Title: The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. ![Beach nearby - The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. (Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37271800/37271782/40e193cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. 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(Christchurch)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37280000/37271800/37271782/554f2e7d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Christchurch, The Retreat offers a tranquil escape with its secure garden and patio area. Vaulted ceilings, skylight windows, and an open-plan living space create a bright atmosphere in this modern mews-style cottage. ## Reviews 9.2 Wonderful ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. Family and couple friendly. COMPLETELY REDECORATED FOR 2023/24! The Retreat is a modern end terraced mews style cottage nestled in a secluded cul de sac in Christchurch, Dorset. The accommodation consists of an open plan living area with vaulted ceilings and skylight windows creating a light and airy environment. Two bedrooms accommodate four people and there is a three piece luxury bathroom with shower. There is a secure enclosed garden and patio area outside. The property has a reserved parking space in the grounds. The cottage is located a short walk from Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve and Christchurch’s historic town centre is 10 minutes on foot . Mudeford Quay and Avon Beach, both popular family beaches, are a 5 minute drive away. The New Forest, Poole and Bournemouth are all a short drive away. Buses to Bournemouth and Poole stop at the end of the road. There are an amazing 12 miles of sandy and shingle beaches adjacent to Christchurch. Most of them hold the prestigious blue flag award for cleanliness. Mudeford Quay sits at the entrance of Christchurch Harbour and is the home of the towns thriving fishing community which provides much of the produce for the Quays fish stall. The picturesque Quay houses a handful of fisherman’s cottages and there are spectacular views along the coast and across to the Isle of Wight. Crabbing is a popular pastime and it is from here that the passenger ferry runs across to Hengistbury Head. The Quay's authentic fishing credentials and its traditional Haven pub add to Mudeford Quay's appeal. The cottage is ideally located for those who enjoy the outdoor life. There are beaches and nature reserves nearby and the New Forest is only a short drive. Whether you are looking for an active break or a family holiday there are plenty of activities in the local area for you to enjoy. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car recommended - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - 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 - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 25 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - In-room accessibility - No lift (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Thin carpet in public areas - Tile flooring in public areas - Visual alarms in hallways - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Near the sea - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/57000000/56510000/56503700/56503635/2e7e3a65.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Harbourside - a sandhills caravan that sleeps 4 guests in 2 bedrooms Christchurch - Pool - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 17 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-21&endDate=2026-01-22&selected=56503635&PinnedHotelID=56503635&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123300000/123299100/123299072/b0f118dd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bach and harbour moments away from colourful dog friendly mid century bolthole. 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Do not leave alone in the property. Clean up any mess from the garden. Failure to do so will incur a deposit loss. All property to be removed from house at the end of the stay. All used bedding to be placed in bin bags or bath. Thank you ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 25 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: 1 small well-behaved dog. ### 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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 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 first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is recommended for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C50.73555%2C-1.76101&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=-YI56e150PnG91zdiXDkYvghL7k=) Christchurch, England #### What's nearby - Christchurch Castle \- 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Christchurch Priory \- 17 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Mudeford Quay Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Avon Beach \- 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Mudeford Quay \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Christchurch Station - 5 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk - ‪Maravi - ‬17 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬16 min walk - ‪Bodega - ‬14 min walk - ‪Ye Olde George Christchurch - ‬13 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Retreat Holiday Home, Christchurch, Dorset. 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[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 47 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 8.8 Location ### 8.0 Staff & service ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Simon L. 6 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Really nice place to stay ##### Simon L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew T. 9 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Had an enjoyable stay. Easy check in. Local shops for food and spacious for three of us with dog. ##### Andrew T. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen A. 23 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and exactly as described. Everything about the booking to arrival etc went smoothly. Thank you ##### Stephen A. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Francis 2 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities Basically alright but a bit expensive for the location. ##### Francis Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken C. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Outstanding Excellent accommodation. Clean and tidy, well equipped, ideal location. All that it was said it would be. ##### Ken C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### John M. 31 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dorset holiday Great accommodation everything you need as a base to to explore the surrounding area ##### John M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Christine A. