Local Area Guidebook

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Local Area Guidebook

Food scene

One if you want to spoil yourself and best for lunch to take in the views across Christchurch Harbour. Chef Alex Aitken delivers time and time again with stunning local seafood. 5 Star. Booking a must.
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The Jetty
95 Mudeford
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One if you want to spoil yourself and best for lunch to take in the views across Christchurch Harbour. Chef Alex Aitken delivers time and time again with stunning local seafood. 5 Star. Booking a must.
Local seafood restaurant at Avon Beach, within walking distance, make sure you book however ! Amazing views over Christchurch Bay. No dogs allowed inside.
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The Noisy Lobster
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Local seafood restaurant at Avon Beach, within walking distance, make sure you book however ! Amazing views over Christchurch Bay. No dogs allowed inside.
Relaxed and popular beach side cafe serving hot and cold food and a fabulous mega breakfast ! Dog friendly.
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The Beach Hut Cafe
7 Cliff Dr
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Relaxed and popular beach side cafe serving hot and cold food and a fabulous mega breakfast ! Dog friendly.
If you want to have a day out head to Lymington to catch the ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight and taxi to The Hut at Colwell Bay for lunch, amazing views and tasty seafood. Or charter a private boat from Lymington to Yarmouth and back for the ultimate day out !
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The Hut
Colwell Chine Road
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If you want to have a day out head to Lymington to catch the ferry to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight and taxi to The Hut at Colwell Bay for lunch, amazing views and tasty seafood. Or charter a private boat from Lymington to Yarmouth and back for the ultimate day out !
James Martin's own restaurant at the Chewton Glen. Relaxed dining atmosphere but with the attention to detail to be expected from this first class chef.
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The Kitchen, Chewton Glen
Christchurch Road
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James Martin's own restaurant at the Chewton Glen. Relaxed dining atmosphere but with the attention to detail to be expected from this first class chef.
Dog friendly local pub with eatery. Amazing roasts on a Sunday and within walking distance. Outdoor benches and showing sports events on TV.
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The Nelson Tavern
75 Mudeford
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Dog friendly local pub with eatery. Amazing roasts on a Sunday and within walking distance. Outdoor benches and showing sports events on TV.
Historic local pub on the Quay serving food daily with plenty of outdoor space, no allowed children inside but dog friendly.
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Haven House Inn
Mudeford
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Historic local pub on the Quay serving food daily with plenty of outdoor space, no allowed children inside but dog friendly.
Amazing cliff top views across Christchurch Bay from Barton on Sea, popular with locals for meeting up for drinks outside, serving food inside and out with a Gin Bar over summer and music on a Sunday afternoon.
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The Cliff House
Marine Drive West
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Amazing cliff top views across Christchurch Bay from Barton on Sea, popular with locals for meeting up for drinks outside, serving food inside and out with a Gin Bar over summer and music on a Sunday afternoon.
Trendy bar/restaurant on the Quay overlooking the green and River. Central Christchurch with parking close by.
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The Boathouse
Quay Road
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Trendy bar/restaurant on the Quay overlooking the green and River. Central Christchurch with parking close by.
A gusto pub on edge of the Forest about a 10 min drive, open garden to fields, perfect for the children to run around, parking and guest Ales/Beers. Bransgore.
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The Three Tuns
Ringwood Road
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A gusto pub on edge of the Forest about a 10 min drive, open garden to fields, perfect for the children to run around, parking and guest Ales/Beers. Bransgore.
Take Ringwood to Fordingbridge Road and signs for Alice Lisle, Forest pub serving food all day, excellent forest walks, good food and beer, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating.
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Alice Lisle Inn
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Take Ringwood to Fordingbridge Road and signs for Alice Lisle, Forest pub serving food all day, excellent forest walks, good food and beer, plenty of outdoor and indoor seating.
Highcliffe. Maison Blanc eatery. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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The Oaks
189 Lymington Rd
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Highcliffe. Maison Blanc eatery. Indoor and outdoor seating.
Central Christchurch. Relaxed during the day, lively bar during the evening with late entertainment.
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Soho
7 Church St
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Central Christchurch. Relaxed during the day, lively bar during the evening with late entertainment.
Cafe with clifftop views over Christchurch Bay towards the Isle of Wight.
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Cliffhanger Cafe
Waterford Road
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Cafe with clifftop views over Christchurch Bay towards the Isle of Wight.
Favourite with the locals.
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The Paddle Cafe Bar Eatery
397 Lymington Rd
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Favourite with the locals.

