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The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.

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A building with a white facade, a large arched entrance door, and two potted plants on either side.
A room with a wooden rack holding white robes, a wooden stool, and a bed with white bedding.
A spacious kitchen with green cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a view to the dining area.
A rustic brick house with a sloped roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained garden.
TV, video-game console, foosball, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Wimborne, Dorset
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Priest's House Museum and Garden
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli Theatre
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wimborne

This vacation home places you within a short walk of Wimborne Minster and within a mile (2 km) of Tivoli Theatre. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a refrigerator, and a microwave.

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Priest's House Museum and Garden - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Wimborne Model Town - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Tivoli Theatre - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Poole Harbour - 20 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Parkstone Station - 25 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Willett Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Long Johns Fish And Chips - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪The White Hart - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.

The Gate House is a handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate on the edge of Wimborne.

Ideal for family holidays and celebrations with friends. Play board games around the fire, relax in the roll top bath and dine in style in the theatrical dining room. Ideal for all age groups, the more recently added media room will keep teenagers entertained, whilst the hot tub is perfect for all to enjoy day and night.

Foodies will be delighted to receive a welcome basket of local, homemade treats on arrival. Expect to be greeted with freshly baked bread from our local bakery, locally sourced free-range eggs, home-baked treats, locally produced jam and of course milk in the fridge and a selection of Dorset teas and ground coffee.

Additional Information
A welcome basket of logs is provided.
A high chair and travel cot (no linen) can be provided upon request.
Up to three well behaved dogs welcomed (small additional charge).
Please note that guests are responsible for enforcing rules of safety regarding use of the hot tub (the relevant rules and advice can be found in the property Welcome Book).
*Please note that internet access is offered at this property for recreational purposes only and is not meant for business use or streaming. Speed/service may vary depending on the package obtained by the owner which is provided to guests free of charge. Should guests experience difficulties or loss of use, neither the owner nor Dorset Hideaways will be held responsible.
A damage waiver is not included. Instead of taking an actual Damage Deposit, the owner will hold a 'card on file'. Instructions on how to do this in a safe and secure way will be sent to you a few days prior to arrival.

Ground Floor:
Kitchen
With a traditional Aga, a conventional electric oven and gas hob, dishwasher, microwave and fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Breakfast room
With dining table and chairs.
Dining room
With seating for sixteen guests.
Drawing room
With an open fire, Apple TV with Netflix account, guests receive a £20 credit for Apple movies.
Media and games room
Complete with 75-inch screen and state of the art sound system, Xbox One with complementary use of Microsoft Game Pass, giant bean bags and table football. For outdoor fun the media room opens onto the terrace where there is a bubbling 8-seater hot-tub and barbecue.
Twin bedroom
With two 3' beds and and en-suite shower room.
Separate WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom two
With a king-size bed.
Bedroom three
With a king size bed.
Bedroom four
With a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room.
Bathroom
With bath, separate shower and wash basin, alongside is a separate WC and wash basin.
Five steps lead to bedrooms five and six.
Bedroom five
With two single beds.
Bedroom six
With two single beds.

Spiral staircase between bedrooms three and four rising to the second floor.

Second Floor:
Bedroom seven
With king-size bed and two single beds, making this an ideal family room. This room occupies the top floor of the house and, as it’s located in the eaves of the building, has sloping ceilings and oozes character with exposed brick and stone walls and beams.
En-suite bathroom
With a roll top bath, heated towel rail, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Large garden with outside seating area and hot tub. A charcoal barbecue is provided (guests to provide their own fuel).
Off street parking is available for up to four cars.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen and 5 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 7 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a video-game console. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a travel crib, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 4 spaces per unit)

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video game console

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:30 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Wimborne, just steps from Wimborne Minster. You'll also find Tivoli Theatre and Cranborne Chase and the West Wiltshire Downs within a short drive.

Is there parking available at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

Yes, though there is a max of 4 spaces per unit. You'll find a max of limited parking spaces.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What do couples enjoy most about The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen as well as a hot tub and a garden.

Does The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 8.2 mi away (23 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is around 29.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

No, there aren't any house with balconies at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate..

