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Had a lovely time here, clean and cosy place. Thanks Ian and Chris for making a great weekend even better!

Fantastic place! Great use of space, well furnished, clean & cosy. Great location & easy to get to local hotspots. Chris & Ian were great hosts and were always quick to respond to any questions or queries. I would definitely recommend ‘the annexe’ for anyone looking for a comfortable little haven.

Great little annex, has everything u would want for a short stay.

The flat has everything you need to spend a great time in Bournemouth, was spotless, beautiful and with a great style. You have plenty of places where to eat and shops. We absolutely recommend it! Ian and Chris are such great hosts. Thank you! :)

Really lovely space. Very clean, close to town. Had a great stay, thanks!

Ian and Chris are lovely hosts and the space is perfect for a couple checking out Bournemouth life. Plenty of shops and restaurants nearby. The annexe is beautifully presented and clean. And the cat smudge is also a little beauty. Definitely recommend.

The apartment is very comfortable, clean, tastefully decorated and complete with all the necessary elements to spend a great stay. Thank you for helping us solve the problems that arose, they were always attentive!!

Ian and Chris are fantastic. This is a lovely place, super reasonable price, and you get all the right amenities and comfort for your stay. Definitely recommend !!

This is my first AirBnb experience. It has been wonderful experience for me. The hosts, the location, the place all are fabulous. It is definitely a rare find both with Shannon and Mearl(host) and the place. :) Shannon and Mearl are incredible. They were very accommodating and very quick to respond with any questions. Also flexible with check-in and check-out time, which was extremely helpful. The place was very clean and had all of the necessities for a stay. I would definitely come back for stay.

The place was much better than expected, served us really well for a 2 month stay. Hosts were very helpful and friendly. House is out of the way and set back a bit which is good if you need peace and quiet. Everything was clean and tidy. A bit minimalist but considering the size of the flat, it worked well and any more stuff would have felt crowded. Good choices on the TV ( Netflix, YouTube etc etc). If anything needed sorting the hosts were quick to respond. Otherwise we were left to our devices with the occasional contact to check all was well. The thank you card when we got there was a nice touch.

Nice room in very quiet house, just few minutes walk to shops restaurants cafes and supermarkets

Great place to stay

Lovely little room and warm welcome, everything you could possibly need in the room and quiet so perfect for doing any work in the evening

Nice clean room warm welcome on arrival l all the questions I had before I booked were answered quickly

All went well.

Future travellers can expect a warm welcome and amazing location and host

I stayed here for the great location & great price, but the added details are what make this place a really super airbnb - I would definitely come back! Monica and Bryan have thoughtfully supplied all sorts of items in the room to make their guest's stay as comfortable as possible. They were great communicators, flexible about my arrival and departure, and happy to help with any request. Would highly recommend.

A great place to stay. Very homely! Bryan and Monica are excellent hosts and it’s great value for money. What’s not to like.

Nice clean space with good amenities. I would have liked to have taken the bed home! A perfect space for a lone traveller.

Firstly - great hosts! An excellent self-contained Annex with its own entrance. Ideal for a single person or couple like us. It has a large double bedroom, & separate Kitchen & separate bathroom. It has an excellent Rain Head shower which is fantastic with oodles of hot water! It has excellent free parking in a quiet street, is well located to shops & supermarkets - it suited our needs perfectly & we are so pleased that we are staying again very soon!

I had a 7 week long stay for clinical placement and the annex is in a great location close to shops, restaurants and public transport. The accommodation is a comfortable and cosy stay. Rob and Celyn were welcoming and such kind, helpful hosts. They regularly checked if I needed anything else and if everything was okay. Would highly recommend!

Lovely house with a very friendly and cute cat. Thoughtful touches such as a wide range of teas/coffees to choose from. Very welcoming and clear communication about arriving. Would absolutely stay again.

Lynda was a lovely host and was very welcoming from the start. The room was clean, warm and comfortable. Would defo recommend to others!

Don't be fooled by Lynda's title: a "Homely little room". It is plenty big enough for one, reasonably appointed and comfortable. It was just fine for me as I wanted to be able to check after 10:00pm, and I was welcomed with coffee, cake and some very pleasant conversation. Next time I need to stay in the area, I will definitely go back there.

