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Throop House Cottage - Bournemouth

Bournemouth, Dorset
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful, detached cottage with direct river access and close to award-winning beaches
  • Relax in the spacious dual-aspect living room and warm yourselves with the wood burner
  • Enjoy the sun terrace where you can relax all day with the ever-changing surroundings
Overview
Property code: OC-T28072

This stunning detached cottage is located on the edge of the River Stour and next to the historic Throop Mill. Set in the picturesque village of Throop, approximately 4 miles from Bournemouth Town Centre, the home of award-winning sandy beaches and the start of the Dorset Jurassic Coastline. Throop is the perfect spot for you to relax where you will find walks directly from the property into the open countryside, or take the short drive to the historic town of Christchurch, approximately 4 miles. Here you will find the historic priory church, castle ruins, coffee shops, bars, restaurants and shops. There is something for everyone.

Entering the property via electric gates, you are welcomed to a magical spot where you can hear the river flowing at the end of the garden and the birds singing in the trees. Stepping inside the property, you are welcomed into a bright and spacious lounge with a Smart TV, a wood burner for those cold winter evenings, and French doors leading to the terrace. The well-equipped kitchen offers you the space to cook up a lovely evening meal or breakfast before the day ahead of exploring what Dorset has to offer. There is also a separate dining room for all the family to enjoy meals together. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, one with a king-size bed and another with twin single beds, both with built-in wardrobes. The family shower room completes this floor.

Outside, the terrace area has been well designed for all your needs. Enjoy a relaxing morning coffee or a day of sunbathing, with a secluded area for you all to enjoy. Watch the river flow by, and if you are lucky the local wildlife will be around for you to enjoy. The remaining part of the garden is mainly laid to lawn with a shed which can be used to store bikes, fishing equipment, golf clubs, or beach toys. Please note there is direct access to the river and children need to be supervised at all times.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Gas oven and hob, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher and fridge/freezer
  • Wood burner in lounge (logs not included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Terrace with seating area, lawned area, and direct access to the river
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Fishing permit available on request directly with the local angling association
  • Storage for bikes and fishing equipment
  • Please note: All children must be supervised at all times due to direct access to the river from the garden
  • CCTV covering driveway and part of garden – for security purposes only
  • Beach 4 miles, pub and restaurant 1.2 miles, shop 0.8 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Claire Tranter

This property is personally managed by Claire.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Barry 13th June 2026

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Had a lovely time at the cottage, very quiet and peaceful and enjoyed seeing all the wildlife. The weather was typical British weather so we couldnt really make use of the balcony but the gardens were lovely.

Reviewed by Stephen 31st May 2026

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Renting the property was a brilliant decision. Spacious grounds behind closed gates felt secure and calming and the sound of the wildlife was wonderful. The grandkids loved being able to run around and play outside and it all felt very safe. Its a bit of a run to the beach and pubs/restaurants because of its inland position but its a classy retrRead moreeat and well worth a consideration for a weeks stay. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Karen 2nd May 2026

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WOW! This is our second visit to this cottage. It is absolutely stunning! The location is perfectly placed! Everything is provided, and feels very much a home from home when we stay here. The cottage is so fresh and clean, and you want for nothing while you are here. It is so welcoming, bright and airy. We are hoping to book again, for next yeRead morear! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 22nd April 2026

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This was a wonderful find. A beautiful cottage in the perfect location for us. It was right on the banks of the river, and the wildlife was all around. The cottage was well equipped and had everything we needed. It was near enough to everywhere we wanted to visit. The local walks along the river were beautiful. It was definitely one of the best Read moreplaces we have ever stayed in and if we ever stay in Dorset again, this will be our first choice. The chocolates, biscuits and jams were a lovely welcome gift. Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 4th April 2026

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Reviewed by Anne 22nd March 2026

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This cottage was very clean and comfortable. It is very well equipped for all your needs. The location was excellent with large well kept gardens. Plenty of outdoor space and a large patio area. We especially enjoyed watching the wildlife in particular the deer, pheasants, squirrels and huge variety of birds. Having been to several premises allRead more around the UK this is definitely one of the best. Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 16th October 2025

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A very comfortable stay, and would highly recommend. Location is fab, and was so very relaxing and enjoyable to hear nature all around.

