Title: Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach Riverside cottage in Christchurch with kitchen ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457600/76457510/w1435h1080x243y0-f314bd47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457600/76457510/w1434h1080x243y0-fb231923.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457600/76457510/93ea15aa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457600/76457510/w804h1080x558y0-131ac63b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76460000/76457600/76457510/w1614h1080x153y0-3a8a81ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Overlooking Christchurch Quay, The Crazy Duck offers a charming retreat. Stroll to award-winning restaurants and shops or visit the nearby Avon Beach or New Forest by car. With a garden for relaxation and parking for two vehicles, this cottage is perfect for families. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach Former Fisherman’s Cottage ‘The Crazy Duck’ Is located by the pretty and well known Christchurch Quay. A small boat ride over the water and you will be at the Stunning Mudeford spit beach and Hengistbury Head. A few steps into the town and you will find an array of award winning restaurants and shops. Family Friendly accommodation for 2 adults and up to 4 children. The property includes a Garden and has a drive for parking 2 vehicles. The space Accommodation can be worked flexibly and we can organise a large family of 2 adults and up to 4 children. Guest access The property has its own private drive for 2 vehicles. Leave the car and discover everything Christchurch has to offer. Alternatively jump in the car and visit Avon Beach5 minutes away or further afield to the New forest (20 minutes) Other things to note \*Due to the nature of this property being an old Cottage the stairs can be steep and the Bathroom is located downstairs\* ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Fenced yard - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95210000/95201800/95201708/d121a2a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Beach House - a stone's throw from Avon Beach, Friars Cliff Christchurch - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available 10 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=95201708&PinnedHotelID=95201708&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37271800/37271782/a823e7d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.73028,-1.774492&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kcttHpqyI%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40Y%40W%40WBW%40WBYBWBWBWBUBWDWDWBUDWDUDWDUFUDUFUFUDUHUFSFUFSHSFSHSFSHSHQJSHQHQHQJQHQJOJQJOJOJOJMJOLMJOJMLKLMJMLKLKLKLKLILILKLINGLILGLGNGNGLENGLENELCNENCNCLCNCNANANALANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBNBNBLDNBNDLDNFLDNFLFNFLFLHLHNFLJLHLHLJLJLJJJLLLLJJLLJNJLLNJLJNJNJNJPHNJPHPJPHPHPHRHPHRHRFRHRHRFRFTFRFTFTFTDTFTDTFTDVDTBVDTDVBVDVBTBVBVBVBX%40V%40VBV%40V%40X%40V%40V%3FX%40V%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAVAXAVAVCXAVAVCVCVCVCVCVEVCTEVEVCTEVETGTETGVETGRGTGTGTGRGRIRITGRIPIRIRIPIPIPKPIPKPIPKNKNKNKNKNMLKNKLMLKLMJMLKJMJMJMJMHMJMHOHMHMFMHOFMFODMFODMDODODMBODOBO%40MBO%40OBO%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOCOAOCMAOCOEOCMEOEMEOEMGOEOGMGMIMGOIMIMIMIMKMKMKMKMKKMMKMMKMKMMOKMKOKOKOKOKOKQIQKOIQISIQKQISISGQISGSIUGSGSGUIUESGUGUEUGWEUEUEWEUCWEWEUCWCWCWCWCWCWAWCWAYAWAWAYAWAW%3FYAW%3FW%3FY&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HINo4_a4D9OOm9bO00ZvPjw2v2I=) Christchurch #### What's nearby - Southbourne Beach - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles - Mudeford Quay - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles - O2 Academy Bournemouth - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles - Bournemouth Beach - 9 min drive - 4.1 miles - Bournemouth International Centre - 12 min drive - 5.6 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Station - 14 min walk - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk - ‪The Saxon Bar - ‬7 min walk - ‪Soho - ‬2 min walk - ‪Boathouse - ‬2 min walk - ‪Bodega - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cosy Cottage by Christchurch Quay/Town/Beach located? > Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Southbourne Beach and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from New Forest National Park. Prototype Bailey Bridge and Hengistbury Head Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km). Christchurch Station is 14 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question 9.8 ### Exceptional