Lynda is a warm hearted but also self-sufficient person. I’m knocked out by all that she has accomplished. The room is just right and the house is quirky-good. And convenient for lots of places. I’ll definitely go back

Relaxing

Beautiful place with great vibes in a great location.Lynda was an amazing host.Offered breakfast and was very helpful to make my stay really enjoyable. I will definitely recommend to anyone.

Excellent

Great place to stay , very welcoming host

Perfect!

Very kind people and great hospitality

This is a truly lovely room, well appointed and extremely comfortable. The private shower room with toilet (not en-suite) is also lovely and spacious. The location was fantastic for the purpose of our visit and very quiet. If we need another overnight stay in Bournemouth we won’t hesitate to book again. Thanks again Nick.

This is a really great find, beautifully clean room and bathroom, very comfortable beds, lovely hosts, and just 100 yards up the road to a pub serving excellent food, what more could anyone possibly need. I would highly recommend here to any future guests.

Just what you need after spending a day/night out in Bournemouth to rest and recover

This was the best air bnb we have stayed at on our travels in UK. The hosts were friendly and welcoming. The room and bathroom were exceptional and sparkling clean. The dog was adorable too. We would definitely recommend this place to others. There is also a great pub close by for dinner.

Nicholas and his wife were very hospitable and very welcoming, they took an interest in me and my life and made me feel very comfortable. The location, although a bit far from the beaches and the main town, has a lovely pub next door with nice food. Their labrador puppy is amazing and even brought me a toy in the morning! Very clean and comfortable room with a great tea tray. The bathroom was immaculate and the shower is great. Overall a really good night. My only criticism is that there is no lock on the bedroom door which I would have liked for privacy however I was not disturbed at all whilst staying there so it did not affect my stay. Thank you for being great hosts and allowing me into your lovely home!

This place is more than five stars. The house is very cozy and completely clean. Nicholas and his wife are very respectful, collaborative and frienly hosts. They were always concerned for my wellfare as visitor. Probably is the best accomodation that I have booked in Airbnb. I am very glad.

The location of the house was a quiet and safe area. When we stayed the hosts were very friendly and helpful. Information was displayed in the bedroom which was helpful too. The house was sparkling clean as was the bedroom! Definitely recommend and would stay again.

Beautiful home and a lovely family! Would definitely recommend.

The place so clean and hosting was great.

Always great staying with Esther and her family.

Esther is a great host, everything was as described and very wonderful touches all round the house. I would highly recommend her place. Thank you for having me.

Excellent place, clean and welcoming!

I stayed one night while attending a gig at the BIC. Esther is a wonderfully hospitable host who looked after me perfectly. She was careful to ensure I had everything I needed and was very flexible in accommodating my intended movements. Esther's property is freshly, and very tastefully, modernised. The guest room is comfortable and met all my needs. There is a lovely linear park right from Esther's home, into the centre Bournemouth which I used for a very enjoyable walk to get to the Hilton where I was meeting friends and so to the BIC. This worked perfectly for me. Esther and her home are both very highly recommended. Alan

Esther and her family are very nice people, their house is clean, comfortable and very modern. We really enjoy it! :)

Great location and a well presented 2 bedroom flat. Communication with host was fantastic.

Quick responses, conveniently located!

Very efficient in responding and extremely thorough in helping with anything we needed! Lovely place, highly recommend!

Really great flat. Lovely place to stay while visiting relatives. Thank you!

Great space - really convenient location and easy walk to local high street and eating places. Sarah kindly arranged 2 parking spaces for us and we were able to check in early.

A great apartment. Sarah was an excellent host and the flat was clean and quiet. I stayed for 3 weeks and it did everything I needed.

This apartment is true to its description, brand new, clean and a perfect location. Very easy check in and out and Sarah even had the apartment ready for us early which was an amazing added bonus! thanks for being a great host Sarah your amazing apartment! If we ever needed to stay in Bournemouth again we’d be here in a flash!

Lovely, clean, spacious flat. Dog friendly. Nicely furnished & decorated. Washing machine, dishwasher, oven, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, vacuum cleaner, iron & ironing board. What more could you want?? Recommended.

Brilliant space for one in great location in a good area.

Very clean, friendly modern space. Everything you need is there all new up to date furnishings. Cannot fault one thing friendly hosts great location

A superb place to stay. A short uber to Bournemouth and the beach. Hosts are very accommodating and easily contactable. The accommodation itself is exactly as offered; high level of appearance and extremely clean! Check in and out were very easy and some nice touches! Would stay here again!