Relaxing

5 Star Hotel and Spa within a 10 minute drive. Stunning period property set in beautiful grounds with private tree houses and an excellent Spa. Booking essential.
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Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
Christchurch Road
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5 Star Hotel and Spa within a 10 minute drive. Stunning period property set in beautiful grounds with private tree houses and an excellent Spa. Booking essential.
At Mudeford Quay by the Harbour. All round fun for all ages and abilities. Windsurfing, SUP, Kayak, Canoe, and more.
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ShoreSports
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At Mudeford Quay by the Harbour. All round fun for all ages and abilities. Windsurfing, SUP, Kayak, Canoe, and more.
If you fancy hiring a day hut, head to Avon Beach Hut Hire available via the Shop. Book early to avoid disappointment. http://www.avon-beach.co.uk/beach-huts/
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Avon Beach
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If you fancy hiring a day hut, head to Avon Beach Hut Hire available via the Shop. Book early to avoid disappointment. http://www.avon-beach.co.uk/beach-huts/

City/town information

Historic Priory town of Christchurch with array of bars, restaurants and water front, plenty of parking and transport.
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Christchurch
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Historic Priory town of Christchurch with array of bars, restaurants and water front, plenty of parking and transport.
Georgian market town about a 25 minute drive with independent shops and a local market on Saturdays. Catch a ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight for a day is a must.
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Lymington
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Georgian market town about a 25 minute drive with independent shops and a local market on Saturdays. Catch a ferry from Lymington to Yarmouth on the Isle of Wight for a day is a must.
Cute English seaside village set between Lymington and Christchurch. Village green surrounding by independent shops and cafe's. Head to Keyhaven for walks along the Sea wall with cafe and pub.
Milford on sea
Cute English seaside village set between Lymington and Christchurch. Village green surrounding by independent shops and cafe's. Head to Keyhaven for walks along the Sea wall with cafe and pub.

Neighbourhoods

A relaxed coastal community for families and couples alike. What's not to like ! Perfect for dog loving guests with plenty of walks around the area.
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Mudeford
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A relaxed coastal community for families and couples alike. What's not to like ! Perfect for dog loving guests with plenty of walks around the area.
New Forest National Park starts within a 10 minute drive from the house. Huge array of walks and scenery with great pubs along the way most dog friendly. Roaming ponies, cattle and Deers.
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New Forest District
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New Forest National Park starts within a 10 minute drive from the house. Huge array of walks and scenery with great pubs along the way most dog friendly. Roaming ponies, cattle and Deers.

