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Coastal family holiday home near stunning sandy beaches & River Stour in Dorset.

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A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a glass door leading to a garden.
A beach with a row of blue beach huts along the shore, a sandy beach, and the sea in the background.
A row of beach cottages with outdoor seating and a sandy beach in the background.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, a stove, and hanging utensils.
A modern kitchen with large windows, a dining table, and white cabinetry.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Bournemouth
  • Place, Southbourne Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent Centre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Christchurch Priory
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bournemouth

Located in Bournemouth (Southbourne), this vacation home is within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre. .This vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Poole Harbour and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Bournemouth Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Southbourne Beach - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Regent Centre - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Christchurch Priory - 8 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Christchurch Castle - 8 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Stanpit Marsh - 9 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 5 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Den's Fish & Chips - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sobo Beach - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Run Ashore - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coastal family holiday home near stunning sandy beaches & River Stour in Dorset.

Peaceful & spacious holiday home located in an upmarket/desirable residential road in Southbourne, near Christchurch in Dorset.

This open-plan house (ideal for families) benefits from 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and bi-fold doors which connect the garden and open-plan kitchen/diner to create an alfresco indoor/outdoor living area.

Located a short walk from local shops and stunning riverside walks. Near sandy beaches, Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve walks, giving panoramic sea and harbour views.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please return the keys to the key safe.
Log out of the smart TV at the end of your stay. Deregister instruction video guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eJIa2sDx5f0
Turn heating down to 14C (if used)
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

STRICTLY NO STAG OR HEN PARTIES.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Coastal family holiday home near stunning sandy beaches & River Stour in Dorset. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic place to stay- would love to go back and stay longer!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, light, bright, clean and tidy. Great base for exploring Dorset.Host checked in with us , all was well.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New year getaway

Nice property in a good location
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accommodation. Communication was excellent. Great kitchen diner leading into garden. Comfortable beds. Lovely area - quiet and tidy with a range of shops just up the road. Perfect for sandy beach. Drive was able to take 3 cars. We had a wonderful stay - party of 7.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house was very well equipped and the space was perfect for two families. The location was great too and we did not use the car at all which is always a plus for us.Thanks to Mark and Richard
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property!

Mark was super helpful, even before we had confirmed the booking. The house was lovely and perfect for families. Great location close to the high street and only a short walk from the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely family break

Great communication from the very beginning from the property owner. Accommodation had everything we needed for a short break before Christmas. Excellent location too, within walking distance of a number of shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip, Great accommodation

Really good. Indoors of property clean and tidy with great layout. Out door area lovely and used to enjoy great weather we had. Great location with lots of local convenience. Also reasonable price.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family celebration

Spacious and comfortable house with lovely large kitchen area and bifold doors opening onto garden. Perfect location to beautiful beaches, riverside walks and the New Forest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place

Lovely house, living room with huge sliding door with direct view and access into the garden. Quiet neighborhood and nice communication with the owner.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful stay at the property. Mark the owner was very welcoming and accommodating. The property is lovely with extra amenities. We highly recommend this property and would definitely stay here again. Thank you Mark!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Easter break

The house was ideal for our family break. It was an easy distance from the beach and local shops. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of room downstairs. We were lucky to get some sunshine and made use of the garden furniture. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb Stay

Spacious property, well equipped, super comfy beds and great location for accessing many of the great beaches on the Dorset coastline. Brilliant for walking and running as only minutes from the Stour Way. Local shops and really lovely independent bakery less than 5 minutes walk away. Would definitely re-book without hesitation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in a great location!

We had a lovely stay in August. The host was very communicative and the welcome pack received prior to arrival was very helpful. The house had plenty of space for the four of us and we loved the big bifold doors which opened onto the garden. The house was very secure and in a nice area very close to Tuckton high street and the river. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family holiday

Perfect house for our needs. 3 generations and a dog. Only downside need to use cars daily. Too far to walk to beaches. We had perfect weather and a happy week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic location and spacious house

From the start Mark has been super, really helpful, extremely quick with responses and made the whole booking process ever so easy. House was exactly as described, well equipped and a great location for us as we love long walks along the beach with the dog. - 15 min walk to the beach and 20 to Christchurch. We left the car on the driveway all through the stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Property

We were here for a family event. The house is perfect for 3 families coming together. Spacious with a kitchen area made for social gatherings. The property is very well equipped with everything you need. Lovely welcome pack to get you started. Beautifully clean, comfortable beds. Home from home. Well appointed for Christchurch and Bournmouth.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in Southbourne, the house is in a good location, within walking distance of shops, beach and riverside. The house is perfect for multi generational families, plenty of space for everyone. It is well equipped and the layout is brilliant, the garden is great for sitting out in the evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, well equipped, great location, very clean and the host was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026