Smugglers Cottage

4.6★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

24 Customer Review(s)

Derek
October 2024

“Beautifully quaint cottage with enclosed garden.”

Pictures on website did not do it justice. The fact that just a few steps away from the most amazing nature reserve and walk into town, without using main roads, was such a bonus and hardly mentioned in past reviews. we loved the log burner and the bathroom was spacious for such a small cottage. To "nit pick" I have never known cushions to shed their feather so much! Not a fan of feather pillows either. sorry. Would stay again.

Pictures on website did not do it justice. The fact that just a few steps away from the most amazing nature reserve and walk into town, without using main roads, was such a bonus and hardly mentioned in past reviews. we loved the log burner and the bathroom was spacious for such a small cottage. To "nit pick" I have never known cushions to shed their feather so much! Not a fan of feather pillows either. sorry. Would stay again.

- Derek, October 2024
Mary August 2024

“We had a fabulous time at the cottage and will definitely stay again.”

Very safe enclosed back garden for the dog as well. Everything we needed was provided at the cottage. The location is ideal for Mudeford Quay beach which is dog friendly and the two nearest pubs to the cottage are also dog friendly.

- Mary, August 2024
Jayne June 2024

“Second time staying in this very well located property so many place to visit within easy reach.”

Cosy , pretty cottage, has everything needed for an enjoyable stay. The enclosed garden we appreciate as we take the dogs nice to know the can potter around & play securely. It catches the sun too lovely to sit out with a drink. The one negative thing we found that 1 bath towel per person wasn’t really adequate when staying more than a few days .However we had a great holiday and the good weather was bonus .

- Jayne, June 2024
Andy June 2024

“We had a wonderful holiday based in Smugglers Cottage.”

The cottage is comfortable, well resourced and perfect as a base for a holiday in the Christchurch area! The garden and garden room were just perfect for us. Evening sun allowed us to sit outside and just relax. Great WiFi meant we could watch subscription TV and we always got a parking space right outside… perfect! We would thoroughly recommend Smugglers Cottage!

- Andy, June 2024
Vicky May 2024

“The cottage was delightful but I think more attention to detail is required for the price of the property.”

The furniture is tired. The settee in the front room has stains on it and although comfortable to sit on I felt a little uncomfortable because of the way the cleanliness made me feel. The bed although comfortable squeaked every time you moved…this needs looking at. The fridge had been cleaned with bleach prior to our arrival so smelt of bleach…fridges shouldn’t be cleaned with bleach. For some reason we couldn’t get the fridge to work…it kept freezing the food. The garden was nice but could be lovely with a bit more attention to detail. And it would have been nice if the garden furniture had been cleaned prior to our arrival. The conservatory was lovely but the skylight needed cleaning. Lots of cobwebs and dead flies. The bathroom had very large cobwebs in it. Overall the place is nice, cosy and peaceful but as said it needs a bit more TLC to make it better. It’s in a lovely location and we would stay again for that reason.

- Vicky, May 2024
Jeffrey October 2023

“Lovely cottage in walking distance to Mudford Bay and island nature reserve close by .”

Cottage is well kept .kitchen has everything you need for your stay . Comfortable bed .. we will come back .

- Jeffrey, October 2023

Thank you for the lovely feedback, we love the location of Smugglers Cottage too, being walking distance from Mudeford Quay and Christchurch, it gives us all the opportunity to have some car free days out whilst staying. We love to receive positive comments about the bed, as it is so important to get a good nights sleep when you are away. Michaela Property Owner
Robert October 2023

“The cottage is great and well equipped in a very central position for pub ,shops and walking although the road can be busy day and night .”

was disappointed with unkept garden grass very long which made it difficult to pick up dog waste. also starter pack for log burner. only consisted of 3 pieces of kindling and 3 logs no fire lighters or paper to start fire. and no recycling facilities

- Robert, October 2023

Thank you for giving us the feed back, the grass was still being cut but just fortnightly then, so sorry if it’s persistent growing at that time of year meant it appeared unkempt. The log burner starter pack should have included a means to start the fire, apologies. We haven't found the road noise to be an issue, as there is a 30 mile an hour limit and generally the traffic reduces itself to single file, it’s location opposite the marshland, makes it ideal for both leaving the car and exploring locally or easy access to the New Forest, surrounding area for day trips with the car. Glad you found the cottage great overall though. Michaela Property Owner
Dawn August 2023

“Perfect cottage and perfect location.”

