Deer Leap House

A large Edwardian house in beautiful grounds with heated pool and tennis court, both in good condition. Lovely large rooms to relax in. Furnishings are typical rental type and could do with some upgrading. This venue is great for a large extended family or group of friends. Lots of wildlife including deer which stroll around from time to time. We were there during Wimbledon e World Cup so the huge TVs were a bonus.

I've put a review on Trustpilot. The outdoor facilities, the pool, tennis court and grounds were first class. Unfortunately the property itself was tired. Broken window handles, hanging curtains and unlockable side door. Making the property unsecure.There was a hottub waiting to be installed, but just two bin sacks for a party of 15 and no recycling facilities. A basic barbecue would have been helpful in easing the problem of cooking in the kitchen. I am loath to be negative but with a little bit of thought and very little expense. This property could be so much better.

Disappointing the property is what we would describe as tired. Concerning the property, we have the following comments Jacuzzi defective and deposited on the front lawn. Refuse bins there arent any. Only three bags were provided. There were numerous windows throughout the property that could not be opened or secured, mainly due to no handles.

We absolutely loved this house, thebgrounds we're stunning and we all had a wonderful time for a big celebration. Everyone came awaybfreling relaxed and in a happy place. The children were well entertained with games, the arcade machine and the beautiful grounds. If we would change anything, it was that the swimming pool was not heated. In fact, it was the coldest pool we have even been it and it says that it is heated in the description. The pool table was old quite old, and we couldn't always get the balls out. I would also suggest either an earlier check in, or later check out. We just didnt feel like we had enough time. If one of the days had a lunchtime start or finish, this would have made a big difference to us.

We had a fabulous week and the house and grounds really have the wow factor. Lots of space for our party of 12 guests the games room & pool were a massive bonus and the fabulous weather meant we could enjoy the pool every day. Sky TV was an added extra I wasn't expecting, although having such amazing gardens and lots of garden furniture, led to us spending the majority of time outside, unless we were sleeping! The location of the house is perfect as it is in walking distance of the railway station and a family pub, which serves food, and is only 20 minutes from Dorchester. Learning to cook on the Aga was an interesting aspect to the holiday but easy enough as all instructions for the appliances were provided. There is also lots of equipment provided in the kitchen but several small fruitparing knives and a bread knife are essentials that need to be added. It would also be useful if the brush and dustpan were a matching pair as we found it difficult to sweep up with the ones provided and the vacuum cleaner needs repairing as the hose kept coming detached. Very small whinges on what what a brilliant weeks holiday. We would definitely come back and would recommend to others. Please note I have only given a low score for maintenance as we had an issue in one of the bathrooms. However, the owner dealt with it immediately and ensured that all repairs were completed very quickly and with the minimum of fuss.

Really great accomodation and views. The extra oven in the kitchen is badly placed making cooking on it difficult, but I appreciate the problem with trying to find another position and the Aga is wonderful. The electric point in the wonderful entrance hall is not properly screwed into the wall. The family enjoyed wonderful walks and the tennis court. I have mobility problems but could just manage the few steps at the entrance and the ground floor had everything I needed and was very accessible. My main dissatisfaction is needing to strip the beds when leaving. I know this is something that has become common since COVID but in my opinion it is inappropriate for holidays. As for being expected to unload the dishwasher before leaving at 10 that seems totally unacceptable given a out two cleaning programme. Lovely place I just don't think housework and holidays go together!

The house met all our needs for 14 of us in a wide age range. Kitchen facilities were lacking. The other oven was definitely needed as the AGA not able to fully cope with all our cooking needs! Not enough bins available for the rubbish or recycling. Loved the log burner. Christmas decorations superb and the grounds including tennisbasketball facility fantastic. A good CoOp close by too.

Three generations of our family came together from across the country to spend a week at Deer Leap House. We had a wonderful time. The house and gardens are set up brilliantly to spend time together, whether swimming, playing tennis and table tennis, going on runs, playing pool and boards games, getting hooked on the oldschool arcade game with Space Invaders, eating and drinking, or just reading, watching tv, listening to music or sitting and chilling and admiring the beautiful green views from the windows including of the visiting deer. Theres so much space everyone can also take time out to do their own thing. The coop is less than a tenminute walk away, which is very handy. Wed been worried about some reviews saying things werent clean, but the place was clean when we were there. The furniture was a little tired, but it was all functional and comfortable, and Im sure the house would have been out of our price range if everything was high end. Wed definitely go back and thank everyone, including Hannah, for arranging everything so well so we could have such a good time.

