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  Front view of The Old Customs House
Front view of The Old Customs House
Mudeford Quay, just outside the accommodation. Looking towards Hengistbury Head.
Mudeford Quay, just outside the accommodation. Looking towards Hengistbury Head.
The lounge at The Old Customs House.
The lounge at The Old Customs House.
The sea views from bedroom two! Note the Isle of Wight in the distance with The Needles.
The sea views from bedroom two! Note the Isle of Wight in the distance with The Needles.
Sea views from bedroom one with the Isle of Wight and Needles in the distance.
Sea views from bedroom one with the Isle of Wight and Needles in the distance.
The kitchen at The Old Customs House.
The kitchen at The Old Customs House.
Lovely bathroom.
Lovely bathroom.
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Reasons to Choose Us

  • Stay on the Historic Quay
  • Located right on Mudeford Quay
  • Historic grade II listed building
  • First class accommodation
  • One of only 7 cottages on the Quay
  • Lie in a Four Poster bed & look out over the Solent
  • Watch the sun rise over the Needles
  • Just a 10 minute stroll to the famous Avon Beach
  • On the doorstep of the New Forest

Coastal Proximity

  • Sea Views
  • Beach Front

The Old Customs House occupies a unique position actually on Mudeford Quay! It has fantastic views from both bedrooms across the Solent to the Isle of Wight

Suitablity

  • Pets Welcome
  • Families Welcome
  • Suitable for Limited Mobility

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Bedrooms & Sleeping 

Master Bedroom
The master bedroom is furnished with a four poster bed. It has fantastic views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight. It also has a flat screen TV with inbuilt DVD player.

Bedroom 2
Offers two single beds with double aspect views over the Solent to the Isle of Wight and overlooking the lifeboat station and Christchurch harbour.

Living & Facilities 

Kitchen
The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with built in appliances including an American style fridge/freezer and dishwasher. There is a table with comfortable leather cushioned seating for 4.

Lounge
A large lounge with feature fireplace and front facing over the quay. Relax on one of the leather sofas or enjoy the 40" flat screen TV. The DVD player is also a hard drive recorder so you need not miss any of your favourite programs. There are a selection of DVD's, games and books to keep all the family occupied and a Bose SoundDock stereo system.

Family Bathroom
Situated on the 1st floor the family bathroom is fully tiled with a large bath to relax in after a day on the beach or a long walk. Towels are provided for each guest but please bring your own beach towels.

Shower Room
Situated downstairs this room offers an electric shower and toilet.

Location & Surroundings 

General Location
Situated on Mudeford Quay , famous for crabbing! It has a great pub 'The Haven House Inn' within a stone's throw and a cafe within walking distance, plus the ferry to Hengistbury Head. The New Forest is a 15 minute drive away, Christchurch 10 and Bournemouth 25 minutes.

The Quay
The Quay has children's play park, an RNLI lifeboat station, fresh fish stall, Cafe, The Haven House Inn and a large green area which is perfect for picnics, ball games and kite flying. Many sightseeing or fishing boat trips leave from the Quay as does the ferry across 'the run' to Hengistbury Head.

The Beach
Avon Beach is a Blue Flag beach and a mere 10 minute walk from the cottage

Christchurch Harbour
Christchurch harbour is a safe haven to learn and try watersports from Windsurfing to Sailing and the Highcliffe sailing club is based on the Quay.

The New Forest
The New Forest is on your doorstop and the perfect place to go if you want a day away from the sea and sand.

Directions & Getting Here 

Arriving By Car: From A35 Christchurch Bypass take the B3059 Purewell Cross Rd. At the next roundabout 2nd exit to Stanpit. Turn right into Chichester Way - just on from Christchurch Harbour Hotel. Property is on end of quay just beyond The Haven House Inn.

Arriving By Train: Christchurch Rail Station - 2.1 miles Hinton Admiral Rail Station - 2.3 miles

Arriving By Bus/Coach: Christchurch Coach Stop - 2.0 miles Highcliffe - Lymington Road Coach Stop - 2.4 miles Boscombe Bus Station - 5.7 miles Nearest Public Bus Stop is ~ 7 mins walk.

Nearest Airport: Bournemouth International Airport - 5.4 miles Southampton Airport - 22.9 miles

Tariff & Pricing 

This varies depending on the time of year.
Short breaks are available but these can only be booked 4 weeks in advance and for a minimum of 3 nights.

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More Pictures 

Bedroom one, the Four Poster. Sea views too!
Bedroom one, the Four Poster. Sea views too!
Bedroom two, with sea views too!
Bedroom two, with sea views too!
The lounge.
The lounge.
Mudeford Quay sunset in the winter.
Mudeford Quay sunset in the winter.
The lovely quay views from the chinmey.
The lovely quay views from the chinmey.