Vacation rentals with lake access in Bournemouth

John’s Barn is a stunning light and spacious holiday home , beautifully designed and furnished , and set in a peaceful , green countryside setting with acres of woodland to explore . We loved the private and pretty garden , and the walk to the lake to feed the fish . Our grandchildren loved the trampoline and play area , and the tree swing in the garden . Bobbie is a warm and friendly host who respected our privacy - we really enjoyed meeting her . We enjoyed visiting Romsey, and loved exploring the New Forest and all it has to offer . We will be returning - something we rarely do !

We stayed at Sam’s place to celebrate my husbands birthday. From the start Sam was responsive, friendly, answered questions and gave some fab advice. When I made a request she did everything she could to make it happen. The caravan itself is in a lovely peaceful part of the park with easy walking distance to the woods for the dog to have a run and also to the beach where we wandered to the pub and then back for an ice cream. Sam clearly explained how everything worked, where everything was & what she was doing to make things perfect for her guests. Her guide for things to do was really helpful so our days were filled and never dull. I would call this caravan a proper family home, it does everything it’s suppose to so you can just relax and enjoy your holiday. When I had some sad family news, Sam went out of her way to make sure we were ok and that we didn’t need to rush out the caravan on check out, so if you want a proper family home from home that does what it says - visit here! 🩷

We stayed at Blashford Manor House on an annual friends' weekend. It's a really impressive, spacious house that I would happily recommend to anyone. We've sometimes found that properties can sleep 10 but that the lounge/dining room/outdoor furniture can't comfortably accommodate the whole group. No such trouble with this one. Ordinarily we would go out for dinner on one of our two nights but the house was so large and lovely that we opted to stay in and enjoy it whilst we could. The hot tub was a real bonus and saw lots of use.

Thank you to Scott for our short break to his accommodation. It was very clean and beautifully presented. Good location for dog walks and beaches. I would highly recommend.

We had a wonderful stay at Keepers Cottage, with beautiful surroundings in a perfect location to explore The New Forest! Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a base to explore the area, will definitely be returning!

Lovely warm welcome to me and my friends .The location is super , right get next to the water with a slipway to launch canoes and paddle boards , yet a 5minute walk into town . Enjoyed the hot tub in the evening. The Chalet was very spacious and well appointed . Great for few days away with friends , we would book again .

Mel was a great host with a beautiful home! The home was immaculate, as described and had some lovely homely touches and Mel was helpful, welcoming and responsive Mel goes the extra mile as a host which makes your stay feel like a home-away-from-home! The location is perfect for walkability into Poole and all the local amenities. Thank you Mel for a perfect stay!

Carolyn was a very helpful , responsive host . The accommodation was easy to find and exactly as described . The kitchen was fully equipped and the chocs left /wine an added bonus . Was impressed how powerful the shower was and overall had a peaceful stay . We used the on-site restaurant a couple of times and found them friendly and good value

Lovely tractor house to stay in. Has all the things you’d expect in a studio flat. Not very accessible if you don’t have a car fyi (not a fault of the place at all) but otherwise lovely.

An absolutely beautiful place to stay. It was so quiet and peaceful, absolutely lovely walks around the lake where we saw deer and baby geese. The place itself was clean and well equipped with everything we needed. We had fresh eggs from Jo and Jay’s chickens, juice, milk and other breakfast bits. The place came with binoculars which we used on our walk around the lake and on our day at Arne. We bumped into Jo who came out of her way to say hello and to ask how everything was. I cannot fault a single thing about our stay, it was exactly what we needed to relax ans detox and we will absolutely be back in the future!

The caravan’a main living area felt much more spacious than we imagined and there was quite a good sea view. It was right by the amenities yet still quiet. Parking was a little tricky but we have a big car and you can always use the main car park which always had spaces and felt very safe. Lovely resort with friendly, helpful and professional staff.

