Lavender Cottage

Lavender Cottage stands as a modern home in the Dorset seaside town of Highcliffe. The property sleeps six across three bedrooms and delivers practical space for families or small groups. Its contemporary fittings and thoughtful layout suit straightforward stays without unnecessary complications.

Entry opens into a hallway with storage for coats and shoes. The kitchen and dining room sit together on the ground floor with an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. A Nespresso machine and smart speaker handle everyday needs while the dining table seats the full group. Adjacent lies the lounge where an electric log-effect stove provides warmth and French doors lead straight onto decking and lawn.

Lounge with electric log-effect heater and French doors that open to a patio area.

Upstairs the bedrooms offer variety. The king-size room includes its own ensuite shower room, wardrobe, drawers and under-bed storage. Twin beds fill the second room while the third holds a double with built-in drawers and hanging space. Black-out Roman blinds feature throughout. The main bathroom provides a full bath with shower attachment plus basin and toilet. A ground-floor cloakroom adds convenience with hand basin and separate WC.

Outside the enclosed garden includes decked patio space under a tiled canopy, table and chairs for dining regardless of weather, plus a small lawn that leads to a summer house. The summer house secures bicycles safely. Private parking occupies the front driveway for two cars and includes an Easee One electric vehicle charging point on a pay-as-you-go system.

Twin bedroom complements the King size option, both on the first floor.

The cottage sits within easy reach of Highcliffe Beach. A short walk covers the distance to the sand and the start of the South Coast Path that traces Christchurch Bay. The beach holds Blue Flag status alongside nearby Friars Cliff and Avon beaches. High street shops, cafés and pubs line the main road with Tesco Express only two minutes away on foot. Several dog-friendly options appear close by including one café that welcomes pets for breakfast.

Highcliffe itself forms part of the broader New Forest area. Short drives or cycles connect to the national park with its roaming ponies, Highcliffe Castle, Hengistbury Head and Mudeford Quay. Christchurch lies nearby for additional coastal and historic interest.

Key features include:

• Accessibility: ground-floor king bedroom with ensuite shower room, retractable stair gate available on request, high chair on request, access statement provided, sloping beach access available at certain points
• Layout: ground-floor kitchen-diner and lounge opening to garden plus cloakroom, three first-floor bedrooms with one ensuite and shared bathroom
• Parking: private driveway in front of the property for two cars with on-site electric vehicle charging point
• Local amenities: Tesco Express two minutes’ walk, high street with shops pubs and cafés within ten minutes, beach and coastal path ten minutes’ stroll, cycle storage in garden summer house

The cottage welcomes one well-behaved dog over one year old that remains fully house trained. Bed linen and towels come supplied though beach towels require bringing. Central heating and WiFi run throughout the year.

Lavender Cottage keeps things simple yet complete for coastal breaks in Highcliffe. Its position and fittings allow focus on the surroundings rather than domestic details.