Lovely family-friendly 3 bed/2 bath apartment, free parking and close to beaches | Apartment in Boscombe

With beautiful sandy beaches just 5 minutes walk away, this apartment is the perfect location for your family get-away.

This is a modern, light and very spacious ground floor apartment just a few minutes from the award winning, blue flag beaches of Southbourne, Boscombe and Bournemouth. The clifftop and pathway down to the beach are just at the end of the road.

The property is situated on a very quiet, tree lined street yet the beach, restaurants, and other facilities such as shops, cafes and bars are just moments away.

The apartment comprises of a large, sunny and airy open plan living room leading into the kitchen diner. The lounge has double aspect windows and there are 2 leather sofas (one with small pull out bed) and a leather reclining armchair with foot rest.
There is a large LED TV with Roku streaming device, and a DVD player, a Wii console with controllers and games plus plenty of board games, DVD’s, puzzles and books to keep guests occupied. There is free WiFi broadband.
The spacious kitchen/diner features a washing machine, dishwasher, large fridge and freezer, microwave, gas stove with separate oven and grill and Dolce Gusto coffee machine. There is a dining table with seating for 6 with 2 extra chairs and a high chair. There is plenty of cupboard space for shopping and groceries. There is a 'combi' boiler meaning all hot water is instant. Utilities, gas, water and electric are included in your rental. There is a large selection of crockery, cutlery, pots, pans, kitchen utensils and other kitchen accessories for your use.
There is a good sized fully tiled family bathroom with bath/shower, toilet, basin and heated towel rail.
There are three bedrooms. The largest, the main master bedroom is very light and bright having four windows. There is a double bed, wardrobe, and chest of drawers with plenty of storage. There is also a wall mounted flat screen TV with integral DVD player. The master also has an en-suite with a walk in shower, toilet, basin and chrome heated towel rail.

The second bedroom has a double bed, 2 bedside tables and wardrobe with drawers.

The third bedroom has bunk beds which are ideal for children, and a chest of drawers. There is also a large travel cot with mattress.

In the living room the double sofa pulls out to provide a small double bed, ideal for 1 adult or 2 children. In total the apartment can sleep 7-8 with an additional travel cot for a small infant.

All windows have blinds and are double glazed for heat and noise insulation. The accommodation has central heating controlled by a thermostat in the hall. We have an entry-phone system fitted for your added convenience. The apartment is neutrally decorated with a nautical, seaside theme.
We have private off street parking, directly to the front of the apartment for 2 cars. However should you need additional parking, the road is extremely quiet and safe to park other vehicles, and there are currently no parking restrictions.

Where we are:

The apartment is situated in a very quiet tree lined road.

A short distance from Southbourne high street with its many trendy cafes, bars, shops and restaurants. Also close to a large Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl in Boscombe, where you will also find a post office, superb coffee shop (Boscanova) and other high street amenities.

Our closest cafe is the excellent Little Pickle Deli Cafe where you can buy local fresh food and drinks. This is just on the corner of our road, perfect for breakfast and coffee!

Southbourne high street has many charming shops, bars and cafes including the very popular Ludo Lounge and the Larder House restaurant. Sobo Beach at Southbourne has some trendy bars and Cafes. A perfect place to spend a few hours or early evening watching the sun set.

Bournemouth town centre is approximately a 5-10 minute drive away, or take a lovely stroll there along the beach. Here you will find the brand new BH1 Cinema Complex with bars and restaurants, nightclubs, theatres, the BIC (international concert venue), a large selection of shops with both high street chains and designer and boutique shops. From the town centre, you can walk through the lovely manicured Lower gardens to the pier.

Just around the corner from the apartment is Shelley Manor where there is a medical practice and pharmacy. There is also an attached theatre with local productions. Shelley Manor has a large park behind it which leads onto the clifftop and beaches. There are private tennis courts which you can access via the fob key provided. (Please remember your balls and racquets). There is also a children's playground in the park with swings and climbing frames.

Just a ten minute drive away you will find charming historical Christchurch with its pretty marina and cathedral. Plenty of independent cafes, shops await you here, there is a small independent cinema and museum. You can also hire boats, paddle boards and kayaks and explore the magical River Stour.

