Portman lodge is the main wing and entrance into a large Victorian building originally known as St Martin’s House. The house was built for Lord Portman’s estate in the late 19th century and is thought to have been a residence for choristers for St Martin’s church. The majority of the original fixtures and fittings remain in particular the attractive Victorian tiled floor in the entrance hall and corridor.

You will find yourselves surrounded by pictures and paintings, rugs and carpets and artefacts from around the world that represent a collection of the owners extensive life working and living overseas.

The house offers 3 double or 2 double and 1 twin bedded room. All rooms are fully en suite with both bath and shower facilities in each room. The rooms also have radio and television, hairdryer, trouser press and hospitality trays. All three rooms are individually decorated with its own theme and as they are situated to the side and rear of the building are quite quiet and protected from any traffic noise from the adjacent road. All rooms are fitted with ceiling fans in anticipation of our English summer weather.

All of our cooking uses fresh local produce and our “Full English Breakfast” has earned much praise. Having travelled extensively and experienced breakfast from Israeli olives to Somali lamb’s kidneys we feel we know the preferred way to start the day. As Barbara is vegan by choice we are quite competent in serving vegan and vegetarian fare. Other diets and religious exceptions are catered for upon request. Lunch or dinner is available by prior arrangement for a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 10 persons.

The house has a private patio area for guest use at the rear of the house. It is very pretty in the summer and suitable for quiet relaxation in the open air.

Nearest Airport: Bournemouth  (20  Miles)

Nearest Restaurant/Bistro: Prezzo  (5  Minutes Walk)

Nearest Public House/Bar: Nelsons  (3  Minutes Walk)

Nearest Railway Station: Poole  (15  Miles)

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