Friendly welcoming guy. We plan to return. Recommended.

Andy's place is super conveniently located for trips to the university. He is a very considerate host and happy to chat as well as maintain distance as necessary. Very effective and rapid communication. Would absolutely stay again.

We loved every single aspect of our stay with Andrew. The room is clean and spacious and have great location. Andrew is really lovely and friendly host. He gave us many wonderful suggestions about our next accommodation. Thanks Andrew for looking after us and I would definitely recommend staying his house.

Andrew is a very nice gentleman who does everything he can to make your stay comfortable. He goes out of his way to help you. I had a great time staying with him.

We loved our stay here! Very comfortable and we felt welcome. Andrew was a kind host. Highly recommend

Nice quiet house as described. Homely feel and lovely host.

Large room and a very hospitable host

This is a place to stay. The host is fantasic. I highly recommend it.

Staying at Jessica's was like a home away from home. We were given our privacy and space and felt comfortable enough to use the communal living room which is a big thing as we usually don't. Everything was clean and tidy and Jessica provided information we needed promptly and even went beyond our expectations in helping us with things to do. We also appreciated the little extra touches like sweet treats left for us in the bedroom and the blanket on the bed which was nice and cosy. There was no noise pollution as the location was set back from any main roads. Sadly, our trip was cut short so could not get the full benefit of the visit but would definitely recommend to stay here.

An amazing stay, Jessica was very helpful with everything. I would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend this flat. Everything 100%.

Amazing hospitality:) Shall always recommend to my friends and family 🙌🏻😁

Jessica's place is great and she is an amazing host. I give her 10/10, cannot fault her anywhere. She gave me everything needed for my stay and everything was clan and tidy.

Jessica and Bradley were very friendly, they helped me with everything I needed, the room was really lovely and I had a great time in bournemouth.

The room is very cosy and the bed is very comfortable: with romantic welcoming features and lovely small artsy details everywhere.it was pleasure to feel like at home.

Jessica made us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. She was very friendly and showed us around. The place was sparkling clean. Our room was nicely decorated. The host's attention to details was much appreciated (we found a bottle of fresh cold water in our room which was more than welcome on a very hot day). We also found a leaflet with local tips and we got all the information we needed to get around in Bournemouth. We would love to come back again.

Start to finish and begining to very end it has been a very good experience to stay at Jessica's place. Outstanding communication from Jessica, flexibility of check in and prompt answers to my queries were just few things to make me comfortable and feel at home. Flat is quite clean with all amenities provided. Kitchen is well equipped with everything I needed get my food prepared. Tea, coffee, milk, bread, spread, jam, eggs and countless spices were provided in kitchen. I especially liked living room and bed room for very nice and neutral decoration and the bed itself was very comfortable. All in all very happy that I made the right choice by staying at Jessica's place.

Jenni and her husband were a very welcoming couple. The bedroom , private bathroom and kitchen felt luxurious and were spotless . The bed provided a cosy very comfortable nights sleep. The house was in a quiet and peaceful location for sleeping and parking on the road was very convenient. I was able to use the kitchen facilities for meals and to store food in the fridge . I spent a great week at Jenni`s home and can highly recommend it as a place to stay .

We had a fentastic week at Jenni's place. It was clean, spacious and stylish flat. Great communication and easy check in. Highly recommend to anyone visiting Bournemouth. Host are super sweet and friendly. This was our one of the best experience with airbnb. It's feel like home. Thanks to Airbnb for providing one of the best host.

Lovely host. Very friendly

Very easygoing and helpful host. We really enjoyed our stay with Steve. Would recommend.

Lovely host, couldn’t ask for a better. Will definitely come back

Lovely place and great host :-)

Great air bnb host this was my first experience with air bnb. And it couldn’t of been better. I will be more than happy to return the next time I’m In beautiful Bournemouth, I slept like a baby. Mischca is a delightful lady. And as a dog lover Noodle the poodle was such a lovely addition to my stay. I would recommend this air bnb no question. X

Misha is very hospitable. She gave us good time in Bournemouth

Absolutely amazing host. So welcoming and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. Would recommend to anyone, especially if you like dogs as her poodle is the most well behaved dog, who also loves a cuddle!

What a wonderful bungalow. Misca is very hospitable, it is a pretty, comfortable room. Her dog noodle, the poodle is also very welcoming.

