Short-breaks (4 days or fewer) Hen or stag parties Corporate bookings
Changeover day:
Fri
Access:
Car advised Wheelchair access
Family friendly?
Suitable for children of all ages
Notes:
Pets welcome Adapted for wheelchair users No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Houghton Lodge Your own Private Spa . Indulge , Relax , Rewind . Situated in a peacefull country village, deep in the dorset downs , yet only a short drive to the castal towns of Pooe,,Bournemouth,and Weymouth (home of the sailing events for 2012 olympics). Acommodating up to 10 guests . Houghton Lodge is perfect for family gatherings,and group holidays. Swim in the stunning heated indoor pool complex (mornings) then relax and indulge in the Hydrotheraphy Hot-Tub and Infa Red Sauna . Private Garden, Patio and decking areas,plus large 1/2 acre field for ball games,picknics and barbecues. Vast network of footpaths direct from property , plus great mountainbiking tracks . Local Pub and Post office approx 1 Mile walk . There is an abundance of Good Pubs and fabulous restaurants in the area. Places to Visit for all the family . Monkey World , Swanage Railway,Corfe Castle,Brownsea island,Bovington Tank Museum To name but a few . You,ll Never Want To Leave !!!!
Swimming Pool
Houghton Lodge Lounge
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The West Country / Dorset region
Snuggled in it’s own little valley, deep in the Dorset Downs, yet only 30 minutes from the stunning Dorset coastline and beaches of Poole, Bournemouth and Weymouth, with fantastic shopping, entertainment, theatre, casinos, restaurants, bars and nightclubs. Not to mention endless entertainment parks etc. for the children. Fantastic walking country with footpath access.
Bournemouth / Winterborne Houghton area
Situated in the tiny village of Winterbourne Houghton, one of Dorset’s best kept secrets. Surrounded by the most beautiful country scenery. The beautiful Georgian market town of Blandford Forum is only 7 minutes away by car. Blandford offers local weekly markets, a wide selection of independent shops, supermarkets, restaurants, good pubs and take-aways. The local area boasts an abundance of great pubs with good food, award winning restaurants, horse-riding, tennis, golf, fishing, cycling, walking, summer activities for children, theme parks fishing in the local stream and great picnicking to name but a few.
How to get there
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Hurn Airport Nr Bournemouth .
Railway:
Poole or Wareham
Ferry:
Poole
Contact the advertiser for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Activities near Bournemouth
Sports: Tennis in town Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Jacuzzi / Hot tub, Sauna, Log fire, Shared indoor Pool, DVD player
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Pool / Snooker table, Satellite TV
Bedrooms (5), Bathrooms (4), En suite (3), Shower rooms (2), WCs (4)
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (4), Double beds (3), Cots (2), Dining seating for 10, Lounge seating for 10, Sleeps maximum of 10
Other:
Towels provided, please check with the advertiser regarding linen. Highchair available. Adapted for wheelchair users.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Wheelchair access, Secure parking
Further details indoors: Open plan ground floor KITCHEN & DINING . Fully fitted kitchen, all at accessible levels, with electric oven, gas hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave. Seating for 10. patio doors leading out to decking-patio area sauna and hot-tub. Separate utility room with washing machine ,tumble drier and ironing facilities. Lounge , Large woodburning stove, snuggly comfortable sofas, Large plasma screen T.V with Sky, sound surround and DVD player. 4 Groundfloor bedrooms 2 twin ,3 double .4 bathrooms, 2 en-suite.
First floor bedroom. views of the Dorset countryside, Double bed, plus double sofa bed. en-suite with bath, wc and wash basin, TV and tea & coffee making facilities.
*** Valley Lodge has been specially created for guests with disabilities ***
Every comfort has been carefully researched, and provided for. The Kitchen and dining areas are all at accessible levels, and are equipped with every modern appliance you would expect to find at home. The Heated Indoor Pool is at a constant warm temperature all year round, the air temperature is also very warm and tropical, making bathing a truly relaxing and enjoyable experience. The Pool has been fitted with a wispa hoist, Guests are requested to supply their own personal sling. (see pic) There is a specially created pathway suitable for wheelchair users, leading from Valley Lodge to the Pool at Downview Farm.
All outside areas have gentle slopes to and from Valley Lodge. There is a special path for the wheelchair users from Valley Lodge to the little village road, which is a nice flat run, into the next village Winterbourne Stickland (approx 1 mile) where you will find our local pub, post office and shops. The property is open plan and fitted with Nursecall throughout the property. Awaiting accessibility grading for M2-3, H1 and V1 accreditation. There is a ceramic flooring throughout the ground floor to provide easy access. All kitchen facilities are specially adapted and to the required levels for wheelchair users. The ground floor wet room and W/C have turning space and left hand transfer. The wet room is also fitted with handrails, shower seat and full length mirror. The Ground floor bedroom has turning space and is a twin or double room with TV, Tea & coffee making facilities, full length mirror and accessible storage space. In the lounge area there is a remote control wood burning stove, remote TV & DVD player and a large dial telephone.
Further details outdoors: Outside Large decking patio area to front with parking. Large decking area and contemporary garden to rear with private outdoor HOT-TUB and Infa Red Sauna .All outside areas have accessible slopes and lighting for disabled guests.
Patio furniture & barbecue. games room with pool / snooker table and board games, heated indoor pool, with hoist, times 8.30 - 12.30
Further details
Houghton Lodge Has 5 Bedrooms 4 being on the ground floor .2 of which are suitable for guests with dissabilities , with space for hoist and turning . All areas inside and out are easily accessible .
Conditions
On arrival a returnable deposit is required , in case of accidental damage . £100 . For weekend stays or midweek the deposit is required in cash . For stays of a week or more a cheque is sufficient . This deposit will be returned to you within 10 days .
Rental rates
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
ALL Prices are based on up to 10 people sharing. .Extra Guests 2/ £200 pp pweek £150 pp w.end
MIDWEEK BARGAIN BREAKS September 2009-March 2010 Mon - Fri £995
Dogs Welcome £50 per week . £35 per weekend each.
School Holliday prices for Feb,April,May , July and Oct . on request .
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Guestbook for Houghton Lodge
We arrived stressed and tired, your wonderful welcome made us instantly relaxed, a brilliant holiday was had by all.Thankyou so much Lucy and Matt. Carol Brown and Family Surrey.
Will definitely be back great place enjoyed the spa facilities and local pub ! Jackie Dolan Hampshire.
Thankyou for making my Fathers birthday really special, a great memory for us all . Wheelchair access faultless Thankyou. Derek Price and family Wales.
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 11795
Name:
Nicholas Fiander-Norman
Tel:
+44 1258 882170
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