Reviewed by Vicky 25th August 2025

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We have had an amazing week in throop house cottage, it's an absolutely stunning house and we will definitely be booking again. Fully equipped with everything you need and a few supermarkets in the retail park that's 5 minutes away. Our children loved playing in the stream and seeing all the different animals appearing in the garden- deer, owls, phRead moreeasant, squirrels and we even spotted a kingfisher. There's a lovely nature walk around the back of the house too. We used the house as a base to visit lots of places around dorset, recommendations are milford on sea, beautiful sea to have a dip in and views of the isle of Wight. Ferry from sandbanks (which also has a lovely beach) to swanage, train from Bournemouth to weymouth is a good day out and Poole was really lovely too. Hide

Reviewed by Thea 11th August 2025

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Reviewed by Geoffrey 14th July 2025

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This was our second stay at this pretty cottage and we will definitely be booking for next year. It was spotlessly clean and excellent quality towels and bed linen etc. The grounds are fabulous and so peaceful and quiet. It was fabulous to see a pretty little deer in the garden some days as well as pheasants and squirrels. Looking forward to returnRead moreing next year. Hide

Reviewed by Lorraine 28th June 2025

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Had to buy a teapot from charity shop

Reviewed by Nicola 21st June 2025

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We very much enjoyed our stay at the cottage, its in a great location for exploring the area and we felt very safe and secure there, with electronic gates etc. The gardens and riverside location were especially lovely, our children had a wonderful time exploring them. The house itself is very tidy, clean and the equipment is easy to find and use.Read more Hide

Reviewed by Carol 9th June 2025

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Reviewed by Thomas 25th May 2025

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Reviewed by Karen 3rd May 2025

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WOW!.......What a wonderful place to stay! Absolutely home from home. We felt very comfortable straight away! This cottage has everything you could need for your holiday........ A beautiful house, exceptional quality throughout, and a wonderful garden ( which is very pretty at this time of year) There is so much wildlife to watch, and listen Read moreto, including two little ducks, waddling around the garden. We will definitely be staying at this cottage again! What a treat it was, to meet the owners too! Hide

Reviewed by Ramesh 13th April 2025

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Reviewed by Linda 2nd April 2025

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Reviewed by Rachel 24th February 2025

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A lovely, clean and beautifully presented cottage. Within short distances of beaches, towns and walks. If you love to be by water and enjoy the birds singing and ducks quacking as you wake up then this is the place for you. We enjoyed it so much we have booked again for next year.

Reviewed by Timothy Martin 16th November 2024

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We were very satisfied with our stay at Throop House. We saw pheasant, deer, squirrels and all.tures of lovely birds during our stay. We will highly recommend it to everyone we know.

Reviewed by Tony 6th November 2024

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We were disappointed at the mercenary attitude of Original Cottages who refused to consider bringing our booking forward by one day, because of a changed hospital appointment, without charging us 75. The owners were kept in the dark about this and apologised. Original Cottages should apologise and acknowledge that we did not benefit from the 5 nighRead morets we paid for, as we had to return after 4. Hide

Reviewed by Shona 26th September 2024

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Reviewed by S D 24th August 2024

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The Cottage is set in a tranquil setting with a lovely balcony to relax and watch the wildlife. Cottage is fully equipped with everything you need and was a very comfortable stay. Thank you, hope to come back.

Reviewed by Geoffrey 4th August 2024

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A lovely cottage spotlessly clean and set in beautiful grounds. We loved the peaceful setting and loved watching the wildlife in the garden. We would definitely recommend this property and will certainly be booking again next year.

Reviewed by Lorraine 29th June 2024

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Lovely cottage. Have already booked for next year

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.