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Want to recreate a passionate escape à la Bridgerton - just on a much smaller scale? Then we think you'll fall in love with this home in a 400-year-old former gatehouse lodge. Part of the glorious 5,500-acre St Giles House estate, it's been personally and immaculately renovated by the estate's owner (real-life nobility Lady Shaftesbury) to stunning effect. The natural and historical character - original lead windows, log burner and dove grey stone slabs - pack a punch, but it's her Ladyship's keen eye for style that has elevated this home into a truly romantic stay. We're talking about bold splashes of colour (a vibrant coral in the living room and soothing forest green in the bedroom) plus beautiful illustrated artwork and the highest quality Egyptian cotton sheets. This rural location is the perfect place to hide away from the rest of the world, but if you tire of each other's company, the beaches of the Jurassic Coast, the New Forest and the classic British seaside resorts of Poole and Bournemouth are all within a short drive away.


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What to expect


Highlights

Stay within a short drive of Dorset's Jurassic Coast

Stay within a short drive of Dorset's Jurassic Coast

Wake up to gorgeous rural views

Wake up to gorgeous rural views

Cosy up by the wood burner

Cosy up by the wood burner

Explore the estate's beautiful landscaping

Explore the estate's beautiful landscaping

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Home truths

    Guests with mobility issues may struggle with the steps to the entrance of this home

    You'll need a car to get around - this home is in a rural area and the nearest amenities are a 15-minute drive away

    Check-ins are available Monday-Saturday only, year-round

    Storage space in the bathroom is minimal here, so we'd recommend packing light

About this stay


Amenities

Outdoor seating

Laptop friendly workspace

Wi-fi

Pets allowed

Parking available

Garden

Bedrooms & bathrooms

1 bedroom, 1 bed

1 bathroom

Extras


VIP services

Arrange a chef

Baby sitting

Daily cleaning

Fridge fills

Laundry and dry cleaning

Luggage storage

Massage

Additional fees

  • One well-behaved dog is welcome at an extra charge of £25, but they must not be allowed on beds or sofas

  • A late check-out can be arranged at a cost of £25 per hour per lodge but this must be arranged at the time of booking or an extra night will be charged

Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.

Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.

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Local guide


About Cranborne Chase

Once a royal hunting ground for William the Conqueror, Cranborne Chase is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty often described as a secret landscape. Covering 380 square miles of beautiful chalk downs, ancient woodlands and river valleys that straddle Wiltshire, Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset, its rolling vistas, expansive skies and dramatic escarpments have inspired creatives as diverse as Lucian Freud and Thomas Hardy. Its stunning sense of remoteness echoes...

Get around

Airport

Bournemouth

37 min

Southampton

48 min

Isle of Wight/Sandown

2 hr 15 min

Train station

Tisbury

43 min

Bus stop

Crane Street Fire Station

7 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

7 min

Cafe

7 min

Pharmacy

14 min

Points of interest

Beach

Lake Beach

45 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

Pets welcome

Events possible (with prior approval)

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 16:00

Departure before 10:00

Wifi speed: 72Mbps

No air con

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    30

    days

    Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Alex

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Emmanuel and his family have been hosting guests since 2018, when the homes on the St Giles House estate were restored. He loves sharing the estate's beauty with newcomers, especially now it's been given a new life. Emmanuel is a human encyclopaedia of knowledge about the area's heritage, but what he really loves is creating a memorable experience and hearing visitors be wowed by his homes.

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