Thank you for welcoming me into your exceptional home. From the moment I arrived you guys made me feel welcome and the property you have is really beautiful and well taken care of. I there for will definitely be coming back 😊 Thank you guys & Take Care Tekel Jarrett

Ecerything was exactly as described. Check in simple. Very clean and tidy. Location was spot on for what we needed. Managed to get both cars on the driveway and we were allowed to keep both cars on there after check-out whilst we did other activities. Communication was also very quick, highly recommended. Thank you

Beautiful stay at a calming room at a fun intellectual lady’s with great attitude

Although we didn't need to meet Jolanta face-to-face, we were lucky enough to see her when we arrived. She was very pleasant and welcoming, and offered any help if we needed it - which we didn't as her property had been so well prepared.

Fantastic accommodation. Magical location with views of the lake from the back so great to sit out on a sunny evening with the wading birds going about their business and other wildlife. The facilities were great. Nice little shower room. Plenty of homely touches with the owners providing eggs from their own chickens. The three units are in a block with plenty of parking at the front but the small rear gardens are separate and very private. Wareham Town Centre is about a 20 minute walk away on a flat, very quiet lane with hardly any traffic as it ends at the farm. Alternatively you can walk along the River Frome to Wareham Quay which is 2.5 miles and takes about an hour or along the Poole Harbour trail to the north which is about 1.5 miles and takes 40 minutes. Plenty to do and see in Wareham with its Saxon Walls, priory, quayside and plenty of good pubs and eateries. A real find and gem of a place and we are already planning to revisit next year. Thanks Jay and Jo for a lovely stay.

What a stunning property, great amenities, private garden and the wider estate was beautiful. Sandra was there to greet us and always available with advise on where to eat locally etc. Sandra allowed us to roam around her gardens and lake, swans, ducks, geese and deer to be found. The two local pubs, both within 10 minute walk were warm and welcoming serving lovely food. The location on the very edge of the New Forest gave is great access to the area. We explored every day and found somewhere new. We would book here again for sure.

Jane was an excellent host especially around the Christmas period. Be aware it can be difficult to find in the dark but that was also its charm. The house was excellent for 8 adults & 1 ,4 yr old. It had everything we needed & we cooked a full Christmas dinner without a problem. So easy to get to the beautiful coast where 4 of the group swam twice in the calm waters. Lovely to be able to get a great walk by the lake & around the property if you didn’t want to drive far. Two lovely log fires & we were never short of logs. Charlie & Jane were excellent hosts . We will certainly be back .

We stayed at the cottage during the week leading up to Easter and absolutely loved our time here. The surrounding landscape along the Yar estuary is so peaceful and full of wildlife, it made having a morning coffee beside the water, listening to all manner of birdsong, our favourite moment of the day. The Kings Manor grounds are gorgeous and we very much appreciated being able to play some tennis on the court by the main house. A welcome basket with goodies, friendly communication and a very uncomplicated check in/out, as well and all the wonderful places to visit on the island made this holiday truly a special experience for us. We would return in a heartbeat.

What a beautiful location, cosy house, comfy beds and great views. The area around the cottage is lovely with a lot of wildlife. Janey is very friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely stay!

We had a brilliant stay at the Pink House! The house itself was beautifully decorated and was warm and inviting - we felt really at home here. Deborah was very friendly and responsive in her communication and sent us lots of local recommendations of things to do and places to visit. The garden was really private and we loved the built in BBQ and home-grown tomatoes and cucumbers, and the welcome basket that we're waiting for us when we arrived. The Pink House is in a great location with walks right from the front door and only 15-30 mins drive to the various beaches. We had a wonderful stay and wished we booked for longer - we'll definitely be back again!

We loved our stay at Red Cottage. It was the perfect place to stay for our group. Jane was incredibly helpful throughout and made great local recommendations. The cottage was clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. Each bedroom is like a complete hotel room with its own luxurious en suite giving each part of the family somewhere they could relax alone when they wanted that time away from the communal space. We all had a brilliant time and wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again.

Had a lovely three night stay at Lake Cottage. The surroundings are beautiful and our two dogs loved having the enclosed garden to play in. Morning walks around the lake were peaceful due to the secluded nature of the cottage. Would definitely recommend for others. The cottage itself is modern, clean and very well maintained.

Our stay at Shane’s exceeded all expectations. It is such a peaceful spot. The gardens are beautiful and the cottage had everything we needed and more. We loved every minute of our stay and didn’t want to leave!