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The Shooting Lodge

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The property sits high in the Dorset downs in a majestic position overlooking the Frome Valley. A quirky layout gives for a unique stay with large open areas, snooker room, tower, open fire places all with magnificent views.

Current Store Time: 2024-03-29 04:19:01

Key Property Information


From £1,400 to £3,850

Sleeps 1 - 8 people in 4 bedrooms

4 bathrooms and a cloakroom
Friday changeover
Short breaks available

No pets allowed

The Shooting Lodge offers the most wonderful, relaxed accommodation and in conjunction with dry fly fishing on the River Frome its position as a holiday location is unrivalled.

Sitting high on the Dorset downs, set in a small coppice containing wild fruits and flowers, commanding spectacular views south towards the coast - this was the setting used by Thomas Hardy in his 'The Three Strangers' (see link for more details).

One mile from the nearest main road makes it remote and rural, but only two hours from London makes it easily accessible.

Bed linen and hand towels are all provided (but please bring your own large beach towels), as well as tea-towels and essential cleaning materials. A small supply of logs are provided, and additional logs can be purchased on request.

The lodge can be let on either a weekly basis, or at certain times of the year from a part week basis (either Friday to Monday or Monday to Friday). Changeover for weekly lets are on a Friday unless otherwise stated.

 
 
Living Areas

The Kitchen is well equipped with large fridge / freezer, catering gas cooker, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, kettle and toaster and plenty of crockery. Includes a Tassimo coffee machine by Bosch suitable for Tassimo coffee pods.

The Main Living area is a large open plan room with traditional dining table with plenty of seating and soft seating facing large inglenook fireplace. The focal point of this room is a 42 candle chandelier (oil filled candles pre filled on your arrival) TV with freesat .

Cloakroom and Bathrooms There is a separate cloakroom off the snooker room, There are additionally a further two bathrooms with bath and showers, and two ensuite shower rooms.

Central Heating is gas fired with radiators throughout the property.

Open log fires are able to be used in both the main living area and the snooker room. A small supply of logs is provided with additional able to be purchased at the time if required.

WIFI and Broadband is available throughout the property and is provided via a 4G connection which achieves speeds of around 12mbs .

 
Bedrooms

The Rose Room is on the first floor and has a kingsize bed with internal balcony overlooking snooker room, and private bathroom with shower over.

The Honeysuckle Room is on the first floor and has twin beds with a small en-suite shower room.

The Deer Stalkers Room is on the ground floor with twin beds and has an ensuite shower and bathroom.

The Old Beaters Room is on the ground floor with twin beds and has an ensuite shower room.

 
Outside

The Garden To the front of the property with open views towards the coast is a lawned area open to fields beyond. There is a paved patio with outside dining table and kettle bbq.

Parking and access for plenty of cars (at least 5) on the gravelled drive. The lodge accessed via a private farm track - it is level and firm but not tarmacked.

Dates Friday - Friday Friday - Monday Monday - Friday
29 Mar 2024 - 04 Apr 2024 Booked Booked Booked
05 Apr 2024 - 11 Apr 2024 £2,081 - -
12 Apr 2024 - 18 Apr 2024 £2,000 £1,800 £1,800
19 Apr 2024 - 25 Apr 2024 Booked Booked Booked
26 Apr 2024 - 02 May 2024 £2,000 £1,800 £1,800
03 May 2024 - 09 May 2024 £2,000 £1,800 £1,800
10 May 2024 - 16 May 2024 £2,288 - -
17 May 2024 - 23 May 2024 £2,288 - -
24 May 2024 - 30 May 2024 £3,342 - -
31 May 2024 - 06 Jun 2024 £2,600 - -
07 Jun 2024 - 13 Jun 2024 £2,600 - -
14 Jun 2024 - 20 Jun 2024 £2,600 - -
21 Jun 2024 - 27 Jun 2024 Booked Booked Booked
28 Jun 2024 - 04 Jul 2024 £2,600 - -
05 Jul 2024 - 11 Jul 2024 Booked Booked Booked
12 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024 Booked Booked Booked
19 Jul 2024 - 25 Jul 2024 £2,856 - -
26 Jul 2024 - 01 Aug 2024 £3,536 - -
02 Aug 2024 - 08 Aug 2024 Booked Booked Booked
09 Aug 2024 - 15 Aug 2024 Booked Booked Booked
16 Aug 2024 - 22 Aug 2024 £3,536 - -
23 Aug 2024 - 29 Aug 2024 £3,536 - -
30 Aug 2024 - 05 Sep 2024 £2,600 - -
06 Sep 2024 - 12 Sep 2024 - £2,080 Booked
13 Sep 2024 - 19 Sep 2024 Booked Booked Booked
20 Sep 2024 - 26 Sep 2024 Booked Booked Booked
27 Sep 2024 - 03 Oct 2024 Booked Booked Booked
04 Oct 2024 - 10 Oct 2024 Booked Booked Booked
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01 Nov 2024 - 07 Nov 2024 Booked Booked Booked
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29 Nov 2024 - 05 Dec 2024 Booked Booked Booked
06 Dec 2024 - 12 Dec 2024 Booked Booked Booked
13 Dec 2024 - 19 Dec 2024 Booked Booked Booked
20 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024 £3,774 - -
27 Dec 2024 - 02 Jan 2025 Booked Booked Booked
last updated: 23/03/2024 11:27:48 - Shooting Lodge

Floor Plans

How to book
The Barn is generally available for lets of 7 days, Friday to Friday, with the prices shown under the 'Pricing' tab on this page. It is also available from Friday to Monday and Monday to Friday at the prices also shown during low season periods.

Weekly bookings - Live availability is shown on the calendar so simply select your dates and complete the booking online or call us.

Long Weekends - For Friday and Monday bookings, whilst you can check the availability on the calendar above please call or send an email to request a booking - 07966 078970.

Check In / Check Out
The property will be prepared ready for your arrival by 4.00pm and we ask guests to vacate the property by 9.30am.

Payment Terms and Deposit
50% of the total booking fee is required to confirm a booking. The remaining balance is due 4 weeks prior to your visit.

The deposit will be returned within 14 days of your stay and satisfactory handover of the property.

Paying in two instalments
If you select 'yes' to pay in two instalments (below the 'Add to Cart ' Button) you will pay half to confirm the booking on checkout now and we will send a reminder 1 month prior to arrival to pay the remainder.

What is included in your stay ?

  • Bed linen
  • Towels
  • Wifi (unlimited usage)
  • Central heating
  • Electricity
  • Small supply of logs (more can be purchased)
  • Children's high chair (on request)
  • Children's cot (on request)