'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden dresser, a flat-screen TV, and a lamp on a glass table.
A window with a view of a body of water and a boat.
A black metal entrance with a sign reading "The Old Customs House 4".
A living room with two brown leather sofas, a coffee table with a vase of flowers, and a window with curtains.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Mudeford Quay

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Christchurch, Dorset
  • Place, Mudeford Quay
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Mudeford Quay Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Avon Beach
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Family Toilet and Shower Room

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Dining area

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About the area

Mudeford

Christchurch is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Poole Harbour. Littledown Sports Center and Bournemouth Adventure Wonderland are also worth visiting.
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Christchurch, Dorset

What's nearby

  • Mudeford Quay - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Mudeford Quay Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Avon Beach - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Friars Cliff Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Mudeford Sandbank - 1 min drive - 0.2 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 12 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Hiker Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Masala Bay - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay on 6 Nov 2026 start from £873, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'The Old Customs House', character cottage on Mudeford Quay located?

Situated in Christchurch, this cottage is steps from Mudeford Quay and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from New Forest National Park. Mudeford Quay Beach and Avon Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really lovely house, enjoyed our stay and the location was great - a real treat for Valentine's weekend
Bobby enjoying the view from the living room window on his cheeky weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2026
Hi Jackie Thank you for your review of The Old Customs House and we are glad you had a lovely stay for Valentine's weekend. We hope your little dog had a lovely time too! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful & Relaxing

We totally enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Feb 2024
Hi Russ We are pleased you had an enjoyable stay at The Old Customs House and look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic

An amazing 3 night stay in the Old Customs House. Fantastic location and beautiful house.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2023
We are so glad you had an enjoyable stay at The Old Customs House and loved the cottage and its location. Please come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location and very smart property

We wanted a short break by the sea in an area where we could get about by bicycle and the house was perfect for this. It has a very high quality interior and the location and views were great. The hosts were very easy to deal with and I would highly recommend a visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2021
Hi Linda Thank you for your review of The Old Customs House and we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and the location. Best regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxed break

Property was clean, tidy and spacious with good facilities. Location was great, walk to the sea front with my morning coffee, really relaxing. Will come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Oct 2022
Hi Michael Thank you for your review of The Old Customs House and we are glad you enjoyed the property and its location. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfy Quayside Cottage

Warm and comfortable with fabulous views and a very short walk to the fresh fish shop, the cafe and the pub. Cannot recommend highly enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2023
Hi Nicholas Thank you for your review of The Old Customs House and we are glad you found the cottage comfortable and loved the views and its location. Please come back soon! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

A well presented property - we had a lovely holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Dec 2024
Hi Stewart We are glad you had a lovely time at The Old Customs House. Please come back again soon! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

We love the place and would like to return sometime
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2024
Hi Terry We are glad you loved The Old Customs House and hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Super custom house

Fantastic place to stay at thats the accommodation and Mudford it’s self 👌👌👌👌
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jun 2022
Hi Paul We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Customs House and we look forward to welcoming you back in July. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming well equipped cottage

Mudeford quay is a busy little place with a popular pub and cafe. However lovely beaches and walks a close by. The Ferry was out of action but should be Working again late June.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2024
Hi Judy We are pleased you enjoyed your stay at The Old Customs House on Mudeford Quay. The ferry is back in action, so please come back soon! Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to relax by the sea

Charming and well laid out. Great places to eat near bye. Try the pub next door and the Noisy Lobster down the beach. Love the 4 poster bed. Everything worked and was very clean. Quiet surroundings listening to the ocean waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Apr 2023
Hi Virginia Thank you for leaving a review for The Old Customs House and we are glad you loved the cottage and its location. Mudeford Quay is a very special place and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wow factor property!

Luxurious custom house very clean, beautifully furnished. Superb position. Everything you need is there. Thank you for the wine!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Mar 2025
Hi Pat We are glad you found The Old Customs House to be very clean, beautifully furnished and well equipped. We hope you enjoyed the wine. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Cottage

An amazing cottage in a lovely location right on the quay. Great for just sitting and watching the world go by, but also a good base for exploring the local area. Enjoyed some lovely walks around Hengistbury Head and along the beach as well as travelling further afield. Close to pub and restaurants, but we chose to go back to one of our favourite pubs - The Oaks in Highcliffe. A beautiful and well equipped cottage that was a real home from home. We will definately be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Hi Jenny Thank you for leaving a review for The Old Customs House and we are so glad you had a lovely stay in the cottage and enjoyed the local walks and The Oaks. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect house for relaxing getaway. Loved everything about it, location and the lovely property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2026
Hi Sue We are so pleased you had a relaxing time at The Old Customs House and loved the cottage and its location. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Impressive, stunning cottage by the sea

Stunning cottage. Beautiful views. Small pub, cafe & fresh fish stalls opposite the cottage (pub offer takeaways), gorgeous walks along the beach & around the quay right on the doorstep - literally. The cottage was comfortable, warm, inviting, clean & all of high standard. Impressive!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

We were looking for somewhere relatively quiet relaxing and away from our normal chaotic life, here we found it. Next to a beach a cafe and a bar what could get any better. We would highly recommend this cottage for a break from reality. Extremely clean and tidy, comfortable and quiet, great for beach walks with our without the dogs. There's a short ferry trip across the water to another beach should the fancy take you. Will definitely be returning hopefully soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Hi Tony Thank you for leaving a review for The Old Customs House and we are so glad you enjoyed the property and the surrounding area. Mudeford Quay is a very special place and we hope to be able to welcome you back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a fantastic location

Beautifully presented accommodation with everything you need made available by thoughtful owners. Step out of the door and all the beauty and activity of Mudeford is on your doorstep.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Wonderful week at Old Customs House

Wonderful old property tastefully renovated in a manner both modern and classic. Great facilities. Would love to stay again and recommend it. Hosts were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 2021
Hi Richard Thank you for your review of the Old Customs House and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay there. We hope you will come and stay again soon. Best regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2025
Hi Elizabeth Thank you for giving The Old Customs House a 10/10. We hope you had an enjoyable stay and will come back again soon. Regards Jane & Ian Mud Huts of Mudeford Ltd
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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