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Substantial 6 bed House in Christchurch Dorset

Substantial 6 bed House in Christchurch Dorset

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Living area
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Overview of Substantial 6 bed House in Christchurch Dorset

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 15339 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

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Christchurch, ENG
  • Popular LocationChristchurch Harbour5 min drive
  • Popular LocationSouthbourne Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationMudeford Quay7 min drive
  • AirportLondon (LHR-Heathrow)110 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Substantial 6 bed House in Christchurch Dorset

Quay House is a listed Georgian House sympathetically decorated to it's period which makes it a stunning holiday home and perfect for special occasions. This Gold Award winning (by Visit England) property has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to 15. There is car parking for up to 4 cars on site, in addition to public car parking nearby.

Quay House has a magnificent Kitchen & Dining room enabling 15 guests to enjoy eating and drinking in a spacious and characterful room with chandeliers and original artwork and patio doors out onto the patio area. Within the kitchen we have provided everything you would need to cater for 15 guests. With a full height free standing side by side fridge / freezer, coffee making machine, microwave, feature range double oven with 6 burner gas hob, dishwasher, and washing machine with dryer facility .Large Kitchen island with ample storage.

Character lounge with bay windows and festoon blinds and quality furnishings create a welcome area for 15 guests to relax in total comfort. Inset Wood-Burner, ideal for Winter weekend getaways. A large Samsung TV is provided complimented by Virgin Media package including Movies and Sport for your total home from home experience. Views out onto the rear garden.

Large garden and patio seating and tables for up to 15 people with barbecue. Out house for storage of bicycles, fishing tackle etc. We welcome dogs here max 3 at £40 per dog fee. First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter. EV charging is available please enquire for details.

Due to the terms of our planning consent as a holiday home Hen and Stag parties are not permitted. House rules also dictate that eating and drinking outside on the terrace must by completed by 11pm. Loud music is not to be played after this time outside. If inside it is asked that windows and doors are closed.

The house is perfectly located with-in the historic centre of Christchurch immediately adjoining the Christchurch Priory and within a few minutes walk of all the excellent facilities of the town centre, including many fine restaurants and bars, excellent shopping and a small cinema. The Harbour, River Avon and River Stour are all within a short walk and provide some of the best fishing in the UK and are also excellent for water based sports, particularly sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, and paddle boarding.

Excellent beaches can be found within a few miles at Hengistbury Head, Mudeford, Southbourne and Bournemouth. A small passenger ferry runs regularly in season from Christchurch which is only a few minutes walk, through the harbour to Mudeford.. The New Forest National Park is within 15 miles and then stretches for over 50 miles. Christchurch is an excellent base for golfers with some of the finest courses in the Uk within close proximity. Remedy Oak (45 mins), Ferndown GC (20 mins), Barton on Sea GC ( 20 mins) Queens Park, (15 Mins), Meyrick Park (20 Mins ), Parkstone GC (25 mins), Broadstone GC (25 minutes), Isle of Purbeck (40 min) and for the less accomplished golfers, Solent Meads (10 mins) and Ilford Golf Centre (15 Mins).

This really is the perfect house and location for a large family or a family gathering.

Stay criteria is based on 7-night stays, long weekends Fri-Mon (3 nights minimum stay) or mid-week breaks Mon-Fri (4 nights minimum stay).
Pets - allowed


By Car:
Follow signs to Christchurch from all major roads. Also look for brown tourist signs for ‘The Priory’.

Full details supplied when final balance is paid

By Train:
Christchurch Train Station is a 14 minute walk or .7 mile, or bus 1 or 1b to Priory Corner

By Bus:
Take bus to Christchurch town centre and house is a 5 minute walk from teh centre of Town/

Property manager

Caroline Barry
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Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Christchurch

This vacation home is located in Christchurch. Poole Harbour and Yarmouth Isle-of-Wight Ferry Terminal are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Vitality Stadium or Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood.
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Christchurch, ENG

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Harbour - 5 min drive
  • Southbourne Beach - 5 min drive
  • Mudeford Quay - 7 min drive
  • Avon Beach - 11 min drive
  • Bournemouth Beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Saxon Bar - 7 min walk
  • The Boathouse Restaurant - 1 min walk
  • The Snug - 2 min walk
  • The Thomas Tripp - 3 min walk
  • The Ship Inn - 4 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shoreh W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Lovely location house . We really enjoyed our stay with you . Many thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house!
A great stay for a mix of all ages, family and friends. The house is really well equipped and huge! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Louise O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Massive Victorian mansion in suburb location
Lovely big house As described on website Very good management firm ; there was a problem due to heavy rain and immediately responded with a plan
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Superb
Beautiful house comfortable well equipped. Excellent location. Lovely atmosphere to the house.would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Esther J.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Great location - all ages
Lovely pre-xmas family weekend to celebrate Mums 80th Birthday - ideal setting near harbour, church and high street.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Barry

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Short Stay Homes is a family owned business that specialise in offering their privately owned premium holiday homes throughout Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, & London.

Why they chose this property

A unique offering within the Christchurch Conservation Area.

What makes this property unique

This house can comfortably accommodate up to 12 adults plus three children with up to 4 on-site parking spaces. There is a large garden, which is rare for such a central location and the dining room can seat up to 15 people around a single table. The spacious lounge can also seat up to 15 and has a 60" Flat screen TV with a full Virgin media package plus very fast cable broadband. The master bedroom suite has a super King four poster bed and a 40" FST, also with a full Virgin package.

Languages:

English

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