Wish You Were Here - Sandhills in Dorset
With its stunning seafront position near Christchurch on the Dorset coast, Sandhills is a holiday home location like no other...
Little wonder that discerning buyers are willing to pay up to £400,000 to own a luxury lodge at the Sandhills, located near Mudeford Quay. However, such prices still compare very favourably with smaller and less well-appointed cottages in this property hot-spot. And buyers don’t have to be in the super-rich bracket, for it’s also possible to secure a holiday home here for under £150,000.
Owned by Park Holidays UK, Sandhills’ associations with holiday escapes for the privileged go back almost two centuries. The impressive manor house at the heart of the park was once the holiday home of MP Sir George Rose (1744 – 1818) whose close friends – and frequent guests at his property – included Prime Minister William Pitt and King George III.
Blue Flag sandy beaches and coastal paths abound, and inland the unspoiled countryside also provides endless opportunities for exploration on foot or by cycle. There’s no shortage of either of fi rst-class restaurants and pubs, plus many specialist shops in surrounding towns and villages. Easily accessible too are the New Forest National Park, larger resorts such as Bournemouth, the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site and activities from sea cruises to golf and water-skiing. Its beautiful outdoor pool, adjacent to the manor house, is maintained at a comfortable 30C. There is also a country club and a gymnasium, and attentive staff at Sandhills are always on hand to give advice and help owners get the most out of their stays. The park is open all year, with only February restricted to day-time visits only.
Sandhills, Dorset
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