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Agua de Plata, 16 Wakeling Island, Silverlake

Dorchester, Dorset, South West England

Property details

8 Guests 4 Bedrooms 3 Bathrooms Pets: No

Changeover day: -1

Features

Haspool Garden Open fire Hasoutdoorpool Hasfishing Family Countryside Broadband / WiFi Tenniscourt Near walks Near cycling Neargolf Country Nationaltrust Nearlake Children Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Highchairavailable Noanimals Smoke Free Washing Machine Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed Greatview

Summary

Customers enjoyed a peaceful stay at the property, appreciating its comfort and home-like amenities. They noted beautiful surroundings and great on-site facilities, including a heated pool. Some concerns were raised about Netflix access and privacy due to nearby CCTV. Overall, the experience was highly positive.

The property

Agua de Plata, 16 Wakeling Island, Silverlake is a stunning, detached home with lakeside views in the beautiful Silverlake Estate in Dorset. This family-friendly property is ideal for those seeking to explore the wonders of the area and offers a range of on-site facilities, including access to a shared gym and swimming pool, making it a wonderful base for group breaks. Park up and make your way indoors, with a stylish, open-plan living space greeting you, where you can prepare meals in the fully-equipped kitchen, that includes a dishwasher, a washer/dryer and a wine chiller, a dedicated dining area for eight guests, and an inviting sitting area, with a corner sofa to sink into. Light the woodburning stove on cooler evenings, or if the sun is shining, throw open the bi-fold doors and retreat to the decked area, a haven for alfresco dining, or a BBQ, with breath-taking views of the lake on offer; if you’re feeling confident, take advantage of the canal access, leading into the nearby lake, where you can hire kayaks, paddleboards and even bicycles. Four bedrooms await upstairs; two king-size bedrooms with TVs and en-suite shower rooms, and two bunk bedrooms, suitable for both children and adults. Additional facilities are provided with a main bathroom and a downstairs cloakroom for convenience. Silverlake Dorset is a 650 acre private estate and nature reserve that is dissected with interesting wild walks where you could encounter free roaming horses, deer, rabbits, hares, otters and a variety of other animals. Take advantage of the on-site gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts for a day of fun. Bird watchers will also not be disappointed with squadrons of overflying geese and starlings. Silverlake is surrounded by some amazing gastro pubs within an easy drive or more adventurous walk. For a day at the beach, you can chose from the quiet and little known Ringstead beach and walk the south western coastal path east towards Lullworth Cove and Durdle Door or west towards Ossmington with its picturesque and very popular Smugglers Inn pub. Or visit the idyllic seaside town of Weymouth, boasting a spectacular beach, some amazing quay side restaurants and bars and a range of activities for all ages. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful escape or a more active holiday, Agua de Plata, 16 Wakeling Island, Silverlake has it all.

16 Wakeling Island is a stylish, detached home resting in Crossways, Dorset. On-site facilities. Family-friendly. Lakeside views. Woodburning stove. Puddletown 5.3 miles; Dorchester 5.6 miles; Weymouth 10 miles.

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 2 x bunk. Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Underfloor gas central heating. Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller and washer/dryer. Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon. WiFi. Fuel and power included in rent. Starter pack for woodburning stove upon request. Bed linen and towels included in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available. Private parking for 2 cars. Rear garden with lawned area, decking, and furniture, with direct canal access to lake via own jetty. Sorry, no pets. No smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 2.1 miles. Note: The garden is not enclosed, please supervise children at all times. Note: Guests have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a gym & health spa, swimming pool, watersports, and tennis courts. Note: Entrance to the Swimming pool, spa, gym and bar are via a swipe card, which is kept in the property, loss of which will incur a £25 administration fee. Please note, The property will be decorated for Christmas season.

Practical information

Distance to river (miles): 2.4 miles
Central heating: Throughout
Distance to beach (miles): 6.3 miles
Check-out: 10:00
Has great view(s)?: Yes
Shop: 1 miles
Pub: 2.1 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 2.1 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Heating: Gas
Views: River/Lake/Stream, Countryside
Floors: 2
Distance to coast (miles): 6.3 miles
Check-in: 15:00
Village location: Outskirts
Stairgate: Yes
Distance to supermarket (miles): 1 miles
Number of highchairs: 1
Distance to lake (miles): 0.1 miles
Tennis - shared/private: Shared
Gym privacy: Shared
Pool - privacy: Shared
Parking spaces: 2
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Pool style: Heated
Washing machine shared: Private
Fixtures and fittings: Washing machine
Entertainment: TV & Movie streaming
Garden: Yes

Location