Christchurch is an ideal location for a last minute break or weekend short break in Dorset.

Countryside holiday accommodation around Christchurch offers pet friendly holiday cottages and large holiday properties for special family occasions. You will find our hosts charming and helpful.

Holiday cottages near Christchurch will give you the best of all worlds. Good value family holiday accommodation, weekend holiday cottages, luxury holiday cottages, and four star weekend cottages.  Farmhouse bed and breakfast and farm cottages are also popular.

Choose a self catering cottage or farmhouse B&B near Christchurch in Dorset through Cartwheel Holidays. 

The peaceful Saxon town of Christchurch is situated on the confluence of the Rivers Stour and Avon and nestles on the border of the New Forest. Christchurch has all the ingredients of a special visit : fascinating history and heritage as well as the unspoilt beauty of the natural harbour and surrounding countryside.

There are colourful floral displays throughout the town and a number of peaceful walks through the town’s many gardens - one highly recommended is the New Zealand gardens situated at the end of the High Street, which has flora indigenous to the twin town of Christchurch in New Zealand.

The town centre of Christchurch is great for shopping with a range of quality shops and boutiques. Take a tranquil riverside walk and admire the beauty of the Convent Walk following the course of the Mill stream which runs parallel to the River Avon. For beach lovers there are 6 local beaches spanning Christchurch bay between Mudeford and Highcliffe offering superb views and, for the more energetic, a range of watersports. The Regent centre offers a range of entertainment including theatre, cinema and also art exhibitions.

 Christchurch offers many heritage attractions including a visit to the Electricity museum only 5 minutes from the high street set in an old Edwardian power station. Try something unusual and visit Bournemouth Flying club nearby to experience your own areal view of Dorset.

Alternatively, for the sporty, a trip to Christchurch Ski & Leisure Centre comes highly recommended. Inspired by Lewis Carroll’s famous stories, the 7 acre Alice in Wonderland Park makes a great family day out - don’t miss the giant maze. In Christchurch there are many places to eat with an extensive range of restaurants, pubs and cafes on offer, catering for all budgets and tastes.

The grand 11th Century Priory Church renowned for its beautiful and grand architecture dominates the town centre. There are a number of classical concerts and organ recitals throughout the year held at the Priory.

To learn more about the fascinating history of Christchurch visit the Red House Museum & Gardens in Quay Road where colourful displays can educate you all about the archaeology and long past of this town. Nearby places of interest are Bournemouth and Poole and Wimborne with its beautiful Minster church.