Welcome to the lovely Lavender Cottage. Perfectly positioned for Hengistbury Head, Christchurch and Mudeford, this spacious two bedroom home is perfect for couples, families and nature lovers... plus your four-legged friends of course.
Light floods the open plan living space.
Natural materials and calming interiors throughout....
Both bedrooms are spacious and beautifully styled.
The garden is a real oasis....
As you enter this lovely property you will find the open plan triple living space which starts with the tastefully styled dining-area..
The open plan design makes for a perfect socialising space.
Soft furnishings and a curated palette create a wonderful place to cosy up and rest your limbs after a day exploring.
Or perhaps a quiet moment to read and unwind.
The sun-room is a real triumph - what a spot to gaze over the garden and soak in the rays.
Lots of cleverly chosen spots to put your feet up and maybe grab forty winks?
Lovely design and styling choices at every turn...
The dining-area is the perfect spot for your morning coffee...
The galley kitchen is very functional and has everything you would expect from such a lovely home. It also has side access out to the garden.
Sunny palette choices throughout this coastal home...
Off the kitchen is a large utility-room and WC. Very handy for drying wetsuits and dogs perhaps?
Venturing upstairs you will find two beautifully styled bedrooms.
The primary bedroom is peaceful perfection. Super soft linen and a sumptuous super-king size bed (can be split into two singles on request). No doubt you will sleep well here...
Views out over the garden from the primary bedroom and the sounds of birdsong drifting in...
The second bedroom is very spacious, calm and quiet with a tempting king-size bed and plenty of storage. The bed can be split into two singles on request to suit your group.
Styling choices that enhance the sense of calm that this coastal cottage creates...
This home is so quiet that you may well need to set an alarm.
Lots of natural light in the family bathroom.
And a deep bath to soak any achy limbs after a day exploring the coast.
An extra WC upstairs is always handy.
Just a little reminder that you are only a mile from the unspoilt beaches of Hengistbury Head.
Pretty little touches throughout...
The garden at Lavender Cottage is very special. Incredibly quiet, enclosed and private with a lawn and patio to enjoy.
Surrounded by fruit trees this green oasis is the perfect spot for some al fresco refreshments.
How about a bit of open air dining or a barbecue? The beach hut storage sheds are a little reminder that the sea is just around the corner...
Shady and sunny spots to suit everyone.
Perhaps a refreshing G&T may be in order?
The cabinet in the dining-area is where you will find plates and glassware.
With so many of Dorset's most well-known coastal locations on your doorstep it makes Lavender Cottage the ideal base for exploring and time on the beach.
Wick Village is beautifully tucked away between the River Avon and the Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve.
Views over the Avon to Christchurch Priory - both are short walks from the cottage or perhaps take the Wick Ferry (just a few minutes' walk).
The beaches of Hengistbury Head are some of the best and least known in Dorset.
Bournemouth with its miles of golden sands and famous pier is just a short drive away.
The New Forest is just a short drive...
Try a walk up over Hengistbury Head to see the colourful beach huts and beaches of Mudeford.
A visit to the historic Christchurch Priory and a walk along the river is a lovely way to spend an afternoon.
Lavender Cottage
6176 - NewChristchurch | Sleeps 4 + 2 cots*
20% off for parties of 2 + cot or less at certain times of the year, view offer...
7 Nights from £798
The location of attractions is intended only as a guide. Distances are 'as the crow flies'.
Nearby pub
Located in the centre of Christchurch, this pub serves lunch and dinner using fresh produce locally sourced where ever possible. During the warmer months dine outside in the secluded garden.
Nearby beach
A sand and shingle beach, Southborne Beach has been recognised with the prestigious Blue Flag Award. With water safe for bathers and high levels of cleanliness, it is a popular spot amongst visitors and locals alike, especially with families. There is also a promenade running along the spine of the beach, a nice way to take a stroll and enjoy the sea views. There are lots of facilities available for children and adults and equipment for hire too.
Nearby walk
A short stroll around the town centre and through Christchurch Quay and the grounds of the Priory. Take a look at the Web site for parking and location details.
Nearby town
A larger town in Dorset but it certainly hasn't lost any of that Dorset county charm. It has a rich maritime history, being situated centrally on the south coast and smuggling was rife. Now it's a prominent tourist hotspot with all the amenities one could need wrapped up in historic buildings and nature reserves, not forgetting the sea views and beaches.
Also nearby
A National Trust nature reserve, this three-mile curve of sand is home to many breeds of rare bird. Voted the UK's 4th top beach by Which? Magazine - though locals would probably place it higher. Studland Bay is also famous for its nudist section at Knoll Bay, the National Trust's only designated naturist beach. You will find safe shallow waters here and National Trust members can park for free.
July 2009
Gets pretty busy at peak times, but it's a great place all year round - as sandy as the Bournemouth beaches but totally sheltered from the prevailing south westerly breezes. National Trust Membesr park for free. Use the road from Corfe or chain ferry from Sandbanks.
If you would like to find out more about the history of Christchurch, pay this museum a visit, they have a wealth of history behind their doors! They are also host to many exhibitions so there is always something new to see. Once you have absorbed all that information, sit back and relax in their gardens with a nice cup of tea!
Kitchens, workshops, bake-offs and everything food related in mid-May. Lots of celebrities too...
A vast array of entertainment is shown here, there really is something to suit everyone. Many art exhibitions can be viewed - offering the opportunity to see some fabulous locally produced pieces. Sited in the middle of the high street and refurbished in 2006 this centre now has disabled access.
A nature reserve in Christchurch Harbour is the stunning location of these land and waters-based sports and activities.
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