Lapland Lodge B & B, Swanage

Private room in hut in Harman's Cross, United Kingdom

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 0 bathrooms
Rated 4.89 out of 5 stars.394 reviews
Hosted by Peter
  1. Superhost
  2. 13 years hosting

Listing highlights

50-min drive to New Forest National Park

This home is near the national park.

Great check-in experience

Recent guests loved the smooth start to this stay.

Peter is a Superhost

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Lapland Lodge B & B (part of April Cottage B & B, separate listing) offers "luxury clamping" accommodation for max 3 - 4 people (separate cabin with WC and Belfast sink with hot and cold water, no shower). Stunning, cozy and romantic lodge with private decking (table & chairs) overlooking 300 year old Monterrey pine tree . Breakfasts in cottage / garden. WEBER BBQ grill just outside lodge. During winter private Swiss Cheese Fondues or Raclette in cottage in front of roaring wood burner.

The space
Unique and cozy Lapland Lodge where guests sleep in sleeping bags with silk liners on top of soft cushions and sheep skins (all provided). Lodge is fitted with electricity, 2 heaters, a WC and a Belfast sink with hot & cold water BUT no shower. Candles, lanterns and fairy lights give the lodge that very romantic touch. As Lodge has been transformed into B & B accommodation, health / safety, fire and insurance policies do not allow open fire when sleeping in the lodge. State of the art Weber BBQ outside lodge in the garden for use at small cost. Tea / coffee facilities in lodge. Towels, face cloths & soap are all provided.
Your hosts Joanna and Peter Burri – Weaver have many years of experience in the Hospitality industry and have managed Boutique Hotels in exotic places like the Seychelles and Zanzibar. As soon as you enter their house you will experience the unique Anglo – Swiss hospitality. You will also find many memorabilia from the very interesting past of the Weaver family. The grand-parents were stationed in Sikkim before WWI and the grand-mother was one of the first European women to walk into Tibet having to cross the many mountains and Glaciers. Her son Peter Weaver was a Major in the 1st SAS and a War hero in WW2. Joanna was the first British women representing Great Britain in the Luge event at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Both Joanna and Peter love Nature and, will assist you in planning your days on the Isle of Purbeck.

Guest access
Large garden with several sitting areas and some long chairs. WIFI in cottage / garden only. Breakfasts are served in the cottage or the garden. From November - May private Swiss cheese Fondues or Raclette evenings in cottage in front of roaring wood burner. BBQ area in the garden.

Other things to note
As the lodge has been converted into B & B accommodation, guests may not have an open fire inside the lodge (health / safety, fire and insurance policies). A large BBQ is just outside the lodge and may be used at a small cost (includes charcoal, crockery, cutlery, glasses, spices, sauces and the cleaning).

Where you'll sleep

What this place offers

Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Private patio or balcony
Shared back garden
Indoor fireplace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Harman's Cross, Dorset, United Kingdom
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Neighbourhood highlights

Lapland Lodge BBQ and April Cottage B & B, Harmans Cross (Corfe Castle). Open March - End November.
Lapland Lodge and April Cottage (1 Double en suite / 1 Twin with private bathroom) set in a large garden, ideally located midway between Corfe Castle and Swanage on the A 351 on the Isle of Purbeck (look out for the Union Jack and Swiss flag). The Lapland Lodge stands on a fantastic platform overlooking the garden and a 300 year old TPO Monterrey Pine tree and can be used for overnight stays (3 adults or 2 adults with 2 not grown up children) or simply for an unforgettable BBQ (BBQ prices on request only).
Your hosts Joanna and Peter Burri – Weaver have many years of experience in the Hospitality industry and have recently managed Boutique Hotels in exotic places like the Seychelles and Zanzibar. As soon as you enter their house you will experience the unique Anglo – Swiss hospitality. You will also find many memorabilia from the very interesting past of the Weaver family. The grand-parents were stationed in Sikkim before WWI and the grand-mother was one of the first European women to walk into Tibet having to cross the many mountains and Glaciers. Her son Peter Weaver was a Major in the 1st SAS and a War hero in WW2. Joanna was the first British women representing Great Britain in the Luge event at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. Both Joanna and Peter love Nature and, if time permitting, will gladly show you around or accompany you on one of the many beautiful walks.

Meet your host

Superhost
695 reviews
4.9 out of 5 average rating
13 years of hosting
Born in the 50s
Where I went to school: Hotel management school Lausanne
Business
Swiss married to Joanna (UK), living mostly in Britain and running a fantastic B & B.

Peter is a Superhost

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Host details

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 15:00
Checkout before 10:00
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Not suitable for infants (under 2 years)