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

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Wimborne

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Exterior detail
7 bedrooms, travel crib, internet, bed sheets
Dining
Outdoor dining
TV, video-game console, foosball, stereo

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 1611 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wimborne, Dorset
  • Place, Wimborne Minster
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Priest's House Museum and Garden
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Tivoli Theatre
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wimborne

In Wimborne .Within a 15-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Wimborne Minster and Priest's House Museum and Garden. Wimborne Model Town and Tivoli Theatre are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Wimborne Minster - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Priest's House Museum and Garden - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Wimborne Model Town - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Tivoli Theatre - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Poole Harbour - 15 min drive - 7.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Willett Arms - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Olive Branch - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Butchers Dog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Piazzo Lounge - ‬15 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.

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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

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How close is The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.2 mi (23-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. to the beach?

This vacation home is 10.3 mi (41-min drive) from Bournemouth Beach and 8.7 mi (30-min drive) from Sandbanks Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

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

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

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

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

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

This vacation home does not have a pool.

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

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Gate House - A handsome country house located on the Dean’s Court Estate. to downtown Wimborne?

This vacation home is 0.3 mi away from Wimborne.

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

8/10 Good

Ron M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Rachel W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

stuart a.

Liked: Cleanliness

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