My family & I had an excellent stay at Deer Leap House. We loved the house with its beautiful entrance hallwaystaircase and all the spacious rooms with their lovely tall ceilings. The games room with TV, pool table and old style video game were also a great hit with the children. The swimming pool, which was warm and the tennis court were also fabulous. In addition, we loved the tranquility of the grounds where we saw deer every day! Locally we found many great beaches with the National Trust's Ringstead Bay being only 15 mins in the car. We thoroughly recommend this property and would love to return.

Fantastic house with extended grounds. Saw lots of wildlife inon the ponds and around the gardens. Fabulous games room, large lounge and kitchen with great facilities. Cooking on the Aga was new but fun. They also have a cooker and an air fryer for those not wanting to use it. Definitely want to go back. This is perfect for any celebration with family and friends.

The house itself amazing. The house and grounds were beautiful and it was just what we were looking for. Hannah our contact for the house was friendly and welcoming. The games room comes fully equipped with a pool table, tons of board gamesdvds & an arcade machine. Whilst outside you have beautiful grounds woodlands full of dens & lakes and tennis courts with racketsballs etc. All the bedrooms were huge. The kitchen had everything we needed. The Aga took some getting used too but there is also another 'normal' oven for those who would prefer that. The house is tired in places but its an old house so entirely expected, there were no issues that impacted the use of the place! Skyes terrible customer service and will never use them again.

This accommodation was amazing It was spacious and enable us to have an ... This accommodation was amazing It was spacious and enable us to have an amazing Christmas Very grand driving up tp the house In places a little tired in but it didnt really matter as the house and grounds were beautiful Even saw deer that came to the house at night Hannah was on text to help but we didnt need to contact her too much We would love to go back in the summer Highly recommend this holiday home for large families

Do not book this property or use Sykes. The floors were dirty, cob webs & dead bugs everywhere. Musty smell when you walk in. Pictures were very generous and clearly old as there was different furniture. Small points aside, major issues were the bugsfleasflies not exactly sure what they were all over the walls and ceiling in one of the bedroom rooms. This made the room unusable and we had to put some people in the front room. The main bathroom only new, decent looking one leaked into the down stairs ceiling we assume a faultycracked pipe underneath. The leek was into the hallway down stairs directly through a light. Very dangerous. Old water stains so had clearly happened before. Rang both contact numbers provided, no answer. Contacted Skye's who acted like they cared at the time but then said they couldn't get hold of the owner and it's not their problem.. we paid for 7 beds and 3 bathrooms and could not use 1 of each. No resoonse, apology or compensation. Property should be taken off until fixed as this is very danagerous! We had children in the property!! Will never book again

The house is in beautiful grounds, it was very warm and all the showers and bath worked beautifully but no plug for the whirlpool bath. Some of the windows do not open especially the kitchen windows. The Aga oven is small and it took a long time for the Aga to get to cooking heat, if you are used to agas you will probably find it easier the second electric cooker which is very old blew the electrics every time we tried to use it, an electrician was promised but didnt appear! So cooking was difficult. The sofa in the lounge is very low and not very comfortable. The beds are ok but I would suggest taking your own toppers. No fire exits sign posted. But I love the house it is unique.

10 of us stayed over the Bank Holiday weekend for 4 nights. Ages ranged from 1571. Everyone enjoyed their stay. The outdoor swimming pool was a comfortable temperature, and tennis courts were great fun. We had brought our own racquets and balls, but there were some there. Saw deer every morning in the gardens. The games room was used lots by us all. Moreton church is well worth visiting, the etched glass windows were stunning. Great spot for exploring the area. We went to Lulworth Cove, Durdle Door, Sandbanks and Weymouth during our stay.