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy Had a serious incident. Reported to the police. Property nice. Bedding not clean. Location undesirable. ##### Christine A. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat B. 27 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Two weeks exploring Christchurch. This was a very clean, updated and well equipped property in a quiet close. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Pat B. Stayed 17 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Curtis G. 11 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Would love to stay again Had an awesome week away in your house would love to come again ##### Curtis G. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mr Frederick 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication A comfortable cottage with all home from home essentials. Quiet location and parking was easy. A fantastic pub/restaurant next door, The Rising Sun food was excellent. ##### Mr Frederick Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire P. 7 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay Everything about the property was perfect! Location, cleanliness, the facilities and the information provided by the host. Be sure to check out the Rising Sun Restaurant next door too, one of the nicest Thai meals we’ve ever had! ##### Claire P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Evette S., Berkshire England 25 Jun 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The perfect Fathers Day Weekend The property was perfect, the beds were comfortable, the property was clean and just perfect location for a weekend break. We would definately book it again. ##### Evette S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Russ P. 11 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend break Easy rental within walking distance of beaches, restaurants, pubs and good walks ##### Russ P. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lesley K. 24 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable and well equipped Very nice stay in this hidden gem. Had everything we needed, clean and spacious. One word of caution if you have a big car the entrance is tight but you do have an allocated parking place right outside. Would stay again ##### Lesley K. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 13 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ANOTHER wonderful stay This is the second time staying here and we love it. The location serves as a great base for seeing all the different things in that area of the world. The flat is comfortable and clean and the kids love crabbing in Mudeford. We will be back. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 24 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A hidden away gem,suited us down to a tea,very quiet location,but close to all we needed. Thankyou Plenty of space ,very comfy bed we were impressed slept like a top. Shower head needs a bit of attention,but apart from that all was good ##### Wendy C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen F. 1 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice clean and comfy accommodation Lovely place to stay it was clean and had everything we needed for are getaway. very close to local leisure centre that had a nice place to walk the dog. Only 30 min walk to Mudeford and a 20-30 minute drive to Bournemouth. We had a great time and would be happy to stay again in this property. ##### Helen F. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### pete w. 2 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hols Lovely place to stay very handy for all places to visit .property is open plan for living and the kitchen was very noisy so this could a small TV in the main bedroom for a peace ##### pete w. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Níta H. 28 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyable It is a lovely roomy property, perfect for a dog with the enclosed garden. Convenient for amenities, dog walking field nearby. Numerous lovely beaches with some dog friendly. Although central it is very quiet and relaxing. Welcoming neighbours a definite retur ##### Níta H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew G. 29 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice accomadation Property although close to a busy road is actually at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. Easy walk into Christchurch town centre or Mudeford and the quay/beach. Reasonably priced accomadation ideal for a young family. ##### Andrew G. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgina S. 14 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### September break Well situated bungalow, very clean and well stocked with all the essentials. Helpful and friendly neighbours. Plenty of restaurants and pubs in the area and lots to see and do. We were fortunate to have very good weather too. ##### Georgina S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy C. 18 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional We had a splendid few days,just what the doctor ordered. Peace,tranquility and an abundance of sunshine. Thank you for letting us stay,Wendy and Malcolm x ##### Wendy C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul M. 11 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very happy with our stay The property was clean, cosy and perfect for our long weekend break. It was a relaxing place to be when we returned from our days out, with modern amenities, excellent shower/bath and even a small garden for our pooch to enjoy. The hosts communication was great and she was lovely to talk with. I would definitely recommend and definitely use again if we are in that neck of the woods. ##### Paul M. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### John S. 13 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good accommodation. Good accommodation but sofa's a bit soft. Everything else fine. ##### John S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa F. 7 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family weekend away We had a relaxing stay and enjoyed some family time together. The location is great and the Rising Sun Thai restaurant was really good. We were having a family celebration and was just a bit disappointed that there weren’t 4 wine glasses in the kitchen. Apart from that we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks ##### Lisa F. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ---