Custom House
Poole, DorsetAt-a-glance details
- Guests 4
- Bedrooms 2
- Preferred changeover day Friday
- Minimum stay 3 nights
- Number of dogs welcome 0
- Acorn rating 2 What's this?
- Reference 003044
About Custom House
A bright and contemporary newly-converted cottage right at the water’s edge on Brownsea Island.Newly converted Custom House is one a row of cottages located in a stunning spot on Brownsea Island. Right at the water’s edge, the cottage has the sea lapping near the front door. Inside the single-storey house you’ll find a bright and modern space with contemporary furnishings.
After all the visitors go home make the most of having your very own island. Wander through woodland, explore the heathland and discover Brownsea Island’s magical lagoon.
Take a ferry to the Isle of Purbeck and discover a unique landscape with habitats ranging from dunes to sandy beaches, sheer cliffs to centuries old ruins.
Why book with us?
- Unrivalled locations
- Free entry to our places
- Award-winning customer service
- Help us care for nature, beauty and history
Our Covid promise
- Postpone or refund with no admin fee
- Enhanced cleaning regime
- Discover more about our Covid promise
Features and facilities
- Cot & high chair not available
- Microwave available
- Fridge available
- Freezer available
- Dishwasher available
- Washing machine not available
- Tumble dryer not available
- Telephone not available
- Television available
- DVD available
- WiFi* not available
- Open fire / wood burner not available
- Garden not available
- BBQ not available
Layout
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Ground floor
Living/dining room, adjoining kitchen, two bedrooms (1 double with en-suite shower room and 1 twin with en-suite shower room).
View Floor plan (PDF 576 KB)
Notes for guests
Access: The island is accessible by ferry. A private National Trust ferry service runs from Sandbanks Jetty (BH13 7QJ) on a scheduled service for holiday guests, staff, volunteers and island residents only. We ask guests to arrive between 3.30pm and 4.30pm so that we can accommodate departing guests. If arriving later than 4.30pm please contact the Property Office on 01202 707744 (by 1.30pm on the day of your arrival) for advice on ferry times.
Passes for the private NT ferry service to and from Sandbanks are provided for guests on arrival for unlimited use during your stay.
If you would like a copy of the access statement for this cottage please call the team on 0344 800 2070. For up to date photos, please see the images on the webpage.
Large groups: Custom House can be opened up on the ground floor with the adjoining Agent’s House to accommodate larger groups.
Heating: Eco electric radiators included.
Parking: There is parking available for one car on the Sandbanks jetty. Details will be included in your holiday information documents.
Garden: There is flat hard standing area outside the front of the cottage with a set of patio furniture.
Offers: Guests will benefit from a late Sunday checkout of 4pm at this cottage.
Free entry for cottage guests into the Dorset Wildlife Trust reserve on Brownsea Island.
Utilities/Electricals: There is no washing machine at this cottage.
Bicycles: We are sorry but no bicycles are allowed on the island.
Please note: For all enquires relating to your stay including inventories, bedding and other provisions, please contact the Holidays team.
The private NT ferry service does not run on 25 & 26 December or 1 January.
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