AGUA DE PLATA, 16 WAKELING ISLAND, SILVERLAKE in Dorchester

16 Wakeling Island in Crossways, Dorset, sleeps eight in four bedrooms.

Agua de Plata, 16 Wakeling Island, Silverlake 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. Please note the swimming pool will be out of use until the beginning of May 2024

Amenities: Underfloor gas central heating. Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine chiller and washer/dryer. Smart TV with Netflix and Amazon. WiFi. Fuel and power included in rent. Starter pack for woodburning stove upon request. Bed linen and towels included in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available. Private parking for 2 cars. Rear garden with lawned area, decking, and furniture, with direct canal access to lake via own jetty. Sorry, no pets. No smoking. Shop 1 mile, pub 2.1 miles. 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. Note: Entrance to the Swimming pool, spa, gym and bar are via a swipe card, which is kept in the property, loss of which will incur a £25 administration fee.

Region: Explore the fossils and stunning beaches of Dorset’s Jurassic Coast, visit historic Sherborne and Shaftesbury, or enjoy the footpaths, country lanes and thatched-roof pubs Dorset offers.

Town: 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.