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Kingfisher Retreat has it's own enclosed deck area, accessed from the lounge via patio doors, for those warm summer days and nights. There are colour TV's in both bedrooms as well as in the comfortable lounge, which also has a DVD player. There is an en-suite shower room, with large shower cubicle, to the main bedroom in addition to the family bathroom. It can, if required, sleep up to 6 people with the use of a sofabed in the lounge.
WI-FI AVAILABLE IN THE LODGE
On site there is a dry ski slope for all ages and abilities, and 'swissbobs' for the under 8's.
There is also an indoor heated swimming pool with flume and wave machine, 3 children's play areas, sports arena, amusements, pool tables, indoor skating, mini ten-pin bowloing, crazy golf, sauna and solarium also on site, plus 3 fishing lakes for the fishermen amongst us, and a fully stocked fishing shop for hire of rods, nets and everything if you want to fish the lakes, and a fitness suite with treadmills, rowing machines and weights for the more energetic! Mountain bikes can also be hired.
Free entertainment for all the family is available every night.
A shop, restaurant, bar and takeaway are also to be found on site, and the larger supermarkets will deliver to the lodge if required.
Children are well catered for with an indoor soft play area, multi sports court and outdoor adventure play areas.
Christmas is a special time here at Warmwell, with lots of entertainment, Christmas lunch at Hardy's Restaurant on site, and Santa on his sleigh travelling around the park to deliver presents to the children.
Size:
Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms
Nearest beach:
Weymouth
Will consider:
Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m
Family friendly?
Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire No smoking at this property
Facilities
Luxuries:
Gym, Sauna, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property
Pool:
Shared indoor Pool
General:
Central heating, TV, CD player, Pool / Snooker table, Table tennis, Wi-fi available
2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite
Furniture:
Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 5
Other:
Linen and towels provided Highchair available
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Bicycles available
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The property will sleep up to 6 if using the sofabed in the lounge. However, bed linen for the sofabed is not included in the price; a small supplementary charge will be made for this if required. A travel cot and highchair (new for 2012) are provided in the lodge together with cot sides.. There are always friendly and helpful staff on site to deal with any problems that may arise.
Further details outdoors: The large deck area has a glass top table, 6 chairs with cushions, and parasol for guests' use. There is parking for two vehicles, side by side immediately adjacent to the property. The cul-de-sac is accessed via a barrier, and guests will be provided with the pin number prior to arrival.
Conditions
A deposit of £100 is required to secure a booking. If booking is cancelled within 6 weeks of start date, a refund will only be given if another booking is taken for those dates.
Balance to be paid 6 weeks prior to holiday start date.
Refundable breakages deposit of £150 required with final payment, to be refunded approximately 7 days after departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
This area of Dorset is famous of course for the Tolpuddle Martyrs - why not visit the Tolpuddle Museum where you can learn the story surrounding the Martyrs; it is also well known as being 'Hardy Country', and a visit to Hardy's monument is also worth making. Or why not follow the coastal path from the Smugglers Inn at Osmington, along towards Ringstead, then back to the Smugglers for a well-earned drink!
There are some very good eating places in the local area, The Countryman Inn where you can enjoy a carvery or one of many other dishes which are always available, the Red Lion which has a good selection of wonderful dishes for all tastes, the Frampton Arms at Moreton, and for that inevitable cream tea(!) why not try Moreton Tea Rooms which is very close to Warmwell. You can visit Moreton Gardens and plant shop to walk off the damage!
The beautiful market town of Dorchester (6 miles) for it's shops and eating places, museums and cinema, the historic walled market town of Wareham (12 miles) with it's Thursday farmer's market, Weymouth with its beautiful beach and promenade (9 miles) and the vibrant market town of Bridport (22 miles) are all well worth a visit.
The Weymouth / Warmwell area
There is an abundance of places of interest in this area of Dorset, such as Monkey World, Sea Life Park in Weymouth, the Abbotsbury Swannery and Subtropical Gardens, many places along the Jurassic Coast such as Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, and Lulworth Castle. Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park, Bennett's Water Gardens and The Blue Pool are also worth a visit. There is so much more - too much to mention! There is something for everyone in this area of Dorset.
