Find My Favourite Holiday Cottages in Christchurch

A lovely quay, award-winning beaches and spectacular nature reserves are all excellent reasons for choosing holiday cottages in Christchurch for your stay in Dorset. The town’s 11th-century priory, spectacular castle and listed mansion add to the atmosphere of this popular holiday town, while a pair of beautiful rivers, a natural harbour and an outdoor Splashpark ensure there’s no shortage of activities to enjoy. The lively town centre is home to several independent businesses, including boutiques, gift shops, charming cafes and restaurants. With its renowned markets and festivals, Christchurch is hard to beat if you want to take a culinary tour of Dorset.

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Evergreen, Christchurch
Christchurch
Hampshire
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Evergreen is a historic cobb cottage from 1860 surrounded by the free-roaming section of a national park. The charming rural cottage in Bransgore sits among the Dorset countryside and coast and offers tranquillity and beautiful views, plus luxurious furnishings, contemporary design and seclusion.

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27 Wick Lane, Christchurch
Christchurch
Dorset
England
Sleeps
6
Bedrooms
3

Set in the heart of Christchurch is 27 Wick Lane, a spacious cottage minutes from the Dorset coast. The light-filled cottage sleeps 6 and boasts a generous lawned garden with furniture and an interior with ample windows, garden views, open-plan design, elegant furnishings and contemporary comforts.

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Christchurch has an incredible range of family-friendly attractions, including Watermans Adventure Park, Eight Below Zone and Splashpark, featuring fountains, paddling pools and water rides. Staying in a Christchurch holiday cottage gives you easy access to six stunning sandy beaches scattered along miles of unspoilt coastline on the sparkling Solent. Set against tree-lined cliffs, sand, and shingle Highcliffe Castle Beach is a pretty spot for an afternoon by the sea. Nearby is Highcliffe Beach, which has a promenade and coast paths, offering dramatic views across the water to the Isle of Wight.

Christchurch is ideally located for visitors who want to explore the beautiful county of Dorset. If you fancy an evening out before retiring to your Christchurch holiday cottage, take a stroll into the town centre, where you’ll find waterfront bars, cosy pubs and lively nightclubs. Christchurch hosts a year-round calendar of exciting events, including exhibitions, fairs and a famous food and wine festival. A short distance to the east is the New Forest National Park, where ancient woodland, windswept moors and cliff-top paths await discovery. Travel westwards, and you’ll reach some of Dorset’s best beaches and the vibrant coastal town of Bournemouth.