Deer Leap House

About this property

Nestled on the outskirts of the village of Moreton in Dorset and set on beautiful grounds is Deer Leap House, aptly named for the wild, roaming deer you may spot while here. This wonderfully spacious holiday home welcomes up to 15 guests across seven spacious and well-appointed bedrooms as well as two of your canine companions, making it well suited for a large family gathering in Dorset. The property also affords use of the shared tennis court and outdoor swimming pool and boasts charming features seamlessly blended with contemporary, characterful decor, a games room with TV and pool table and plenty of off-road parking. After exploring Dorset, cross the threshold into the entrance hallway where a crackling woodburning stove creates a homely ambience that is continued in the spacious living room; unwind here and snuggle up with loved ones on the plush, blue sofa while the TV plays in the background. The designated chef will feel at home in the fully-equipped kitchen furnished with a range cooker, here they can rustle up tasty meals for the whole group that can be enjoyed in the large dining room with seating for everyone. Reminisce on memories created or catch up with loved ones who you don’t see often before stepping outside where the wrap-around terrace provides the perfect place for watching the sun set over the countryside. When the evening draws to a close choose from seven bedrooms, five doubles, one of which is on the ground floor, a twin, and a family room with a double and a single. All bedrooms have access to two bathrooms, a ground-floor shower room and a first-floor cloakroom. Be sure to get some well-earned rest before another fun-filled day in Dorset. Deer Leap House rests on the outskirts of Moreton where you can stock up on the necessities or visit one of the many attractions including The Tank Museum, a must-see for any history fan, and Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre which is a great place to learn about and see primates up close. For those who love the outdoors, National Trust - Clouds Hill is a beautiful nature reserve to explore, and after a long day of sightseeing, The Frampton Arms is the perfect place to relax and enjoy a delicious meal and a pint. Or travel to Dorchester which is famous for its extensive collection of artefacts from the Roman era; explore Maiden Castle a well-preserved Iron Age hillfort, and National Trust - Hardy's Cottage the former home of famed writer Thomas Hardy. Venture further afield to Weymouth to enjoy the beautiful stretch of sand at Greenhill Beach before marvelling at the range of exhibits at the SEA LIFE Centre. Deer Leap House is ideally located for families looking to explore Dorset’s countryside and coast.

Moreton is a quiet village located 8 miles east of Dorchester, the County town, and is well-known for its connection to T.E.Lawrence, the famous soldier, author, and pioneering archaeologist better known as Lawrence of Arabia. He bought a house in the town now owned by the National Trust and is now named Cloud's Hill. He met and fell in love with Louisa Frampton while he was a resident here, and you can read some of their correspondence at the Moreton Tea Rooms. Only 8 miles away in the county town of Dorchester can you visit Thomas Hardy's former home and cottage, as well as many other shops, restaurants, and services. The Bovington Tank Museum is only a short distance away (about 6 miles), and is well worth the trip if you're interested in military history.

Accommodation

Seven bedrooms: 3 x double with basin, 1 x double, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x family room with double with single, .

Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Bathroom with bath, basin and WC.

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, double hand basin and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Dining room.

Sitting room.

Study.

Games room with TV.

Entrance hallway with woodburning stove

Central heating and woodburning stove.

Range cooker with oven and hob, microwave and fridge/freezer.

Washing machine.

Dishwasher.

2 x TV, WiFi and pool table.

Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and high chair available on request.Ample off-road parking to the front of the property.

Wrap around terrace with furniture, communal grounds including heated outdoor swimming pool (open from the beginning of 1st of June - 1st October), tennis court (with basketball net) (rackets can be provided), table tennis and unfenced lake..

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles and pub 0.3 miles.

Note: There are steps throughout the property, please take care.

Note: There is a wrap around landing with railing, please supervise children at all times.

Note: This property has a lake, children must be supervised at all times.

Note: Check in at 4pm, check-out by 10am.

Property grounds are shared with Deer Leap Cottage 1060768.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref 1060768 sleeping 21 guests in total.