South Shore Lodge

Poole, Dorset

The kitchen at South Shore Lodge, Brownsea Island

An aerial view of Brownsea Island, Dorset — An aerial view of Brownsea Island

A beach on Brownsea Island, Dorset — A beach on Brownsea Island

At-a-glance details

Sleeps 24
Bedrooms 5
Preferred changeover day Tuesday
Minimum stay 2 nights
Number of dogs welcome 0

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About South Shore Lodge

Take your group on an island adventure when you stay in this sea-view cottage on Brownsea Island.

Perfect for youth and special interest groups, this Victorian conversion provides bunk bed accommodation for up to 24 people. It’s set on the south coast of the island with its own garden, beach access and views of the Purbeck Hills.

Your journey here will see you cross the seas from Poole Harbour to arrive on this wildlife-rich island. You’ll be greeted by one of our wardens who will escort you to your accommodation.

Enquire and book

Call 01202 707744

Opening times

Monday - Sunday: 10am - 4pm

When emailing the team please reference the name of the bunkhouse you are enquiring about.

Email brownseagroupbooking@nationaltrust.org.uk

Features and facilities

Cot & high chair not available
Microwave available
Fridge available
Freezer available
Dishwasher not available
Washing machine not available
Tumble dryer not available
Telephone not available
Television not available
DVD not available
WiFi* not available
Open fire / wood burner not available
Garden available
BBQ available

Layout

Ground floor
A kitchen, seating for 24 people provided via folding tables (these are stored flat and can be used as required). Two bedrooms 1x twin (bunkbed) and 1x domitory sleeping 4 (bunkbeds). There is another room which is multi-use.
First floor
3x dormitories each sleeping 6 in bunkbeds.
Other floor(s)
External utility block: Two communal shower rooms. First block x 2 showers x 2 toilets, second block x 3 showers x 2 toilets. Located in an external utility block adjacent to the bunkhouse.

Notes for guests

Booking: Please note South Shore Lodge is not open for bookings over the Christmas and New Year period.

Heating: The bunkhouse has electric heaters.

Bedding/linen: Mattress protector, one pillow and a blanket will be provided. Please bring a pillow case and sleeping bag.

Parking: There is no parking available on Brownsea Island. The nearest parking is the main pay and display car parks at Sandbanks and Poole and they are a 10-15 minute walk to the ferry. Once on the Island bags can be transported to the bunkhouse. The uneven gravel route to the bunkhouse is not lit.

Garden: There's a medium-sized wild garden with elm trees located at the back of the lodge. The garden area is not fully enclosed. There is a south facing patio area with picnic benches and a BBQ area. There is a nearby natural play area.

Hazards: Arrival to the Island is via boat and visitors must be able to independently transfer from the boat onto the jetty. This countryside property is close to the sea and cliffs.