BOURNECOAST: WALK TO TOWN CENTRE and SANDY BEACHES with USE OF BEACH HUT -FM6114

This second floor apartment, with use of a beach hut, was built as a hotel in the 1930s and was completely refurbished into flats in August 2017. The apartment is situated just five minutes away from the local sandy beaches, Bournemouth Town Centre and the Bournemouth Reform Synagogue. Also walking distance away is Bournemouth University Lansdowne Campus. Bournecoast have another apartment in this block if families wanted to holiday together. We are proud to announce that this property was awarded a certificate of excellence by TripAdvisor in 2019 and was an Award Winner in the 2022 Destination Management Board Tourism Awards.

THE PROPERTY:
Double Bedroom (with ensuite shower and toilet) - Twin Bedroom (with ensuite shower and toilet). The lounge/diner has a FLATSCREEN TV - FREEVIEW - BLUE RAY DVD - FREE WIFI (subject to availability from Internet Service Provider). There is a separate kitchen which includes an ELECTRIC HOB - ELECTRIC OVEN - WASHER/DRYER - FRIDGE - MICROWAVE. There is a communal bicycle store in the building. Cycling equipment (2 adult bikes, 2 adult helmets, 2 bike locks, 1 bike pump & a bike toolkit) can be used by the visitors for free (at their own risk). Information will be provided within the property about how to access the bicycles (terms and conditions apply and need to be agreed to with the owners prior to use). This accommodation comes with one allocated parking space. GAS/ELECTRIC - INCLUDED.

THE BEACH HUT:
USE OF A BEACH HUT IS INCLUDED with holiday rentals of this property (subject to access to the promenade due to events being held). The Beach Hut is located at the popular East Cliff beach and is is very well equipped with seats, a variety of beach games and activities and a triple gas stove with cutlery and plenty of picnic cups and plates, plus sun umbrellas and a picnic table (please note that these beach huts are for daytime use only). Details of how to access the beach hut are located in the property. IMPORTANT: 2024 events which will restrict access to the beach hut are on 24/03/24, 16/06/24, 30/08/24-01/09/24 and 12/10/24-13/10/24.

NOTES:
Please note there are two small flights of stairs (approximately 12 steps each) to access the apartment. Linen & towels included for holiday lets are provided by Resort 2 Us. EPC Grade - E. Please note that holiday lets are restricted to a maximum of 31 days per visitor on this property.

LOCAL AREA:
There are excellent local transport links, as it is on the main bus route to Bournemouth town centre (which is also walking distance away) with frequent buses to Poole, Christchurch, Boscombe and surrounding areas. It is also walking distance from Bournemouth train station, two minutes by car from Asda supermarket and five minutes by car from the A338 leading to the M27. As a convenience for your holiday there is a Co-Op convenience store and cash point on the ground floor of the building. Bournemouth benefits from having Bournemouth Pier, Bournemouth Pier is a traditional pier with beautiful views over the bay with the Isle of Wight on one side and the Purbeck Hills on the other. You will also find on the Pier an all weather adventure activity centre ‘RockReef‘. The centre features a range of attractions including Clip ‘n’ Climb, Highline, Pier Cave, ‘Leap of Faith’ jumping challenge and vertical drop slide. Located at the very end of the Bournemouth Pier and the first of its kind in the world, the PierZip is an experience not to be missed! The pier has a wide selection of attractions, retail outlets and entertainment. Just a short walk from the Pier you will come to the beautiful Lower Gardens leading up into Bournemouth Town Centre with all of its fantastic shopping and tourist attractions ranging from Rock and Pop Concerts at the Bournemouth International Centre to Art Exhibitions, and the numerous restaurants, theatres, shops and comedy clubs, forming Bournemouth’s centre for Leisure and Tourism. Bournemouth’s seven miles of award-winning blue flag beaches stretch from Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve at the mouth of Christchurch Harbour, all the way across to the world renowned and extremely exclusive Sandbanks Peninsular at the mouth of Poole Harbour. This is an ideal holiday location to take advantage of the glorious sandy beaches and town centre facilities.

