The Quay:
The Quay is also famous for its crabbing from the quayside and there is a fish stall open daily that sells a great variety of fresh fish and shellfish. There is also a children's play park, café and gift shop. The Haven House Inn has a large outdoor seating area overlooking the Quay and the Sundowners Terrace at the rear is a great place for watching the sunset over Christchurch Harbour. Watching the tide rush out past the Quay down “The Run” or fighting its way back into the harbour is great natural spectacle. Watch out for the crazy swans surfing in and out of the harbour on the tide. The large green bordering the east of the harbour is perfect for picnics/BBQ’s, ball games and kite flying. You can catch the ferry to Mudeford Spit & Hengistbury Head directly from the Quay and visit its fantastic beaches and beach huts. The Beach House café has a great lunch menu and serves cold drinks and ice creams to cool you down on a hot day.
Christchurch Harbour is a great place for sailing and the Highcliffe Sailing Club is based on the Quay. There is also an active RNLI lifeboat station which practices launching weekly, so you are almost bound to see their rather unusual lifeboat launch and recovery system in action!
If walking or bird watching is your thing then you can do both without even getting in the car. Within an easy stroll, you will find a nature reserve on the cliff top adjacent to Highcliffe Castle, walk on the coastal path a little further for lunch or afternoon tea at Cliffhanger restaurant. If you fancy a little longer out, then why not try the circular walk through Stanpit Marshes and on to Christchurch for a spot of lunch. Then take the Tuckton ferry from outside the Captain's Club to cross the river or walk over Tuckton bridge a little further on if the ferry is not running, and head across more picturesque marshes to the back of Hengistbury Head. From there you can skirt the inside shoreline, head up and over the top or use the beach as your route back to the beach huts and ferry home at the tip of the Head.
If you head out in the car then the walks available to you are endless with The New Forest on your doorstep and The Purbecks within easy reach. Easily missed and of particular note is the area around Keyhaven and Lymington and, in particular, the sea wall walk past the now disused salt works and the spit towards Hurst Castle, which in itself is worth entry but make sure you have a few hours to spare.
Historically sailing and fishing are all part of the local heritage with such famous local sailing clubs as Christchurch and Lymington to hand. More recently wind and kite surfing have become extremely popular along with kayaking and paddle boarding. Don't worry if you have never tried any of these or do not have any equipment as Shore Sports, based in the Harbour, happily provide taster sessions and rentals.
In addition to the Haven House Inn on the quay, the Nelson Tavern and Ship In Distress pubs are 10 and 20 minutes stroll from Sandhills. Both serve food and attract a mix of locals and visitors so there is always a cheery welcome. The Harbour Hotel is slightly nearer and is a great venue for a special meal or afternoon tea in one of its two restaurants that overlook the harbour. There is also a luxury spa on site with heated swimming pool, sauna, gym and beauty treatments available.
About the area in general:
Christchurch - the sign says, 'Where Time is Pleasant', and it's right. From the lively Monday market to the great shops and restaurants along the high street it is a great coastal town. It is a short trip in the car or by the Ferry that leaves from Mudeford Quay. Christchurch Priory is the longest parish church in the country and is surrounded by beautiful grounds, riverside walks, and Christchurch Quay. The Priory is a must-see and is steeped in history. The Priory contains the 'miraculous beam' said to be placed there by a carpenter, locals believed was Christ himself.
The New Forest - a National Park situated on the south coast of England. The landscape is a mix of heathland, grassland, bogs and woods. Domestic animals are permitted to roam freely throughout the Forest. Visit Beaulieu Motor Museum, catch a ferry from the pretty town of Lymington to the Isle of Wight or just enjoy the many cycle trails, walks and forest villages.
Bournemouth - the famous seaside resort with miles of beaches, loads of restaurants, bars, clubs, and great shopping. Just 9 miles away, it has so much to see and do.
Other Attractions - Alice in Wonderland maze Theme Park, Serendipity Sam’s, Go Ape at Moors Valley, Tower Park with its Multiplex Bowling and Splashdown Indoor Water Park, Paulton's theme park on the edge of the New Forest, the Bournemouth Oceanarium, Compton Acres, Poole Old Town & Harbour, Sandbanks and Brownsea Island to name but a few.
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We enjoyed our stay in Serendipity very much
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We enjoyed our stay in Serendipity very much. Our grandchildren swam in the pool, paddleboarded in the harbour, played chess and celebrated a birthday. Serendipity is very well equipped, and we thought the layout was very good. Lovely location too! Thank you very much!
Anne, Peter and grandchildren.
August, 2023
"Serendipity" is a wonderful holiday home, beautifully equipped and oh so homely
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"Serendipity" is a wonderful holiday home, beautifully equipped and oh so homely. Excellent location close to Avon Beach and of course the famous Mudeford Quay. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in "Serendipity". We have passed the Sandhills site oh so many times walking along the seafront path, now we can tick the box that says we have stayed there.
Thank you Danny & Sue
Maureen & Brian from Locks Heath
April, 2023
We enjoyed a wonderful week at Serendipity
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We enjoyed a wonderful week at Serendipity. The lodge was very clean and comfortable. The amazing beach and surroundings make Mudeford a magical place to return to time and time again. Thank you Mud Huts - excellent service.
Linda
Dunstable
July, 2022
We have already booked to go back!
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We had a wonderful stay in 'Serendipity' in Sandhills Park in May. The caravan was in a perfect location, exceptionally clean and had everything we needed for our stay, along with some extra personal touches which was a lovely surprise! The communication and service we received from Mud Huts has been outstanding and we have already booked to go back!
Sarah Hockely from Surrey
A very spacious lodge
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A very spacious, immaculately kept and clean lodge. The beach and Quay are on the doorstep in a very picturesque area.
Would highly recommend for a family holiday
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Highly recommend for a family holiday in Mudeford. Accommodation and amenities were very good. Kids loved the pool, adults loved the prices of the bar!
Home away from home
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Great communication from hosts putting our minds at ease at choosing a new holiday let. Seconds from the beach and a home away from home.
Outstanding location
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Very clean and spacious living facilities. A wonderful location
Stunning
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Absolutely beautiful property and in a stunning location. The park is beautiful with lots of wildlife-we spotted foxes squirrels and bats. Easy check in process and a very short walk to the gorgeous. Avon Beach one way and Mudeford Quay the other way. Hosts were excellent and very communicative. I can only apologise for not being the same, my only excuse is I was organising a wedding and had my in-laws to stay!!
Fantastic few days despite the weather!
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Property was great, exactly as described!
Our stay at serendipity was amazing
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We live bordering London so traffic and people in abundance. Busy working life, I am a nurse.
Serendipity is situated brilliantly, quiet and friendly. The lodge is superb, clean, well equipped and extremely cosy and comfortable
We just spent a wonderful week in 'Serendipity' and have already booked a long weekend in November
We love it there
Helen, Beckenham Kent …October 2021
The property was spacious and well
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HuwDavies Shoreham by Sea
As 2 couples we recently stayed at Serendipity.The property was spacious and well
looked after and was perfect for 2 couples.The location in Mudeford Quay was great for walks and the beach and plenty of places to eat and drink and the site facilities are very nice.All in All a great few days.
HuwDavies Shoreham by Sea
We had an amazing time
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Will definitely be returning, Serendipty is beautiful and the location next to none.
Helen&Mark (on behalf Carol William and Tristan)
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