The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend in February

Very nice spacious house with lots of facilities. everyone particularly liked the hot pool even though the weather was very cold. Wimbourne is a lovely town and we enjoyed a very nice Sunday lunch in the Olive Branch Pub.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A family break

It was just brilliant. Absolutely loved it. Will be back again next year. Customer service was second to none. Did not want to go home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Took my children and grandchildren for a sort break to celebrate my 70th birthday, grandchildren’s ages 5, 8, 17, 19. The Gatehouse is perfectly place , 1 minute walk and you are in the centre of Wimborne, lots of independent shops as well as high end. Quaint pubs, bistros and pamper parlours. The Gatehouse itself just as described the gamesroom fantastic and everything you could think of catered for. We really enjoyed hot tub and were very impressed morning of departure to see it emptied and so scrupulously cleaned. We will def be returning as this is the ideal place to come for more family gatherings covering all the age ranges. Johnathan who looked after us always at the end of the phone, courteous, and helpful returning my husbands electric toothbrush by return, we have had many similar breaks but this was outstanding and we hope to return very soon 👌
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday Celebration Weekend

Big family get together to celebrate my husband’s birthday. All the children and partners and all the 5 grandchildren. Great venue and great service. Thoroughly recommend this property.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

The Gatehouse, Dorset

If you like quirky and unusual then this house would suit you. The accommodation is a good size, we were a party of eleven adults across three generations and we were all comfortable. The welcome hamper, games room and hot tub made everyone very happy. The big disappointment was the hassle we received from the woman running the neighbouring café….. she verbally complained to us about the parking the whole holiday, even asking us when we were leaving and eventually putting a note on our vehicle informing us that it was a private car park. We were informed on booking that there was ample space for parking…… so if you feel you want a holiday with nothing but hassle about parking then go for it. Sadly it spoiled what otherwise was a pleasant holiday. We would recommend this property to others because of location but be warned.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

A wonderful holiday

Nine family members stayed in this beautiful house in Wimborne. It was perfect for us - very well equipped and comfortable with a nice garden and a few minutes walk into the centre of the lovely little town. The New Forest is close by and various beaches not too far plus stately homes and gardens. All together a great house in a lovely area. Would thoroughly recommend it.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Location left a lot to be desired

Would like to have been told before I booked the property that it was situated slap bang next door to a cafe and the so called parking/drive way was in fact a car park
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Gate House

We had a great stay at The Gate House.there was 12 of us and the house was extremely spacious and everyone could spread out.lovely garden too.the games room and hot tub were an additional bonus.great hamper provided for us also.what was great also was that all the pubs restaurants and cafes were literally on our doorstep.we would definitely recommed this lovely property for a large gathering and we were so lucky with the weather.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

sally R.

Early summer break

The Gate House was a gem of a holiday let in the beautiful market town of Wimborne.We had a great stay with friends and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again. Great house and great location just a 1/2 hour drive from the coast.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Couldn’t have asked for more

We really loved our stay at The Gate House. It was the perfect choice for our family and met all of our expectations and more…. Lovely welcome hamper of goodies, well equipped kitchen, hot tub, beautiful garden, great location, plenty of parking, luxurious bathroom products etc etc! We couldn’t recommend this place higher. Lots of things to do in Wimborne, and surrounding areas for all ages and abilities! During our stay, we only encountered the odd minor issue which didn’t affect our overall experience. Namely, a rug without a slip mat below or where the edges had caught up, and a gap in the back fence which whilst was secured by chicken wire wasn’t quite enough to deter our adventurous pooch who took himself off to meet the neighbours before we realised. There was the odd head bumped too, but then we are a very tall family even when ducking below some of the lower hanging framework and there was warning signage about. There was also a little more taxidermy than we anticipated which the baby wasn’t sure whether to try to pet or cry about. But that all said, we still had a fab time and we’d definitely book to come back another time! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Lovely Visit

This was our second visit to The Gate House and the property and facilities were greatly improved. The hot tub, robes, welcome pack, games room were excellent but it could have been cleaner in places.