Weather was on our side admittedly but the most enjoyable holiday with our dogs for a long time. Cottage extremely well equipped and cosy. The small, pretty and fully enclosed garden caught the sun for most of the day. The nature reserve opposite provided joyful walks amongst the wild ponies and rabbits. Short walk into Christchurch centre one way and the Quay and beaches the other. Highly recommend.

- Dawn, August 2023

Thank you for the great feedback, hopefully we will be able to welcome you back again soon. Michaela Property Owner
Sarah July 2023

“Such a welcoming cottage in a good location and very comfortable with attention to detail in the furnishings.”

Well equipped throughout, even though we ate out mostly, as the Ship in Distress pub opposite was just fab and dog friendly. Parking was more of a challenege (owner was honest about this) as mostly locals parking outside but using the pub opposite, meant we could park there as the nature reserve was busy. However, being so close to the nature reserve, literally 2 mins away was perfect for the dogs and the enclosed garden was a god send.

- Sarah, July 2023
Wendy May 2023

“Lovely cottage with great facilities close by especially for the dogs.”

Very well stocked with herbs/spices and kitchen utensils and a dishwasher too. The only negative was the height of the door frames as my husband at 6'2" kept banging his head... Would definitely stay again - thank you

- Wendy, May 2023
Jayne March 2023

“The cottage is ideally situated , to explore various locations , brilliant for dogs with lovely walks right on the doorstep.”

Pub over the road, short walk to chip shop, other shops within close proximity. Very good garden centre few mins drive serving carvery Sunday lunches and light snacks including delicious homemade cakes. Enclosed private pretty garden is great feature for those with dogs but also to enjoy sitting out , weather permitting. Cosy pretty cottage with modern facilities, to be critical could have been a bit cleaner , but on the whole a lovely holiday cottage , would look at returning.

- Jayne, March 2023

Thank you for taking the time to write a detailed review, it sounds like you enjoyed exploring all the local facilities. Apologies if you found the cottage could be a bit cleaner, I will reach out to you privately to get some detailed feedback on the areas of concern so we can make sure the team concentrate on those areas in future. We would love to get the opportunity to welcome you back to stay again soon. Michaela. Property Owner
Janice March 2023

“We had a very comfortable stay, the cottage was great and the garden totally dog friendly.”

There is great walk just five minutes from the cottage and local beaches not far away. Hopefully we will be back.

- Janice, March 2023

We would love to welcome you back, perhaps in the Autumn? We love staying anytime of year, as the wildlife and local views across the marshes are always changing and especially the colours throughout the nearby New Forest National Park. Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Michaela Property Owner
Helen January 2023

“The cottage was really lovely.”

Comfortable and felt like home. The cottage had everything you could possibly need. Great location and just had a really nice time there.

- Helen, January 2023

That is what we always aim for, that our guests are comfortable and feel at home. Thank you for your kind review. Michaela Property Owner
Neil January 2023

“Perfect location.”

Very well kept cottage and comfortable. Everything required was there. Will recommend.

- Neil, January 2023

Pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay and will recommend it to anyone you know wanting to stay in the area, hopefully we will be able to welcome you back too again soon. Michaela Property Owner
Nikki December 2022

“Hugely appreciated the seasonal touches put in kindly by Michaela for our stay.”

Thank You.

- Nikki, December 2022
John December 2022

“In the coldest December weather, we stayed blissfully warm in this wonderful cottage, that has been thoughtfully adapted and fully equipped.”

