Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach
House in Bournemouth
6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
This recently refurbished (2018) pet friendly home, is in an ideal location on a quiet road close to the beach at Southbourne. The house has recently had a total makeover and boasts 3 double bedrooms, a family bathroom, a beautiful open planned lounge with TV snug, kitchen and dining area, and good sized secure garden with patio and bbq areas.
Access to dog and BBQ friendly (see local restrictions) Southbourne Beach is 5-10mins walk (depending how much stuff you are carrying!) - a relatively quiet beach compared to further along the coast at Boscombe or Bournemouth, but all the more beautiful for it, with views on a clear day in one direction to the Isle of Wight, and in the other beyond Poole to Swanage and the Purbeck Hills.
The local nature reserve of Hengistbury Head with its cafe and visitor centre is a 10-15 min walk from the property, as is the nearest pub restaurant, the recently refurbished Riverside Inn which sits on the River Stour at Tuckton Bridge. The central amenities of Christchurch itself are a 15 - 20 min walk or 5-10 min drive, with its artisanal cafes, bars, supermarkets, and local shops. Bournemouth is a good 4-5 miles along the promenade for a lovely walk, or is easily accessible via car or public transport - regular bus routes from Tuckton are a 5 min walk from Baring Road, and go through Southbourne Grove and Boscombe. Southbourne itself is a bustling and thriving coastal town which has plenty to offer, whether its award-winning eateries, buzzing bars or a bit of retail therapy - Southbourne has it all!
Further afield, though not much further, you have the idyllic ancient woodland and moors of the New Forest, where ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer run free! Full of lovely walks, quiet cycle lanes, lovely small towns with olde pubs, and even award winning spa's(!), the New Forest is less than 10 miles away at Bransgore, but do take more time and venture further into the area, to take in all its beauty.
Our property is pet friendly - though we would remind guests to adhere to in house rules around cleanliness and pets, using provided blankets as opposed to sitting directly on sofas. Please clean up after your pets in the garden and around the local streets!
This truly is a wonderful house in a gorgeous location - we hope you enjoy!
Access to dog and BBQ friendly (see local restrictions) Southbourne Beach is 5-10mins walk (depending how much stuff you are carrying!) - a relatively quiet beach compared to further along the coast at Boscombe or Bournemouth, but all the more beautiful for it, with views on a clear day in one direction to the Isle of Wight, and in the other beyond Poole to Swanage and the Purbeck Hills.
The local nature reserve of Hengistbury Head with its cafe and visitor centre is a 10-15 min walk from the property, as is the nearest pub restaurant, the recently refurbished Riverside Inn which sits on the River Stour at Tuckton Bridge. The central amenities of Christchurch itself are a 15 - 20 min walk or 5-10 min drive, with its artisanal cafes, bars, supermarkets, and local shops. Bournemouth is a good 4-5 miles along the promenade for a lovely walk, or is easily accessible via car or public transport - regular bus routes from Tuckton are a 5 min walk from Baring Road, and go through Southbourne Grove and Boscombe. Southbourne itself is a bustling and thriving coastal town which has plenty to offer, whether its award-winning eateries, buzzing bars or a bit of retail therapy - Southbourne has it all!
Further afield, though not much further, you have the idyllic ancient woodland and moors of the New Forest, where ponies, cattle, donkeys and deer run free! Full of lovely walks, quiet cycle lanes, lovely small towns with olde pubs, and even award winning spa's(!), the New Forest is less than 10 miles away at Bransgore, but do take more time and venture further into the area, to take in all its beauty.
Our property is pet friendly - though we would remind guests to adhere to in house rules around cleanliness and pets, using provided blankets as opposed to sitting directly on sofas. Please clean up after your pets in the garden and around the local streets!
This truly is a wonderful house in a gorgeous location - we hope you enjoy!
Amenities
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Bournemouth
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We had a wonderful time the house is nice and big small garden to play in the house is beautifully laid out 3 bathroom and 3bedrooms 10 mins walking to the beach the beach is very clean 10 out of 10 for all of it
5.0 / 5.0
Scott and Katie’s house is lovely, spacious and well appointed. The location is great for all sporting activities, swimming and surfing at the beach, paddle boarding on the river nearby. The are lots of different walks a great place for a multigenerational family. There is nothing not to like. Please try it!
5.0 / 5.0
Another great stay in a well lovely house, in a super location.
