Drop Anchor:
Drop Anchor is a light and airy holiday home decorated in cream and sea green colours. It sleeps 5 guests and can easily accommodate a baby in a travel cot, which can be supplied on request, together with highchair, baby changing mat and also a toddler bed guard. The two bedrooms are both a good size and this property boast two bathrooms, one of which has a bath with shower above. The main bedroom has a king sized bed with ensuite bathroom and flat screen 32 inch TV with DVD player. There is plenty of wardrobe and storage space. The second bedroom has a single plus children’s bunk beds, so sleeps 3, with the family shower room and toilet opposite.
There is a fully equipped kitchen with microwave oven and washing machine. The lounge area has a comfortable L-shaped corner sofa and footstool facing a 40 inch Smart TV - there is WiFi available.
The property has gas central heating and is double glazed with French doors leading to a large wraparound terrace. Here you will find rattan patio furniture, a great place to watch the world go by with a cold drink or for alfresco dining. There is parking for one car adjacent to the property.
Sandhills Coastal Retreat has a fabulous heated outdoor pool and separate heated children's pool. These are situated outside a family-friendly Manor Clubhouse with a fully stocked bar and also served are hot beverages and snacks and a small selection of hot food. Entertainment is provided periodically throughout the year. There is also a gym and a large children’s play area on site.
Sandhills is set in a peaceful, beautifully maintained park. It has two gates that open directly onto the promenade that links Mudeford Quay with Avon Beach. To the right is Mudeford Quay, famous for crabbing, the Haven House Inn and Cafe, local freshly caught fish stall and where you can take the Mudeford Ferry across to Mudeford Beach to explore the famous Hengistbury Head and nature reserve. To the left is the lovely Avon Beach where the reputable Noisy Lobster Restaurant can be found with its adjacent takeaway food bar, together with the Coffee Cabin and an ice cream kiosk serving the most mouth watering flavours. There you will also find a bakery/gift shop for your everyday needs.
MUDEFORD AND SURROUNDING AREA
Mudeford is well situated in Dorset. It has two rivers, the Avon and Stour and it is close to beaches and the New Forest National Park with many places of interest to visit. Very near Mudeford is the fabulous Highcliffe Castle where you can have a tour of the castle, wander around it’s beautiful grounds or be tempted to just visit the tea rooms for lunch or perhaps a delicious cream tea. A couple of miles away is the town of Christchurch with its famous Christchurch Priory, relaxing riverside walks, many shops and tea rooms. A few miles from here are the larger towns of Bournemouth and Poole.
The New Forest has some wonderful little villages such as Burley, Brockenhurst, Lymington and many more. From Lymington you can take a ferry to Yarmouth and have a day out on the Isle of Wight! A few miles beyond Christchurch are the larger towns of Bournemouth and Poole to explore, full of shops, gardens and fabulous beaches. You can take the chain ferry from Poole over to Studland Bay to visit Swanage, Corfe Castle and Wareham.
