Silverlake Dorset

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Sitting in the heart of West Dorset, Silverlake offers a stunning space that celebrates unspoilt nature, beautiful wildlife and everything the great outdoors has to offer. 

Choose from one of the architecturally designed, sustainable holiday homes and enjoy the exclusive on-site Hurricane Spa, outdoor swimming pool and outdoor activities in hundreds of acres of unspoiled nature reserve.

Silverlake offers a plethora of opportunities for boating and fishing, while cyclists and runners can take advantage of the fresh, clean air in complete safety thanks to a network of private footpaths. Whether by foot, bike or water, adventure awaits in this stunning part of rural England.

The new Hurricane Bar is perfectly placed to enjoy the stunning views and if you can really bear to leave, Dorchester, Weymouth and the Jurassic Coast are all on the doorstep.

When not exploring the Great British coastline, guests can make use of the on-site spa or explore ‘The Island’, a fantastic area with zipwire and adventure playground.  Tennis courts, MUGA (multi use games area), paddle boarding and kayaking are available for the more active amongst us!

No matter what your intent: getaway with the family, solo retreat, or escape with your loved one, we have a wide range of holiday villas for you to choose from, many of which come with free water sports hire.

And not only are the holiday homes sustainable, you can also charge your electric car using their EV charging point. Perfect for those seeking out an eco-friendly holiday to Dorset.

Take a break in the Heart of Hardy’s Wessex

Championing famous British author Thomas Hardy, Silverlake in Dorset have launched a holiday package ideal for literary aficionados and Hardy fans.

While staying in Hardy’s beautiful ‘Vale of Great Dairies’ guests will truly discover Thomas Hardy’s ‘Wessex’ and immerse themselves in the scenery and architecture that influenced some of his most loved works including Far From the Madding Crowd, The Mayor of Casterbridge and Tess of the d’Urbervilles as well as his collection of poems.

Key highlights of the trip will include Woodsford Castle, the largest thatched castle in the UK and scene of his poem A Sound in the Night, the church where Tess marries Angel Clare, the thatched cottage where Hardy was born that features in one of his first novels Under the Greenwood Tree, Bere Regis (aka Kingsbere) where the D’Urberville tombs are located and, Dorchester, the real life Casterbridge and a place strongly associated with Hardy’s life and writings.

After a fascinating day out guests can return to Silverlake to stay at their own ‘Wessex cottage’, amble through the lakes and heathlands and relax in the Hurricane Spa with its year-round heated outdoor pool and treatment rooms where spa therapists use luxury French brand Caudalie.

Stay at Silverlake for two nights from £810 or three nights from £870 for the Heart of Hardy’s Wessex short break. The stay will be in a self-catering two-bedroom cottage and will include a full day Thomas Hardy tour including a pub lunch. Half day Thomas Hardy tours are also available.