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Kingfisher Retreat
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Railway:
Moreton
Warmwell Holiday Park is situated on the B3390 - accessed from the A35 between Bere Regis and Dorchester. Full details will be provided on request.
Activities near Weymouth
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation
Where to start Kingfisher Lodge is absolutely fab......its like home from home. Everything you need is there and more and so easy to book with Pam. The park itself is also good lots of facilities for everyone and close to Weymouth and Poole.
27 Sep 2012
“Just perfect”
My husband and I had a fabulous week here at the end of the summer holidays with our 6 year old son, 4 month old daughter and dog - it was just perfect, luxuriously decorated, spacious and so peaceful. We didn't do much all week which was just what I needed! just used the on site pool and went for lots of walks with our dog. We had some sunshine during our week and sat on the verandah with a glass of wine of an evening watching the wildlife. Lovely, lovely lodge much nicer than the standard ones on site, a bit of luxury - go on spoil yourselves!
25 Sep 2012
“Luxury Stay in a Great Setting!”
We stayed at the Kingfisher Retreat in August 2012 for one week. The accomodation was modern, clean and very comfortable. It had eveything that a holiday home needs and more. A lot of thought has been put into making guests feel welcome.
We stayed here with our 7 yrd old daughter and 2 yr old dog. It is hard to find nice accomodation to stay in when you want to take your family pet..but this was just like home from home. The setting is excellant and we all enjoyed the wild deer, managing to feed a couple as well. (they seemed to like nuts). There were plenty of squirrels and different types of birds to watch!!
Out and about, the site is clean and free from any hassle!! The ski slope was good fun, along with the roller skating. Weymouth and Dorchester are both on the doorstep with plenty to do. We never realised just how much there was in Dorset!
“Good, clean accommodation, quiet area, great holiday!”
We were extremely lucky to have a full week of glorious sunshine so this has gone down as one of our best holidays.
Booking was easy and Pam was very helpful. The accommodation was clean and as described. The outside decking area was fantastic as it was all fenced in and had a gate so we were able to relax knowing our children were not able to escape! We were able to take full advantage of the outside table and chairs which were clean and comfortable. The lodge is set in a very quiet area and far enough away from the club house to not even know it was there!
We used the swimming pool, which had a flume and wave machine, daily. The changing rooms were clean and the pool with it's sloping entrance was great for even the youngest of our three children.
The play parks within the site are good, clean and enjoyable for the children.
Warmwell is very well positioned for visiting the local attractions such as Weymouth beach, Portland and Lulworth Cove.
There was plenty to do both at the site and the surrounding area.
23 Sep 2012
“Home from home - perfect location and loads to do nearby!”
Perfect accommodation, really is 'home from home'. We were lucky with the weather being warm all week and some days hot sunshine!
I ordered my food shopping online (Asda) and had it delivered the day we arrived - this really helped, because shopping with 3 boys is no fun!
My boys loved fishing in the lakes - the man in the tackle shop was really helpful in setting up our little fishing rod! You can buy maggots from there too (if you're not too squeamish!)
We had days out to Durdle Door, Lulworth Cove, Bovington Tank Museum, Monkey World (with its amazing play area), Corfe Castle and Studland Bay - a beautiful beach, National Trust (so parking free for members). We even swam in the sea - with shortie wetsuits!
We also drove down to a local beach, follow the road to Osmington and it's signposted to the left as Beach Cafe. We actually parked in the National Trust parking at top of hill (free for members) and we walked down to the beach - past a farm - through fields and onto the pebbly beach. We even saw the Olympic sailing in the distance! You can also park at the Beach Cafe at the bottom (but need to pay £5 for parking) - perfect for those not able to manage the walk down and back up the hill!) Food, hot drinks and ice-creams for sale at the Beach Cafe too!
We also discovered Craig's Dairy Farm which sells it's own homemade ice-cream - very yummy!!!! We had to go back a few times! Again keep on the road to Osmington, past the sign to Beach cafe and you'll eventually come across it on the left hand side.
The pool at Warmwell was ok, a bit tired looking and the waterslide is very slow (my 11 year old wasn't impressed) - but ok for a rainy day. As was the indoor play area, my 6 and 7 year olds enjoyed this. There's also the roller rink with music for the teens - and outdoor play areas.
