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Birchcroft Hideaway

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4.2
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Dorset » Ferndown
Sleeps up to 8
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Birchcroft Hideaway, a wonderful four-bedroom dwelling is nestled in the peaceful village of Ferndown, Dorset, set in over an acre of rhododendron woodland. Enjoying close proximity to the New Forest National Park, pet-friendly accommodation, off-road parking and garden with hot tub, Birchcroft Hideaway is perfect for families, friends or couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From the moment you step inside Birchcroft Hideaway, you will be immersed in a tranquil atmosphere; discover the spacious, well-equipped kitchen, featuring all the necessary appliances required to rustle up delicious meals for the whole family. Gather around the dining table, pouring the wine as conversation turns to your exciting adventures for the days ahead.
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About Birchcroft Hideaway

Birchcroft Hideaway, a wonderful four-bedroom dwelling is nestled in the peaceful village of Ferndown, Dorset, set in over an acre of rhododendron woodland. Enjoying close proximity to the New Forest National Park, pet-friendly accommodation, off-road parking and garden with hot tub, Birchcroft Hideaway is perfect for families, friends or couples looking to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

From the moment you step inside Birchcroft Hideaway, you will be immersed in a tranquil atmosphere; discover the spacious, well-equipped kitchen, featuring all the necessary appliances required to rustle up delicious meals for the whole family. Gather around the dining table, pouring the wine as conversation turns to your exciting adventures for the days ahead.

For somewhere to soak up your scenic surroundings, head outside to the garden where you can enjoy a grilled feast on the barbecue or unwind with a cold beverage as your four-legged friends can run around the big garden, which also backs onto a woodland area. Be sure to treat yourself to a taste of indulgence in the hot tub; a welcomed luxury after a long day of exploring your surroundings on foot.

Keep the little ones occupied in the playhouse, kitted out with children’s toys, play kitchen and a darts board, before heading back inside to retire for the evening. Choose from four superb bedrooms in which to rest your head, comprising a ground-floor king-size, a double, twin and ground-floor accessible twin, boasting its very own en-suite shower room.

There is also a ground-floor wet room, bathroom and shower room where you can wind down or prepare for the day in style, as well as an upstairs shower room. The Dorset coastline is brimming with idyllic seaside destinations to visit, including the Jurassic Coast and fossil museum, all within a short drive of Birchcroft Hideaway.

