Agent's House

Parking: One pre-allocated parking space is available just off Poole Quay. You must let us know your registration number at least seven days in advance as the area is monitored and unregistered cars will be fined.

Access: The island is accessible by ferry, which is operated by Greenslade and departs from the Greenslade kiosk on Poole Quay between 14 March 2026 and 1 November 2026. 

Between 2 November 2026 and mid-March 2027 the island will be accessible by a pre-bookable boat leaving Poole Quay at 3pm and Brownsea Island at 10am.

Please note, there are no ferries to or from the island on 25 December, 26 December and 31 December. Arrivals and departures are not available on these dates.

There are no ferries in the evening. The last ferry to Brownsea Island is at 4:30pm.

Further details for the parking and the ferry will be provided soon after you have made your booking. 

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. 

• For stays of up to three nights, each person can bring: 

  • Two small bags (small rucksack or daypack)  

  • One suitcase or holdall up to 45L, at no extra charge. 

• For stays of four nights or more, each person can bring: 

  • Two small bags (small rucksack or daypack)  

  • One food box (up to 20L) or another small bag

  • One suitcase or holdall up to 45L, at no extra charge.

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. 

Logs: This cottage has a woodburner. We’ll lay the first fire for you and supply a few extra logs. More logs are available to purchase when making a booking. The current price will be shown on the payment page.

Utilities: The washing machine is now located in the out house in the back garden.

Bicycles: We are sorry, but no bicycles are allowed on the island.