A nice comfortable and bright room with a desk for laptop. Mishca is a very kind and friendly host.

Mishc is an amazing hostess

Great little space to stay. Especially if you want close to the university as I did. Nice walk through the park and woods. Allowed me to cater for myself and nice having washing machine as I was able to come home with very little washing.

Lovely place to stay the weekend. I would come back another weekend.

We absolutely loved our stay in Belinda’s studio! All the small touches made you feel like you were at home and on holiday all at the same time (the fresh milk was our personal unexpected highlight). The studio offered everything you needed for a quick get away like ours, but would also be suitable for a much longer stay as well. If I am ever back in Bournemouth, I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again!

Great little studio! Super clean and the host's hospitality was great!

Amazing hospitality and host. Very clean and tidy. We would definitely recommend.

My parents had a very welcoming stay at Belinda's studio. They were delighted with the all the facilities and remarked on the high standard of decor, with great attention to detail for a real warm, homely feel. This made all the difference as they both went ill and my mum was in bed for most of it! It was really convenient for them and they would definitely book it again.

Cute apartment with everything you need. Really clean.

I had a great time at Belinda’s studio. The place has all you need: a well-equipped kitchen, comfy bed and comfy couch. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful - and with a 20 minute bike ride to the city center conveniently located. Belinda is a very friendly and helpful host who ensures you’ve got everything you need. Highly recommended.

Honestly . every thing was so nice . The hosts could not do enough to make our stay pleasurable Many Thanks

People come and go but Phillip and Robert are the two people we are going to remember our whole life. - Once we arrived the house, we found it very clean, neat and spacious. - The hosts are very kind and always willing to give local advice. - Aussie the maine is the cutest and fluffiest cat we ever seen. (Miss him already) - I know Airbnb would request “something you dont like about this place” but we say we love everything about this place.

Fantastic location, lovely accomodations and warm, easy hosts. Can't go wrong. Spectacular cat as well.

Thank you to Phillip and Rob for being such amazing hosts. Their house was spotlessly clean and their attention to making our stay a good one was outstanding. We were welcomed into their home graciously and straight away, felt very at home. The bedroom was clean and big and they have the most beautiful garden PLUS jacuzzi! Nothing was too much trouble for them .. they even went out to buy marmite for our toast after we hinted we liked it! This was our first time AirBnB'ing and we can't believe how lucky we were. We are already trying to work out when we can return!

We had a fantastic time at Philip and Robert's place. Their house is absolutely gorgeous, easily accessible from the city center, located in a quiet neighborhood. Our bedroom was spotless clean, with a super comfy bed, private bathroom and all sorts of comforts. Every morning we were spoiled with a delicious breakfast and felt truly at home. They are excellent hosts, very attentive, friendly and helpful. I definitely recommend their place if you need a place to stay in Bournemouth.

Philip and Robert are indeed superhosts. Thier hospitality is second to none in their beautiful home ,in a lovely part of Bournemouth. We had an immaculate bedroom and bathroom for our stay and our morning chats over breakfast made us feel very welcome .We left feeling totally relaxed after a very enjoyable few days. Thankyou

Even better than we expected. Phillip and Robert are very thoughtful hosts, the location is in a very nice, quiet area, and easily accessible to downtown. We especially loved the back gardens, and everything was always clean and tidy. We both thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Phillip and Robert were wonderful attentive superhosts .Their home was immaculate and spacious. Great shower and breakfast. We shared wine and talked the evening away. We felt that we had known these 2 people a long long time and are most grateful to them for taking care of us over and above the call of duty. We will will will be back and wish them all the best in the future . SUPERHOSTS INDEED

Very welcoming host, nice atmosphere and most adorable dog ever!

Linda and her family are lovely. They make me feel comfortable and welcome! The room and the house are nice and clean!

Linda was very lovely host, easy going, she was very friendly and welcoming, and the flat was very central located, close to Bournemouth & Kinson. I felt like a friend, she has a lovely family too. I do recommend this place to stay. Nice clean room, private bathroom, located upstairs, and she has a lovely dog too.

Great location. Clean and relaxing atmosphere. Lovely family hosts. Great value!

Liza’s place is beautiful. Really clean, safe and modern. Really fantastic communication in the run up. Although I didn’t get to meet Liza, her some was fantastic at meeting us and helping with taxi numbers and anything we needed. I would stay here again

Liza was easy to get hold of and very friendly, and met me for check in. The space was great as was the location, very easy to get into Bournemouth. Thanks!

