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Luxury spacious 2BR apartment 500m from beach and close proximity to New Forest

Luxury spacious 2BR apartment 500m from beach and close proximity to New Forest

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Living room
Flat 11 is set within iconic Burlington Mansions.
Living room showing 42inch flat screen  TV with TiVo and free WiFi
Living area
Living area

Overview of Luxury spacious 2BR apartment 500m from beach and close proximity to New Forest

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Bournemouth, ENG
  • Popular LocationO2 Academy Bournemouth6 min walk
  • Popular LocationBournemouth Beach9 min walk
  • Popular LocationBournemouth International Centre4 min drive
  • AirportBournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Luxury spacious 2BR apartment 500m from beach and close proximity to New Forest

The apartment
Impressive 2 bedroom, 3 bathroom split level apartment/maisonette conveniently located just minutes from Boscombe pier, beach, many restaurants, bars and shops. Bed linen and towels are included. A travel cot and highchair are also provided.

Set within the prestigious Burlington Mansions a former Victorian luxury hotel which has been affectionately restored into luxury apartments, each one being unique with many of the original features retained. The flat, suitable for 4 people has two entrances and is located on the ground and first floors.Both the master and twin bedrooms have en-suites and there is a further WC downstairs. The lounge/dining area is very spacious with a large window that lets in lots of natural day light. The kitchen is fully fitted with everything to make this flat perfect for a self-catering holiday. Burlington Mansions is a 5 minute walk to the sandy beach at Boscombe. A good selection of shops, restaurants and bars can be found in several directions within close proximity. The centre of Boscombe is 5 minutes walking and Bournemouth centre can be reached by car in 10 minutes. Bournemouth beach is a pleasant stroll along from Boscombe beach or a short ride on the Land Train.

Local Area
Boscombe is a suburb of Bournemouth and is ideally located between Sandbanks and Hengistbury Head. Built in 1888 fully restored in 2007, Boscombe PIer is an impressive sight with its unique aircraft wing design entrance, new decking, lighting and viewing section at the end. Boscombe Cliff Gardens offers an impressive view that stretches from Hengistbury Head, through Bournemouth all the way to Poole Harbour. There is an impressive variety of quality restaurants, pubs and cocktail bars just minutes from the maisonette, several of which offer regular live music.The centre of Boscombe has a good range of high street name and independent stores and on Thursdays and Saturdays a bustling market where you will find fresh fruit and vegetable, meat and fresh seafood stalls as well as many clothing stalls.Once described by Thomas Hardy as the ‘Mediterranean lounging place on the English Channel,’ Bournemouth is an ever popular tourist destination with its 7 miles of award winning blue flag golden beaches. Beach huts were invented here in 1908, and those original huts (the oldest in the world) can still be rented today. The award winning Central Gardens stretch from the sea at Bournemouth pier for several miles down the Valley of the river Bourne and includes the Pleasure Gardens, the Bournemouth Eye Balloon and the Pavillion.The free Air Festival in August features incredible air displays, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment. The Christmas Market from mid November to Christmas Eve features German inspired chalets, an Alpine chalet style bar, carol singers and a brass band as well as the usual food, drink and present stalls and visits from Santa himself.There is a thriving youth culture here due to the high university population and many language school students. The seeds of new business culture are revolving around surfing and a Californian lifestyle is emerging.

Southern England
Central Southern England is a very popular tourist destination and benefits from not only a spectacular coastline but beautiful countryside and the New Forest. The area has so much to offer, from the country’s finest seafood restaurants, to country pubs; from castles and museums to adventure parks. The New Forest is a national park which combines ancient woodlands, forest glades and wonderful open spaces, great for peaceful walks. Ponies, cattle and deer still graze freely as they have done for centuries. Dorset has amazing beauty with 140km of coastline, from Lyme Regis to Christchurch which features a selection of the UK’s best beaches. Many of the towns and villages have popular tourist pulls: Chesil Bank with the stunning 25km barren pebble beach stretching from Weymouth to Bridgeport; Dorchester with its 6000 years of history, Roman relics and Higher Bockhampton – Thomas Hardy’s birthpalce; and Lyme Regis which was featured in the Meryl Steep and Jeremy Irons film 'The French Lieutenant's Woman' and where the best fossil hunting in the country can be done.In the area, there is a museum for everyone, if the Tank Museum in Bovington doesn’t appeal to you, maybe the Dorset County Museum in Dorchester would, or the award winning Brewers Quay in Weymouth.There are 140 picturesque villages in the region, featuring quaint names like Toller Porcorum, Nettlescombe and Cerne Abbas. Adventure Wonderland is a family fun park with themed rides and entertainment, including shows featuring characters from Alice in Wonderland and boasts one of the largest mazes in the UK.

