Agent's House
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Sitting on Brownsea Island, with stunning sea views and the chance to spot a red squirrel or two.
Agent’s House is situated in an incredible position on the unique Brownsea Island, just three metres from the water’s edge. With three bedrooms, a dining room and separate sitting room, it's perfect for families and friends looking for an island getaway. The cottage’s private garden overlooks the islands lagoon, a sanctuary to a vast number of birds, while the front of the house welcomes stunning sea views.
Leave your car behind and make the most of exploring the island on foot. Wander through woodland in search of red squirrels or take a lazy stroll along the beach.
Further afield, jump on a ferry and discover the delights of Sandbanks, one of the UK’s most exclusive addresses. The area has a wealth of fabulous cafes, bars and restaurants.
Ground floor layout
Entrance hall, dining room, sitting room with open fire, kitchen and shower room.
First floor layout
Three bedrooms (double with 5' bed, double with 6' bed which can also be a twin on request, twin room) bathroom with bath and separate shower.
- Wi-Fi, available
- Garden, available
- EV charging, not available
- Fridge, available
- Freezer, available
- Microwave, available
- Open fire / wood burner, available
- Television, available
- DVD, available
- Washing machine, available
- Dishwasher, available
- Tumble dryer, not available
- BBQ, not available
- Cot & high chair, available
See an independent accessibility review and our accessibility guide below. Accessibility questions? Email holiday.enquiries@nationaltrust.org.uk or call us on 0344 800 2070.
View AccessAble's independent accessibility review of Agent's House.
Access: The island is accessible by ferry from the Greenslade kiosk on Poole Quay. Allocated parking is close by. Further details for the parking and the ferry will be provided soon after you have made your booking. Please note these arrangements are in place until the end of September 2025. The website will be updated with the winter plans mid-September 2025.
Ferry baggage policy: Please pack efficiently and travel light, as you’ll have to carry your own bags on and off the ferry. There’s a limit to the amount of baggage that can be brought on, so that it can be safely stowed in time for departure, leaving enough space for all passengers.
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Each person can bring:
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Two small bags (small rucksack or daypack)
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One rucksack/holdall up to 45L, at no extra charge.
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Additional baggage is charged at £5 per item, payable at the ferry ticket office before boarding.
Chargeable items include rucksacks/holdalls over 45L, additional bags, bundled/tied-together bags, boxes, crates, trolleys, cool boxes and food hampers, loose items like blankets and chairs, and double buggies.
Island Facilities: Brownsea Island does not have a shop so you will need to bring food with you. There is a small café on the island, which is open during the day when the island is open from March to October, where you can buy hot food and drinks. You can check café opening times here.
Large groups: Agent’s House can be opened up on the ground floor to the adjoining Custom House to accommodate larger groups.
Wifi: We’re pleased to provide free WiFi access at this accommodation, which is supported by BT. Please note intermittent connection problems can sometimes occur and therefore should not be relied upon.
Heating: The cottage has electric central heating. There is a wood burner in the sitting room which will be laid for you on arrival with enough fuel to get you started.
Logs: Additional logs can be purchased in advance through the contact centre. Logs are available at £9 per bag and this includes kindling.
Garden: There is an enclosed garden at the rear with a paved patio area and lawn.
Utilities: The washing machine is now located in the out house in the back garden.
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.
Bicycles: We are sorry, but no bicycles are allowed on the island.
Please note: The private NT ferry service does not run on 25 & 26 December or 1 January.
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