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Birchcroft Hideaway Reviews

We had a lovely holiday at Birchcroft and loved the view from the beautiful garden. The facilities for our disabled daughter were invaluable, especially the electric bed and wet room. We hope to be back for our next holiday.
Christine
We had a wonderful holiday at Birchcroft Hideaway, its situation is perfect, we had some lovely walks, enjoyed the gardens, walking to the pub which was excellent and easy access to the gorgeous beaches at Bournemouth if you get up and leave early enough to avoid queuing in the traffic! !. The playhouse is such a welcome addition if you have children with you. However, there is a big 'but', the sofas in the living room are no longer fit for purpose and need to be replaced, they are so worn that we actually moved the two seater wicker sofa from the conservatory to the living room, however, this created another problem as when the sofa was moved in the living room, the dirt and debris in the sofa fell onto the floor and underneath the sofa was a lot of rubbish, dirt and drink stains. There had definitely been no cleaning between the sofa cushions in a while as we found tissues, shells, pencils and my granddaughter found a large chunk of cheese under the floral electric chair in the living room, not ideal for a toddler. I actually got the mop out and cleaned the kitchen, dining room and the mess on the living room floor and advised the agent that I had used the single floor wipe that was there. Thankfully we had taken plenty of antibac and kitchen towel. I was surprised to read the instructions for the hot tub, where it said that you didn't need to do anything on your first use, as when we looked there were no testing strips in either pkt so we had no idea whether it could be used or not, a new supply was provided on the Thursday. however, it would be useful if whoever did the check prior to us arriving had supplied a new pkt, they would have realised they had used the last one. The plumber did attend to fix the leak in the main bathroom, so a new shower seal should be fitted. We were unable to close the velux window in the double bedroom upstairs as there is no handle at the bottom to pull on like there is in the twin room next door. Birchcroft is a fabulous home but it is in need of a really good clean and some TLC.
Montague
Excellent stay! Fantastic scenery with large beautifully maintained gardens! We really enjoyed our stay!
Hayley
The location of the property is great, close enough to travel to Poole and Bournemouth. The grounds are beautiful, set in a lovely garden, lots of trees and really private. The outside playhouse was brilliant for our 3 year old. Hot tub was a nice treat too. It was such a shame that the cleanliness was not up to scratch. Dirty plates in the cupboard and cobwebs absolutely everywhere. The hot water is extremely hot, to the point where it could have easily scolded our little boy.
What a fabulous property! We spent a week in the property for my wife's 50th birthday. Our ages ranged from 16 years to 3 over 70's and everyone had a wonderful relaxing week. All ages are catered for along with our pet dog too! Amazing view from the garden and plenty of space to spread out enjoy the lovely garden. I would recommend this place and will definitely return in the future. Thank you
We had a lovely relaxing stay. The hot tub is a lovely feature. So nice to sit and relax in the garden watching the birds and squirrels etc. Great location and lovely place to stay the only thing we could recommend to make it even more comfortable is if the living room furniture could do with updating as the sofas sink down too low.
Enjoyed our stay at Birchcroft Hideaway, a great house in a lovely setting, everything we needed, clean and comfortable. ... thank you.
Madeeha
Was a great stay we really enjoyed, but the location would be even better in summer. We enjoyed the hot tub just a small suggestion, it would be great if there is a small space to change outside so we don't have to walk in to the house with wet clothes. Overall we really enjoyed it. Thanks to the owner for letting it out last minute as our booking got cancelled last minute.
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Attractions Near Birchcroft Hideaway

