Lakeside living awaits at this contemporary West Dorset lodge with a private jetty set beside the water’s edge. Part of an exclusive holiday complex surrounded by a nature reserve, the shared amenities are gold-standard. Expect an outdoor heated pool, spa, forest adventure playgrounds, recreational lakes, endless biking trails, and an on-site restaurant and rooftop bar to refuel. It’s worth noting this is a newly developed complex, and building work may be happening nearby. But don’t let that put you off. It all feels blissfully quiet when it’s time to soak up the late evening sunshine with a barbecue or curl up beside the fire indoors. Location-wise, you’re a short drive from the bustling towns of Dorchester and Weymouth and the mighty Jurassic Coast.

Home truths:
*There is driveway parking, plus visitor spaces in the complex.
*Located on an exclusive holiday complex, you’ll share the wider grounds. Please note the complex is still undergoing construction, so guests may see workers on or around the grounds between 0730 and 1800, Monday to Friday and 0800 to 1300, Saturday.
*There are stairs within this home which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility.
*The house overlooks an unfenced lake, and the garden is not enclosed. If you're bringing little ones, they'll need to be supervised at all times.
*Although not pictured, there is dining furniture and a barbecue on the deck outside.
*The garden may feel overlooked by the neighbouring homes.