Chettle Lodge

27/05/2026

A little bit of weeding goes a long way…. Looking great thanks to Richard :)

10/05/2026

Chettle Lodge gardens are looking so green and inviting at the moment with all this May sunshine.

We had a wonderful gardener, Jan, who was part of the team since the beginning in 1996, she did all the flower borders and general weeding. We haven’t done anything to the flower and shrub areas round the edges since we shut The Castleman Hotel & Restaurant in Oct ‘22!! But because she’d done such a great job over the years it’s held up well from us neglecting it.

Luckily we still have June, who was the restaurants veg grower, lawn mower and pruner and still does the lawn mowing and pruning, despite being 84 years ‘old’. Luckily she doesn’t have social media so she won’t know I’m revealing her age to the world. She’s the fittest 84 year old I’ve met and a legend who only wears pink and purple and occasionally blue.

As always, thanks to all the amazing ladies of Chettle, past and present, for always showing up, and doing a good job. 💪🙌🥰

11/03/2026

Christmas 2026 dates are still available!!

It’s minimum 4 nights for 8 large ensuite bedrooms (and the possibility of 5 extra beds). Stable Loft is also possibly available which is an extra 2 bedrooms. So you could stay Wed 23rd or Thu 24th onwards and check out is on 28th Dec at the latest.

And don’t forget we have a 6-8 seater hot tub too. And 2 wood burning stoves to get cosy in front of. And a piano, so make sure one of the guests can play it 😂

03/03/2026

Finally, some weather that shows the best side of this glorious house!!

We only have 3 empty weekends left between now and the end of summer. And Christmas 🎄 is still not confirmed. I have lots of people wanting 3 nights but I need 4 nights to make December work for us.

(Free weekends - 24th-26th July, 7th-9th Aug, 14th-16th Aug)

03/11/2025

Satisfying weeding Timelapse! 🌱 thanks to Chettle resident Richard for this amazing clean up at The Lodge. What an amazing difference it makes and with community help on hand for these kind of jobs it means we can keep The Lodge rental prices down 💪

29/10/2025

We are hosting Kate’s Kitchen Sourdough for Beginners! A 3 hour hands-on workshop at Chettle Lodge on Wednesday 26th November 12-3pm 🍞 🥖 ❤️ Link in bio to book or at kates-kitchen.com

Ready to bake your own sourdough bread? In this 3-hour workshop, you’ll learn every step of the sourdough process, from mixing dough to baking a perfect loaf.

What’s Included:

❤️ Freshly Baked Loaf: Take home a loaf you’ve baked yourself.
❤️ Loaf to Bake at Home: A second loaf to bake in your oven.
❤️ Dough to Ferment: Start your sourdough journey with dough to ferment at home.
❤️ Starter & Kit: Take home your own sourdough starter and a kit to continue baking at home.
❤️ Lunch & Tasting: Enjoy a light lunch with a glass of bubbles and sample different sourdough flavours.

This hands-on class is perfect for beginners, with small group sizes for personal attention. Learn the craft of sourdough baking from an expert and leave with the confidence and tools to bake at home.

Join us and discover the joy of baking sourdough from scratch! 🍞 🌾

Link in bio to book or at kates-kitchen.com

03/09/2025

✨ WOMEN OF THE DARK SKIES RETURNS 🌚

“Every moment held some magic. The stars, brighter than I have seen in so long. The ancestors by my side. The magnificence of the storyteller. Trusting in the darkness with a community of women. Together we were mighty.” – Sophie

Described as magical. elemental. beautiful. empowering. mystical. extraordinary. awakening. 🔥 Women of the Dark Skies is not just a walk, but a pilgrimage through darkness, story, and time…

Now in its fourth season, this unique nighttime storytelling experience invites you to step into the ancient lands of Dorset - without torches - and walk in the footsteps of the Iron Age Durotriges tribe 🦴

As the stars rise over Cranborne Chase, you’ll gather in the Valley of the Winter Lake to honour Arla the Hare Runner, on the eve of her coming-of-age ceremony. 🐇 Guided by Birch of the Hill, the Story Weaver, you’ll journey across the chalk lands into a world of myth, rebellion, and ancestral power - a time when women held freedom and equality, until Rome threatened to take it away. 🌗
The night culminates in a Sharing Circle around a fire in a hidden glade - a chance to reflect, connect, and carry the stories forward 🔥🪵

From October 17th, join us for an unforgettable journey into the past. We are offering women-only, men-only, and mixed group dates - so that everyone can experience the magic of the dark skies. 🌌

Will you meet us in the dark? 🌑

Book here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/becky-burchell-73427297153 - places are very limited so make sure to purchase your ticket well in advance! Our Halloween night mixed gender group is selling out fast 🔥

12/07/2025

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Chettle Store

01/07/2025

2.5 weeks to go til Dam Jam comes to Chettle to have a jam in the barn!
This time we will be in the courtyard and barns by Chettle Village Store.

There will be food to purchase on the night (venison or veggie chilli) and drinks and snacks can be bought from the shop (beer, wine, cider, prosecco, spirits, soft drinks etc).

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chettle-jam-with-dam-jam-band-tickets-1387916147559?

Live music & jam session - open to all singers & musicians Bar & hot food available from 6.30pm Kids Jam - 7pm-8pm / Adults Jam - 9pm-11pm

08/05/2025

View of The Lodge from Chettle Home Field 🌼🌱 there are lots of beautiful walks to be taken in Chettle and the surrounding area, with no shortage of stunning wildlife to be seen and heard. A guide to Chettle walks can be found in your welcome pack during your stay, or pick one up from if you’re just passing through 💚