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Deer Lodge, Wimborne Minster

Guest Rating
Rating
5.0
out of 5
Sleeps 2
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 1

Deer Lodge is a luxury one-bedroom wooden lodge in Dorset, perfectly positioned for couples seeking privacy and relaxation. This adults-only retreat sits in beautiful semi-rural grounds where actual deer wander freely. You'll have your own private hot tub and exclusive outdoor space just minutes from Wimborne Minster.

The grounds are a wildlife lover's dream. Mowed paths wind through areas deliberately left wild, with bluebells in season and various wildlife visitors. Multiple seating areas are scattered throughout including two fire pits, a swing and a croquet lawn. Fancy a drink while watching hawks soar overhead? There's a spot for that. Want outdoor sex without the neighbors seeing?

 

About Deer Lodge

Deer Lodge is a luxury one-bedroom wooden lodge in Dorset, perfectly positioned for couples seeking privacy and relaxation. This adults-only retreat sits in beautiful semi-rural grounds where actual deer wander freely. You'll have your own private hot tub and exclusive outdoor space just minutes from Wimborne Minster.

The grounds are a wildlife lover's dream. Mowed paths wind through areas deliberately left wild, with bluebells in season and various wildlife visitors. Multiple seating areas are scattered throughout including two fire pits, a swing and a croquet lawn. Fancy a drink while watching hawks soar overhead? There's a spot for that. Want outdoor sex without the neighbors seeing? There's probably a spot for that too!

The lodge itself offers high-quality accommodation with thoughtful touches. The bedroom features Egyptian cotton sheets and a seriously comfortable bed. The kitchenette includes an oven, hob, fridge and coffee machine. Entertainment options include WiFi, TV, Netflix and even a record player with vinyl collection. Luxurious bathrobes and slippers are provided for hot tub trips.

Nearby attractions include Kingston Lacy (4.5 miles, 10 mins), Sculpture by the Lakes (12 miles, 25 mins), Brownsea Island via Poole ferry (8 miles, 20 mins) and Sandbanks Beach (7.4 miles, 18 mins).

Deer Lodge is perfect for couples wanting a peaceful getaway with touches of luxury. Soak in the hot tub watching deer graze nearby, then wander to the local pub just 5 minutes away.

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to Deer Lodge

Peaceful Wildlife Setting

Guests love watching deer, hawks and other wildlife right from the lodge. The grounds blend maintained paths with wild areas for nature to thrive.

Luxurious Hot Tub

The private hot tub is maintained daily and perfectly temperature-controlled. Evening soaks under fairy lights were described as "magical" by many guests.

Quality Furnishings

High thread count Egyptian cotton sheets, plush towels and bathrobes received many compliments. The exceptionally comfortable bed was mentioned repeatedly.

Thoughtful Extras

From the welcome basket to the record player with vinyl collection, guests appreciated the attention to detail and unexpected touches.

Outdoor Spaces

Multiple seating areas, fire pits, a swing and croquet lawn give guests plenty of options for enjoying the beautiful grounds.

Attentive Hosts

Steve and Kellie provide a warm welcome and are available if needed, but respect guests' privacy throughout their stay.

Getting To Deer Lodge

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Deer Lodge by car, follow directions to Wimborne Minster in Dorset. The lodge is located in a semi-rural setting with good road access and you'll have off-road parking for one car (or two by prior arrangement).

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest stations are Poole or Bournemouth, both requiring a taxi for the final leg of your journey. The peaceful woodland setting is worth the extra travel steps.