First, the 'negative' stuff I would advise guests not to open any of the windows facing 'rear' pf house during warmer weather, especially in the evening when lights are on, as there is a European hornets nest nearby, I had to become quite adept at trapping them. During our stay, the downstairs shower only ran scalding hot as reported by a previous guest. There was then a similar issue with one of the two upstairs showers. HOWEVER, Hannah responded very quickly to my report of the issues, and had a plumber onsite the next day, who was able to remedy the upstairs shower. The downstairs shower has a knackered cartridge, and apparently a replacement is on order. The tennis court border could do with some garden maintenace to avoid getting bramble scratches when trying to retrieve balls. Now onto the positives Deer Leap House is a wonderful let that is set in beautiful grounds. The location itself is perfect for exploring the surrounding Purbeck coastal region, with Moreton providing easy access to roads in all directions. There are plenty of local attractions I personally recommend the Tank Museum at Bovington, which is vast in size, full of history, and included a spectacular outdoor demonstration. And then you have miles and miles of coastal walking. We did a jaunt from Durdle Door to Osmington Mills Smugglers Inn pub. Our main highlight though, was Sea Kayak Dorset in Portland. Conditions weren't great, but the reward was getting a few metres from a dolphin, who had decided to playfully splash us. It was something I will never forget The house itself is beautuful, and thoughtfully furnished and decorated. Everything we needed was provided. We all got better at playing pool as time the week went on, and a few of us played our first tennis games. I personally didn't use the pool, but those in our group who did use it, said it was lovely. Most of these reviews boildown to the question of, Would I stay here again?. For me, the answer is a firm Yes! TIPS for other guests As above, be careful of leaving windows open in warmer weather, due to inquisitive hornets If you are thinking of eating at Framptom Arms, make sure to book ahead if you are a group of 6 Whislt WiFi in the house is good, phone reception itself varies, so ensure you have WiFi Calling enabled on your phone GO TO THE TANK MUSEUM!

This was our 2nd stay at Deerleap. We love the space, the pool, the tennis court , garden and grounds. The house provides plenty of space for all the family so children and adults can relax and run wild without disturbing others. The grounds provided amazing adventures for our children aged 913. They were out playing, running and laughing until late every single day. We have had the best holiday ever. helped by the incredible weather .the pool is kept a lovely warm temperature and the surrounding area of the pool is great for sitting,sunbathing and cooking smores on the fire pit. This is a beautiful house with great character. Yes we had few niggly problems but they were dealt with promptly. Hannah was welcoming and helpful and easy to get hold of when we needed her. We had great WiFi connection throughout the house but dont expect to use your phone out in the grounds enjoy what youve got around you. We were incredibly lucky to have a very tame deer that came to us every morning and evening. As well as the heard that grazed at the lake every morning. You will see a heron, woodpeckers ,squirrels and an abundance of wildlife . Its truly special. We are not high maintenance we love the house for all it offers and and will accept that maybe some Parkers of the house could use some tlc. BUT you will not find a property that offers all of what Deerleap can. Memories that last a lifetime.

Absolutely loved our week at Deer Leap House. The house has lots of character and would definitely consider returning in the future!

We had a great week, with beautiful weather, and deer in the garden, with nine adults and three children. Deer leap house had everything we needed for a great holiday Space, beautiful gardens and lake, swimming pool, tennis court, outdoor furniture. The property manager was very responsive to any queries we had.

We had a great weekend at Deer Leap House. It is a spacious home, with large bedrooms, a lovely two sided porch and lovely grounds with a lake and good tennis court. We saw deer and a heron by the lake and enjoyed the really well thought out garden furniture, with enough chairs and tables for all 13 of us to eat outside or relax on the comfortable garden furniture. We enjoyed all the games facilities and the house, although slightly worn, was comfortable and warm. If I had any negatives, it was just a few maintenance things, we kept getting locked in the downstairs bathroom because the door handle was broken and the same with the dining room door handle. The aga was good to cook on, but the fumes coming from it could be quite strong at times, especially when we first arrived, although that calmed down after 24 hours, although in the kitchen they were still there so we kept the windows open. We also had a mouse in the lounge and the upstairs bedroom above the lounge, which we caught and took away a few miles down the road. Although there are a few maintenance issues it was a really great house for a big party, and the outside games and furniture etc are a real bonus.

