# West Lodge, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle, Dorset Family holiday house on the Isle of Purbeck, sleeping 10 for weekends near the coast and exploring Dorset ## At a Glance - Sleeps 5 - 10 - 5 bedrooms - Dining for 10 ## Images - Total images stored: 8 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Sres-Elevation-2.jpg - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Sres-Elevation-3.jpg - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-8.jpg - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-1.jpg - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-4.jpg - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-16.jpg - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-17.jpg - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/sRGB-West-Lodge-Fres-Interior-13.jpg ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property West Lodge has a wonderful way of bringing a crowd together without making everyone spend the whole holiday in the same room. One group can take over the kitchen for a leisurely breakfast, another can settle into the snug, and someone will almost certainly claim the garden lounge with a book. This handsome five-bedroom house near Church Knowle is particularly well suited to extended families and friends exploring the Isle of Purbeck due to its layout and facilities. The 20-foot kitchen-diner is the natural meeting place, with a large fridge-freezer, espresso machine and dining table for eight to ten. There are three reception rooms to choose from: a sitting room with a log burner, a cosy television snug stocked with books and toys, and a bright garden lounge opening onto the terrace. It feels like a proper family home and not a precious place everyone feels they must tiptoe around. Five bedrooms sleeping 10 guests give different generations a little breathing space. A ground-floor double has its own shower room and a more private position beyond the utility area. Upstairs, two king rooms, a double and a twin, are joined by a family bathroom with a generous bath, separate shower and underfloor heating. The master king also has an en suite. Outside, the substantial garden has mature trees, lawn and two terraces: one catches the morning sun, while the other is lovely later in the day. There's space for a barbecue and garden games, though the grate-covered pond still calls for supervision of younger children. Church Knowle's village pub is close by, and Corfe Castle is only a mile away, accessible on foot, by car, or by bicycle. From here, Kimmeridge, Swanage and the Jurassic Coast are ready for long walks, beach days and fossil-hunting adventures. Studland Bay, a beautiful Blue Flag beach, is a 15-minute drive away for a fun-filled summer beach day or a blustery coastal walk in autumn and winter. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** Sorry no pets. - **Accessibility:** Ground floor living but not wheelchair accessible. - **WiFi:** 80 mbs download and 4 mbs upload. - **Dining Room:** Seats 8-10 and open plan to kitchen. - **Sitting Room:** 2 x 3-seater sofas and armchair, Smart TV, log burner, French doors opening to the patio and garden. Separate snug with a sofa, books and TV. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Smart TV in the sitting room, smaller TV in the snug. - **Kitchen:** Fitted oak cabinets, American-style fridge/freezer with a water dispenser, integrated oven, dishwasher, Delonghi coffee maker. - **Bedrooms:** Ground-floor double with en suite; upstairs 2 kings (one en suite), double and twin. - **Bathrooms:** 2 en suite shower rooms, family bathroom with bath and walk-in shower; downstairs WC. - **Linen:** Separate utility room with laundry facilities. Bed linen and bath towels supplied. Beds made up for guest arrival. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Central heating throughout. Log fire in the sitting room. - **Outdoor:** Mature, landscaped gardens at the front and rear. Grate-covered pond. Rear has a patio with a teak dining table and 10 chairs. - **Parking:** 4 off-road spaces. - **Children's Facilities:** To be supervised outside, especially around the pond. Travel cot (no bed linen), high chair, and stairgate available. - **Smoking:** Not indoors. ## Rental Rates ### Headline rates - From **£942** per week - From **£692** for a 3-night weekend - From **£692** for a 2-night weekend - From **£230** per midweek night ### Additional rates | Period | Weekly | 3 Night Weekend | 2 Night Weekend | Midweek per night | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Low season - January | £942 | £692 | £692 | £230 | | Mid season - June | £1357 | - | - | - | | High season - August | £2338 | - | - | - | | Christmas/New Year | £2123 | - | - | - | Prices shown in GBP. ## Booking Information - Maximum occupancy: 10 people in 5 bedrooms. - - Booking deposit: 45% - - Balance: Due 8 weeks before arrival. - - Minimum stay/changeover: Peak season: 7 nights, Friday changeover; otherwise minimum 2 nights, flexible changeover subject to availability - - Check-in / check-out: From 4pm / by 10am. - - Damage deposit: £750 - - Restrictions: Smoking indoors not permitted. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/west-lodge-church-knowle-corfe-castle-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) > [Corfe Castle](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/corfe-castle) ### Address Address: West Bucknowle Lodge, Church Knowle, Corfe Castle, Dorset, BH20 5PQ, GB Latitude: 50.634413892751 Longitude: -2.0774158416252 ### About The Area West Lodge is in the small Dorset village of Church Knowle. It’s surrounded by enclosed gardens and within walking distance of the village pub, The New Inn, and a mile from National Trust Corfe Castle. ### What's Nearby? - **Food and Drink:** The New Inn pub 0.5 miles. - **Shop:** Corfe Castle village shop 1.3 miles, Norden Farm Shop 1.6 miles, Sainsbury's Wareham 5 miles. - **Airport:** Bournemouth 23.5 miles. - **Train:** Wareham 6.5 miles.