Off-road parking for 1-2 cars
Poole station (approximately 7 miles)
Near Wimborne Minster, Dorset

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Kingston Lacy
Distance: 4.5 miles
BH21 4EA
Sculpture by the Lakes
Distance: 12 miles
DT2 8QU
Brownsea Island
Distance: 8 miles
BH13 7EE
Wimborne Minster Town Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
BH21 1HR
Badbury Rings
Distance: 5 miles
BH21 4EU
Upton Country Park
Distance: 6 miles
BH17 7BJ
Wimborne Minster Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
BH21 1HR
Poole Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
BH15 1SZ
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Distance: 10 miles
BH8 9UZ
Local Bus Services
Distance: 0.5 miles
BH21 1QU
Poole Harbour
Distance: 8 miles
BH15 1HJ
Sandbanks Beach
Distance: 7.4 miles
BH13 7QD
Kingston Lacy
Distance: 4.5 miles
BH21 4EA
Sculpture by the Lakes
Distance: 12 miles
DT2 8QU
Brownsea Island
Distance: 8 miles
BH13 7EE
Wimborne Minster Town Trail
Distance: 1.5 miles
BH21 1HR
Badbury Rings
Distance: 5 miles
BH21 4EU
Upton Country Park
Distance: 6 miles
BH17 7BJ
Wimborne Minster Town Centre
Distance: 1.5 miles
BH21 1HR
Poole Town Centre
Distance: 7 miles
BH15 1SZ
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Distance: 10 miles
BH8 9UZ
Local Bus Services
Distance: 0.5 miles
BH21 1QU
Poole Harbour
Distance: 8 miles
BH15 1HJ
Sandbanks Beach
Distance: 7.4 miles
BH13 7QD

Is Deer Lodge Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
Deer Lodge is not suitable for children or infants. The property has a strict adults-only policy as stated in the listing information. The accommodation and grounds are designed specifically for couples seeking a peaceful, romantic getaway without family distractions. Parents looking for family accommodation should seek alternative options in the Dorset area.
For Couples
Deer Lodge offers couples complete privacy in woodland grounds. The hot tub sits under fairy lights for evening soaks. Egyptian cotton sheets, plush robes and a comfortable bed create luxury indoors. Multiple outdoor seating spots let you picnic, use fire pits or play croquet. The pub is 5 minutes away. Watch wildlife from your patio with a glass of wine.
Pet Friendly
Deer Lodge does not accept pets. The grounds are home to wildlife including deer and other animals, which is why a no-pets policy is maintained. The owners have created a natural habitat where wildlife can thrive undisturbed. Guests looking for pet-friendly accommodation should look for alternative options in the Dorset area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Deer Lodge

The Vine Inn

Located 0.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH21 1QU

The Olive Branch

Located 1.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH21 1JE

Number 9

Located 1.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BH21 1JQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Deer Lodge

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, Deer Lodge features a private hot tub that's checked daily to ensure crystal-clear water. It comes with dedicated towels, robes and slippers for guests to use.
Is it pet friendly?
No, Deer Lodge does not accept pets. The grounds are home to wildlife including deer, so the property maintains a no-pets policy.
Can we bring children to Deer Lodge?
No, the property cannot accept children, including infants. Deer Lodge is specifically designed as an adults-only retreat for couples.
What outdoor facilities are available?
The grounds feature two fire pits, a swing, croquet lawn, private patio with furniture and multiple seating areas throughout the woodland. There's also a chiminea for cooler evenings.
How far is the nearest pub?
The nearest pub is less than 0.2 miles away, approximately a 5-minute walk from the lodge. The nearest shop is about 0.9 miles from the property.
What entertainment options are available at the lodge?
The lodge offers WiFi, TV with Netflix, a record player with vinyl collection, board games including Scrabble, a Bluetooth speaker and a radio. There's also an information pack with local attractions.
What cooking facilities are provided?
The kitchenette includes an electric oven, hob, fridge and coffee machine. While compact, it's well-equipped for preparing meals, though some guests note there's no microwave.
How close is the beach?
Sandbanks Beach is 7.4 miles away, about an 18-minute drive. Guests have also visited Durdle Door, which is a bit further but worth the trip for its stunning coastal scenery.