We were greeted to beautiful grounds. We arrived slightly earlier the planed and when we arrived the cleaners kindly said they will call us to let us know when we could come back as she advised they would be finished earlier as the last guest had left the property clean so there wasnt much left to do!!!! They obviously dont deep clean the property after every guest stay it says it all!!!!! Cobwebs greeted you as you stepped into the property. A Grand entrance hall but as you walked in cobwebs everywhere in house. The kitchen area wasnt nice at all. The pictures dont do it any justice but it was worse. The Aga was absolutely filthy thick with grease and not clean at all. The oven in the corner was like something from dark ages and wasnt 100 percent presentable clean inside. We have rented numerous houses and normally you have some condiments like salt pepper etc but cupboards were bare & empty apart from plates cups glasses etc No welcome pack! every place we have rented have always gone out there way with a lovely welcome pack of small gestures local produce like eggs or biscuits tea coffee etc . The kitchen utilities were a Health hazard ..Ive taken a picture!! The dishwasher didnt work the whole time we were there and we texted and rang the property owner leaving voicemail not once did she make attempt to get back to us as we could also see she has read our messages. We were having to wash up non stop as you dont expect to read you have a dishwasher on the property and having to wash up everything on your holiday. We have been ripped off as this property for what you get inside is definitely Over priced and house just felt dirty tired. Showers not working properly one just trickle water one shower room downstairs the door would get stuck and you couldnt get out which frightened our children who kept getting stuck . We all had to share the tiniest shower in the house between 9 of us. Curtains in rooms half hanging off rails and bedding was all creased not matching bedding either or presentable, when you pay a lot of money you expect to sleep in lovely bedding. One bedroom was literally thick with dust and had two single beds with one that was unstable and every time you moved on it , it made very loud noises as it was on its last legs we have picture prove of everything and the curtain again hanging half off. One bedroom the mattress was so old thin springy you couldnt sleep on it and this was the only most presentable room too!!! The grounds outside was beautiful, tennis court fantastic, The games room was actually brilliant for the kids and the dining room was lovely big space as was the sitting room with a fireplace. each shower room all with issues. The owner didnt call us back or communicate with us which was absolutely unacceptable when youve paid out a lot of expensive for this house. There was a book for guests to write in!! You could see pages has been ripped out as Im guessing they have removed these and only kept the good ones in!!!! We read the reviews before we decided to go ahead with this house thinking other guests were just being picky but all honesty they were right. It probably wouldnt be so bad for group of people who just want a stop pit to sleep in uncomfortably in some beds!! go out but when your planning to stay in a property whole stay to relax for Easter bank hols this house definitely wasnt suitable.

What a beautiful house! We really enjoyed our stay and would consider coming back. We do however have a couple of things we were not really happy with. 1. The small shower wasn't very good because we were unable to regulate it. It needs a new shower head as this one has only a jet flow. 2. The toilet in that bathroom didn't flush very well. 3. One of the mattresses had a large stain which is not really acceptable. 4. Areas of the house were really dusty, especially on the architrave above the oven in the kitchen. 5. A few light bulbs did not work. 6. The handle on the downstairs bathroom is broken and had to be opened from the outside! Apart from those points we were very comfortable and we can see that the owners are gradually making improvements and modernisations through the property. The grounds are exceptional and we would love to come back during summertime. Please pass on our comments to the owners because those little things that we felt were lacking are just little things that make such a difference. Many thanks.

We had problems with the bathrooms. Shower door loose and had come off its moorings. Cold water in the bathroom with the bath. No instructions how to use the bath with the jacuzzi. Downstairs bathroom doors not attached either. Equipment a bit basic 8n the kitchen and Aga difficult to use. Vacuum cleaner sparks and a smell of smoke. Dangerous. Lots of space for the family, lots of rooms and games room. Heating was good and warm. Grounds outstanding. Towels provided and beds were comfortable.

Amazing place for a family gathering, very efficient heating system, could do with another toilet 3 between 14 people a bit difficult. Good facilities eg pool table, tennis courts, and lovely grounds. Please install a coffee machine. Need better instructions for disposal of food waste. It would be helpful to have another twin instead of a double for those sharing.

