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The famous author John le Carré often chose to stay at this property to write his well-known espiona

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5 bedrooms, travel crib, WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Poole
  • Popular LocationPoole Harbour5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBournemouth International Centre8 min drive
  • Popular LocationBournemouth Beach14 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)14 min drive

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About the area

Poole

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Parkstone cottage places you within 2 miles (3 km) of Poole Park and Baiter Park. Poole Harbour and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Poole Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth University - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 8 min drive
  • Bournemouth Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 14 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Knight Life Taproom - 14 min walk
  • Bermuda Triangle Freehouse - 12 min walk
  • The Butcher's Dog - 12 min walk
  • KFC - 8 min walk
  • The Dancing Moose - 15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The famous author John le Carré often chose to stay at this property to write his well-known espiona

The famous author John le Carré often chose to stay at this property to write his well-known espionage novels.. 6 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Amazon Firestick, Open Fire
Dining room.
Kitchen: Range, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom 1: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Roll Top Bath, Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: 3 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom 2: Cubicle Shower, Heated towel rail, Toilet
Second Floor:
Games Room: Table Tennis, Xbox, Amazon Firestick, Sofa Bed (Double), 2X Bean Bags
Bedroom 4: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 5: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom 3: Bath, Heated towel rail, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. Large enclosed garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture, firepit, outdoor games and BBQ. Bike store and surfboard/canoe storage. Private parking for 3 cars; addtional on road parking. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no hen or stag parties. There are 6 steps in the garden.. Mount Lodge is a beautiful substantial Victorian semi-detached town house, design-led, but retaining many of its original features. Five-star luxury nestled just minutes from the glorious beaches of Sandbanks. There is plenty of entertainment to keep everyone busy including Amazon firesticks to watch all your favourite films and TV shows, a games console and table tennis. This was also a home which the well-known author John le Carré used to stay at, you will be sure to find some of his novels on the bookshelf so you can live through your own espionage adventure through his words. The wall artwork are all originals by the home owner. The property has a spacious living room with an open fireplace, a separate dining room suitable for all guests to sit and have dinner together and a large modern kitchen with a range style cooking appliance and a smaller dining table within the kitchen. From the kitchen you can access the enclosed garden with its lawned area perfect for younger ones to play and a decking area with seating for you to all be outside enjoying the weather. The garden gets sunshine throughout the day so you can make the most of the good weather and perhaps even enjoy a barbecue.
The bedrooms are all spacious with comfortable beds and the master bedroom has an en-suite with a roll-top bath and a large shower cubicle. On the second floor there is a fantastic games room for the younger ones, with a double sofa bed and a bean bag. There are three parking spaces within the driveway and there is on road parking outside the property. There are bus stops nearby making it easy for you to get into town without needing to drive. There are a selection of pubs and restaurants within half a mile which you can easily walk to.
If you want to leave this fantastic home for days out, there is a variety of activities nearby. Sandbanks beach is a 6-minute drive, well known for its beautiful golden sands and clear waters as well as its amazing homes. You can get the ferry from Poole to Studland and from there you can visit Swanage with its steam train that goes to Corfe Castle. Corfe is a pretty village with the ruins of a thousand-year-old castle. From Poole you can get a boat across to Brown Sea Island, a National Trust site, which sits in the middle of Poole Harbour with dramatic views of the Purbeck Hills and is also home to over two hundred rare red squirrels. At Tower Park in Poole there is Splashdown Water Park, a cinema, bowling alley and a variety of restaurants.
Slightly further afield is Bournemouth, where you can visit the Oceanarium, go on the Bournemouth Eye, wander through the beautiful gardens, play mini-golf or go to the theatre. There are a variety of events that are organised throughout the year in both Poole and Bournemouth so there is plenty to keep everyone entertained. You can also drive to the New Forest National Park with its free roaming ponies, cattle and donkeys or just enjoy fantastic walks or cycle through the woodlands. There is also the New Forest Water Park with an inflatable aqua park, wake boarding and kayaking. If you are looking for a luxury home for your stay with a huge variety of days out near the property, then this is the place to choose. Just a 5 minute drive to the sea. Beach 1.1 miles.
Free WiFi

No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 3 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 stairs to reach property
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • On the lake
  • On the river

Things to do

  • Golfing on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
5 bedroom accommodation in Poole Poole
5 bedroom accommodation in Poole Cottage
5 bedroom accommodation in Poole Cottage Poole
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Reviews

10

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mount Lodge
I stayed here with a group of friends to celebrate my husbands birthday. The house was lovely and the perfect size for people not to feel on top of one other. The location is great and walking distance to pubs/restaurants etc. we had a great weekend and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect venue for a family gathering.
The property was all that was promised. A large, well appointed house in an area convenient for the town centre and central for many tourist attractions. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend with good friends
We had a wonderful time, the house was stylish,clean and had lots of character. The whole party enjoyed the beautiful property and felt relaxed and comfortable. We parked our cars for the weekend and we traveled on foot and by public transport.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a great find
Booked this for a getaway with friends and the property was so lovely, well decorated inside and had all facilities we could ask for and more! The welcome hamper was a lovely touch!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Great property and excellent communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022