Apple Tree Lodge is a charming two-storey A-frame cabin near Gillingham, Dorset, in the South West of England. With three bedrooms - a double, twin, and single - it can accommodate up to five people. The lodge features an open-plan living area with a kitchen, dining area, and sitting area with an electric fire. Outside, there is ample off-road parking, a decking area with a BBQ, furniture, and pizza oven, as well as 15 acres of shared grounds with lakes.
The lodge offers amenities such as electric heating, electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV with FreeSat, and WiFi. Bed linen, towels, and a starter pack for the pizza oven are included in the rent. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome, and there is no smoking allowed on the property. Nearby attractions include the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset's Jurassic Coast, historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, and the footpaths, country lanes, and thatched-roof pubs of Dorset.
Gillingham is a market town in North Dorset with a selection of shops, inns, and restaurants. The area is ideal for walkers, with the Cranborne Chase Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty nearby. Just five miles away is the charming town of Shaftesbury. The lodge is situated in a rural area on a lake, with attractions such as Gold Hill Museum, Shaftesbury Abbey Museum and Garden, Stourhead Garden, and Longleat Safari and Adventure Park within reach. Apple Tree Lodge provides a homely retreat for families or friends seeking a peaceful getaway in the picturesque countryside of Dorset.
Self-catering cottage holidays in the UK and Ireland can still be a green option. You can have the comforts of home and the flexibility to do what you want; when you want - without the hassles of air travel!