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About The Shooting lodge, Wrackleford Estate
5 bedroom rural holiday lodge in the Dorset Downs with dry fly fishing on the River Frome
Our private rural lodge is a unique holiday home in Stratton which offers wonderful, relaxed accommodation with a fantastic setting in a small coppice high on the Dorset Downs. Add to this spectacular views south towards the Jurrasic coast along with dry fly fishing on the River Frome and it’s easy to see that this is a very special holiday lodge.
The location of this Dorset cottage is ideal with the property being just one mile from the nearest main road making it wonderfully remote and rural yet it is only around two hours drive from London.
Dorset is blessed with a fantastic coastline, with a mixture of traditional bucket and spade beaches, and awe inspiring coastal paths with plunging cliff lines. Our private rural lodge is only a 25 minute drive away from some lovely beaches.Dry Fly Fishing
The Wrackleford Estate has some 4 miles of Chalkstream Fly fishing on the River Frome, and along Sydling Brook. This is divided into 8 separate fishing beats, each of which can be bought on a Day Ticket Basis. Included in the price of your stay is 1 days fishing for every 3 days you stay - this must be booked in advance with the office.
Shooting Clays and Game
The Estate offers Pheasant and Partridge shooting from September through to the end of January, and simulated game shooting all the year round for groups of 8 or more shooting clay pigeons in drives like a real game day. Simulated shooting is suitable for beginners and experts alike. For smaller groups Southern Counties Clay ground offers close by
Dinner Parties/Weddings
The Private rural lodge is the perfect party place not only for its setting but the main room can seat up to 30 people around a circular table carved out of elm trees from the Estate with a 42 candle chandelier above. To make a fantastic evening why not allow us to prepare a full dinner including roasting a fillet of beef on the open fire.
All meals can bee arranged including bbq lunches on the river.
A fantastic place for children at half-term and summer holidays and Christmas
ALL BEDS ARE MADE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL WITH TOWELS
This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2016
Special Facilities
Special Features
Historic property: Thomas Hardy countryside with his short story "The Three Strangers" reputed to have been set at this property.
Exposed wooden beams
Large Snooker RoomEntertainment Facilities
TV
Free Wifi
Games room: There is a 3/4 sized Snooker table for snooker, billiards or poolLeisure Facilities
Property Facilities
Kitchen & Dining
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Type of cooker: Gas 6 hob range cooker
Dining table seats 10Bedrooms(s)
Bed linen providedBathroom(s)
Bath
Shower
Towels providedOther facilities
Hairdryer(s)
Coffee makerHeating
Central heating
Woodburner
Open fireGarden and Outdoors
Garden: large terraced area with garden furniture and dining set to enjoy the distant views of the Dorset Downs. The large lawned area leads to open fields beyond.
Patio
Parking
BBQ
FirepitFamily-Friendly Facilities
Children welcome
Cot
High ChairDog-Friendly Facilities
Sorry no dogsSetting and Local Information
Hillside
Secluded
Near the beach
Pub(s) nearby
Good area for walking
Golf course nearby
Fishing available nearbyMore About this Property and Booking Information
Large Country House.
Corporate Events
Birthday parties, Reunions, Anniversary Celebrations
Friends
Families
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Property Location
Stratton
Stratton is a pretty village close to the county town of Dorchester. The lodge is a short drive away with a pub in the center of the village. Dorchester is a short drive away with all the major shops available.
Local Attractions
The area offers a wealth of pretty villages, sandy beaches and a coastline which has World Heritage status. The towns of Dorchester, Sherborne and Yeovil are easily accessible and there are many National Trust properties to visit. The popular seaside town of Weymouth with its sandy beach is nearby and the harbour town of West Bay is a short drive away. In addition to this there are many attractions including Yeovilton Fleet Air Arm Museum, Monkey World, Hardy’s Cottage and Abbotsbury Swannery.
Recommended Places to Visit: Sea Life Centre, Weymouth Monkey World, Wareham Warmwell Leisure Park, Warmwell Zorbing, Dorchester Dorchester - County Museum, Tutankhmun, Terracotta Warriors, Dinosaur Museum, Teddy Bear Museeum, all the Dorset beaches only being a 15 minute drive
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Recommended Places to Eat Out: Excellent local pubs (The Saxon Arms within walking distance) and with the sea being less than 10 miles away there are wonderful fish restaurants
Local Sports: On the Wrackleford Estate it is possible to organise dry fly fishing on the river Frome, or game / clay shooting at different times of the year. Locally there is plenty of activities including watersports in and around Portland (famed for it Olympic sail
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