THE DESTINATION:
Holidays are special! They form many of the best life memories and provide a rare opportunity for FREEDOM. Freedom to relax, play, breath and choose, what you want to do and when you want to do it. At Bournecoast we give you freedom of choice by offering an impressive selection of Self Catering accommodation in one of the most beautiful destinations in the United Kingdom. Dorset is a very popular holiday destination all year round. It offers beautiful rolling countryside, dramatic scenery, charming market towns, character villages and miles of some of the finest sandy beaches in the UK. Bournemouth lies to the east of the county and offers seven miles of blue flag beaches. It is near the market town of Christchurch with its 11th century Priory Church, ruined castle and Saxon mill, and the stunning medieval New Forest. The area caters for diverse interests, the popular buzzing beach resort in Bournemouth with its vibrant nightlife; the gentler pursuits of walking, wildlife and bird-watching in the nature reserves and national parks, and along the 20 miles of Bournemouth Coast footpath; and active pursuits such as cycling, sailing, rowing, canoeing, windsurfing, kite-surfing and sea kayaking. Popular also for touring, Southampton, the Isle of Wight, Salisbury and Stonehenge are all within reasonable travelling distance. Dorset features some excellent museums, with world leading centres at Bovington (The Tank Museum, telling the history of military vehicles), and the Russell Cotes Museum and Art Gallery in Bournemouth. Other museums include the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester, The Red House in Christchurch, the Royal Signals Museum at Blandford, and the award winning Brewers Quay in Weymouth. Many smaller towns have their own local museums.

LOCAL AREAS TO VISIT:
These are some of the local areas you can visit whilst on holiday at this accommodation.
POOLE / PARKSTONE / BAITER PARK / WALLISDOWN / BRANKSOME - Poole is a bustling area with a large shopping centre and a variety of excellent restaurants. Poole Harbour enjoys spectacular views across to Brownsea Island and is only a short drive to the sandy beaches at Sandbanks.
SANDBANKS / CANFORD CLIFFS - Sandbanks is for those of us who want that luxury apartment located within an area that has nothing but the best restaurants and exclusive sandy beaches.
ALUM CHINE / WESTBOURNE - A perfect holiday destination, with sandy beaches and stunning cliff top views across to the Isle of Wight and Old Harry Rocks. The area has a selection of exclusive shops and boutiques with everything you need for a great holiday.
BOURNEMOUTH TOWN CENTRE / WEST CLIFF / LANSDOWNE / EAST CLIFF - This is the place to visit if you want to be in the hustle and bustle within walking distance to all the shopping and attractions, including the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC). It is a short walk from the centre down to the award-winning gardens leading to the sandy beaches and lively pier.
BOSCOMBE / BOSCOMBE MANOR / POKESDOWN - Within an extensive shopping area and range of restaurants, Boscombe has a lot to offer. A short drive or land trip along the promenade from the town centre, it has its own pier and wonderful sandy beaches.
CHARMINSTER / WINTON - These are neighbouring residential areas with a diverse selection of restaurants, shops and amenities, situated just a short drive from Bournemouth beach.
SOUTHBOURNE / TUCKTON / WICK / HENGISTBURY HEAD - An ideal destination for families with its own shopping area and beautiful walks over nearby Hengistbury Head. Located just a short drive or bus ride away from the centre of both Bournemouth and Christchurch.
CHRISTCHURCH / MUDEFORD / HIGHCLIFFE - Christchurch is a quaint destination, steeped in history. With beautiful riverside walks along the Stour it is ideal for the quieter day out, while still having the High Street for shopping. Mudeford and Highcliffe offer beautiful sandy stretches of beach in quiet surroundings, with a short ferry ride from Mudeford to Hengistbury Head.
BARTON-ON-SEA / MILFORD-ON-SEA - These are great touring bases, located just along the coast from Christchurch. With easy access to the New Forest and sandy beaches at Highcliffe, both areas also have their own scenic seafronts and atmospheric village centres.
NEW FOREST - The perfect countryside area of peace and tranquillity, offering beautiful walks where the famous New Forest ponies live. There are many villages throughout the area for shopping and dining in style.