# South Lodge, Dorchester, Dorset Luxury holiday house in Dorchester sleeeping 11 with an outdoor kitchen, pool and gym, for family special occasions ## At a Glance - Sleeps 5 - 11 - 5 bedrooms - Dining for 11 ## Images - Total images stored: 42 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-11-40-03.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-11-32-53.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-10-45-09.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-07-10-2026-08-48-08.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-10-50-34.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-10-06-13.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/South-Lodge-Photo-16-05-2026-09-53-21.jpg - 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Set along the beautiful South Walks and within easy walking distance of the town centre, South Lodge is in an enviable location for exploring Dorset while providing an extraordinary destination in its own right. The accommodation is wonderfully flexible, making this holiday house ideal for families, groups of friends and special occasions. At South Lodge elegant period architecture sits effortlessly alongside modern comfort. The house retains a wonderful sense of history, with beautifully preserved traditional details and an extraordinary Rococo dining room providing a memorable setting for long family meals and celebration dinners. Yet this is far from a formal house. The interiors are warm, welcoming and exceptionally comfortable, with luxurious living rooms, including a cinema, designed for relaxing, chatting, reading or simply having a great time. And there's space if you need to catch up on work too. The private gym also offers the option to keep up with a fitness routine during your stay. Outside, South Lodge takes luxury living to another level. The private garden has the feel of a secluded resort, centred around a heated swimming pool and complemented by a sauna and hot tub. An impressive outdoor kitchen, Big Green Egg barbecue and Gozney pizza oven make alfresco entertaining a pleasure, with multiple dining and lounging areas providing plenty of flexibility. There's also ample lawn space for outdoor games and family fun. 5 beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep up to 11 guests, with plenty of luxurious bathrooms. Dorchester's cafés, restaurants, pubs and shops are all within easy walking distance, while the Jurassic Coast and the beaches around Weymouth are easily accessible for days out with the family. Lyme Regis is a must visit for its ancient harbour wall, museums and charming streets crammed with interest. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Dogs are only allowed with written permission in advance. - **Accessibility:** Due to the age and listed nature of the property it is not suitable for disabled guests. There are uneven floors and steps throughout the ground floor - **Hot Tub:** Undercover hot tub. - **WiFi:** WiFi throughout. - **Swimming Pool:** Outdoor heated swimming pool 4x2.5 meters - **Sauna:** Infrared sauna. - **Cinema Room:** Private cinema room with large screen and comfortable seating. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** On-site EV charging. We don't provide a cable and the electricity is charged at 24p per kw tracked via an app. - **Games Room:** Private gym with Peloton treadmill & bike. - **Everyone Can Dine Together:** Inside formal dining for 11 and outside dining areas. - **Kitchen:** Designer kitchen fully equipped with high spec appliances and separate pantry. Outdoor kitchen with Big Green Egg barbecue and pizza oven. Laundry. - **Sitting Room:** Formal dining room with luxury seating and fire. Garden room and cinema room has soft seating. - **Outdoor:** Mature gardens with outdoor kitchen, dining areas, lounge seating, hot tub, sauna and swimming pool. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Large TV in cinema room. TV in bedrooms. Upright piano in the dining room. - **Bedrooms:** 3 doubles and 2 bunk rooms, 1 of which is a triple. - **Bathrooms:** 4.5 luxury bathrooms. 1 has a stunning copper roll top and large rainfall shower. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating and wood burner. - **Linen:** Quality bed linen and bathroom towels are provided. - **Parking:** Parking for 6 cars. - **Smoking:** No smoking please. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£5600** per week - From **£2800** for a 3-night weekend - From **£2000** for a 2-night weekend - From **£800** per midweek night ### Additional rates | Period | Dates | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Prices from | 12/10/2026 – 23/10/2026 | £6000 | £2800 | £2000 | £800 | | Mid season | 23/10/2026 – 31/10/2026 | £7000 | £3000 | £2000 | £1000 | | High season | 22/12/2026 – 02/01/2027 | £9800 | £4200 | £2800 | £1400 | | Low season | 03/01/2027 – 12/02/2027 | £5600 | £2400 | £1600 | £800 | | Feb half term | 12/02/2027 – 20/02/2027 | £7000 | £3000 | £2000 | £1000 | | Spring 2026 | 12/04/2027 – 29/04/2027 | £7000 | £3000 | £2000 | £1000 | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - A 50% deposit is required to secure the booking and the balance due 14 days before arrival. - - Check in from 4pm, check out by 10am. - - Pets are not allowed unless explicitly agreed upon in writing beforehand. - - No stags or hens please. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/south-lodge-dorchester-dorset#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [South West England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/south-west-england) > [Dorset](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorset) > [Dorchester](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/dorchester) ### Address Address: South Walks, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1DS, GB Latitude: 50.712272547492 Longitude: -2.4368271231651 ### About The Area Located in Dorchester within easy access of the town centre for pubs, cafes and restaurants. 20 minutes to Weymouth, 40 minutes to Lyme Regis and the Jurassic Coast. In the heart of the Dorset National Landscape. 5 minute walk to two train stations. Dorchester South line to London Waterloo and Dorchester West line to Bath & Bristol. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** Dorchester. - **Shop:** Dorchester has Waitrose, Tesco Superstore, Co-op and Lidl - **Food and Drink:** Dorchester has a range of cafes, restaurants and pubs within walking distance. - **Airport:** Southampton, Exeter or Bournemouth - **Train:** Dorchester South and Dorchester West. - **Bus:** X53 bus between Dorchester and the Jurassic Coast.