for the view to the rear of the property along with the wildlife and extensive woodland and flowers. Wareham is close by, with great pub food the Quay and the Granary Inns. It's worth booking a table as they can get busy. LotsRead more of places to visit and walks along the coastline. We were please to find bread, cheese, butter etc as a welcoming treat. Hide

Reviewed by Andy 7th January 2024

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Beautiful cottage, great location with very private garden/woodland. Loved seeing the deer in the mornings and afternoons, we would definitely stay here again. Yes there is some road noise when you are in bed but that didn't bother us at all. Lovely welcome pack left out for us on arrival which was very welcome.

Reviewed by Sarah 29th December 2023

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Perfect a chocolate box dream

Reviewed by Asta 24th December 2023

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Reviewed by Anthony 13th October 2023

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A fantastic cottage stay, very comfortable with visits twice a day from the deers. The cottage is ideally located for exploring Dorset and Surrounding areas. Would not hesitate to stop in the cottage again.

Reviewed by Clair 6th October 2023

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Really quirky property and lived up to our expectations. The deer visited twice a day, and it was great to sit and watch them with the first cup of tea is the day!. The road noise was an issue from the main bedroom at night as others have mentioned. We moved into the spare bedroom and it wasn't as noisy so was able to sleep. Wouldn't let it stop usRead more visiting again though as would just bring ear plugs... The deer were the selling point for us, that and the fairytale cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Diana 22nd September 2023

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Reviewed by George 15th September 2023

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Reviewed by Eleanor 14th August 2023

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We had such a great time at Stockford Lodge and would highly recommend. There is traffic noise but this is very clear when booking and wasnt a problem for any of us (2 adults and 2 teenagers). We were lucky with the weather and got in the sea at Studland Bay every day we were there and we will always remember our nightly walks into the woodland to Read moresee the deer. Thank you for sharing this special place. Hide

Reviewed by Philippa 4th August 2023

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This tiny, enchanting cottage is in a great location for discovering the wonderful Jurassic Coast. It is in a beautiful woodland but as it is an old gate lodge, right by a main road. Very cleverly laid out accommodation in the small inside space, it worked for three of us nicely for a few days.

Reviewed by Claire 31st July 2023

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We stayed here with our 2 grandsons aged 6 & 7. Good location for surrounding attractions. On a busy road so we didn't get much sleep due to traffic noise. The cottage was smaller than expected. Granchildren loved playing in the woods. Served its purpose for a short stay. Would not recommend staying here if you have young children.

Reviewed by Sophie 21st July 2023

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We had an absolutely amazing experience, exactly as we pictured our weekend on the countryside - very cozy, traditional house!

Reviewed by Andrew 13th July 2023

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Reviewed by Annette 23rd June 2023

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The only comment we feel we would make is that in the Bathroom, there should be some form of safety handle on the wall and somewhere to put shower gel, shampoo etc. This applies mainly to the Rain shower over the bath (not the mixer tap)

Reviewed by Jeff 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Mark 2nd June 2023

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Lovely twee cottage,it had everything you would want,deer coming up to the patio 7am and early evening every day, squirrels playing in and out of the trees.i wouldn't rush to the pub down the rd it was shocking.

Reviewed by Deborah 26th May 2023

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Reviewed by Sandy 17th April 2023

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Reviewed by Derek 18th March 2023

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Reviewed by Zoe 10th March 2023

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Reviewed by Terence 28th November 2022

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Reviewed by Valerie 24th October 2022

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Very welcoming and well equipped cottage, clean and comfortable. Lovely location except for the road noise. Lots to do within a10 mile radius.

Reviewed by Vikki 17th October 2022

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Lovely little round house in beautiful garden and woodland. Well equipped cosy little cottage with very comfortable beds. We loved staying here and would highly recommend this property.

Reviewed by Derek 7th October 2022

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Great location in Dorset and close to SW coast path. Road noise is a pain, but you get used to it. Deer can be seen most nights from the house. Lovely and warm and cosy inside.

Reviewed by Christopher 9th September 2022

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Charmingly quirky period property in an excellent location for exploring this part of southern England. Wonderful to see wild deer from the kitchen window every morning. Kitchen and dining areas are well appointed, but lounge furniture is a bit tired, - and beware of low hanging light fittings if you're tall!

Reviewed by Arthur 2nd September 2022

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The woodland area and the deer are the main attraction here. The cottage is quaint but is not really suitable for four people unless very close family. The second toilet is off the double bedroom but would not be suitable for guests in the twin room to access during the night. Close to Wareham and other local attractions

Reviewed by Emma 27th August 2022

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The Cottage is idyllic, exactly what we had hoped for and more, it is beautifully equipped with everything we needed and was very comfortable in every aspect. There is a busy road the other side of the hedge however we were made aware of this and it in no way spoiled our stay. The location was perfect for exploring the local attractions most being Read moreno more than a 20min drive some only 8. We highly recommend this little cottage nestled in the woods. Hide

Reviewed by Guy 20th August 2022

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Traffic was a bit noisy and they don't stick to 40. Otherwise perfect

Reviewed by Darren 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Paul 6th August 2022

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Fantastic we loved every minute, it's so uniqEverywhere as easily accessible. The deer in the garden were amazing. We wanted something different and this little hobbit house lodge was it. We could have stayed forever.

Reviewed by Ruth 17th June 2022

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Lovely cottage full of character. Have now visited two years in a row, and on both occasions had a thoroughly enjoyable stay. Very conveniently positioned near to many local attractions.

Reviewed by Peter 10th June 2022

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The cottage was lovely, and the owners had left some milk, butter, eggs and cheese in the fridge, which was very welcome. It's a very snug, cosy place, with a wood at the back: very secluded. We even had deer coming up towards the house on three occasions. The only downside on location was the constant traffic noise from the adjacent main road - otRead moreherwise idyllic Hide

Reviewed by Janice 20th May 2022

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This is a really quaint property in a delightful setting. It is close to the road with some traffic noise but this did not bother us. The cottage is quirky and comfortable with everything needed. The garden is lovely with daily visits from the local deer. The woodland is great for walking and wildlife The location is great for accessing many of DorRead moresets attractions. Hide

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