Longhouse Lodge

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score (of 6 customer ratings)

7 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Loved it”

- Mr Mumford, September 2018

“Owners very friendly & helpful”

- Mr Green, August 2018
“Lovely welcome with a chalk board - much appreciated.”

The lodge was well equipped, comfortable and our hosts friendly. The jacuzzi bath not heeded and it takes a lot of water to get a normal bath depth. Other than that we had a lovely stay, peaceful location, suited our needs to go to Lymington and Bruton for planne£ excursions. Thanks for the welcome fizz and eggs - good touch. Best to warn people about horses as I have a severe allergy but luckily had medication. Would be happy to return - thanks Pete and Catherine!

- Mr Stidwell, August 2018
“Catherine & Peter are great hosts, and very welcoming.”

We will go back soon

- Mr Burke, August 2018
“Vist”

Well we had a fabulous stay at this lovely little place, tucked away from busy roads!! Everything we needed was there from a comfortable bed to peace and quiet. Pete and Catherine Mann really pulled out all the stops from a friendly welcome when we arrived to the day we sadly left. You are a great family and are doing great with your new venture. We will be back.Jane and Rob Halton Lancaster.

- janemealor14, June 2018
“The longhouse lodge was everything Sykes said.”

Quirky, different. A home from home. Everything inside you could possibly need. Welcoming hosts lovely family. Met on arrival which was a nice touch. Our names up on a welcome board outside. Lovely field walk for our little dog gem around the lodge and a short drive away a lovely vast area to walk her. Had our own private space which we called 'the secret garden'. Had a lovely three night break and perfect weather.

- Mrs Wright, June 2018
“Peter and Cath are the owners and had only taken over the longhouse recently and they excelled in making my partner and l stay exceptional.”

A bottle of bubbly was waiting in our lodge on arrival. All facilities for one week was in place and the lodge was close to their own property. They were at the end of the phone or at home if we needed something. The actual lodge was within the owners own grounds and the environment was quite and an idealic location. I would highly recommend this wonderful lodge as everything is catered for. On the plus side is you are close to tourest location and the beautiful Dorse countryside. My partner and l will return because l know Peter and Cath are the perfect hosts who also laugh at my lame dad humour.

- Mr Beriro, June 2018

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Broadband / WiFi

The property

Set in the rural East Dorset hamlet of Mannington is this unique, single-storey timber lodge, imaginatively renovated from a former barn.

It's found in the grounds of the owners' Grade ll listed Dorset Long House.

The lodge is full of charm and character featuring attractive wood-panelling throughout and a cosy woodburning stove in the sitting area, a snug place to toast your toes after a day exploring this lovely area.

The small, fitted kitchen area is well-equipped to satisfy your self-catering adventure, and the wood-panelled bedroom is next to a superb Jacuzzi bath, where you can soak your aches away as you lie in the warm bubbles.

Outside, you have a private south-facing patio area overlooking the nearby paddocks, and at night take out a glass of your favourite tipple and indulge in a bit of stargazing in the dark sky with no hint of street lighting.

Locally, you can walk or cycle across the nearby Holt Heath Nature Reserve or enjoy a trip to Moors Valley Country Park, and there's two lovely pubs within walking distance.

Take a trip to the nearby market town and ancient Minster of Wimborne.

Alternatively, explore the New Forest National Park, the lovely sandy beaches and attractions of the friendly seaside resort of Bournemouth, Poole Harbour or Salisbury's splendid cathedral - all easily accessible from this lovely lodge.

A delightful and romantic rural Dorset holiday lodge, a perfect escape to the country at any time of the year.

Accommodation

All ground floor. Open-plan studio accommodation with one king-size double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. Bathroom with Jacuzzi bath, shower over, basin and WC.

Amenities

Electric oil-filled heaters with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freesat, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Shared access to owners washing machine and tumble dryer
Off road parking for 2 cars
Secure undercover bike storage
Enclosed gravelled area with furniture (can not be accessed through the rear)
One well-behaved dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times due to livestock, chickens and horses nearby
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 1 mile
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside due to livestock, chickens and horses nearby
Note: Babes-in-arms only
Note: The cottage is accessed via 0.2 miles of unmade track.

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About the location

MANNINGTON

Wimborne Minster 5.5 miles; Ringwood 7 miles; New Forest National Park 9 miles; Bournemouth 16 miles.

The pretty hamlet of Mannington can be found in rural East Dorset, close to the borders of Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, and only 6 miles from both Dorset’s Wimborne Minster and Hampshire’s Ringwood. Mannington is situated on the edge of Holt Heath, a designated National Nature Reserve, managed by the National Trust, and is one of Dorset’s largest areas of heathland offering plenty of marked footpaths and bridleways, making it a lovely place to walk or cycle and also provides habitats for a wide range of plants, birds and animals, including Sand Lizards and Dartford Warblers. Within a short drive you can explore Moors Valley Country Park, where you can stroll through the wooded glades, take a ride on the little railway, take part in the Go Ape hire wire activities, or just simply enjoy a cream tea! Alternatively, take a trip to the Heavy Horse Centre, visit the picturesque ancient town of Wimborne Minster with its colourful three day market, or the New Forest National Park, famous for its wild ponies, deer, pretty villages and quaint inns, as well as the National Motor Museum at Beaulieu. Whilst an easy drive south takes you to the award-winning sandy beaches, great shops, theatres and cinemas at Bournemouth. Mannington makes a super rural base from which to explore this fascinating area.

Region Information

Note: Babes-in-arms only.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Longhouse Lodge

Mannington near Wimborne, Dorset (Ref. 976698)

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Loved it”

“Owners very friendly & helpful”

“Lovely welcome with a chalk board - much appreciated.”

“Catherine & Peter are great hosts, and very welcoming.”

“Vist”

“The longhouse lodge was everything Sykes said.”

“Peter and Cath are the owners and had only taken over the longhouse recently and they excelled in making my partner and l stay exceptional.”