Sightseeing

You must catch the Ferry from Mudeford Quay over to the Sandbank (subject to weather), usually runs daily but check on social media. Only a 5 minute trip taking dogs, bikes etc. Once over there, walk along the sandbank to Hengistbury Head stopping for something to eat or drink at the Beach House restaurant. For the younger children take the Noddy Train to Hengistbury Head car park. Great for dog walking.
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Mudeford Sandbank
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You must catch the Ferry from Mudeford Quay over to the Sandbank (subject to weather), usually runs daily but check on social media. Only a 5 minute trip taking dogs, bikes etc. Once over there, walk along the sandbank to Hengistbury Head stopping for something to eat or drink at the Beach House restaurant. For the younger children take the Noddy Train to Hengistbury Head car park. Great for dog walking.
Hengistbury Head is a dramatic headland in Bournemouth situated to the south of Christchurch Harbour. It is an outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology and offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Access is easy for all ages and abilities and there is a land train linking to Mudeford Spit, and ferries to Christchurch. Buses run closeby. It's a great place for a day out whether you are walking or cycling. You are in the countryside but still close to the town
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Hengistbury Head
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Hengistbury Head is a dramatic headland in Bournemouth situated to the south of Christchurch Harbour. It is an outstanding site for wildlife and archaeology and offers beautiful beaches and views across the New Forest, Isle of Wight and Purbecks. Access is easy for all ages and abilities and there is a land train linking to Mudeford Spit, and ferries to Christchurch. Buses run closeby. It's a great place for a day out whether you are walking or cycling. You are in the countryside but still close to the town
Iconic landscape of the Jurassic coastline, steep climbs but worth it. Can be busy during warm days.
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Durdle Door
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Iconic landscape of the Jurassic coastline, steep climbs but worth it. Can be busy during warm days.
Beautiful scenery with lovely walks (quite steep), cafe and parking, can get busy in peak periods.
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Lulworth Cove
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Beautiful scenery with lovely walks (quite steep), cafe and parking, can get busy in peak periods.
Great fab day out followed by a walk around the Forest.
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Þjóðarsafn bíla, Beaulieu
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Great fab day out followed by a walk around the Forest.
A lovely, level walk between Friars Cliff and Highcliffe via the Castle.
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Steamer Point Nature Reserve
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A lovely, level walk between Friars Cliff and Highcliffe via the Castle.
Once the home of Mr Selfridge now open to the general public. Cafe with grounds for walks and music events during the summer months. Head down the zig-zag path to the beach.
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Highcliffe kastali
Rothesay Drive
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Once the home of Mr Selfridge now open to the general public. Cafe with grounds for walks and music events during the summer months. Head down the zig-zag path to the beach.
Drive west towards Corfe Castle and a little further on park up and walk out to Old Harry Rocks on the peninsular overlooking Poole Harbour, nice circular route of about an hour or two.
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Old Harry Rocks
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Drive west towards Corfe Castle and a little further on park up and walk out to Old Harry Rocks on the peninsular overlooking Poole Harbour, nice circular route of about an hour or two.
National Trust Estate just outside Wimborne, stunning historical house set in beautiful gardens and landscape.
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Kingston Lacy Estate
Blandford Road
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National Trust Estate just outside Wimborne, stunning historical house set in beautiful gardens and landscape.
Head to the Purbecks and stumble across the historic village of Corfe with its Castle and olde village cottages, not to forget a point for picking up the Steam Train between here and Swanage.
Corfe Castle
Head to the Purbecks and stumble across the historic village of Corfe with its Castle and olde village cottages, not to forget a point for picking up the Steam Train between here and Swanage.
An ancient hill fort just outside Wimborne near Kingston Lacy National Trust estate. Great for dog walks and a 360 degree view of the surrounding Dorset countryside.
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Badbury Rings
Blandford Road
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An ancient hill fort just outside Wimborne near Kingston Lacy National Trust estate. Great for dog walks and a 360 degree view of the surrounding Dorset countryside.

For Children

One for the kids, about a 40 minute drive towards Poole. Petting farm with cafe and shop.
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Farmari Palmer's Farm Park
Wareham Road
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One for the kids, about a 40 minute drive towards Poole. Petting farm with cafe and shop.
On the M27 towards Southampton about a 40 minute drive from Mudeford.
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Paultons Park Heimur Peppa Pig World
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On the M27 towards Southampton about a 40 minute drive from Mudeford.
Next to Bournemouth Airport, fun few hours for the kids.
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Undraland ævintýra
Merritown Lane
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Next to Bournemouth Airport, fun few hours for the kids.
Centre of Bournemouth on the beach.
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Hafsjávarútstöð
Pier Approach
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Centre of Bournemouth on the beach.
Just off the M3 about 50 minute journey.
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Marwell dýragarður
Thompson's Lane
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Just off the M3 about 50 minute journey.