Perfect location for Highcliffe beach (5 min walk), Mudeford and the New Forest

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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Highcliffe, England

Highcliffe Castle3 min drive
Mudeford Quay7 min drive
Avon Beach10 min drive
London (LHR-Heathrow)108 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Set in a tranquil location perfect for holidays or mini-breaks, the property backs onto the Chewton Bunny nature reserve with adjacent footpath and easy 5 minute stroll through the Bunny to the beautiful award winning Highcliffe beach with its numerous promenades and cliff side paths to explore. The beach is also ideal for bathing, body-boarding and surfing and has lifeguards during July and August. The excellent Cliffhanger Cafe sits at alongside the beach, or watch the sun go down over the water at local cliff top bars/restaurants.
This large two bedroom, two bathroom bungalow has ample space and is well equipped for a comfortable stay. The en-suite master bedroom has a king size bed and bedroom two has two single beds (can be pushed together or split). The comfortable lounge has a 43inch TV with talktalk tv. The dining room has double patio door opening onto the enclosed private rear garden. The garden has a large decking area with gas BBQ and table/chairs for outside dining. With beautiful hydrangeas and flowering pots the garden is a delight all year round and is visited daily by many wild birds including nuthatches and woodpeckers. Also watch out for bunny's on the front lawn!

Highcliffe High Street is a short walk providing a great range of food shops (co-op and Tesco), chemists, bars, cafes, restaurants, butchers, bakers, deli, wonderful fresh fish stall (Saturday morning), pharmacy, medical centre etc. or travel a couple of miles to a multitude of large supermarkets and services around New Milton and Christchurch (Waitrose, Sainsbury, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl all within 10mins).

Within a ten minute drive you can visit Christchurch with its historic Priory and Monday market, Highcliffe Castle and tea rooms, Friars Cliff Beach and Avon Beach. Mudeford is also excellent for crabbing off the quay, fishing trips or speed boat hire/rides. The Mudeford small ferry will also take you the 200m (dogs allowed) across to Mudeford Sands/Hengistbury Head. Just a couple of miles from the house you can also venture into the New Forest with its quaint villages, cycling and walking paths, golf courses and of course the New Forest ponies. Adventure Wonderland, Lymington famous for its sailing (also Ferry to Isle of Wight), Exbury Gardens with its steam railway, Beaulieu and Bournemouth are also great places to visit.

If you fancy spoiling yourself or for a special occasion wander up the road the to 5 star luxury Chewton Glen Country House and Spa.

Whatever your age or holiday requirement, this is a great location to base your stay on the Dorset / Hampshire boarder.

Property manager

Helen Donaldson

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets considered, please contact us with details.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Bournemouth Pier is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre and Littledown Sports Center. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.

Highcliffe, England

What's nearby

Highcliffe Beach - 8 min walk
Highcliffe Castle - 3 min drive
Mudeford Quay - 7 min drive
Christchurch Harbour - 8 min drive
Avon Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Christchurch Hinton Admiral Station - 4 min drive
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

Cat & Fiddle Harvester - 3 min drive
The Walkford - 13 min walk
The Globe Inn - 16 min walk
The Oaks - 2 min drive
The Castle Kitchen - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect location for Highcliffe beach (5 min walk), Mudeford and the New Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect location for Highcliffe beach (5 min walk), Mudeford and the New Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect location for Highcliffe beach (5 min walk), Mudeford and the New Forest?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect location for Highcliffe beach (5 min walk), Mudeford and the New Forest located?

This family-friendly Christchurch holiday home is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Barton-on-sea Beach and Highcliffe Beach. New Forest National Park is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Alison

14 February 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

A 10 minute walk to Highcliffe beach (stony beach) and a further 20 minute walk to Highcliffe Castle beach (sandy). We spent hours walking along the beautiful coast with the dog. The house has everything you need (and more!), it is clean but, in my opinion, a bit tired looking. Extremely comfortable beds and sofas! Loved watching the birds feeding in the garden from the warmth of the cosy interior sun lounge area.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan t., Birmingham England.

10 January 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet and peaceful

Very nice break in lovely area every thing you could ask for very well equipped. Thanks Helen.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

12 December 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home From Home

Visiting family and friends in the area. The property is very well appointed and excellently located for the beach and local amenities. We would highly recommend and hope to stay again.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

28 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

This was genuinely like coming into someone’s home, who just happened not to be there. There was milk in the fridge, teas and coffee, condiments and spices - and all the usual towels etc left out. We felt truly at home, and relaxed from the first minutes.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy B., Epsom, UK

16 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we needed!

Helen's bungalow delivers on all counts. It's well positioned (close to the beaches, the sea, shops, restaurants, etc), well equipped and has a lovely patio and enclosed rear garden. There was plenty of hot water for baths and showers and the central heating and gas fire were both used to ensure our stay was comfortable and warm, despite some cooler weather outside (well, it was November). Our drive down from inside the M25 was straightforward and we saw loads of wild ponies as we came through the new forest en-route. I am sure we will return!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helen Donaldson

Originally from Southampton, my husband and I worked in the Midlands for many years but have at last made it back to the south coast. We live approximately one mile from the bungalow and am on hand if needed. This property was rented for the first time in 2018 and continues to receive excellent reviews and many repeat bookings.

Why they chose this property

I love being able to just park up and walk to the beach and shops with everything I need within a 10 minutes. I also enjoy walking along the beach to Mudeford Quay (45mins) stopping off for a coffee or glass of wine along the way or for afternoon tea at Highcliffe Castle where there is often weekend events/entertainment. I enjoy cycling and the New Forest is just great.

On a summers evening there is nothing better than sitting in a cliff top bar watching the sun go down. The Cliff House at Barton on Sea is my favourite spot late afternoon.

I have also used Hinton Admiral station (1.5miles away) to commute to Waterloo in 1hr50m

What makes this property unique

Backing onto the Chewton Bunny Nature reserve the garden is visited daily by a variety of birds including woodpeckers and nuthatch and also the occasional bunny. Very tranquil and private but easy access to the beach and shops.