Welcome to Silverlake, Dorset

Our luxury holiday homes are both a statement and a sanctuary. A place where families can relax, revive and reconnect. From securing a freehold plot to turning the key on your new holiday home, our Property Team makes the entire process seamless and stress-free.

We offer a range of holiday homes to suit all lifestyles and budgets, from classic holiday cottages to breathtaking lakeside retreats, all nestled within the tranquillity of our private Dorset estate. Holiday home prices start from £375,000* - plot and build contract for a 1-bedroom holiday home. 

New Areas

 

Houseboats

Discover a boutique collection of contemporary houseboats. Choose from two stunning sustainable houseboat designs with extensive indoor and outdoor entertaining areas. Leasehold moorings are based opposite the stunning Silverlake Lido, complete with heated pool, treatment rooms and restaurant which will open in spring 2026. With only ten moorings available, we are expecting these to go very quickly.

 

Deanesly Point

Deanesly Point is Silverlake Dorset’s newest and most exclusive holiday home village, boasting an incredible lakeside location surrounded by green space, nature reserves and its own private island and facilities. Just 14 freehold holiday home plots are available in the first phase of Deanesly Point and with its enviable views and 1 waterfront plot remaining, availability is very limited. Prices start from £375,000* for a freehold plot and build from one of our recommended construction partners.

Your path to homeownership

A guide to buying a holiday home in the UK

Looking to buy a holiday home in the UK? This handy guide will walk you through the essential steps, top tips and important questions to consider to give you a clearer insight into holiday home ownership.

How to calculate estimated income for a holiday let

Holiday homes are a popular and profitable way to invest for your future and your family. In this article, we'll show you how to calculate your estimated income for a holiday let.

 

Benefits of owning a holiday home in the UK

Discover the benefits that come with owning a holiday home at Silverlake and find out why you should take the first steps towards your first investment.

 

COMING SOON

An alfresco experience

Coming in 2026, the Silverlake Lido and clubhouse will offer new and exciting leisure facilities in the heart of nature. The Lido will offer a heated outdoor pool, watersports equipment hire, a lakeside restaurant and spa facilities. An exclusive Silverlake Lido membership will be available to Silverlake homeowners and their Habitat Escapes' guests, offering the opportunity to experience the luxurious alfresco facilities. Limited memberships will also be available to the local Dorset community.

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Managed property services

We understand how important your holiday home is to you and your family. We know it needs to be well looked after, but you don’t need any added stress. That’s why our team at Habitat Escapes is on hand to cover all bases, from marketing your property and ensuring changeovers run smoothly to organising housekeeping and delivering logs for a cosy night in.

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FAQs about holiday home builds & ownership

Purchasing a holiday home can be a big commitment, which is why at Silverlake, Dorset, we aim to keep the buying process simple. In our ownership FAQs, we’ve answered all of the questions you may have about buying a holiday home build and plot with us, as well as about life at Silverlake.

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Homeowner testimonials

Learn more about life at Silverlake

View our homeowners testimonials to see why they chose Silverlake for their dream holiday home destination. 

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