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

Special offer: Spring will soon be here, and Dorset will be bursting into bloom! To celebrate, we’re offering 25% off the normal price for April stays at Apple Cottage, Plum Cottage, and The Gatehouse.

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

Linda, Bristol

This is a beautiful property, everything was perfect and spotlessly clean. It was very well equipped and maintained. It is literally a minutes walk from Wimborne town centre which is lovely. Although it is so close to the town centre there is absolutely no noise heard from it in the house or garden. Jonathan was particularly helpful at all times and especially when we had to contact out of office hours with a query. We would rate the property and people as 5 stars without hesitation. Hope to return sometime. Thank you to the Deansgate Team.


Ruth, London

Our multi-generation family (ages 2 to 68) break was lovely. The house wss spacious enough for different groups to get together for games, chatter, snacks (even a temporary office for those who had to work) but we all assembled round the dining table for dinner. The location is great - from many options for driving on days out, to pottering locally and shopping last minute for staying in. The hot tub was well used and much appreciated. We had hoped to do a family photo with all of us wearing your thoughtfully provided towelling robes - but it seems we were much too busy.


Holly, Haslemere

We had a wonderful time at the Gate House celebrating a family birthday. There was plenty of space for all of us - 8 adults and 7 children. The little ones loved exploring the house and the games room was a great idea for both children and adults. A lovely break for all the family thank you.


Jacky, Surrey

Beautiful house. Excellent location. Warm, comfortable and spacious. Parking is fabulous, you can literally back the car up to the front door to load and unload. The housekeepers are to be congratulated as an old house is difficult to keep clean and this was pristine. Best equipped house we have ever rented. You never run out of anything. Very short walk to Waitrose if needed. Restaurants, bars, coffee shops on the doorstep. With eight people staying, the code entry system was ideal. No key sharing. We had a wonderful time.


Jane, Bath

A wonderful stay at The Gate House. Such a beautiful house, with so much space for our long awaited family get together. Only there for a long weekend, but so relaxing felt as if we had been there so much longer.


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.