What's Your Pleasure?

What's Your Pleasure?: Dorset

Sitting behind a golf course in rural southern England, this huge home has an exhaustive list of amenities that will keep each and every guest in your party thoroughly entertained.

During the warmer months, the long garden is sure to come into its own, whether you're playing games on the lawn, enjoying a barbecued dinner on the terrace or clinking glasses from the comfort of the hot tub. Once nightfall comes around, the fire pit at the end of the outdoor space is a lovely spot to gather for a spot of cosmos-gazing.

There are plenty of delights behind the home's four walls, too. The fireplace in the living room is the very definition of cosy, as are the bathtubs to be found upstairs. We love the open kitchen-come-dining room, which feels tailor-made for entertaining, while the koi aquarium is a curio that adds some character to the address.

When you're in the mood for exploring, you're spoilt for choice when it comes to nearby distractions – Sandbanks Beach is half an hour away by car, while the harbour town of Poole takes about half that time. In the other direction, you'll find National Trust attractions and walking routes in the Cranborne Chase AONB.



Home truths:
*There’s free parking for up to five cars on the driveway
*Well-behaved dogs are welcome to accompany you during your stay
*Child-friendly amenities, such as a cot and high chair, can be provided for free
*Four of the bedrooms are in the main house, but the remaining one is in a separate annexe with its own lounge and bathroom
*The home is spread over three floors with no elevator or bedrooms on the ground level