Butterfly House

About this property

Ease, relaxation, and a little bit of well-deserved luxury awaits you at Butterfly House. This modern, wooden clad holiday home sits within the outstanding landscape of Dorset’s Lakeside Estate. Offering full access to the Estate’s Activity Hub Membership included within your stay, as well as access to the Hurricane Spa and rooftop bar, you can enjoy all the privacy and independence of a private holiday rental, yet all the benefits of a resort style setting. Poised between Dorchester and the beautiful Lulworth Cove, the Lakeside Estate sits at the heart of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, with breath-taking scenery and vibrant nature stretching out in every direction you look. 

The house offers two floors of modern living spaces, with three bedrooms happily accommodating a family of six. The property is connected to the neighboring Marleigh House via a games room on the ground floor, so if you are planning to travel as two families, this is a brilliant option. There is a small garden and decking area outside, and a whole world of vibrant nature to explore beyond. 

The rest of the ground floor offers a bright, open plan living, dining and kitchen as well as a convenient cloakroom. The open-plan living space is light and spacious, yet with a log burner in the lounge area and a cosy dining table at the centre it maintains a warm, welcoming feel. The kitchen is fully equipped, with all the appliances and utensils you might need to cook fabulous family meals, much needed to re-fuel after an active day in the rolling Dorset countryside! 

Upstairs, the three bedrooms maintain the simple, modern aesthetic found throughout the house. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room for privacy. The twin bedroom and bunk bedroom are perfect for siblings to share, both making use of the large family bathroom. 

From the moment you turn up, this whole area feels like a celebration of nature, with woodlands, heathlands and rolling countryside surrounding the entire Estate. With access to bikes, canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards available at an additional cost during your stay, you can choose your means of exploring, bringing fun and adventure into every aspect of your holiday! Butterfly House is a stress-free retreat, a modern, family holiday home amid outstanding nature. 

The dramatic Jurassic coastline plays protector to the wild heathlands and rolling dales of beautiful Dorset. It is no wonder that this captivating area has enticed filmmakers, poets, authors and artists for centuries, with visitors allured by the sweeping golden beaches, grand historic houses, cobblestone market towns and idyllic country pubs. 

All around the Lakeside Estate and scattered down the Jurassic Coast there are picturesque towns to visit. From the breezy coastal town of Poole to the rich history of Dorchester and the picture postcard vistas of Lyme Regis. The Estate itself is located amidst the rugged beauty of this area, in the environs of West Dorset. Formerly the site of RAF Warmwell, the Estate boasts a rich history, offering a breath-taking space combining unspoilt nature, beautiful wildlife, and modern luxuries, so you can leave all worries behind, settling in for a holiday of complete relaxation.  

Enjoying the great outdoors is all part of a stay at the Lakeside Estate, with waterways to discover, cycle pathways to relish and the rolling Dorset Countryside to explore. Whether you want to hop in a kayak, canoe, paddleboard or bike, there is something for everyone, it is a real of hub of activity! The Estate’s tennis court and 3G artificial-turf Multi Use Games Area (muga) in Beaumont Village offer the perfect facilities for a quick knock-about or a lively game of five-a-side football with friends and family. The views from the courts over Beaumont Lake are gorgeous, making for a tricky distraction when you are trying to hit a winning shot! 

Lowland heathland is one of Britain’s most important habitats for wildlife conservation. The outer Heath is a snci (Site of Nature Conservation Interest) and it supports an unbelievable range of plants, birds, insects and mammals making it a remarkable place for wildlife spotting. For those eager to get close to nature, there are hundreds of acres to explore, with woodlands and hedgerows sheltering this diverse array of native wildlife. You can explore down the waterways, or by foot or bike making the most of the vast network of private footpaths. 

After a busy day immersed in nature, the Estate Spa is the perfect respite. The spa has been designed to offer a tranquil sanctuary of stress-free indulgence and ultimate relaxation! There is an outdoor pool, roof terrace, sauna, gym, library and a ‘restful relaxation’ lounge for some post treatment ‘you’ time. In the peaceful, candlelit treatment rooms you can enjoy an array of luxurious treatments.

Of course, no holiday is complete without a satisfied appetite. Your holiday home offers its own kitchen for home cooked delicacies, or for a night off, there are plenty of options within the Estate and in the surrounding towns. The Hurricane Terrace and Bar is located on the roof terrace of the spa, offering bespoke cocktails inspired by the area and a variety of snacks and small plates if you are feeling peckish. The Estates traditional handmade yurt offers the perfect spot for a lazy afternoon, with an outdoor woodfired pizza oven which is often fired up by expert chefs to provide the tastiest authentic woodfired pizza using the freshest local ingredients. Hours will idle by, as you play bored games, tell stories, and get cosy by the log burning stove!

Accommodation

Butterfly House is a unique property linked to the neighbouring property via a games room. Located in the Lakeside Estate with access to the Estate Spa and an Activity Hub membership. There are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, and it can accommodate up to 6 people.

Ground Floor
- Fully equipped, open-plan kitchen with breakfast bar peninsula
- Dining area for six guests
- Living area with log burner and access to the decking
- Cloakroom
- Games room shared with neighbour, Marleigh house.
First Floor
- Master bedroom with king-size bed and en-suite shower room
- Bedroom with twin beds
- Bedroom with bunk beds
- Family bathroom with separate bath and walk-in shower
Exterior Grounds
- Decking
- Lawned garden
- Barbecue
- Private driveway parking for 2/3 cars
Additional Facilities
- Wi-Fi
- Satellite TV
- Use of Estate spa and outdoor swimming pool
- Travel cot & highchair available on request for an additional charge