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'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea

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A coastal landscape with a clear sky, a beach, and a path leading to the shore. - 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea (Highcliffe on Sea)
A quaint cottage with a thatched roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a gravel path leading to the entrance. - 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea (Highcliffe on Sea)
A bench overlooking a beach with a clear view of the ocean and distant hills. - 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea (Highcliffe on Sea)
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather sofas, a dining area, and a bookshelf. - 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea (Highcliffe on Sea)
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available

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About this property

'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea

  • Horseshoe Lodge

    This 18th century thatched cottage sits within a small community of beautiful historic thatched buildings beside Chewton Common, Highcliffe.

    Horseshoe Lodge is a 3 bedroom detached home, over two floors, with its own private enclosed garden
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    The beautiful interior has been thoughtfully renovated to give all the conveniences of modern day living while keeping its original character and charm.

    It can easily sleep 5 adults with a twin bedroom on the ground floor, plus a double with king on the ground floor along with a single bedroom and shared family bathroom.

    The well-appointed kitchen has a washer-dryer, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, oven, and hob, plus, a hob coffee pot and a grinder for your fresh cup of coffee (if you'd like an alternative to the great cafes close by).

    The spacious yet cosy lounge/dining room has comfortable sofas, widescreen TV, DVD player and a stack of family games, books and DVDs.

    Guests can access the garage, where they can find a freezer and plenty of storage space for any bikes, surfboards or kayaks you might want to bring.

    The cottage is located in Highcliffe on Sea, which is famous for its scenic stretch of coastline and very close to the New Forest National Park. A gorgeous sandy beach is within walking distance where breathtaking views from the cliff top take in a sweep of scenery, including the Isle of Wight and the ‘Needles', Mudeford and Hengistbury Head. Magnificent coastal and forest walks make this an ideal area for those who enjoy the great outdoors, whether it is on foot, bicycle or horseback.

    There's a reserved parking space outside for guests, with more space in the streets surrounding the property.

    The cottage has its own garden area with outdoor seating and established trees and plants, making it a great outdoor sanctuary.

    Central heating throughout. As this is a thatched property, we are unable to allow use of the fireplace for safety and insurance reasons.

    The property is strictly no smoking.

    Activities: If you've exhausted the beach and exploring the New Forest, there's plenty of other activities on offer. A round of golf can be booked at either Highcliffe Castle, Brockenhurst or Barton on Sea Golf Clubs. Spoil yourself and book a meal at one of the fantastic restaurants in the area or enjoy a pamper day at the award winning Chewton Glen Country Club & Day Spa. For the kids, there's the dry ski slope, sailing activities at Mudeford Quay, and of course, lots of sea, surf and sand. There's even a dry ski slope, a short drive away.

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About the area

Christchurch is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Littledown Sports Center and Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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Highcliffe on Sea, Dorset

What's nearby

  • A calm harbor with several sailboats anchored in the water, reflecting the sky.
    Highcliffe Beach
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A historic building with a large entrance, a flag, and a well-maintained garden.
    Highcliffe Castle
    3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • A serene forest with a calm river reflecting the trees.
    New Forest National Park
    4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • A beach with a pier extending into the sea, surrounded by people and umbrellas.
    Bournemouth Beach
    25 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Barton-on-sea Beach
    13 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station
    3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    22 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Cat and Fiddle
    3 min drive
  • The Cliff House
    4 min drive
  • Colin Nash Restaurant
    5 min drive
  • Hourglass Micropub
    4 min drive
  • The Catch Fish & Chips
    8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea located?

Situated in Christchurch, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Barton-on-sea Beach and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from New Forest National Park. Highcliffe Beach and Highcliffe Castle are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hinton Admiral Station is 24 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

'Horseshoe Lodge', Character Lodge in Highcliffe on Sea Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Warm and welcoming

Beautiful property, well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent property for a quiet getaway with your furry friends

Excellent quality of all bedding, furniture, great service and lots of great walks to the beach. Definitely be back. NB: perfect for your canine friends, so accommodating (except the neighbours who clearly don’t like dogs)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic, highly recommended

The cottage is comfortable, quiet and well-equipped. It is well-situated for the New Forest and the seaside. It was a perfect for a group of friends for a long weekend stay, including a visit to Bournemouth and cycling. Jane was very helpful and responsive. Spacious kitchen with lots of pans and equipment for a roast dinner. Enclosed garden. There are shops supermarkets nearby. Very pleased with the choice, i would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Quaint Cottage

A lovely property and everything went like clockwork. A small doorway to the downstairs single bedroom caught my husband’s head out quite a few times ( You think he would have remembered after the first half dozen!) A step between the dining area and lounge, we were sure would catch us out but it never did, thankfully. Everything we needed was on hand and the cottage is situated very nicely in a quiet area but close enough to shops and the seafront. The enclosed front garden was good for our dogs. With stone floors it was a bit chilly at times but the heating control was easy to understand and we warmed up in no time. All in all a lovely few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Horseshoe Lodge was beautiful and exactly how it was described.It was perfect for a little R & R with our family and dog, beach, restaurants and pubs within walking distance and we enjoyed plenty of outdoors activities, nothing was more than a 30 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Very nice comfortable overall good

Well secluded close to shops and beaches and walks loved it well recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Charlotte

Lovely little place, great for the four of us and our 3 dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fab stay in a quaint little cottage

We stayed here for a week during the Easter hoildays and really enjoyed our stay. It's a beautiful little cottage and there was plenty of room for our family of four (all over 18) and our dog. We found a selection of board games to play as the weather could have been better!! There is the lovely Highcliffe beach a 15 minute walk away and a great choice of cafes and takeaways in Highcliffe. The property had everything we needed although there is not too much outside area and no grass (all chippings) but the front garden is enclosed so our dog could go out without any worries. Had a bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival which went down very well thank you. It was a lovely little cottage indeed.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Fairy lodge

Lovely home from home property. Walking distance of the beach and shops.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
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8/10 Good

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Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024