Juniper 2 Premier
ID: S1335239
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Juniper 2 Premier Lodge in Poole is praised for its peaceful location, spacious layout, and well-equipped amenities, especially the hot tub, which many guests loved. The lodge offers a relaxing retreat with comfortable beds and a tranquil setting ideal for both families and couples. While many guests found the property clean and inviting, some noted issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and signs of wear. Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful. Overall, the lodge provides a pleasant getaway with excellent access to local attractions and nature.
Many guests found the lodge clean and comfortable, but a significant number reported issues such as dusty floors, mould, cobwebs, and areas needing a deep clean. Some experienced spotless conditions, while others felt standards had slipped, especially under beds and in bathrooms.
The location is consistently praised as peaceful, private, and ideal for exploring Dorset and Wareham Forest. Guests appreciated the quiet surroundings and proximity to nature, making it a highlight of their stay.
Guests generally found the lodge spacious and beds comfortable, with effective heating even in winter. Some mentioned uncomfortable sofas and minor issues with water pressure, but overall comfort levels were high.
The lodge is well-equipped with modern amenities such as a hot tub, washer/dryer, and kitchen utensils. However, some guests noted maintenance issues like worn equipment, temperamental showers, and missing items. Most problems were addressed promptly by staff.
Some guests appreciated unexpected touches like tea and coffee, but these are not guaranteed. Staff were described as friendly and helpful, though there were occasional lapses in follow-up and attention to detail.
About this property
Spacious and contemporary lodge just perfect for a peaceful family break, the master double with picture windows and en suite shower and comfortable twin, along with family bathroom with shower over bath. The spacious, modern, well equipped open-plan living area is bright and air, with comfy sofas, kitchen area with island, breakfast bar and dining area. Patio doors lead on to spacious decking perfect for that morning coffee or relaxing in your own bubbling hot tub. Pets allowed in selected accommodation only.
Images are representative and may not be the specific accommodation assigned on booking.. Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, surrounded by amazing countryside and woodland walks and cycle routes. This lovely sanctuary is in a quiet setting and is the perfect location to retreat from the hustle and bustle over everyday life with sheltered coves, beautiful gardens and coastal towns teeming with activities.
Unwind within the luxurious setting of your spacious lodge, featuring contemporary interiors, many accompanied with an outdoor hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day exploring or just taking in the woodland views.
With 14 miles of Wareham Forest right on your doorstep to explore, with heathland and forest, take a family picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet or go further afield to the National Trust Purbeck Hills and it’s beautiful Heritage coastline. Poole, Swanage, and Bournemouth are perfect for family fun days out, with amazing sandy beaches and day trips for that family adventure.. Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat is part of our Evermore Lodge Holidays Collection, surrounded by amazing countryside and woodland walks and cycle routes. This lovely sanctuary is in a quiet setting and is the perfect location to retreat from the hustle and bustle over everyday life with sheltered coves, beautiful gardens and coastal towns teeming with activities.
Unwind within the luxurious setting of your spacious lodge, featuring contemporary interiors, many accompanied with an outdoor hot tub, ideal for unwinding after a day exploring or just taking in the woodland views.
With 14 miles of Wareham Forest right on your doorstep to explore, with heathland and forest, take a family picnic and enjoy the peace and quiet or go further afield to the National Trust Purbeck Hills and it’s beautiful Heritage coastline. Poole, Swanage, and Bournemouth are perfect for family fun days out, with amazing sandy beaches and day trips for that family adventure.
Arrival Information: Darwin Escapes check-in’s are available from 16:00. If you are likely to arrive later than 18:00, please call our resort reception team on 01202 622 434 to let them know. Please note any guests under the age of 18 needs to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Departure Information: Check out time is at 10:00am on the day of your departure. Darwin Escapes kindly ask that you leave your accommodation as you found it.
Hot Tub Information: Please note due to water change and maintenance your hot tub may not be up to the correct temperature when you first arrive. By using the hot tub you are agreeing to Darwin Escapes’ terms and conditions, and agreeing that you have read their hot tub safety information, found here.
Bathrobes: Bathrobes are available to hire for £5.00 per bathrobe. Please note: Bathrobes are only available on a request basis when you arrive at the park.