Good points. lovely house and great surrounding grounds. Heating great with Arga cooker and open fires the house was warm. Games room was well used. Local pub just a short walk. Hanna, owner, was available and easy to talk to. Tennis court was again well used. All bedrooms were a good size and dining room seated 14 of us easily. Bad points. none really but just mention some curtains need fixing to curtain pole, cooker in corner a bit awkward to use and clean, was a bit dirty. Overall really enjoyed our stay there and would go again

This is my second booking here and I must say that no maintenance has been done since then. We had no heating for the first few days, although the caretaker did bring a few extra blankets, we had to keep letting her know that the heating was still not working. The curtains need attention, quite a few hanging down. Dustbins were already full. Some windows did not open one in the kitchen and some of the upstairs ones. The whirlpool bath did not work, and could not be used even as a normal bath as the plug would not go down. The arga was not hot enough to cook on and the other cooker is tucked away in a corner. Apart from that the grounds were beautiful and so is the house, it is quite lived in but that suited us as it made it more relaxed. Some of the bedding has seen better days, flat pillows and bobbly quilt covers. But saying that we would stay there again.

Fabulous place to stay for a family get together. The grounds are beautiful and the house and rooms are spacious. We really had fun in the games room and with ping pong and swimming pool. Only marked down as not many of the electrical sockets work making it difficult to use hairdryers etc. Also the Aga was not hot enough to cook so had to use the normal cooker which was tucked away into a corner making it difficult. Despite this would absolutely recommend and would go back again with the family.

We loved Deer Leap House. It was set in the most beautiful grounds which we enjoyed walking around and exploring the woods just beyond. The lake was alive with beautiful fish. Lots of baby fish showing it to be a healthy breeding ground. The deer we saw in the early mornings and evenings were delightful. They werent too shy and came quite close to the house at times and we were able to get some lovely photos of them. The house itself was more like a home than a letting house and was full of charm. It had lots of nice touches showing a thoughtfulness towards the guests. Loads of soft furnishings adding extra comfort. It was clean, tidy and warm upon arrival with fairy lighting wrapping the stairs and balcony giving it a nice feeling of welcome. We enjoyed free WiFi, Broadband and Sky TV and the games room. The pool table was used a lot amongst all of us. We even used the record player to play a few LPs one evening which took us back to the time of our wedding in 1973. The reason behind our family holiday. Magic. There were a few minor plumbing issues which need attention but they didnt detract from our stay nor our hopes that one day we could return for another stay. We were able to enjoy the pool on several occasions. It did need a clean at the bottom of the deep end but we were unable to use the hoover to sweep it as the hoover was broken. As the rest of the pool was very clean it was not a problem and more likely to have been a recent occurrence or just simply a build up it being towards the end of the season. We all loved the pool. We would recommend Deer Leap House if you want a real homely stay in a beautiful part of Dorset. Dont expect top end corporate luxury instead expect a real nice family home feel. The owner has made every effort to ensure that anyone who stays can enjoy a wealth of comfort and entertainment. Space for everyone is premium and was especially enjoyed by our four legged family members. I would definitely recommend Deer Leap House and would dearly love to revisit it again. Thank you to the owner for sharing your lovely house with us.

Overall a very pleasant stay . Very comfortable and a great location . A beautiful house with excellent facilities and ample space , good size bedrooms rooms. Just a few points to highlight though for a house that size to not have the dishwasher working was a big disappointment . Cooking dishes very limited for the Aga . Ice maker not working on fridge . Found rubbish and towels left from previous occupants cobwebs in most rooms . Curtains certainly need some attention in some rooms . 3 bathrooms toilets not adequate for a house that sleeps 15 ! 1 bathroom very small An airer would be good for indoor drying on wet days !

I jave never ever stayed in a ring down unkempt properties we jad no electric most weekend . .properties is filthy and unkept One bathroom we could not use as sewage smell and riolet not flushing...so much bad stuff some r party left early .....its a rip off

Idilic gardens and lake. Just a short walk to a fantastic pub. Very friendly and accommodating owner. Fantastic place to stay!