Other nearby facilities:
Just a 10 minute walk away is King's Park which is home to Bournemouth football club. There is also a skate and BMX park, crown green bowling square plus a large Athletics stadium. Just past King's park is Queen's park which has a golf club open to the public
The Littledown Leisure centre is a 5-10 minute drive away, and has swimming pools and waterslides, outdoor and indoor football courts and gyms
Next to the centre is a park with a small lake, paddling pool and the ‘Altitude’ High Rope Adventure Park.

A further 5 minute drive from Tesco's is Castlepoint shopping centre with many large high street retailers including M&S, Next, Asda, Sports Direct, Currys, cafes and restaurants such as Nando's and Franky & Benny's.

To the beach:
To access the beach, simply turn right out of the property and walk 200m to the end of the road and you will be on the clifftop (If you look to the east/left, you should be able to see the Isle of Wight). Turn right and walk 100m to the Manor zig-zag which takes you down to the beach. It's that easy!!
At the bottom there is a small shop open in the summer months selling hot food, ice creams and drinks. There are also public toilets.
If you turn right at the beach and promenade, you will see Boscombe pier. There is the excellent Urban Reef restaurant and bar and a Harvester's pub. There is Sorted Surf shop where you can hire surfboards, wetsuits, paddle boards and kayaks. Lessons are available throughout the year. If you walk past Boscombe pier, you will see Bournemouth pier in the distance. It is approximately a 30 minute walk away or alternatively you can hire a ‘Beryl’ bicycle or E-scooter from many points along the seafront and take the easy option!

If you want to stay down the beach and enjoy the beautiful weather (fingers crossed) then you can hire some deck chairs or even a beach hut. These are available at the council office by Boscombe pier.
The beautiful sandy, blue flag beach stretches for 10km from Hegistbury head in the East to Sandbanks in the West. There is a promenade along most of the stretch so walking, cycling and scootering are very easy and enjoyable.
Hengistbury Head is a nature reserve and is the site of an ancient settlement. There is a brand new visitor's centre which houses all the historic tools and pottery discovered by archaeologists and there are also cameras showing the nesting sites of protected birds in the area. There is also an outdoor activity centre where you can learn to sail, kayak and windsurf.

Sandbanks at the western end of the beach is known for being the 4th most expensive place on earth to live. There are beach side mansions, a few bars and cafes and a watersports centre. You can use the chain ferry to access Studland beach and further beyond is the pretty sea side town of Swanage via car or bus (number 50).

Dorset is as multi-layered as the famous fossil flecked cliffs along its Jurassic Coast - a stunning stretch of 200 million-year-old shoreline that has been designated a Natural World Heritage Site by UNESCO due to its outstanding geological make-up.
The charming countryside Dorset has to offer has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and it's easy to see why - take some time to discover this beautiful county at your own pace.

There is more to Dorset than just fabulous scenery and magnificent coast - the history of this county is rich and vivid. How many areas do you know that can boast a huge naked chalk giant, England's first Natural World Heritage Site and the largest hill fort in Europe?

All over Dorset, you'll uncover charming market towns and tiny villages tucked into tranquil rurality. Each town has its own individuality, character and history to relate.
It is no wonder that the area has captivated film and TV makers from all over the world. Productions of all kinds have been filmed on location here, with Dorset's unspoilt countryside, dramatic coastline and spectacular historic houses and gardens being used as a backdrop to the action.

Conditions of booking: We DO NOT accept Hen or Stag parties, and the lead person booking, must be over 25. Check in is from 2pm and check out is at 10am. A refundable damage deposit payment is required which is held by VRBO and refunded within 10 days of your stay ending. A Booking Contract must be completed prior to your stay. We prefer to rent weekly during busy times, but can be flexible where possible. A late check out can be arranged where possible and is £50 up to 4pm.

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Lovely family-friendly 3 bed/2 bath apartment, free parking and close to beaches has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Apartment because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Apartment, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Apartment has a friendly neighborhood, and the Boscombe has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Apartment in Boscombe, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.