Travel cot or bed guard hire: You can request a travel cot on your booking. Please note, there is no bedding provided and the mattresses are folding, thin and firm and is provided by manufacturer. We require you to follow the safety instructions, which state not to use a secondary mattress or any padded bedding such as pillows or quilts. You must bring your own bedding (e.g infant sleep bags). Please contact reception for mattress dimensions should you require. For further information on safe sleeping in travel cots please refer to information available from sites such as the Lullaby Trust. Important travel COT information Manufacturers instructions are provided at the point of issue and cots are cleaned in line with these after each use. Please also be aware that travel cots may not fit in double/master bedrooms in selected units, please call reception on 01202 622 434 for more information if a cot is needed.
Pets: Please make sure that you have included your pet in your booking. If your pet is not included, Darwin Escapes will either relocate you to a pet-friendly lodge, if there is one available, or holds the right to refuse access to the resort. You may be liable for any charges incurred.
Additional Information: Please read Darwin Escapes’ park rules found here.
Group Bookings/Party Types: A security deposit may be requested on arrival.
Work Parties: No Work vehicles or Workwear will be permitted on site. Un-authorised Work Parties will not be allowed to stay.
Nearby points of interest
- Poole Harbour
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Bournemouth Beach
- Durdle Door
Reviews (37)
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Tracey
I won't be recommending these lodges as we had booked for 7nights but came away after just 4 nights. I had become very unwell after being bitten too many times, then we saw how dirty/dusty it was under the double bed and knew then that it was dust mites. The shower was either boiling hot water or stone cold.The spare bedroom smelt of damp and had mould on the curtains. From the outside these lodges look great but look closer once your inside. I won't be coming back.
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed here last year and our lodge was lovely. So we booked up to come back the following year. This time we upgraded to a hot tub. We arrived at our lodge and our carpet mat was falling apart and my partner fell straight over it. The livingroom and no blinds and the lodge smelled really bad. I contacted the reception and who was very rude, no apology and said I will send maintenance man round and bring you towels for living room window. Towels for our living room how ridiculous!!! Maintenance man came round fixed the floor temporarily and said he will come back tomorrow and properly fix it but he never did! Gave us towels which meant we couldn’t open our windows because towel where bring held in them. On the hottest week of year. I told him the lodge was filthy and came me some Febreze. What the hell is an air freshener going to do with a smell that smells like fish and garlic. The whole lodge was filthy, mould on curtains, window seals and door. Mould in shower and bath. There was thick round of dust beside the bedside tables, hair under dressing table.food in the sofa. under the beds, I don’t think I’ve ever been cleaned. There was so much stuff under all our beds it was unbelievable.. The hot tub had hairs in it and green mould all on the decking. When we woke up on our first morning our bedroom sink wasn’t draining. We went to reception and spoke to the manager who agreed this wasn’t good enough and she would send the maintenance man round to fix our floor and our sink also will send a cleaner over. We told them it needed a deep clean. We asked to be moved but they didn’t have any other lodges left. She said there nothing we she can other than we contact Hoseasons as we didn’t book through them and it was up to us if we stayed or went home. There was no way we could go home when we have a very excited child. If it was just us we would of left the same day we arrived. When we arrived later to our lodge the maintenance did come and sort our sink but whatever was blocking it they put it in our toilet and didn’t bother flushing it. Have picture to prove. Maintenance man never fixed the floor and no cleaners came to clean our lodge. Nobody contacted us in the meantime to ask if we was okay. It’s such a shame because last year we came and we had a great time this time we had an awful time and we definitely won’t be returning. We are in contact with Hoseasons and we’re hoping we can get something sorted as this really did ruining our holiday. I’ve been looking at the recent reviews and it doesn’t look like were the only ones have had issues with the lodges being dirty. This place needs a deep clean.
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Confirmed Guest
We stayed last week. We have been staying at the Wareham Forest Lodge Retreat since the lodges were new and in recent years the lodges have started to look tired and in need of a deep clean inside and outside and refurbishment. On our most recent visit the lodge on first inspection looked clean but we soon noticed that the kitchen equipment was dirty, worn out and not fit for purpose. The oven was so dirty I would not use it and the dishwasher didn't actually clean anything as it hadn't seen salt or rinse aid for a very long time!!. We had to clean the decking and outside furniture before we could use it. The lodges would also benefit from cushions on the sofas for a little extra comfort. We resorted to using the pillows from the beds. It's such a shame as we love staying here, the site is so quiet but we will probably look for somewhere else to stay next time.