Deer Lodge Reviews

Fabulous lodge in a beautiful setting. Very peaceful and secluded with everything you might need and great location with pub 5 minute walk and easy access to Wimborne Minster.
Graham
A very pleasant stay. Nice and peaceful with wildlife on the doorstep
Kellie & Steve have literally thought of everything that you may need for your stay. An absolutely great escape, with deer walking in your garden, the hawks flying above, and even a sea lion came up on the beach at Durdle Door when we visited. Wimborne minster is the closest quaint village with some lovely shops and pubs restaurants
Absolutely lovely, everything you needed. Finished ro a high standard with a really comfortable bed. Very peaceful and private. We will return.
We had a lovely relaxing holiday in a lodge that was tastefully furnished. Everything so clean and well maintained. Excellent information pack which made our stay even more enjoyable. Exceptionally comfy bed. In the hot tub everyday watching the deer graze the fields. Nice touches in the woodland area with the fire pits,swings, croquet and chairs dotted about the place. We were sorry to leave.
Debbie
We have just returned from a wonderful holiday at Deer Lodge. The lodge and grounds were amazing and so well equipped with everything you could possibly need. Such a luxury to experience the great outdoors and picnic and bbq in the woods. Kellie and Steve are first class hosts and I would definitely recommend Deer Lodge to friends and family.
Sharon
This was our 2nd visit to Deer Lodge and once again everything was perfect. Steve and Kellie are such lovely hosts.They greet you on your arrival,explain how to use the hot tub and answer any questions you may have about places to visit or whatever else you want to know and then they leave you to enjoy your holiday as you wish. On your arrival you have a welcome message and goodies left for you. The wildlife is a wonderful sight to see from the deers, fox, rabbits and birds. The hot tub is a pleasure after you have explored what many wonderful things and places Dorset has to offer. Bath robes are supplied for you to use after using the hot tub which is a thoughtful added extra. The land is free for you to wander around as you wish making use of the croquet,swings,seats,shelter and firepits. Steve and Kellie have thought of everything inside the lodge and outside of it to make your stay perfect. Well done to you both for providing such a beautiful place to stay.
As we wrote in the Guest Book, a beautiful place set in lovely land with amazing wildlife. Lots of places to visit nearby such as Kingston Lacy, Sculpture by the Lakes and the boat from Poole to Brownsea Island. We just wished we could turn off the traffic noise obviously out of Kellie and Steve's control hence 4 out of 5 stars.
We received a warm and friendly welcoming from Kellie and Steve they explained everything we needed to know , the lodge is kitted out with everything you need plus little extras, the lodge is private set in its own area of land very relaxing and perfect for a tea time stroll, the hot tub is set at the exact temperature perfect to relax to with a tipple of your choice , overhaul it was a lovely relaxing and peaceful break, we recommend.
We really enjoyed our week at Deer Lodge. It was a perfect base for exploring the beautiful Dorset area.The lodge was cosy and warm,spotlessly clean and had everything you could wish for including a very comfortable king size bed.The wildlife you could see from the lodge was amazing, deer, rabbits and a fox, lots of different birds and it was great to also have the luxury of a hot tub. Thankyou for a great holiday.
Elaine
Just returned from a 3 night stay at Deer Lodge, it is set in a quite location just right for a relaxing and romantic break, the accommodation was beautifully set out with everything you could need available, and to sit in the hot tub watching the deer was a lovely way to chill in the evenings. Lovely property 10 out of 10
Very pleased with the property, very comfortable and everything had been provided that we needed. The owners were very friendly and the information left in the lodge was absolutely first class. Very handy that the pub was just 100 yards down the road with really good food and pleasant staff. Also the lodge was in an ideal place for touring around the local area but if you just need to chill out the lodge was in a very quiet area being able to look out at the field in front and able to see the deer. We hope that we will be able to come back in the future.
Joanna
