Everything about Fern Cottage was perfect for us and made for a great holiday. There was plenty of space inside for the six plus a labrador. It was very welcoming and well equipped with many nice, thoughtful touches. We spent a great deal of time in the fully enclosed back garden, taking advantage of the decent weather to have breakfasts and evening meals at the outside table. The owners are essentially your neighbours whilst staying there and are extremely friendly and helpful if called upon but otherwise very much leave you to get on with your stay.
Of the many good points about this property, perhaps the best is its location next to St Catherine's Hill nature reserve which is right on the doorstep of Fern Cottage. The hillside is multicoloured with heather and gorse and it made for ideal dog-walking. The other major advantage is proximity to Christchurch and its beaches. This year the area must have been even busier and more crowded than usual but the seclusion of the cottage meant that it always provided a calm retreat to return to but also, being so close to popular attractions, allowed us to visit at quieter times in the mornings and late afternoon.
All in all, I don't think we could have wished for better accommodation for our holiday.