Property manager

Teresa
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Gym
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bournemouth

Located in Bournemouth, this apartment is near theme parks and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Poole Harbour. Traveling with kids? Consider Bournemouth Pier, or check out an event or a game at Vitality Stadium. Windsurfing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
Map
Bournemouth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Boscombe Pier - 6 min walk
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 6 min walk
  • Bournemouth Beach - 9 min walk
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 3 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chaplins & the Cellar Bar - 7 min walk
  • McDonald's - 7 min walk
  • Urban Reef - 8 min walk
  • Neptune Harvester - 7 min walk
  • The Prom Diner - 8 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Alliston

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome
This accommodation is first class. Perfect location, spacious, clean, everything you need for a home away from home. Do not hesitate to book this appartment if you plan on visiting Boscombe/Bouremouth.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

a s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family stay!
We are from Bournemouth but now live in Canada and come back for family visits. The flat was the perfect place for us and we were able to have my family over for dinners as the kitchen was so well equipped and the table seats 6. It was so nice being so close to the beach and going for a swim and walks. We are looking forward to staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from Home
Fab place to stay. All mod cons and finishing touches that made all the difference. Clean and organised, spacious and comfortable. Cupboards full of games, maps, guides and some blast from the past dvds. Great shower, hairdryer, and modern kitchen appliances.All situated in a beautiful former hotel with a classy well kept lobby/foyer and hallways. What’s not to like….?
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean & comfortable apartment
A lovely apartment within easy reach of Boscombe Pier & the local shops. Very spacious with a very well equipped kitchen. Handy side entrance great for unloading & loading the car. A really lovely holiday helped by the glorious weather. Very good bus service. Didn't move the car the whole stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Anne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location - shame about the weather!
Well located property with good facilities and parking. Beautiful beach on your doorstep and great transport links for exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Teresa

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My family have lived in this area since the early 1900's and I grew up here. It wasn't until I lived abroad that I fully appreciated this beautiful area of the UK. We currently live an hour away but get down to the coast whenever we can. I love to travel and try to use my experiences home abroad to enhance our guests stay.
I am into health, fitness and wellbeing and try to practice what I preach- I am a nurse by profession so this a helps! I enjoy spending time with family and friends at home and abroad.

Why they chose this property

Our guests have described Boscombe Reef Retreat as a 'home from home'. we do our best to provide everything you need to make your holiday a fabulous experience.
We love the beautiful historical building of Burlington Mansions and hope our guests will appreciate the combination of a historic building with modern facilities.
We offer free WiFi and internet, free parking and have Virgin Media cable TiVo TV with a vast selection of TV channels. The property is suitable for young and old alike. If you have a young family we provide a travel cot, high chair and stair gate. There is a downstairs cloakroom (toilet and sink) and upstairs each bedroom has an en-suite bathroom.

What makes this property unique

Set within the prestigious Burlington Mansions a former Victorian luxury hotel Boscombe Reef Retreat offer two self-contained 2 bedroom holiday apartments fitted to a very high standard. We are located just 500m from the vibrant seafront and access to 7 miles of golden sandy beaches. A good selection of shops, restaurants and bars can be found in several directions within close proximity.
REVIEWS- we are new to HomeAway from August 2016 but have been renting our properties since 2010 and have a Certificate of Excellence Award with over 40 5* Tripadvisor reviews from our very satisfied guests. You can also see our guestbook page on our website where our guests have written about their stay.
Some of our reviews:
A very nice flat, a very nice holiday! *****
Left on Aug 2, 2016 for a stay in Jul 2016
We had a 7-day holiday at Boscombe Reef Retreat at the end of July 2016 and really enjoyed our stay. The flat was very large and all the rooms and furniture were in excellent state. Had a problem with the dishwasher, it was sorted out immediately by the owners. Plenty of stuff also for kids, our daughters loved it. Perfect location for Boscombe seafront and only a 5-min drive away from Bournemouth seafront and amenities. Visited Paulton's park, Palmer's farm, Oceanarium among other things - so much to do with young children.
May 04, 2016 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Our favorite place in Bournemouth
March 16, 2016 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Absolutely recommend - we came back quickly!
December 03, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Absolutely recommend
November 05, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Excellent holiday flat
October 08, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Excellent holiday let with lovely furnishings and fittings
September 28, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat STILL TOP OF THE CLASS
September 20, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Outstanding comfort, very spacious and extremely clean.
September 20, 2015 144422 Boscombe Reef Retreat Five star plus

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English

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