Deer Lodge was beautifully designed, very clean and extremely well equipped to a high standard. Everything had been thought of to make the stay special including cake & bubbly on arrival. We enjoyed watching the local wildlife, exploring walks from the property, star gazing from the hot tub and listening to the owls whilst toasting crumpets on the fire pit located in the woods. We will be back!
Deer Lodge is delightful! Cosy and luxurious in beautiful surroundings, perfect base for exploring Dorset.
We had a lovely week at Deer cottage, would highly recommend
Perfect in every way
Phillip
Beautiful tranquil setting. Well apportion. Super facilities......and close to local and good Inn. .. just perfect and we have rebooked.
Samantha
This place is amazing! Such a lovely lodge, perfectly big enough for the two of us, for a 4 night stay. Its got absolutely everything you need, so comfy, and I have to do a special shout out to the best welcome folder Ive seen! So much useful info! Kellie and Steve were so welcoming and worked around us for their daily hot tub check! The grounds are beautiful and so peaceful. We loved watching the deer and fox in the evenings while chilling in the hot tub! We really enjoyed the gentle walk up to the Willetts Arms for some yummy food and drinks in the sunshine. We had such a lovely time and will definitely be coming back again!!
Lovely accommodation with everything that you need for a peaceful relaxing holiday set in wonderful surroundings with the addition of a hot tub and wildlife. 5 all round.
Sharon
Deer Lodge is absolutely perfect for a getaway. Everything you need is provided and the hosts Kellie and Steve are very welcoming.It's lovely to sit in the hot tub after a day exploring nearby places which are just a short drive or walk away and watch the deers, rabbits, swallows and the fox coming down to play or graze.
We really enjoyed our week in Deer Lodge. The setting and facilities were perfect for our week away. Wimborne Minster is a delightful town on your doorstep and there are many other attractions a short drive away. Thank you Kellie and Steve.
Judith
Excellent property everything you need is provided The additional outside space is great lovely walk around the grounds and loved seeing the wildlife so close to the lodge . Hot tub is great and the welcome gift was much appreciated we would love to revisit in the future .
Had an amazing stay at Deer Lodge and we were so lucky with the weather. Peaceful and tranquil setting and the use of the hot tub to watch the stars at night was a bonus. Would definitely recommend a stay here, lots to do out and about with a visit to Brownsea Island a must!
We had the most amazing stay. The lodge was extremely comfortable and finished to a very high standard, the grounds are stunning with the added extra of a large not tub. The hosts Kellie and Steve were very welcoming.
Spencer
We said last year following our stay that we would return, and so true to word, and our recommendations to others, we did. The same week but unfortunately not the same weather. Again faultless. The lodge is so ideally positioned to watch the wildlife right up close, deers, foxes, squirrels, rabbits, oh and the owners 2 Mainecoon cats and 2 sheep. So relaxing to sit in the hot tub watching the wildlife first thing in the morning. Also ideally placed for nearby bars, restaurants and places of interest. Great place to go off on walks in the countryside. The lodge itself is very well equipped. Basically all you need for a great stay. We used the fire pit twice, once to cook our tea flame grilled steak and the other to just sit and relax around with a lite bite, playing on the large Jenga and watching the deers wonder around us. Jenga is a great new addition I cant fault in any way. Everything you need, excellent location, peace and quiet, wildlife on your doorstep, wonderful grounds, great owners who will go the extra mile to make your stay perfect. Thank you Kellie and Steve. You never know, we might be back next year. We highly recommend staying here. Thank you for again making our anniversary celebrations memorable.
Just back from a wonderful stay at Deer Lodge and highly recommend it for anyone looking for a setting so beautiful and tranquil . The lodge itself has everything you would need to make your stay perfect and the hosts , Kellie and Steve are on hand if needed . We cant recommend Deer Lodge highly enough and look forward to returning in the near future .
We went for a long weekend to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday. The little touches, attention to detail, the location, the hot tub were all fantastic. Kellie and Steve brilliant hosts.
Caroline
