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GB091479

Christchurch, Great Britain

Dordle Door which, along with Bournemouth beach, is rated in the top 5 beaches in England. 55 min drive

Dordle Door which, along with Bournemouth beach, is rated in the top 5 beaches in England. 55 min drive

aerial shot of Christchurch, looking back to river and sea

aerial shot of Christchurch, looking back to river and sea

Living room

Living room

Living room

Living room

Kitchen

Kitchen

Kitchen, looking onto garden

Kitchen, looking onto garden

Bath and shower room

Bath and shower room

Looking back towards the house

Looking back towards the house

Enclosed rear garden

Enclosed rear garden

Bedroom number 1

Bedroom number 1

Second bedroom

Second bedroom

Third bedroom

Third bedroom

View from the front bedrooms

View from the front bedrooms

Christchurch from the river, 5 min walk

Christchurch from the river, 5 min walk

Hengistbury Head beach huts (5min drive or 15min cycle)

Hengistbury Head beach huts (5min drive or 15min cycle)

Christchurch ferry, 5 min walk

Christchurch ferry, 5 min walk

Christchurch splash park, 5 min walk

Christchurch splash park, 5 min walk

paddle boarding and sea kayaking at Hengistbury Head. 25 min walk or 5 min drive

paddle boarding and sea kayaking at Hengistbury Head. 25 min walk or 5 min drive

Christchurch traditional market every Monday

Christchurch traditional market every Monday

The famous Stonehenge 1 hr drive

The famous Stonehenge 1 hr drive

English cream tea looking out onto Hengistbury Head, 15 min drive

English cream tea looking out onto Hengistbury Head, 15 min drive

Highclere castle (for Downton Abbey fans) 1 hour drive

Highclere castle (for Downton Abbey fans) 1 hour drive

Thatched cottages and ponies in the New Forest. 20min drive

Thatched cottages and ponies in the New Forest. 20min drive

cycling with ponies in the New Forest

cycling with ponies in the New Forest

Southbourne beach, looking back to Bournemouth. 30 min walk or 5min drive.

Southbourne beach, looking back to Bournemouth. 30 min walk or 5min drive.

Seaside resort of Bournemouth & Victorian pier, 25 min drive

Seaside resort of Bournemouth & Victorian pier, 25 min drive

Corfe Castle and steam engine. 60min drive.

Corfe Castle and steam engine. 60min drive.

UNESCO Jurrasic Coast. Old Harry Rocks. Favourite walk. 60min drive

UNESCO Jurrasic Coast. Old Harry Rocks. Favourite walk. 60min drive

coasteering at Lulworth cove, 60 min drive

coasteering at Lulworth cove, 60 min drive

London Waterloo station (direct trains from Christchurch) 2 hours, also stops at Winchester, cathedral city

London Waterloo station (direct trains from Christchurch) 2 hours, also stops at Winchester, cathedral city

Houses of Parliament within walking distance from Waterloo Station

Houses of Parliament within walking distance from Waterloo Station

Dordle Door which, along with Bournemouth beach, is rated in the top 5 beaches in England. 55 min drive aerial shot of Christchurch, looking back to river and sea Living room Living room Kitchen Kitchen, looking onto garden Bath and shower room Looking back towards the house Enclosed rear garden Bedroom number 1 Second bedroom Third bedroom View from the front bedrooms Christchurch from the river, 5 min walk Hengistbury Head beach huts (5min drive or 15min cycle) Christchurch ferry, 5 min walk Christchurch splash park, 5 min walk paddle boarding and sea kayaking at Hengistbury Head. 25 min walk or 5 min drive Christchurch traditional market every Monday The famous Stonehenge 1 hr drive English cream tea looking out onto Hengistbury Head, 15 min drive Highclere castle (for Downton Abbey fans) 1 hour drive Thatched cottages and ponies in the New Forest. 20min drive cycling with ponies in the New Forest Southbourne beach, looking back to Bournemouth. 30 min walk or 5min drive. Seaside resort of Bournemouth & Victorian pier, 25 min drive Corfe Castle and steam engine. 60min drive. UNESCO Jurrasic Coast. Old Harry Rocks. Favourite walk. 60min drive coasteering at Lulworth cove, 60 min drive London Waterloo station (direct trains from Christchurch) 2 hours, also stops at Winchester, cathedral city Houses of Parliament within walking distance from Waterloo Station
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July 26, 2025 - August 31, 2025 2 weeks
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Family house in Christchurch, England near river, historic town and sandy beach

4 bedroom house in historic Christchurch, a delightful town on the south coast of England surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastline. Easy walking to town centre and river, with restaurants, cafes, bookshop, leisure centre, swimming pool, 900 year old Priory church and small theatre/cinema. Easy cycling to safe, clean and sandy beaches.

Our family home is situated on a private road overlooking school fields, with off road parking. Recently modernised kitchen and bathroom. Free wifi. Large private garden with trampoline and full size table tennis.

The popular holiday resort of Bournemouth, the New Forest National Park and the Jurassic coastline are a short car or bus ride away. Stonehenge, Thomas Hardy's Dorset and Corfe Castle (setting for Enid Bylton's Kirrin Castle) are all within an hours drive.

Walk to the nearby train station to catch the regular direct train to London (2 hours), where you will arrive at Waterloo station, a few minutes walk from the London Eye and Big Ben.

For further information on our area visit the following websites:
https://www.visit-dorset.com
www.thenewforest.co.uk
www.bournemouth.co.uk

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Our Family

  • 2 Adults
  • 2 Children
  • 28 Exchanges made

Occupation

  • Headteacher
  • Primary Teacher

Our Home

  • House Type: House
  • Floor: 2
  • Environment: By the sea
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 2
  • Sleeping Capacity: 6

References

In my house

  • Pets - Not allowed
  • Small children - Allowed

Exchange Types

  • Home exchange

Indoor

  • Free internet access
  • Computer available
  • Central heating
  • Toys and games
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Clothes dryer
  • Television
  • Piano

Outdoor

  • Garden
  • Park / playground
  • BBQ
  • Bicycles: 5

Facilities

  • Non-smoking house
  • Use/Exchange of car
  • Pet care wanted

Our Destination Wish List

  • Open to any destination
  • United Kingdom

Spoken Languages

  • English

Occupation

  • Headteacher
  • Primary Teacher

Children

  • Girl - Age: 22
  • Girl - Age: 19

Pets

  • 2 cats

Lifestyle

We are an active family and love exploring new places. We like sunny, seaside holidays as our favourite activity is swimming!

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References

This member has completed 28 home exchanges. Those referenced below may contain feedback/impression from its exchange partners:

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Pollença, Spain

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Thickwood, Colerne, Nr Chippenham, Great Britain

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Sheffield, Great Britain

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Feedback:

The house is well-presented and is well-placed to enjoy Christchurch and the surrounding areas. Easy communication with Paul and we had a great swap. Thank you!

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Twickenham, Great Britain

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Cala Blava, Spain

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Otura, Spain

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Welcome to our home in the city of Melk!

Melk, Austria

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Feedback:

Very nice family! House was in perfect shape, everything as expected. Christchurch is a very nice town, with a lot to do. Easy to communicate with the family. Very good experience.

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Reuss, 5 min to walk from our place

Windisch, Switzerland

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Tavistock, Great Britain

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