Lovely host and nice room.

Liza was a great host and very friendly, house is very homely and nicely decorated too! X

Stunning home in a great location

Such a beautiful place with a great location. Facilities amazing and with a very friendly host

Liza’s home was beautiful and we felt very much welcomed. The location was great and we received a lot of information on where to go and what attractions to visit, even gave us a map to help us on our Bournemouth adventure. Great Hosts

I had a great stay for the month I had with Rob and Millie, I would definitly reccomend them !

Extremely hospitable and helpful, great value and regular bus into town centre was perfect for us.

Welcoming, friendly, responsive, helpful, totally respect your space and privacy, feel at home.

Rob and Millie are really kind and Rob is really helpful. The room is nice, almost en-suite to the bathroom, with a garden view and you’ve got anything you need in the house. The area is really quiet, 8 min walking to the the uni and the bus station, which take you to town centre in only 10/15min. Really convenient and perfect for a few days or a week. I highly recommend this room. Thanks a lot Rob ;)

Rob is really welcoming, very easy and helpful. You feel at home right away. Millie is really lovely and shows you where everything is and how everything works. Both totally respect your privacy and the house is quiet and peaceful. Especially I loved the big hanging fir trees that are a local feature of the New Forest area outside my window, which I woke up to each morning. It's a delightful place to stay.

I was greeted by the lovely Rob and Millie and made to feel extremely welcome. The bed was comfy and the area was very clean. Thanks for a great stay.

rob is very nice and the room is perfect，clean and warmful. nice place to stay

Rob and Millie are lovely and they gave me a really warm welcome. The house was fine, quiet and perfect for the University. I would definitely stay again.

Great hosts, there when you need them but not intrusive. Very comfortable good sized room.

Very pleased to know that nice family . Clean room and bathroom. Friendly couple, the owners I mean. Also great value .

Great hosts!

Excellent hosts and super cute cats :-)

Nice comfortable room, Helen was very welcoming

A nice quiet friendly place

Helen and her husband are very nice and kind, their house is lovely and the room was great. It's easy to get there by public transport and the area is good. Great place to stay :)

Beautiful, bright and clean house. Lovely family.

Unbelievably good

Superb accommodation in every way. Spotlessly clean and a beautiful designed space. Lovely neighbourhood and very quiet. Would not hesitate to re-book. Many Thanks

A great modern place and comfortable stay!

It was a pleasure to stay there. The place was close to everything. University is just 5 minutes walk. Debbie is so helpful and nice. I recommend everyone this beautiful place.

This lovely space was perfect for myself and my boyfriend on our long weekend stay in Bournemouth. Very comfortable bed, clean surroundings in a private space. The area was peaceful and easy to get to all the things we wanted to do. Our hosts were super quick with any responses and took time to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. We were both very happy with our stay and would highly recommend. We had everything we needed and would definitely visit again!

Very pleasant stay at this lovely getaway. Very clean, convenient, safe area with your own drive through all at a reasonable price. Communication is good and good location . Only downside was the sink was in the bathroom for cleaning dishes etc but everything else was great, will definitely book again if working or visiting Bournemouth again.

Great stay at the getaway... perfect, quiet and cosy. Great location and very private. All you need for you and your dog!

The Getaway is a superb in every way. The situation of the accommodation is in a lovely area of Bournemouth, with excellent directions provided by Deb and Tony. The accommodation was sparkling clean and had everything you need. Also the little extra touches a bottle of wine was very nice . I will definitely be returning on our next visit to Bournemouth and will be recommending it to our family and friends.

Debbie’s place is perfect for a visit to Bournemouth. Everything is just as described, and the place is in a quiet, peaceful and safe neighbourhood with all the amenities you need. For my single occupancy week stay, it was a Home away from Home. If privacy is primary to you, this is the jackpot because the room is not part of the main property. It comprises a massively big room with a double bed, Sofa Bed, large TV, microwave, small electric cooker, fridge, toaster and En-suite toilet shower. Not forgetting the Iron and Ironing board. The place is SPARKLING CLEAN, spacious. Parking is off road right in front of the room (Meaning you park on the property). I had a great time and will stay again if the place is available whilst I am in Bournemouth. Thanks Thanks Thanks. More can be said in praise but that’s for you to experience.

A lovely flat and a great host!

