Guests say
Paradise Villa in Christchurch is praised for its cleanliness, airy layout, and secure garden, making it a hit with guests. Its proximity to beaches, local amenities, and a dog-friendly environment adds to its charm. While some guests found the property overpriced, the overall experience is viewed positively.
The property is generally described as clean and well-kept, with one report of cleanliness concerns that seem to be an exception rather than the rule.
The location is well-regarded due to its proximity to beaches, local pubs, and supermarkets, although the best utilities are a bit further away.
Comfort receives mixed reviews, with some guests finding the beds and pillows lacking, while others report a comfortable stay.
Facilities are adequate, but there are reports of maintenance issues such as a broken washing machine and garden furniture, and a lack of heating control.
There is no mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Paradise Villa is a lovely, semi detached bungalow resting in Highcliffe, ideal for two couples or a family looking for a getaway to Dorset. Enter into this fantastic property and find a light and airy open-plan living space with skylights and stylish furniture. Here there is an opulent sitting area with a leather sofa, ideal for a relaxed night with a glass of your favourite beverage. The kitchen houses many home-from-home amenities to cater to your culinary needs, so why not cook up a storm using the utensils available, and enjoy a family meal at the dining table? This beautiful property sports two well-presented bedrooms with plenty of storage, including a double bedroom serviced by a separate shower room, and a king-size with en-suite bathroom where guests can enjoy a soak amongst the bubbles. Outside, make the most of the sunshine with morning coffee to be enjoyed in the enclosed patio or larger rear garden space, where there is a lawn and space for bike storage, as well as a sitting area where guests can relax as their four-legged family member reclines in the sunshine. Just a short walk from Paradisa Villa is The Governor a classy bar serving cocktails and offering live music, also the award winning restaurant "The Oaks" for locally sourced food and The Globe pub. Situated right in the centre of Highcliffe, a seaside town with a great selection of local amenities and attractions on your doorstep, including local pubs, eateries, a convenience store for all your holiday essentials, and a local golf course, The town also offers a lovely sandy beach, ideal for spending a day relaxing in the sunshine, fishing at Nea Meadows Lake, coastal walks, and visits to the impressive Highcliffe Castle. From here, guests can take a day trip to the beautiful Isle of Wight, where there are many stunning walks, beaches, historic sites and a zoo, Close by, Christchurch offers riverside walks, watersports activities, walks through Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre, towards Hengistbury Head Beach, as well as having access to Southbourne Beach, and beyond this, Boscombe Pier and beach. Or head out into the New Forest National Park, an ideal spot for hiking, birdwatching and mountain biking. All of this and so much more with a stay at the wonderful Paradise Villa
This idyllic coastal town comes as a borough of the stunning town of Christchurch, its position on the English Channel coast give it a uniquely mild climate. Highcliffe was a popular seaside resort in the Victorian era, its attractive High Street provides an excellent range of first-class amenities to make the most of. There are many notable attractions in the town which include the dramatic Highcliffe Castle, the beautiful Steamer Point Nature Reserve and a glorious stretch of sandy beach which looks out towards the 'Needles' of the Isle of Wight. Nearby is the spectacular New Forest National Park, bursting with wildlife and activities to enjoy. The wonderful town of Christchurch is close by, boasting a multitude of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a choice of museums. Another popular nearby spot is the ever-popular seaside resort of Bournemouth which promises a memorable visit with its many attractions including a splendid sandy beach with its pier.
Accommodation
Single storey, Semi-detached, Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with Smart TV and en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, kettle, coffee machine, toaster.
2 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed side patio with furniture and rear enclosed garden with lawn, patio, furniture and storage.
One well-behaved pet is welcome (£20 extra pet supplement).
No pet grooming in the bathroom.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles or 2 minutes walk to all shops and pubs, dog friendly beach 0.9 miles.
Note: The sofa bed sleeps up to two additional guests, please contact us to advise
Nearby points of interest
- Sammy Miller Museum
- Swanage Railway
- Bournemouth Beach
- Studland Beach And Nature Reserve
- Poole Harbour
Reviews (6)
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Josephine
Very warm, all the kitchen equipment you need. Beds comfy. Endless hot water . Great location . Would highly recommend.
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Debra
The garden needed a mow and the furniture was broken which makes it unsafe. The oven isn't fixed in its housing. The second bed was lumpy and was hard to sleep in. Again reported. All pillows were very low grade as well. I would not recommend apart from a good location
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Sherece
Check in was smooth and instructions were provided well in advance. The host is prompt with responses to queries. Things to note: the bed in the small room is very uncomfortable, the mattress needs replacing. Thereâs no microwave which may not be an issue for others but we needed to sterilise baby bottles so it was a bit of a nuisance using pots and pans. The kitchen is otherwise very well equipped. Although the listing states thereâs heating, the controls have been removed so you canât actually use it which feels a bit dishonest and the weather was quite cool and rainy whilst we were there and we couldnât dry our clothes. At the time of booking the property was listed as detached, itâs semi detached but this was not an issue and didnât affect our stay. Thereâs plenty of storage space for belongings. The garden is a nice place to sit and eat (grass needs cutting though). Overall we were happy with our stay but we would not return purely because the bed give me awful backache!