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16 Wakeling Island, Silverlake, Dorchester

16 Wakeling Island has an open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove, two king-size bedrooms with en-suites, two bunk rooms, a bathroom, and a cloakroom. Appliances consist of an electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller, Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon. Outside there is a front garden with lawn, decking, furniture and access to lake via private jetty, and private parking for two cars. This is a pet-free and smoke-free home. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the price, along with a highchair, travel cot and stairgate. You'll find a shop in 1 mile and a pub in 2.1 miles. Enjoy rural Dorset from 16 Wakeling Island. Note: The garden is not enclosed; please supervise children at all times. Note: Guests have access to a range of on-site facilities, including a gym & health spa, swimming pool, watersports, and tennis courts.

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Accommodation Details

Four bedrooms: 2 x king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 2 x bunk. Family bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC. Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC. Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.

Location Details

Once a major RAF airfield, serving an important role in World War II as a fighter base protecting coastal areas, the village of Crossways has been built on historic ground and settled in the south of Dorset, just a stone's throw from the shores of Weymouth Bay and the bustling town of Dorset. Within the village you can find several local shops and some pubs, including Spitfire Club, a lovely bar nodding towards the area's heritage. Discover more interesting history at The Tank Museum in Bovington, offering an amazing opportunity to see these large and amazing machines up close. Resting close by to the museum is a different kind of adventure at Monkey World - Ape Rescue Centre; this wondrous primate sanctuary is a must-visit for any animal lovers, set in an open-air animal park. Near to Puddletown in Athelhampton is the amazing Athelhampton House & Gardens, one of England's finest Tudor manor houses with well-kept Elizabethan style gardens, with this wonderful dwelling visited by the famous Thomas Hardy many times during his writing career. Within reach of the classic seaside town of Weymouth, under ten miles away, you can delight in walks along the promenade, beachside amusements and golden sands. Find the county town of Dorchester home to a great selection of shops and eateries, with history dating back to the Iron Age and some wonderful museums and attractions documenting this. Discover a wonderful Dorset holiday base when stating in Crossways.

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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Dorchester is detailed below.

Mon 2nd Light rain 10°C 7°C 19mph 0.1mm 1,016mb
Tue 3rd Scattered clouds 7°C 4°C 6mph 0.0mm 1,024mb
Wed 4th Light rain 12°C 6°C 22mph 2.2mm 1,025mb
Thu 5th Moderate rain 13°C 9°C 31mph 5.5mm 1,015mb
Fri 6th Light rain 12°C 7°C 26mph 0.2mm 1,024mb
Sat 7th Light rain 13°C 5°C 33mph 0.9mm 1,016mb
Sun 8th Sky is clear 5°C 2°C 23mph 0.0mm 1,033mb

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