Title: 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the 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 # 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44444400/44444319/19f07d43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, Internet](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44444400/44444319/62238a67.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44444400/44444319/4c5e480a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44444400/44444319/6a458b7a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44450000/44444400/44444319/af01068c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. 6.0 ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms11 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach Sleeps 6 1 x Super king bedroom 1 x Double bedroom 1 x Children's room with bunk beds 1 x Family bathroom with both bath and free standing shower 1 x Downstairs family shower room Washing machine Dishwasher Secure private garden and patio Outside seating Off road parking Free Wi-Fi Now pet friendly - 1 dog only please The Port Hole, or the Tardis as we call it because of its surprising spaciousness, has been the bolt hole of the Holgate family for many years and is now available for holiday lets. It is in an ideal location, just a couple of minutes’ walk from Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach. It also has two parking spaces. The house is very much designed for a family and it sleeps 6; 4 adults in a super king size bedroom and a double bedroom and a children’s bedroom with bunk beds. Both the master and second bedroom have plenty of wardrobe space. The downstairs living area is fairly open plan with a well-equipped kitchen and dining area that leads through to a spacious lounge with bi-fold doors that take you out into an enclosed courtyard space. The courtyard is fully enclosed, so quite safe for children and your four-legged furry friend. It also enjoys the afternoon sun, so great for alfresco dining or just chilling and enjoying a drink. There is a downstairs shower room which is great for washing sand off when you get back from a day at the beach, or if you have been out on the water and want a nice warm shower. Upstairs there is a family bathroom with a bath and standalone shower. Opposite is the excellent Jetty restaurant and the 4\* Christchurch Harbour Hotel, plus close by are bus stops to both Bournemouth and Lymington. There is much to see and do in the local area. Mudeford Quay is famous for crabbing, you can buy crab nets and bait from the gift shop just by the Haven House Inn on the Quay or from the Fish stall. You can hire paddleboards and other ‘water’ equipment down on the Quay and there is a ferry that goes over to Hengistbury Head; the beach over there is dog friendly all year round and you can walk around the head to Christchurch if you wish. Further along is the Avon beach and the Noisy Lobster restaurant which has an outside balcony – have a lovely long lunch just watching the world go by! There is also a gift shop, coffee hut and the Lobster Hatch that serves takeaway fish and chips. Christchurch is the local town with the famous Priory which is well worth a look and walk around. Lymington has a market on a Saturday and further afield The New Forest which has some amazing walks and a great place to see the ponies and, if you are lucky, the donkeys and wild pigs! It is the perfect holiday home for a family retreat by the seaside! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property 559093 ## About the area Christchurch is home to this cottage. Lymington Pier Ferry Port and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Pier and Sandbanks Beach are not to be missed. [Visit our Mudeford travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mudeford.dx4397) [View more Cottages in Mudeford](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mudeford-Cottages.d4397-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.72879%2C-1.74408&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KpssR7cfOGDlvpZhxew06QGOHtc=) Christchurch, Dorset ### What's nearby - Mudeford Quay Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles - Avon Beach - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles - Mudeford Quay - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles - Highcliffe Castle - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Southbourne Beach - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles ### Getting around - Hinton Admiral Station - 10 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 21 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Boathouse - ‬4 min drive - ‪Toby Carvery - ‬4 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Hiker Cafe - ‬9 min drive - ‪Kashmir - ‬19 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach located? > Situated in Christchurch, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Mudeford Quay Beach and 2.3 mi (3.6 km) from New Forest National Park. Avon Beach and Mudeford Quay are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 'The Port Hole' - central Mudeford and close to the beach Reviews 6.0 All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 6.0 Location 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nicola H. 17 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, communication Disliked: Check-in #### Excellently situated for the New Forest, Bournemouth and Sandbanks A few issues:- a. Contractor visited the property very early on the first morning to carry out cooker repair; we were still in bed and had not been notified so initially thought that a burglar had broken in! b. Kettle switch was faulty and kept 'cutting out' or not working. c. The heating/water system was either too hot or too cold - difficult to understand how to regulate the system. d. Pressure appeared to be too low for the flushing system on occasions. e. Excellent television lounge and kitchen /dining areas. It would have been nice to have been offered some sort of compensation for the stress we initially went through! ##### Nicola H. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022