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Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach

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Chapel Cottage
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lounge
Lounge
Lounge looking into garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Bournemouth, England
  • Place, Southbourne Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Hengistbury West Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Christchurch Priory
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
1 or 2 small dogs max please
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house please.
Saturday to Saturday bookings only

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bournemouth

Bournemouth is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course and Queens Park are also worth visiting.
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Bournemouth, England

What's nearby

  • Southbourne Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hengistbury West Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Hengistbury Head Beach - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Christchurch Priory - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Regent Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sobo Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Tuckton Tea Gardens - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Ye Olde George Christchurch - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Soho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Ship - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach?

As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach on 25 Sept 2024 start from AU$460, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chapel Cottage: Beautiful pet friendly family home within short walk to beach located?

Situated in Bournemouth, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Southbourne Beach, Christchurch Priory and Regent Centre. Mudeford Sandbank and Boscombe Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km). Christchurch Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Great place to stay

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
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

Another great stay

Another great stay in a well lovely house, in a super location. Hosts were very accommodating, and the facilities were top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Fantastic Holiday Home

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Another lovely holiday

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Second visit

Second visit to this holiday hone and we’ve booked again for our third visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

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

Perfect location

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
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene L.

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

Wonderful stay at Chapel Cottage

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

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

Superb House

The house is great in every respect - Layout, furnishings, appliances and equipment in general. Also, super location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Third visit

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen S.

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

Wonderful holiday

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

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.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing!

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great get away location

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Excellent

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
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Mrs

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
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

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
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

June H.

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

A lovely week's stay.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Michele N.

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

Brilliant once again!

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Great

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris E.

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

A great house, in nice quiet location

This is our third time staying in Scott and Katie's house. It's lovely location, well equipped, and very spacious.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Nigel P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Katie and Scott Hamilton

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Hi, we are Scott and Katie and we live in Berkshire around 90 mins from Christchurch up the M3. We love our home by the sea and hope you do too! It is in a wonderful location - a nice quiet street but close to the beach and all amenities - and we are very happy with how our renovation project has worked out. If there is ANYTHING we can do before or during your trip to make it a wonderful experience please do let us know.
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