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an Birchcroft Hideaway itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what Dorset has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Loch Lomond Sealife Centre - G83 8QL
about 6 Miles
The perfect place to visit on a rainy day this large Sealife Centre is currently offering 2 tickets for £15.00 when you book online. Top attractions include the amazing shark tunnel, the rock pools and the otter enclosure. This year Loch Lomond Sealife Centre is also home to Cammy - the only Giant Sea Turtle in Scotland! The centre also offers visitors an educational experience with talks and hands on events taking place daily.
Monkey World - BH20 6HH
about 15 Miles
Monkey World is not only a local attraction but the work they carry out is amazing.  Rescuing and rehabilitating monkeys and assisting governments around the world to stop the smuggling of primates are just some of the purposes of the centre. You get to see the primates themselves many of which have become famous from appearing on the TV show Monkey World - a documentary about this place. Open year round we think this is one of best attractions in Dorset and you even get the chance to adopt a monkey if you choose.
Fort Victoria - PO41 0RR
about 17 Miles
Fort Victoria is many attractions in one convenient location. What once was a historically important fort is now home to a Marine Aquarium, a Model Railway, a Sea Bed Archaeology Exhibition and a Planetarium. The Country Park also offers delightful woodland walks. Countryside Rangers are on hand to give guided walks of the seashore and the woodland. Admission to the park is free of charge but each of the attractions incur a small charge.
Paultons Family Theme Park - SO51 6AL
about 18 Miles
This is a really fun and memorable attraction which is suitable for day trips or short breaks.  You can buy your tickets online which will help you beat the queues especially in school holidays as well as save money.  With a whole host of attractions and thrilling rides there might not be enough time in the day!  Exciting rides include the Edge and The Cobra.  More family friendly rides for younger children include the Magic Carpet Ride and the Flying Frog.  We are sure the whole family will have fun at Paultons so check out their website for the latest opening times and admission costs.
Paultons Park - SO51 6AL
about 18 Miles
Paultons Family Theme Park has recently been greatly improved to include many new attractions for younger visitors. The brand new Peppa Pig World features 7 amazing new rides and an Indoor Play Area to keep the little ones amused for hours. Of course those looking for more adrenaline boosting activities will not be disappointed either as there are over 60 rides in total to try out. The mighty Edge ride and the terrifying Cobra rollercoaster are the ones to go for if white knuckle rides are your thing. Live entertainment is also on offer several times throughout the season including some amazing family shows such as "The Light Fantastic" which takes place this October.
Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum - SP1 2EN
about 19 Miles
The Salisbury and South Wiltshire Museum is located in the Salisbury area of Wiltshire and will appeal to those looking for an educational and cultural day out.  The exhibits are centred around the history of Salisbury and South Wiltshire from prehistoric times to now. There are plenty of activities on for families and children during school holidays so don't forget to check ahead to see the latest events. There are a gift shop and a cafe on site.
Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park - DT2 8PY
about 22 Miles
Kingston Maurward Gardens and Animal Park is a magical place to visit with grand gardens and plenty of animals to meet.  From goats and ponies to alpacas and pot bellied pigs this attraction is excellent value for money.  You can feel free to explore the grounds too which are especially lovely on sunny days.  You will see majestic floral displays, stone terraces, a temple and even a lake.
Dorset Teddy Bear Museum - DT1 1JU
about 23 Miles
This family orientated museum is dedicated to Teddy Bears both old and new Edward Bear and his family of people sized bears are one of the main attractions.  You can buy teddy bear gifts from the quaint shop including top notch brands.  The Steiff Teddy Bear and Merrythought bears are very popular.  Open 7 days a week all year round (except 25th and 26th December) this is a perfect all weather place to visit.
Play & Farm Park - PO31 8PE
about 24 Miles
Described as the Isle of Wight's multi activity and play Farm park this attraction will really appeal to families looking for a fun day out.  Recently improvements have been made to enlarge the straw fun play barn and this is now the biggest indoor play space on the island.  This farm is now split into separate attractions, the play barns and petting farm which include rides on tractors and trailors and the tractor driving experience. Open all year this place is also excellent value for money.
Royal Victoria Country Park - SO31 5GA
about 24 Miles
Royal Victoria Country Park is highly recommended for a day out in the summer and has lots of things for children to do. There are woodland trails to explore with free maps and guides available. There are also several play areas, one for older children, one for the little ones and one for disabled children so no one is left out of the fun. Within the grounds there is also a heritage site, a tea room and a formal garden.
Go Ape -
about 26 Miles
Go Ape in Hampshire offers a unique opportunity for energetic adults and children over 10 to let off steam. The fun packed tree top adventure involves swinging through trees, climbing cargo nets, descending down zip wires and trekking through the canopies. Only for those with a good head for heights!  The longest Zip wire is a staggering 165m providing adrenaline boosting fun! The site also has a picnic area and kids playground.
Robin Hill Country Adventure Park - PO30 2NU
about 29 Miles
This is an award winning attraction on the isle of wight with so much to see and do.  From thrilling rides for the whole family to challenging play for younger kids they have thought of everything.  One of the highlights is the Falconry where you can see some of the most breathtaking displays in the UK.  You can also get a taste of nature and history here from red squirrels to romans.  The great value freedon tickets are well worth the money allowing you to return to the park as often as you like for 7 days.
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens - PO30 2NU
about 29 Miles
Robin Hill Adventure Park and Gardens is an award willing attraction offering an amazing experience which includes thrilling rides, exciting shows and animal experiences. The park also offers excellent value as one ticked gets visitors in to 2 parks and you can come back as many times as you wish within 7 days. Rides include the family friendly Toboggan Run and Colossus Swinging Galleon but one of the parks most popular attractions is the Falconry where visitors can enjoy some of the finest flying displays in the UK. The park also has a fantastic nature area where Red squirrel safaris are just one of the attractions.