Very comfortable bed, lovely linen, lots of space in the dressing area and a very well-fitted bathroom. The garden room was a real bonus. Perfectly situated within a short walk's distance to Mudeford Harbour or to Christchurch itself, and with the beautiful Stanpit Marsh just across the road.

- John, December 2022

We are really pleased you had a lovely time and found the cottage so warm given how chilly the week was you stayed! Thank you for your review. Michaela Property Owner
Annie October 2022

“Excellent cottage near Mudeford Quay.”

Very well equipped and spotless. Bedroom and bathroom very good; kitchen easy to use with modern crockery and all the necessary utensils to hand. Enclosed garden for dog and plenty of space for a couple. Good walking in the area, easy to access and near to Christchurch. Highly recommend.

- Annie, October 2022

Thank you for your lovely review, we are very lucky to have a holiday home that is so close to the waterside including Mudeford Quay and Christchurch harbour, the walks across the marshes have some stunning views. We hope to get the opportunity to welcome you back again soon. Michaela Property Owner
Steve October 2022

“Smugglers Cottage was well located and generally comfortable and clean.”

The proximity of the Ship In Distress which served good food and had very friendly staff was an advantage. The on-road parking was relatively easy, with the back up of free parking on the Sandpit March car park. There was an issue with the hot water and bath, which was resolved but only after 1.5 days. The process for resolving the issue was difficult given the need to contact the property owner directly.

- Steve, October 2022

We are sorry that you could only have a shower and not a bath when you arrived at our cottage. We did organize a plumber to be there at 8am the following morning who turned up the hot water temperature and returned later that day, with a replacement plug. Glad to hear you enjoyed the location though and especially the local pub. It’s an amazing area to stay right on the coast but with the added advantage of having the New Forest National Park just a short drive away, best of both worlds! Property Owner
Philip September 2022

“Great cottage, lovely area, fantastic weather, a very enjoyable stay.”

. Philip and Janet Allen

- Philip, September 2022

Thank you, really pleased you enjoyed your stay, hopefully we will get to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
Claire July 2022

“Overall the cottage was lovely, however, we could not use the living room because it was so hot and stuffy with non-opening windows and the sofa was stained and there were crumbs under the sofa cushions.”

We spent the week either sitting on the love seat in the sunroom or outside, which was fine because of the weather, but not the most comfortable. The rest of the cottage was lovely.

- Claire, July 2022

I’m sorry the lounge was too hot for you to use, the temperatures were 35 degrees whilst you were staying (I have spoken to the cleaning team about the stains and crumbs, all sorted now) and the sun does shine straight into it in the middle of the day, closing the blinds first thing in the morning may help if you return when there is similar extraordinary weather. Generally as an old thick walled cottage it stays cool in the Summer. But pleased you were able to use the sun room (which just gets the morning sun) and garden and that you loved the cottage. Hopefully you were able to spend some time exploring the local area with all that Christchurch, Mudeford and Hengistbury has to offer. Property Owner
Keith July 2022

“Smugglers Cottage is an ideal place to stay for a couple with one or two dogs.”

The location is perfect with a large recreation area for dogs a 2 minute walk away and a very good pub serving a excellent food 2 minutes walk in the opposite direction. It's also an easy walk to the beach or into Christchurch. The accommodation is very comfortable with all amenities that one needs. We stayed for 5 nights but could easily have stayed longer and still have found different things to keep us occupied. I would highly recommend Smugglers Cottage and would be happy to return in the future.

- Keith, July 2022
Hannah July 2022

“Lovely cottage in a great location.”

Really enjoyed our stay.

- Hannah, July 2022
Jennifer June 2022

“The cottage was extremely well equipped and spotlessly clean.”

The decor was in the best possible taste. The enclosed garden was very useful, and I was impressed by the washing machine in the shed, even though I didn't need to use it. It didn't matter that the wifi was slow. I would have preferred a walk in shower, but still managed to master the entry over the bath, and the actual shower was brilliant. I could always park outside the cottage, and Sanpit Marshes were excellent for dog walking.