We booked Deer lodge as a retreat after my fathers funeral Im so glad we ... We booked Deer lodge as a retreat after my fathers funeral Im so glad we did Its incredible secluded and peaceful The lodge itself is very luxurious and well equipped very clean and comfortable The little touches like milk already in the fridge the welcome pack and toiletries made it feel welcoming and warm Outside is fields and woods Deer graze right up to the cabin windows rabbits foxes owls bats and a abundance of birds visit each day plus two beautiful fluffy cats Watching rabbits play whilst relaxing in the hot tub was incredible special We spent 4 nights there it was so amazing we only left once for a trip to the local shop The hosts were friendly and incredible respectful of the reason why we had booked it I cannot recommend Deer lodge enough I will be booking again and again its beautiful
Steven
Amazing place to stay, we had such a great couple of nights. Thank you.
Stephen
Welcomed by Kellie & Steve on arrival and mentioned they were on hand if anything was required but the set of the accommodation of the venue and information packs meant we didn't need to contact them. Very impressed.
Robert
Lovely accommodation, country side, hot tub, whats not to like, it was an amazing stay
The accomodation was of a high standard, the little touches that were provided as a welcome were really thoughtful. I would have no hesitation in recommending Deer Lodge to couples wanting a relaxed break
Amazing place. Great hosts. Beautiful views. Abundant wildlife. Perfect lodge and hottub. Hope to return.
Caroline
Such a lovely cottage. Lots of attention to detail and provision of comforts, such as robes, toiletries, tea and coffee. Very welcoming hosts who were friendly and helpful Beautiful surrounding area with lots to do Perfect trip away
Charles
Super property as described in the advert. The owners gave us a warm welcome and left a lovely treats at the lodge fir us to enjoy. Highly recommended.
Spencer
All I can say is that we were not disappointed at all and the recent feedback we read on prior to booking was 100 accurate. The lodge was superb, very clean and had all we needed, even down to a couple of torches for when walking home in the dark. Kellie and Steve had thought of everything. The information folder was very helpful, especially the local walks, which we thoroughly enjoyed. Being so close to Wimborne made it easy for any food shopping and walking to and from for meals out. The local pub was just a minute away, but with so much choice to do, we only used this a couple of times, and with staff shortages, left us a little disappointed. The other local bar, The Willet Arms was just a 30 minute stroll and the food was great. Now back to the lodge, what an amazing view whilst relaxing in the hot tub, eye level to the field. Was saw so much wildlife, deer on a daily basis, foxes, badgers, pheasants, and of course their own sheep and the cats, one of which at a distance looked like a fox! We even watched a fox stalk a badger. The grounds were beautiful, with the bluebells in bloom and extensive walks around the fields. The fire pits are a great idea, using one on our anniversary, to just sit with an amazing view, fire roaring away, before then cooking our tea, whilst sipping champagne. The swings and even the wonky croquette pitch were also nice additions, and good fun. We were after a get away from it all holiday, just for the week and we were not disappointed. Steve and Kellie, being close by, were able to fix a loss of WiFi within minutes, and with meeting us on our arrival to explain the hot tub, and leaving us a bouquet of roses for our anniversary, showed they really cared for their guests. I cant recommend this lodge enough. It exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend this lodge . Thank you Steve and Kellie for a wonderful stay.
A genuine rural idyll, so peaceful with superb views of the local wildlife. The accommodation was A status. We just loved our short break away. Will definitely be back.
Ronald
Great place, lovely hosts, highly recommend
The owners where great and gave us a friendly welcome. The lodge was very comfortable and well equipped, the hot tube was at the perfect temperature, the location was lovely and very tranquil. We had a very nice and very relaxing stay and will definitely be booking a return visit.
Stephanie
We stayed in Deer Lodge which was beautiful. The view from the hot tub was lovely, we saw deer, foxes, rabbits etc. Robes and slippers for the hot tub use were a plus too. It was so peaceful and very private from the other lodge too which we really liked. Perfect place to relax, unwind and explore!
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