Birchcroft - shut to 1 June 2020

Situated in Ferndown in the Dorset region, Birchcroft - now open to book is a holiday home featuring a terrace. Guests can enjoy the free WiFi.

This holiday home with lake views boasts parquet floors, 4 bedrooms and a bathroom with a bath and a hairdryer. There is a seating area, a dining area and a kitchen equipped with a dishwasher.

The holiday home offers a barbecue. This property offers facilities for guest with disability issues.

Bournemouth is 4.3 miles from Birchcroft - now open to book, while Southampton is 23 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 2.5 miles from the accommodation.

Information about the host

Nature lover’s secret hideaway, Birchcroft cottage nestles at the end of a winding lane, surrounded by rhododendrons in over an acre of land and enjoys walks into the local woodland. This chalet bungalow, sleeps 8 [maximum occupancy under Covid rules is 6 incl. children] It offers accessible accommodation with ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms and is large enough for two families. There is a new ramp to the front door and turning circle for cars. All rooms are of a good size with a particularly large lounge. Step onto the ample terrace and enjoy breathtaking views of the local landscape, with Longham lakes in the distance. Wildlife including deer, foxes, rabbits, and many species of birds are often seen in the garden. For the children, there is a large rear garden laid to lawn but the boundaries are unsecured and lead directly into 19 acres of woodland. Though secluded, Birchcroft is only 6 miles from Bournemouth beaches and all the town’s facilities, has an ample supply of excellent pubs and restaurants in walking distance, [you can walk to The Angel Pub through the woods at the bottom of the garden, but remember a torch for the return journey!] as well as many well-known golf courses [Parkstone, Ferndown, Isle of Purbeck]. For the children, there is now a playhouse with a toy kitchen, table and chairs, etc. Birchcroft, as well as being 4 star rated by Visit England, has been awarded Mobility 1 & 2, Hearing 1 and Visual 1 – for part-time wheelchair users as well as people with hearing and visual difficulties. We have a wet room with wheeled shower stool, 4' hospital style bed, electric single bed, electric stand-up chair and a loop system. We have flashing smoke alarms and a personal alarm. The paddle staircase to the first floor is not suitable for those with disabilities, but we have 2 downstairs bedrooms, one with an extra wide door to accommodate a wheelchair. For Walkers and Cyclists, we have many facilities - Ordnance Survey maps, bike storage.

I'm Mum to 4 children with 2 grandsons. I run a self -catering and student let business in Dorset and enjoy life. My husband Richard and I are re-building a barn conversion in Cornwall so I drive around the country a lot. I am a member of Bournemouth North Rotary, Bournemouth Tangent and The West Hants Club. My life is very hectic but I enjoy being constantly on the go and computers. Birchcroft was my family home and was designed and built by my father, a water engineer. After my parents passed away, as a family we decided to let other people enjoy it as much as we do and hence it became a holiday home. My assistant Mary Pidgely has worked for me for many years and she now organises the cleaners, etc that keep Birchcroft running smoothly while I organise bookings and future projects. Her husband Mike is the gardener and you will love their dog Rufus who thinks the garden is his alone! If the TVs don't work we call son James and if something else needs fixing we call son Simon. They are identical twins so you might get them mixed up! Birchcroft can give you an unique holiday experience from walks in the grounds, beautiful sunsets and a wonderful playground for the children

Birchcroft is hidden away in over an acre of rhododendron woods, with walks in the local area and several lovely pubs within walking distance. However it is only 6 miles from the centre of Bournemouth with its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches, 10 cinemas, theatres, nightclubs, shopping and numerous restaurants to cater for all tastes. It has easy access to many National Trust properties as well as the Jurassic Coat, the New Forest, Poole Harbour and the Isle of Wight.