Hosts were very accommodating, and the facilities were top notch.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely house in a great location. Short walk to beach and the New Forest not far away. Light and airy house with everything we needed for the six of us. Safe, good sized garden. Hope to return.
5.0 / 5.0
Had a great stay, house is perfect for our family. Location is perfect, just a short stroll to the beach. House has all the facilities needed and is very comfortable and relaxed. Thanks again for letting us stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Very good near to the sea and sand not fare to go to Christchurch or Bournemouth we went on the on the open top bus
5.0 / 5.0
House was superb for all amenities, communication was good with the owners kate and Scott. Location is fantastic for beach, shops, restaurants, pubs and exploring the area. Have been coming here for 20 years, probably the best house for location and cleanliness.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely loved staying in Katie and Scott's vacation home. It is spic and span, even more spacious than the pictures might suggest and just so very lovely. The outdoor space is magnificent as well!
The location couldn't be any better with its closeness to a beautiful beach and also to Christ Church.
Thank you Katie and Scott for sharing your space with the vrbo community!
5.0 / 5.0
It was home from home, great facilities, attention to detail was second to none.
Very comfortable, very large open plan kitchen & living area. Spacious bedrooms and bathrooms.
Katie & Scott were very helpful and friendly owners, would definitely recommend this house
5.0 / 5.0
Another wonderful week in the best holiday home we have ever stayed in . Katie and Scott communicate really well . They have supplied everything you could possibly need . The icing on the cake is it is wheelchair accessible just perfect
Thank you
5.0 / 5.0
We much enjoyed our stay, the house was just as in the photos, a lovely space to relax in. Once we figured out the Nest heating it worked very well for the cooler evenings too. It was also so kind to find a wealth of household goods available too, saving the hassle having to bring or buy them for a week. (The only thing we could not find was a tea strainer, so we bought one and left it in the cutlery draw!) We also enjoyed the quiet garden, which was great to sit out in in the sunshine. Thanks again to Scott and Katie for a lovely stay.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a lovely family get together at Chapel Cottage.
The location is perfect and the house is beautiful and very well furnished.
Thank you Katie and Scott
5.0 / 5.0
The house is great in every respect - Layout, furnishings, appliances and equipment in general. Also, super location.
2.5 / 5.0
Can’t fault this property or Scott and Katie. We always have a fantastic time, whatever the weather, the house is perfect no matter what it is like. Also communication with Scott and Katie is always perfect - quick responses and more than happy to answer any questions. Thank you both.
5.0 / 5.0
Just back from our third visit to this lovely property in an amazing location! Literally feels like your abroad. Very clean and well equipped property.
2.5 / 5.0
Good
2.5 / 5.0
This is our third time staying in Scott and Katie's house.
It's lovely location, well equipped, and very spacious.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Cottage
The cottage is very spacious layed out to
suit large groups.Garden is large and dog and child friendly. The beach is just a 10 minute walk great beach and lovely area for walks..Scott and Katie are very helpful
all the way through the booking.We have
booked for August next year Thank you
Scott.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantastic Family Holiday
The property itself is absolutely superb, we were really blown away how lovely it is inside. The photos do no do it justice! We know the area fairly well, the local beaches etc, there is so much to do. But the location of this house is brilliant to walk to Southbourne beach which is fantastic. The hosts were really helpful with all questions along the way. Our young children loved it here and we would love to return at some point again!
Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent
The house is absolutely beautiful Scott and Katie have thought of everything you could possibly need for a relaxing holiday .We had a wonderful time ,so close to the beach which was wonderful for the children .There were also games at the house so we made good use of the garden .
Communication with Scott and Katie was so easy they responded very quickly .We would definitely recommend and stay again .Thank you so much
5.0 / 5.0
2nd Time Stay
This was our second stay at Chapel Cottage and I can honestly say we were just as happy with our stay as we were first time. We are a family of 5 covering 3 generations and the dog Clyde and this house and garden suits us all perfectly. The facilities are fantastic, the house clean and welcoming and the garden is perfect with a fab bbq and lovely garden furniture. The accommodation provides everything you could possible need and the shed provides all you need for a beach visit. Just love staying , fantastic location 5 minutes walk from a dog friendly beach and easy walking distance to Christchurch. Communication with Scott and Katie is easy and they are always quick to reply to any queries. We can't recommend this property enough.
5.0 / 5.0
Second visit
Second visit to this holiday hone and we’ve booked again for our third visit!
5.0 / 5.0
Our second great stay
This is our second stay. Its spacious and well equipped, and very comfortable .