My third stay at Karen's fabulous and airy studio. Hope to be back again.

Another week at Karen's as I liked her place so much. The high ceilings give you a sense of more space and there are lots of thoughtful touches.

Great studio in a really lovely and quiet area. Superb instructions for check in. Very enjoyable stay.

The studio was just like in the pictures with all that you need to spend a good time. Karen is a great host, she always was kind and helpful with us.

Great, very clean bed-sit in a quiet area of Bournemouth where you can take a lovely 25 minute walk along the River Bourne to the sea front.

Beautiful studio flat. Clean, homely and in a great location. Had everything we needed for the weekend. Karen is super lovely and really helpful. Will be recommending to everyone. We loved walking through the upper gardens to get to the seafront, so pretty and enjoyable stroll. We’ll definitely be back. Thanks Karen for a great weekend and the personal touches.

Great studio flat, instructions on how to get in were great. Great location, would recommend to others. Thanks

Amazingly clean, spacious, warm, cosy and well stocked with all you need. Lovely space and such a convenient location. Would highly recommend

Great property and stay.

Easy check in. Lovely property fully equipped with everything you need to feel at home.

Beautiful home in a great location. We really enjoyed our stay here and would thoroughly recommend.

Very clean house in a great location. We had a wonderful week

Very good communication, lovely location and easy to access. Good space for a family of six. Parking space for the car also included. Highly recommended

It's a well located and comfortable house and very clean and welcoming. Communication was excellent - would recommend.

Very enjoyable stay xxx

Sally’s house is great - the place is spacious, clean and modern. The amenities are very good and the house is very child-centric. We were a family of 4 children and there was plenty to keep the kids occupied, highchairs and even a potty. Although not in the centre of town, the house is only about a 20 minute walk to the beach and a 4 minute drive. Sally is very prompt and helpful in responding to any queries.

What a great place to stay! This property is very modern, very spacious and exceptionally clean. The whole property is very well presented and great for a family/ small group. If your unsure of what there is to do in Bournemouth and surrounding area the host (Sally) supplies plenty of information from things to do to local restaurants. Sally herself was excellent with her communications and very welcoming, she helped ensured we had a great stay. I could not recommend this property and host enough!

GREAT HOME-PERFECT FOR A FAMILY-

It is such a treat to stay in Sally and Martijn's lovely home. The only down side is that you will really resent your own home when the holiday is over :( We were two families (4 adults and 4 kids ages 1-4) and this beautiful house had everything we needed. It being winter we made the most of the cosy indoors; huge kitchen, massive televisions and lots of kids toys. It gave us a chance to spend time together and cook yummy meals. Thank you for having us!

Lovely house! Great for entertaining A**

Great house for families with children and we enjoyed the park walk to the seafront

Absolutely beautiful home and fantastic hosts. Lots of thoughtful touches, including fresh flowers and bottle of wine in the fridge. Fantastic amenities, especially if you like to cook. You can tell this is a much loved family home when not open to Airbnb. Communication was great, and being parents themselves were fully understanding of our needs travelling with a baby. We would definitely stay again if returning to the area.

Wow what can I say the house is lovely and perfect for families with young children modern, very safe, has everything you could possible need and so many toys for them to play with! We also had my parents staying with us and they stayed in the bedroom upstairs and we stayed with the children downstairs which gave us all a little space. Sally was so helpful before and during our stay even managing to clear so much storage space for us in the house and providing maps and details to get us started. I would highly recommend this house to anyone coming to Bournemouth looking for a family friendly house to stay in a convenient location. Regarding the location it really is well placed - Once we got our bearings Westbourne centre was 5mins walk with a Tesco express and several restaurants and bars, our favourite was renoufs! Also 5mins from the gardens which will take you along a relatively easy walk through the gardens straight into Bournemouth and to the pier it is a really lovely walk a little long (20mins) for young or old legs to do both ways but my little boy loved doing it on his scooter and my parents would sometimes take a taxi back but if you take your time it’s lovely with a children’s play park on route. Going to the beach is also relatively easy even thought we stayed over the bank holiday and airshow we managed to get parked at both Alum and durley chine beach car parks getting there at around 10.00am both beaches are around 5mins drive from the house. If you don’t want to drive to the beach you might want to consider hiring a beach hut if you plan to go to the beach everyday and take lots of stuff with you like us. Honestly if you have a young family this house couldn’t be better and we wouldn’t hesitate to return.