Marleigh House United Kingdom

A real crowd pleaser, the simple, modern aesthetics of Marleigh House make it popular among all our guests. This welcoming home away from home sits within the outstanding landscape of Dorset’s Lakeside Estate, with a beautiful waterway poised at the end of the garden. Offering full access to the Estate’s Activity Hub Membership included within your stay, as well as access to the Hurricane Spa and rooftop bar, you can enjoy all the privacy and independence of a private holiday rental, yet all the benefits of a resort style setting. Positioned between Dorchester and the beautiful Lulworth Cove, the Lakeside Estate offer a brilliant base for exploring Dorset’s Jurassic Coast and vibrant countryside, with breath-taking scenery and beautiful nature stretching out in every direction.

The house offers two floors of modern living, with ample space for a group of six. The layout has been designed to offer ease to all different group dynamics with an open-plan, social ground floor and the bedrooms all located upstairs. The downstairs living space leads out onto a sun trap garden, with views over waterways and a grassy null to relax on. This garden, along with a games room attached to the property is shared with the neighbors in the next-door
Butterfly House. In this way, if you are travelling as two families together or as a larger group of twelve, renting both properties is a brilliant way to do it. 

The main living area of Marleigh House is spacious, balancing cosy corners with bright and airy spaces, so you can curl up on the sofas by the fire or stand around the kitchen enjoying the energy of fast conversation and cooking. There is a dining table separating the two areas, perfect for gathering the whole group together, prioritising time together with family and friends. There is also a downstairs cloakroom for convenience. 

Upstairs, the three bedrooms maintain the simple, modern aesthetic found throughout the house. The master bedroom boasts a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room for privacy. The twin bedroom and bunk bedroom are perfect for siblings to share, both making use of the large family bathroom. 

The dramatic Jurassic coastline plays protector to the wild heathlands and rolling dales of beautiful Dorset. It is no wonder that this captivating area has enticed filmmakers, poets, authors and artists for centuries, with visitors allured by the sweeping golden beaches, grand historic houses, cobblestone market towns and idyllic country pubs. 

All around the Lakeside Estate and scattered down the Jurassic Coast there are picturesque towns to visit. From the breezy coastal town of Poole to the rich history of Dorchester and the picture postcard vistas of Lyme Regis. The Estate itself is located amidst the rugged beauty of this area, in the environs of West Dorset. Formerly the site of RAF Warmwell, the Estate boasts a rich history, offering a breath-taking space combining unspoilt nature, beautiful wildlife, and modern luxuries, so you can leave all worries behind, settling in for a holiday of complete relaxation.  

Enjoying the great outdoors is all part of a stay at the Lakeside Estate, with waterways to discover, cycle pathways to relish and the rolling Dorset Countryside to explore. Whether you want to hop in a kayak, canoe, paddleboard or bike, there is something for everyone, it is a real of hub of activity! The Estate’s tennis court and 3G artificial-turf Multi Use Games Area (MUGA) in Beaumont Village offer the perfect facilities for a quick knock-about or a lively game of five-a-side football with friends and family. The views from the courts over Beaumont Lake are gorgeous, making for a tricky distraction when you are trying to hit a winning shot! 

Lowland heathland is one of Britain’s most important habitats for wildlife conservation. The outer Heath is a SNCI (Site of Nature Conservation Interest) and it supports an unbelievable range of plants, birds, insects and mammals making it a remarkable place for wildlife spotting. For those eager to get close to nature, there are hundreds of acres to explore, with woodlands and hedgerows sheltering this diverse array of native wildlife. You can explore down the waterways, or by foot or bike making the most of the vast network of private footpaths. 

After a busy day immersed in nature, the Estate Spa is the perfect respite. The spa has been designed to offer a tranquil sanctuary of stress-free indulgence and ultimate relaxation! There is an outdoor pool, roof terrace, sauna, gym, library and a ‘restful relaxation’ lounge for some post treatment ‘you’ time. In the peaceful, candlelit treatment rooms you can enjoy an array of luxurious treatments.

Of course, no holiday is complete without a satisfied appetite. Your holiday home offers its own kitchen for home cooked delicacies, or for a night off, there are plenty of options within the Estate and in the surrounding towns. The Hurricane Terrace and Bar is located on the roof terrace of the spa, offering bespoke cocktails inspired by the area and a variety of snacks and small plates if you are feeling peckish. The Estates traditional handmade yurt offers the perfect spot for a lazy afternoon, with an outdoor woodfired pizza oven which is often fired up by expert chefs to provide the tastiest authentic woodfired pizza using the freshest local ingredients. Hours will idle by, as you play bored games, tell stories, and get cosy by the log burning stove!
At Excellence Luxury Villas we pride ourselves on going that little bit further for our guests. From private chefs to babysitters we can help you arrange those little extras that make it a truly memorable holiday. Please contact our Excellence Luxury Villas concierge team who will be happy to help. We can typically help you arrange any of the following:
– Maid service/extra cleaning- Private chef/cook/catering- Welcome hamper/pre-stocked fridge- Local day-trips or tours- Airport transfers- Babysitting/childcare services
Simply fill in the concierge request form or contact Excellence Luxury Villas Concierge Team.
Please note that all extras are subject to availability and must be requested in advance of the holiday (prices on request). Due to some rural/remote locations, not all services will be available at all properties. However, we will always do our best to fulfil your requests!