The Gate House

Wimborne, Dorset
Self-catering
+44 (0)1202 849314
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Per night
£394 - £1617
Per week
£2760 - £5820
Bedroom

7 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 16

Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome

A short stroll from the centre of historic Wimborne, a big Georgian house with beautiful interiors, original features and a lovely garden

Per night
£394 - £1617
Per week
£2760 - £5820

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£394 - £1617 per night

£2760 - £5820 per week

The Experience

On the edge of historic Wimborne, a beautifully renovated Georgian house with bags of space for families or groups of friends. Charming owners Ali and William live further down the lane at Deans Court and the front windows frame views of the iron gates and mature trees of their estate. Step through an arched doorway into a spacious architectural gem. High ceilings, cosy nooks, sash windows and a wonderful turned staircase rub shoulders with Ali’s flair for interior design. Vibrant kilims brighten white wooden floors, while patterned French linen blinds team well with walls painted in delicate shades. The seven peaceful bedrooms are filled with antiques and overlook the lawned garden or the estate; traditional bathrooms are stocked with fluffy white towels and Bramley products. Stroll to the farmers’ market for local produce and enjoy candlelit feasts in the theatrical, red dining room. There’s an entertainment room with all the screen fun you could want: TV, Netflix, Apple movies to rent, Xbox… And a hot tub for five just outside. The ancient Minster is a short walk and little ones will love the dinky ‘Model Village’.

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £394
Weekly price
from £2760
Damage deposit
£0
1 House for 16
From £3947 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4.30pm
Check out
10.30am
Other details
Minimum stay: 4 nights on weekdays. 3 nights at weekends. Short breaks available. Pets by arrangement.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

Nikki, Kent

We had a fabulous weekend stay at The Gate House for our school reunion. It was a very special weekend as it’s more than 40 years since we left school and we hadn’t seen one of our friends since we were 16 and another lives in Tasmania so we were very excited to get together! The house was perfect, beautifully decorated, cosy yet spacious and a perfect location to walk, chat, shop, eat, drink and relax in the homely surroundings. All of us very much loved the house and we were made especially welcome by the bread, butter, jam, eggs and very good Prosecco!


Angela, London

The Gate House was the perfect setting for a family gathering to celebrate our Golden Wedding Anniversary. The accommodation is outstanding with so many thoughtful extras... Our party included 3 generations and there was plenty to occupy us all...From the beginning of the booking stage right through to our farewells, the whole team have been truly wonderful. We felt it was not only really efficient, but also friendly and personal. Thanks you to every one of you for helping to make our stay so special.


Kristy, South Wales

Our 3rd stay at The Gate House. The new hot tub is fabulous and the children really enjoyed using the Xbox. The treats left for us were lovely (homemade jam, shortbread and lots more). Such a lovely place to stay.


Maeve, Poole

The Gate House was perfect - no other words to describe it! We had the best time staying here with our friends and family for our wedding. Beautifully decorated, plenty of space and everything you could need!


Cath, Colchester

Delightful house full of nooks and crannies with comfy beds, lovely cotton sheets and big bath towels and dressing gowns. Fabulous location within a 2 minute walk into Wimborne but also beautiful walks within and surrounding the estate. Thoroughly recommend The Gatehouse for any age.


Location

The neighbourhood

Local points of interest from Jonathan Cornish

  • Situated at the entrance to Deans Court, a small privately owned estate in East Dorset. An easy walk from historic Wimborne, with a great selection of restaurants & shops, including an excellent Waitrose, & farmers market once a month.
  • Visit the Deans Court Cafe, enjoy salads, soups, homemade quiches, cakes etc. Open everyday except Sunday. Also pop into our vintage shop situated in a converted squash court adjacent to the cafe.
  • We can arrange for all levels of catering, perfect if you are holding a family event or birthday party. Please get incontact for more info.
  • The beautiful beaches at Sandbanks, Studland and Bournemouth are nearby and the famous Jurassic Coast can be reached via the Sandbanks ferry, 30 mins drive. This part of Dorset offers a huge range of holiday fun & beautiful places to explore.