Quay House Christchurch Dorset

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A kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, a chandelier, and large windows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with red chairs.
A residential area with houses, a wooden fence, and a grassy lawn.
A two-story brick house with a front garden, a hot tub, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A living room with a TV, sofas, a coffee table, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Your own private chef
    One of the few properties offering private chef services.
Sleeps 156 bedrooms9 beds

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Christchurch, ENG
  • Place, Christchurch Priory
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Regent Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Stanpit Marsh
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

First floor king plus single with views of the Priory.

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

First floor twin.

1 Single Bed

Ground floor king / 2 singles with disabled access wetroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Second floor family room king size & 2 singles with en-suite

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Second floor twin.

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms

First floor en-suite master bedroom with toilet and shower

Toilet · Shower only

Ground floor wet room shower with toilet.

Toilet · Shower only

Large first floor family bathroom with sinks\comma\ shower &

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second floor en-suite to family room

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Quay House Christchurch Dorset

Quay House is a listed Georgian House sympathetically decorated to it's period which makes it a stunning holiday home and perfect for special occasions. This Gold Award winning (by Visit England) property has 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms and can comfortably accommodate up to 15. There is car parking for up to 4 cars on site, in addition to public car parking nearby.

Quay House has a magnificent Kitchen & Dining room enabling 15 guests to enjoy eating and drinking in a spacious and characterful room with chandeliers and original artwork and patio doors out onto the patio area. Within the kitchen we have provided everything you would need to cater for 15 guests. With a full height free standing side by side fridge / freezer, coffee making machine, microwave, feature range double oven with 6 burner gas hob, dishwasher, and washing machine with dryer facility .Large Kitchen island with ample storage.

Character lounge with bay windows and festoon blinds and quality furnishings create a welcome area for 15 guests to relax in total comfort. Inset Wood-Burner, ideal for Winter weekend getaways. A large Samsung TV is provided complimented by Virgin Media package including Movies and Sport for your total home from home experience. Views out onto the rear garden.

Large garden and patio seating and tables for up to 15 people with barbecue. Out house for storage of bicycles, fishing tackle etc. We welcome dogs here max 3 at £40 per dog fee. First basket of logs free then £7.50 a bag thereafter. EV charging is available please enquire for details. £500 Refundable Damage deposit and £60 Cleaning fee applicable

Due to the terms of our planning consent as a holiday home Hen and Stag parties are not permitted. House rules also dictate that eating and drinking outside on the terrace must by completed by 11pm. Loud music is not to be played after this time outside. If inside it is asked that windows and doors are closed.

The house is perfectly located with-in the historic centre of Christchurch immediately adjoining the Christchurch Priory and within a few minutes walk of all the excellent facilities of the town centre, including many fine restaurants and bars, excellent shopping and a small cinema. The Harbour, River Avon and River Stour are all within a short walk and provide some of the best fishing in the UK and are also excellent for water based sports, particularly sailing, canoeing, windsurfing, and paddle boarding.

Excellent beaches can be found within a few miles at Hengistbury Head, Mudeford, Southbourne and Bournemouth. A small passenger ferry runs regularly in season from Christchurch which is only a few minutes walk, through the harbour to Mudeford.. The New Forest National Park is within 15 miles and then stretches for over 50 miles. Christchurch is an excellent base for golfers with some of the finest courses in the Uk within close proximity. Remedy Oak (45 mins), Ferndown GC (20 mins), Barton on Sea GC ( 20 mins) Queens Park, (15 Mins), Meyrick Park (20 Mins ), Parkstone GC (25 mins), Broadstone GC (25 minutes), Isle of Purbeck (40 min) and for the less accomplished golfers, Solent Meads (10 mins) and Ilford Golf Centre (15 Mins).

This really is the perfect house and location for a large family or a family gathering.

Stay criteria is based on 7-night stays, long weekends Fri-Mon (3 nights minimum stay) or mid-week breaks Mon-Fri (4 nights minimum stay).
Pets - allowed


By Car:
Follow signs to Christchurch from all major roads. Also look for brown tourist signs for ‘The Priory’.

Full details supplied when final balance is paid

By Train:
Christchurch Train Station is a 14 minute walk or .7 mile, or bus 1 or 1b to Priory Corner

By Bus:
Take bus to Christchurch town centre and house is a 5 minute walk from teh centre of Town/
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1685318
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.
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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Christchurch

Christchurch is home to this holiday home. Sandbanks Beach 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Littledown Sports Center and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course.
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Christchurch, ENG

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Priory - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Christchurch Castle - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Regent Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stanpit Marsh - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prototype Bailey Bridge - 37 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Christchurch Station - 15 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Den's Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Bear of Burton - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Quay House Christchurch Dorset pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Quay House Christchurch Dorset?

As of 23 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quay House Christchurch Dorset on 5 Sept 2026 start from £2,556, 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 Quay House Christchurch Dorset?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quay House Christchurch Dorset?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quay House Christchurch Dorset?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Quay House Christchurch Dorset located?

This family-friendly Christchurch holiday home is steps away from Christchurch Priory and Christchurch Castle. New Forest National Park is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away. Christchurch Station is 15 minutes by foot.

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Barry

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Short Stay Homes is a family owned business that specialise in offering their privately owned premium holiday homes throughout Devon, Dorset, Hampshire, & London.

Why they chose this property

A unique offering within the Christchurch Conservation Area.

What makes this property unique

This house can comfortably accommodate up to 12 adults plus three children with up to 4 on-site parking spaces. There is a large garden, which is rare for such a central location and the dining room can seat up to 15 people around a single table. The spacious lounge can also seat up to 15 and has a 60" Flat screen TV with a full Virgin media package plus very fast cable broadband. The master bedroom suite has a super King four poster bed and a 40" FST, also with a full Virgin package.

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