You need to pay for passes to use the above indoor facilities, buy these on arrival from the Reception area - next time we may not need them as there's so much to do within 30 minutes of Warmwell we keep ourselves busy.
Warmwell and the surrounding area was perfect for my kids as they don't travel in the car very well on long distances, so even having a day out we knew it wouldn't take long to get 'home' to Kingfisher Retreat to make dinner.
My boys had fun on their scooters too - riding down the slope of the cul-de-sac where our accommodation was. We also played badminton outside in the evenings.
All in all a really lovely holiday...couldn't get the dvd player to work or the wifi but maybe that was just me! Perhaps an idiots guide would have helped me!!!!
The evening entertainment at the Hub wasn't for us, but there's a bar, restaurant and stage, plus the inevitable slot machines and noise!! We had a drink one evening but on the whole spent our time at 'home' in the evenings watching the Olympics!
We will definitely go back again.
22 Sep 2012
“Relaxing family holiday”
We stayed at Kingfisher Retreat for the second week of the Olympic sailing, and the week after that. As soon as we arrived we felt at home. Everything was spotlessly clean, and the lodge is very well kitted out. Our two boys (13 & 9) got their own bathroom, and good use was made of the washer/dryer. The park is a wonderful setting with each lodge just far enough apart from its neighbours that you feel suitably private. There is a lovely decked terrace to sit out on of an evening, and we enjoyed many morning coffees there too. Towards the end of our second week we were so chilled we weren't waking up until gone 10 and became quite worried about having to go back to work! All in all a brilliant place to stay, and I hope this doesn't become our only visit.
From the first contact with Pam the owner everything was perfect. Pam was so friendly and accommodating. When we arrived at the lodge we couldn't believe our luck, it is so modern, clean and comfortable, a real home from home with everything you could wish for. The lodge is in a superb location on the park, private and tranquil. The park itself is great and can certainly recommend the on site restaurant, good food and reasonably priced. The park is in a great location for days out, we went to Swanage, Weymouth, Portland, Poole, Dorchester, Lyme Regis and West Bay. Cannot praise Pam and the lodge highly enough, will definitely be back!
19 Mar 2012
“LOVELY, COMFORTABLE, LUXURY ACCOMODATION”
We had a fantastic stay at 'Kingfisher Retreat'. The lodge was very clean, very bright as warmwell is surrounded by lots of trees. The lodge is home from home and has more than you would... more
21 Oct 2011
“Comfortable, clean, spacious, quiet, well equipped.....lovely!”
Pam was really helpful with all the administration and booking details. The property was spacious and clean with all modern appliances, an easy to work in and beautiful kitchen, plenty of crockery... more
Beautiful modern & clean lodge set in a woodland setting with absolutely everything you need. Exactly as the photos show. Park facilities excellent , my teenage son particularly liked the ski slope. We had a great laugh roller skating despite a few bruises !! Lots to do even if it rains. Wildlife was lovely, we had two deer outside one morning. Alfie, our collie didnt know what to make of them ! The area is lovely, we visited Weymouth which had really improved since our visit 20 years ago and Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door were lovely. We were only there for 3 nights and wish we could have stayed longer as there is loads to do both on the park and the surrounding area !! Pam, the owner, was very helpful. She let us stay on longer on our day of departure and sent my shoes through the post to me after I had left them in the lodge. Nothing was too much trouble for her. Site staff very friendly. Chip shop on site really good. Nice meal at Frampton Arms. Fab lodge and will definitely be booking again !!
29 Aug 2011
“Super”
Only had a couple of days in the lodge but wished we could have stayed longer. Very clean and spacious. Will definately return when in the area again. Pam, the owner, is a very friendly lady.
20 Aug 2011
“A beautiful lodge in wonderful forest”
The lodge was beautifully prepared for our arrival and proved to be in excellent and comfortable condition throughout. It was nestled amongst a hilly forest of mainly silver birch trees, in a quiet spot. This was perfect for older members of our extended family, but the excitement of swimming, go-karting, football etc was just an easy walk away. This was an excellent base for trips to the wonderfully safe beach and sea-side of Weymouth, the very attractive Pool harbour, and the captivating (but very hard to get to with a wheelchair and lots of picnic bags...) Lulworth Cove. The only disappointment was the lack of squirrels to share our morning cups of tea - but the robins actually made up for that!