A good location, within easy reach of the beach, and a short drive to Christchurch.
Scott and Katie were very easy to deal with.
We hope to return again.
5.0 / 5.0
lovely stay
Everything was perfect ,the area is so quiet and peaceful ,very close to the sandy beach and all local amenities .The house is large and comfortable with all you could need ,Scott and Katie are very prompt to reply to any query .
5.0 / 5.0
A great stay
A lovely property in a super location.
We enjoyed being able to walk to the beach and exploring Dorset and the New Forest.
5.0 / 5.0
stunning
every thing you need to have wonderful stay, Scott & Katie was very help full and thought of every thing we think what ever age group your in.
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful House!
A wonderful, beautifully furnished house in prime location for exploring this area. Short walk to the beach and nature reserve. Fantastic restaurants and bars locally, especially the Boat House and Seafood Shack in Christchurch and Urban Reef on Boscombe seafront. All within walking distance. We cycled to the Sandbanks Ferry and into Studland, a great day out. Great train links to the New Forest where the bike trails are clearly marked. Hassle free arrival and constant communication with the owners. Thoroughly recommend staying here, you will not be disappointed.
5.0 / 5.0
Gayles Stay
Fantastic modern clean property minuets from the sea, great communication from the owners would highly recommend anyone look at this property for their next Holiday in the area the house had everything and more you could need for a stay.
4.0 / 5.0
Lovely stay in Dorset
Lovely house with all mod cons in a good location for access to the Jurassic Coast.
5.0 / 5.0
Fantasic house and location
couldn't of asked for a better stay ...the house is beautiful and well looked after . Everything we needed was here for us even down to charcoal for the bbq . Shops pubs restaurants all nearby and all towns and beaches a short ride away...the owners really made sure our stay was fantastic .
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful location
What a fabulous find! Amazing location with easy access to the beach, river and lovely walks. Communication couldn't have been better with the very helpful and friendly owners. We enjoyed a much needed break at Chapel cottage and hope to return soon.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful home in great location
Well-equipped, lovingly renovated modern home in a quiet location, yet within 10 minutes' walk from the beach. Not too far from shopping areas (drive/bus) and also within walking distance to some lovely restaurants (we especially liked Roots). We had a great time staying at Chapel Cottage - recommended for a recharge during a difficult year. Nice touch was a bottle of Prosecco as well - thank you :)
5.0 / 5.0
Highly recommend
Cannot fault this house or the owners. The communication before and during our stay was great. The house itself is immaculate, airy and spacious and was perfect for our family of 5 and a dog! It is beautifully furnished with everything you could possibly need and the bbq was used most evenings due to a short heatwave. The location couldn’t be better, with a short walk to the stunning dog friendly beach. Christchurch Is also a nice walk with many rewarding places to eat and drink before heading back. I would not hesitate to recommend a stay here, as long as it is not the week we want to go. Thank you for a fabulous week.
5.0 / 5.0
Great home in a lovely location
A spacious, high spec home, with everything you need. Easy communications with owner.
10 mins walk to a quiet Southbourne beach.
5.0 / 5.0
Our Christmas break at Chapel cottage
We went to Chapel cottage to spend time with our family who live in the area and had the most amazing Christmas and New Year. Scott and Katie made us very welcome and it was very easy from start to finish. Chapel cottage is a beautiful home we will be returning for sure.
5.0 / 5.0
Family holiday with our dog
We all decided this was the best holiday home we have ever had. We had everything we needed and more. It was a beautiful house within easy walking distance to the beach. We had such a good holiday.
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent property, great location
Had such a great time at Chapel Cottage and felt it was a home away from home, well equipped, great location to see the surrounding area and the owners were very helpful in replying to any questions I had. Five stars ⭐️
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely comfortable stay.
We had a lovely stay in this comfortable and homely property.
5.0 / 5.0
Lovely house
Chapel Cottage has been renovated to a very modern specification with open plan living areas and lots of light from roof lights. It has a nice garden, ideal for children. Great base for exploring the area.
5.0 / 5.0
Family retreat
At first site the property looks very picturesque ,the gardens are lovely and tidy and as you step through the front door and walk into the kitchen/living area it has the feeling of a very light open space . All the bedrooms are roomy and the ensuite are very nicely designed. All in all a very comfortable and restful stay.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Bournemouth?
The average price for a rental in Bournemouth is $198 per night. This rental is $288 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, parking, and laundry.
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