Title: South Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # South Lodge Cottage in Sturminster Newton with kitchen and furnished balcony ## Photo gallery for South Lodge ![Cottage | Interior - South Lodge (Sturminster Newton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996800/26996784/e47a22d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - South Lodge (Sturminster Newton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996800/26996784/e5a70007.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - South Lodge (Sturminster Newton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996800/26996784/d1486f66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - South Lodge (Sturminster Newton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996800/26996784/25783e3d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Cottage | Interior - South Lodge (Sturminster Newton)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26996800/26996784/dd2b1f87.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies South Lodge provides a garden and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space £391 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### South Lodge Cottage in Sturminster Newton with kitchen and furnished balcony Along with a garden, this smoke-free cottage has free self-parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. The cottage has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a furnished balcony. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. Housekeeping is not available. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Sturminster Newton cottage provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Accommodation at this 3.5-star cottage has kitchens with fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers. The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Free self parking on site - Limited on-site self parking - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 1 private bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shower ### Living spaces - Wood stove ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - No housekeeping service - Virtual front desk ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Hiking/biking trails 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 - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Property does not allow children ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94970000/94965900/94965805/c42941c2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tiddlers Cottage Bridport - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £402 includes taxes & fees 14 Feb - 15 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-14&endDate=2026-02-15&selected=94965805&PinnedHotelID=94965805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/31000000/30996500/30996427/f817fb07.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Uplands Sherborne - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=30996427&PinnedHotelID=30996427&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, electric kettle, toaster, cookware/dishes/utensils](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93180000/93172700/93172633/0e0f9e8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hurdlemakers Hut Dorchester - Kitchen - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=93172633&PinnedHotelID=93172633&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78150000/78147200/78147107/c6b4f590.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beau Hideaway Dorchester - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=78147107&PinnedHotelID=78147107&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89440000/89440000/89439903/05b8060f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Chesil Retreat Weymouth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £484 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=89439903&PinnedHotelID=89439903&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | 2 bedrooms, individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65370000/65365100/65365096/e0e2ad6f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nautical Breeze Weymouth - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi £488 includes taxes & fees 15 Feb - 16 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-15&endDate=2026-02-16&selected=65365096&PinnedHotelID=65365096&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31010000/31000400/31000357/a7ce9580.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Corner Cottage Shaftesbury - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=31000357&PinnedHotelID=31000357&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74080000/74072000/74071913/3a91762b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Stable House Sherborne - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included £1,050 includes taxes & fees 19 Feb - 20 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-19&endDate=2026-02-20&selected=74071913&PinnedHotelID=74071913&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/91000000/90120000/90113400/90113389/37f865db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Foxden Sherborne - Kitchen - Washing machine - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi £459 includes taxes & fees 13 Feb - 14 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-13&endDate=2026-02-14&selected=90113389&PinnedHotelID=90113389&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Cottage | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/27000000/26992000/26991935/5d80c986.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Old School Cottage Dorchester - Kitchen - Washing machine - Pet-friendly - Parking included 7.0 Good 2 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=26991935&PinnedHotelID=26991935&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [Compare similar properties](/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-24&endDate=2026-02-25&selected=26996784&PinnedHotelID=26996784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2&comparePropertyIds=26996784,94965805,30996427,93172633,78147107) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions Guests will receive an email with check-in information A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals welcome) ### Children and extra beds This property does not allow children ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 This property accepts credit cards and debit cards 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is professionally cleaned If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as South Lodge Sturminster Newton Lodge Sturminster Newton South Lodge Cottage South Lodge Sturminster Newton South Lodge Cottage Sturminster Newton ## About the area Located in Sturminster Newton, this cottage is in a rural area. Shillingstone Railway Project and The Art Stable are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sturminster Newton Mill and Cerne Abbas Giant. Badger Watch Dorset and Gartell Light Railway are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails. [Visit our Sturminster Newton travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sturminster-Newton.dx6048726) [View more Cottages in Sturminster Newton](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sturminster-Newton-Cottages.d6048726-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.87642%2C-2.35775&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=lk-WaU4EwsBb6Pt6qBk41-0VHoQ=) Sturminster Newton, England ### What's nearby - ![Durdle Door, Wareham, United Kingdom](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182682/c5ed7add-c104-42ce-8724-4a699e31d6ea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty 4 min drive \- 1.3 miles - ![Poole Harbour which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6150277/d21d7868-ece4-47a2-a683-9c5597cf5457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Poole Harbour 56 min drive \- 39.3 miles - ![Centre parcs showing cyclists on a beautiful blue and white lit road. Colourful picture showing the fun of exploring the forest park at Longleat. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248628305051930/73b81e8d-abd5-44e6-8eb4-6592475c5931.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Center Parcs Longleat Forest 56 min drive \- 38.4 miles - ![Durdle Door showing a bay or harbour, rugged coastline and a sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092145/7b41be52-75eb-46ef-b9e1-8761bd302923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Durdle Door 61 min drive \- 33.1 miles - ![Longleat is one of the widest Safari Parks in Europe. It's very well preserved and supplying shelter to many species. #LifeAtExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092191/c61f28e4-adf7-475e-8df4-6c9f33825fed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Longleat Safari and Adventure Park 62 min drive \- 37.3 miles ### Getting around - Sherborne Station 24 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) 69 min drive ### Restaurants - White Hart Alehouse 13 min drive - Benjis Kebab 15 min drive - The White Horse 16 min drive - The Fiddleford Inn 15 min drive - The Fox Inn 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is South Lodge pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at South Lodge? ### How much is parking at South Lodge? ### What time is check-in at South Lodge? ### What time is check-out at South Lodge? ### Where is South Lodge located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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