I can't recommend this enough, really, If you book this lodge you certainly won't regret it! The owner is a down to earth lady who was very helpful in every way possible.
I arrived the evening of the 28th June and had originally booked for 3 nights, but loved it so much I ended up booking for an extra 2 nights! It is much better than it looks in the photos, I expected it to be a lot smaller but it wasn't, it's very spacious! It's very well furnished and comfortable.
The lodge is set on on a private part of the complex 'Kingfisher', It is located in a cul de sac, so no passing traffic and safer for children etc.. It has a coded barrier to drive into the cul de sac. There is a parking space outside the lodge.
It's a 2 bedroom lodge with a pull out sofabed in the lounge area so would sleep 6 people. The master bedroom has a large sized bed and is a good length too - great for tall people! It is a spacious bedroom with a good size ensuite bathroom and has a double size stand in shower (no bath), very roomy! There are 2 good sized wardrobes with plenty of room to store clothes etc.. The second bedroom has 2 single beds and is also very spacious! Both bedrooms had an on the wall small flatscreen TV with 'swivel head' which could be slightly pulled out and positioned.
The main bathroom has shower/bath and although I personally only used the ensuite shower, but I hear from the rest of my party that it is a very good shower! Towels were provided.
The kitchen, lounge & dining area are all in one one large room.....
The kitchen is a complete dream, fully fitted! I only wish my own cooker cooked as well as this one! It is very well equipped, there is a microwave, dishwasher, blender, plenty of utensils, fridge next to freezer underneath seperate 'island' preparation top. Teatowels were provided. There is also a CD player/radio in the kitchen. There are lights under the kitchen cupboards and in glass cabinet which looks fantastic lit up with all the other lights out!
Dining table is a good size with comfortable sturdy chairs, lovely view from the window when eating breakfast/dinner! Lounge seating is extremely comfortable, great to relax on after a day out walking around Dorsets local attractions! It also has Freeview, also Sky Satellite but there is no card for Sky, so only certain channels can be viewed. There is a DVD player.
There is a washer/dryer that is located in a cupboard in the small 'utility' room as you walk through the front door of the lodge. There is also an ironing board & iron, a 'Henry' vacuum cleaner, clothes horse, and a hairdryer.
There is a table, chairs and a parasol on the decking, I must say it is lovely sitting on the decking at all times from taking in the early morning air to watching the stars at night! The view is beautful, lots of trees and greenary everywhere you look! It is so peaceful, nothing better than watching the sun through the trees in the evening while sipping a glass of wine - pure bliss!!
The Warmwell site is a beautiful place, wherever you walk/drive, trees everywhere, a complete woodland with lodges, I saw 2 Deer just wandering around the site, I got quite close! There are 3 lakes and there are seating areas next to them where you can take a pinic to and relax. There are usually fishermen there though as they are fishing lakes - great if you enjoy fishing!
If you have been given or brought a pass then you can go up to the clubhouse and have an evening watching the entertainment. In the day you don't need a pass and you can wander around the clubhouse, there are amusement arcades, and on the other side is a bar and resturant (very nice!!!) although slightly expensive as expected! Outdoor seating with a BBQ for those who enjoy outdoor drinking. There are also 2 computers just over from the bar area which you can put £1 coins into and use the internet.
There are other things such as Go Karts (£5 fper half an hour), Cycle hire, Skiing and Snowboarding for all ages, various prices but cheaper with a pass - best to pre book first! Also play areas for children - both are near the complex, an indoor swimming pool with wave machine and swimming pool.
There is costcutter supermarket and fish and chip shop, oh and a launderette (but you wont need that with a washer/dryer in the lodge!).
I won't bore you even more with 'things to do' as there are plenty of leaflets with all this information on in the reception area and entrance to the bar. But i'm sure most of you animal lovers out there will know of Abbotsbury Swannery and Monkey World both being nearby.
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Calendar last updated: 16 June 2013
Availability notes:
The Park is closed from 26th November until 23rd December 2012 and from January 2nd until 8th February 2013. It then re-opens for half term from 8th - 25th February 2013, closing for a few days before re-opening on 1st March through to the latter part of November 2013.
The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2011. This lodge has received 13 reviews from previous guests.
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