Birchcroft - Hideaway, Ferndown, United Kingdom

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4.9/5 from 7 Reviews

100% Would Recommend

Facilities

Wi-fi
Parking
Children's books, videos, games
Highchairs

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Cottages and People 2 Adult(s) 0 Children 1 Cottages

Sleeps up to: 8
146 m² / 1572 ft²

Cottage-Wet room-Lake View - Base Rate

Free Wifi

Bathtub & shower combination
Grab rails in bathroom
En suite

Birchcroft consists of 1 ground floor king-size bedroom, 1 ground floor twin bedroom with en suite, 1 first floor double bedroom and 1 first ...

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Description

Birchcroft consists of 1 ground floor king-size bedroom, 1 ground floor twin bedroom with en suite, 1 first floor double bedroom and 1 first floor twin bedroom. It has a kitchen, lounge, dining room, and conservatory on the ground floor. On the ground floor it has 1 wet-room with shower, toilet and sink, 1 bathroom with bath and power shower over bath, toilet and sink. The ground floor also has an en-suite shower room with toilet, power shower and sink. On the first floor there is an electric shower room with toilet and sink. The garden is over an acre of woodlands and sweeping lawns. There is a children's playhouse in the grounds. Secure bike storage can be provided but has to be pre-booked.

Facilities

Alarm clock
Fire alarm with light
Fireplace
Iron
Ironing facilities
Refrigerator
Safe
CD / DVD player
CD player
Internet hotspot
Free WiFi Internet
Hairdryer
Non-smoking
Hypoallergenic bedding
Freeview TV
WiFi Internet
Kitchen
Wheelchair friendly
Carbon monoxide detector
First aid kit
Emergency card / instructions
Fire extinguisher
MP3 docking station
Washing machine
Dryer
Dishwasher
Toaster
Microwave
Kitchenware
Cooking appliance
Additional blankets
Linen provided
Wine glasses
Electric kettle
Coffee maker
Travel cot
Child safety gates
Lockbox access
Smoke detector
BBQ grills
Oven
Clothes drying rack
Accessible height bed
Wide entrance to bedroom

Reviews

Guest Ratings

Review Summary

Cottages 4.9
Value 4.9
Friendliness 5.0
Cleanliness 5.0
Facilities 4.6
Service 5.0
Location 5.0
Breakfast 0.0

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Birchcroft - hideaway Information

Description

Nature lover’s secret hideaway with HOT TUB to hire, 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 a playhouse with a toy kitchen, table and chairs. 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 - 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 Redruth Rotary and Bournemouth Tangent. 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 Pidgley 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. 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

Cleaning and safety

Professionally cleaned
Disinfected between stays
Rooms sealed after cleaning
Hand sanitiser
Social distancing
Staff protective clothing
Contactless check-in/out
High-touch surfaces disinfected
Linens washed to local guidelines
Linens washed above 60°C/140°F
Mattress and pillow protectors
Washable duvet covers
Masks for guests
No shared stationery
First aid kit
Staff trained in safety protocol
Temperature checks (staff)
Sanitised tableware

Facilities

Books, DVD, games
Free high speed internet
Free WiFi internet
Bike lock-up
Outdoor hot tub
WiFi internet
Garden
Sun loungers or beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
Wheelchair friendly
Fire alarms with lights
Specially appointed rooms
Housekeeping - weekly
Express check in
Safe deposit box
Hypoallergenic rooms/units
Kitchen/kitchenette
Sun terrace
Well lit path(s) to entrance

Parking

On-site parking
Free parking
Accessible parking
Recreational vehicle parking

Children's Facilities

Children's books, videos, games
Highchairs
Children's play area

Business Facilities

Printing

Activities and Experiences

Animal watching
Bird watching
Boating
Cycling
Fishing
Fly fishing
Golf
Golf - driving range
Horse riding
Jet-ski
Art galleries & museums
Nightclubs
Sailing
Shopping
Antiques & fairs
Snorkelling
Squash court
Surfing
Tennis court - outdoor
Theatre
Walking
Water activities
Water-skiing
Windsurfing
Family fun
Pub crawl
Retreat
Ski school

Policies

Check in

15:30 23:30
Check out

10:00
Child Policy

Children welcome
Smoking Policy

No smoking
Pets

No pets
Parties Allowed

Parties not allowed

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Accessibility

M2 rated for accessibility - we can supply a copy of our Access Guide on request. We have a ramp to the front door, one disabilities bedroom with 4 foot wide hospital style profile bed and single electric bed to help you get up. We have a ground floor wet-room, folding wheelchair to use, toilet seat risers, perching stool, commode, folding walker, bed grab rail, grab rails in bathrooms, armed dining room chair and 2 electric armchair in the lounge that help you to stand up. H1 rated for hearing - we have a loop system and TV loop system in lounge V1 rated for visual - we have visual paint differences on doorways and flashing smoke alarms. We also have a vibrating pillow that can be requested. We have flashing smoke alarms in bedrooms. We can hire a hoist on request for the bedroom or for the hot tub area.

Directions

A car is recommended when staying at the property

Road from Southampton (30.0 miles)

From M27 – [from London and The North]
At exit 1 [Cadnam] take the A31 towards Ringwood. Take the A31 towards Wimborne and then A348 towards Ferndown. Go through Ferndown centre towards Longham on A348. At the junction with the B3073 turn left towards the airport on the B3073. You are now on Christchurch Rd and Birchcroft is Number 85.

Just past the entrance to Dudsbury Golf Course [which is on your right], on your left you will see a sign “85 Birchcroft”. Proceed up the lane passing No 83 on your left. There is a large turning circle at the top.
Road from Exeter (80.0 miles)

Along A31 passing Wimborne [from Exeter and the West]
Stay on the A31 that by-passes Wimborne. Heading along the by-pass you will go over the River Stour. At the next junction [a large roundabout] take the 1st exit and then proceed around the roundabout, through several sets of traffic lights and take the 5th exit with signs to Longham and Hampreston. At two mini roundabouts take the 1st exit then the 2nd exit following signs to Dudsbury and the Airport. This is Christchurch Rd and Birchcroft is Number 85.

Just past the entrance to Dudsbury Golf Course [which is on your right], on your left you will see a sign “85 Birchcroft”. Proceed up the lane passing No 83 on your left. There is a large turning circle at the top.

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