Silverlake Estate
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Silverlake Estate

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Choose from Silverlake Estate’s broad range of self-catering holiday homes in Dorset, from pet-friendly escapes and air-conditioned retreats to lakeside properties with direct lake access and holiday homes featuring private hot tubs.

Whether you're looking for a large family holiday or a cosy couples' retreat, there's something for everyone. Plus, with on-site facilities including the Activity Hub and Firefly, Dorset's newest lakeside spa and restaurant, Silverlake is perfectly placed for exploring Dorset, the Jurassic Coast, beautiful beaches and unforgettable outdoor adventures.

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Snow-dusted holiday homes surrounded by lakes and waterways at Silverlake Estate, Dorset.

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Christmas in Dorset

Experience the magic of Christmas on the Dorset coast. Wake up to peaceful lakeside views, explore scenic woodland and waterside trails, or simply settle into your self-catering holiday home for cosy evenings with family and friends.

Adding an extra touch of festive indulgence to your stay, Firefly, Silverlake Estate's brand-new lakeside spa and restaurant, brings together restorative ESPA treatments, exceptional food and beautiful surroundings.

Indulge in a luxury ESPA treatment delivered in private treatment pods overlooking the lake, or join us for a memorable Christmas dining experience. Whether savouring dishes from our carefully curated festive menu or gathering with loved ones on Christmas Day, it's the perfect excuse to leave the cooking and washing up to somebody else and focus on what matters most: quality time together.

Lower Mill Estate

Our Sister Estate in The Cotswolds

Lower Mill Estate

If you haven’t quite found what you’re looking for, discover our sister estate, Lower Mill Estate, set in the heart of The Cotswolds.

Discover award-winning architecture, ten freshwater lakes, three rivers and hundreds of acres of unspoilt countryside. Lower Mill Estate offers something for everyone, from our award-winning Leisure & Wellness Club, to numerous swimming pools, an outstanding restaurant and an array of activities on land and water. 

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69 reviews

7.3

Visited in October 2026

The shower in the en suite bathroom kept flooding
Tani M. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in The Hideaway

8.0

Visited in October 2026

The salt shaker and cooking oil jar were both empty. It would be handy to have some sort of surface cleaning spray there.
Ruth D. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Serendipity

9.0

Visited in October 2026

Could have done with some medium sized bowls for cooking and extra tea towels rather than just one but otherwise very well equipped.
Alpa C. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in The Retreat

9.5

Visited in October 2026

The signs to navigate the site to reach the firefly on foot could be better. House was lovely.
Sophie B. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in The Lark Ascending

7.8

Visited in October 2026

It would a good idea to leave instructions on how to use the appliances. We had to go to You Tube to watch a video on how to use the hob. Having older people with us they would not of been able to work this out, as well as having to show them how to use the combination microwave. There was a book...
Lisa M. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Lakeview Lodge

10.0

Visited in September 2026

Amazing!
Hattie M. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Hobby House

8.8

Visited in September 2026

Signage around the estate could be clearer.
Steph G. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Tinklebobs

7.3

Visited in September 2026

A lot of construction work and new developments, as well as the presence of power lines running through the site weren't shown or mentioned anywhere, which was a disappointment. The house itself was great - very well designed, well suited to our group which included a few children. Activity c...
Alex C. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in The Greenhouse

9.8

Visited in August 2026

Excellent service. Very helpful and friendly staff.
Susan L. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Kirrin Barn

9.3

Visited in July 2026

The property could do with a really good clean inside and out. We loved every bit of our weeks stay and the property was everything we wanted. No oven gloves didn’t help when removing things from the oven though. The river frontage was spectacular and the setting was perfect. The BBQ was a bit di...
Jackie C. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Robin's Retreat Silverlake

9.3

Visited in July 2026

We had an issue with the toilet in one of the bedrooms. The estate sent an engineer but it was not able to be fixed whilst we were there. It would also be good to have some beach chairs to use during the stay.
Paidamoyo J. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Bella Vista

10.0

Visited in July 2026

We had a fantastic time and throughly enjoyed all the activities on the lake. Great place for our two families to spend time together.
Andrew S. English (UK)

Stayed at Silverlake in Maple House