- Jennifer, June 2022

Really pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for the review. I’m glad to say that the new broadband has now been installed just sorry it happened directly after your stay and not any sooner. The walks from the cottage across the marshes or round the whole harbour via the Mudeford ferry, the sand spit and it’s famous beach huts, hengistbury head and Christchurch are fantastic, really glad you were able to make the most of the local area and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Michaela Property Owner
Stephen May 2022

“An really enjoyable holiday- great location, plenty of space and nice garden to sit in.”

facilities were first class. Would book the cottage again without hesitation. One drawback was the poor Wi-Fi but I understand the owner will be changing the router.

- Stephen, May 2022

We are so pleased that as our first guests since buying the cottage last year and refurbishing it, that you enjoyed your stay. The Virgin Broadband is all booked with an installation date in the 2nd week of June, I just hope that just having use of the 4G router didn't impact your stay too much and we look forward to welcoming you back again in the future. Property Owner

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Summary

One king-size bedroom
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Conservatory
Newly renovated property
Gas central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine and dishwasher
Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent (Oct to Mar)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Roadside parking or free nearby general car park
Enclosed rear garden with lawned area, patio, furniture and barbecue
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles, beach 1.3 miles
Note: The cottage has steep, winding stairs and are not suitable for anyone with mobility issues
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Please note: This property does not allow children.

The property

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

CHRISTCHURCH

Bournemouth 6 miles.

The attractive Dorset waterside town of Christchurch is situated on the estuaries of the Rivers Stour and Avon, where they come together to form a magnificent natural harbour. Christchurch is a real gem of a town, offering visitors a wonderful and diverse holiday experience. The town centre boasts an array of charming shops and quality restaurants, whilst the 11th century castle ruins and the glorious Medieval priory, the longest parish church in the country, are well worth visiting. No trip to Christchurch would be complete unless you have strolled down to the pretty quayside, where you can enjoy refreshments whilst watching the ever changing boating scene, or you may wish to take one of the regular boat trips along the peaceful River Stour. Take your buckets and spades to one of the gorgeous sandy beaches nearby, and enjoy a ferry trip across the mouth of the harbour from Mudeford Quay to the sandbank with its colourful array of little beach huts. Should you tire of all the local attractions you’ll find plenty to do in the nearby family-friendly resort of Bournemouth, or venture into the New Forest National Park, both just a short drive away. Alternatively head to the local beach at Southborne which has a promenade that takes you through to Boscombe and on to Bournemouth. The lovely waterside town of Christchurch offers visitors a delightful and interesting year round holiday destination.

Please note: This property does not allow children.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Beautifully quaint cottage with enclosed garden.”

“We had a fabulous time at the cottage and will definitely stay again.”

“Second time staying in this very well located property so many place to visit within easy reach.”

“We had a wonderful holiday based in Smugglers Cottage.”

“The cottage was delightful but I think more attention to detail is required for the price of the property.”

“Lovely cottage in walking distance to Mudford Bay and island nature reserve close by .”

“The cottage is great and well equipped in a very central position for pub ,shops and walking although the road can be busy day and night .”

“Perfect cottage and perfect location.”

“Such a welcoming cottage in a good location and very comfortable with attention to detail in the furnishings.”

“Lovely cottage with great facilities close by especially for the dogs.”

“The cottage is ideally situated , to explore various locations , brilliant for dogs with lovely walks right on the doorstep.”

“We had a very comfortable stay, the cottage was great and the garden totally dog friendly.”

“The cottage was really lovely.”

“Perfect location.”

“Hugely appreciated the seasonal touches put in kindly by Michaela for our stay.”

“In the coldest December weather, we stayed blissfully warm in this wonderful cottage, that has been thoughtfully adapted and fully equipped.”

“Excellent cottage near Mudeford Quay.”