Jess’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Great for a for a long walk/bike ride with lovely views, woods, and beach. Good dog walking spot too.
264 locals recommend
Hengistbury Head
Great for a for a long walk/bike ride with lovely views, woods, and beach. Good dog walking spot too.
Another lovely beach spot - perfect for crabbing with the kids, ice creams and water sports
57 locals recommend
Mudeford
Another lovely beach spot - perfect for crabbing with the kids, ice creams and water sports
Lovely spot for a walk with spectacular views of Christchurch and Hengistbury Head - popular with dog walkers and families.
8 locals recommend
St Catherine’s Hill
Sandy LaneLovely spot for a walk with spectacular views of Christchurch and Hengistbury Head - popular with dog walkers and families.
Beautiful little sea side town - lots of nice places to see, eat and shop
224 locals recommend
Lymington
Beautiful little sea side town - lots of nice places to see, eat and shop
Walk down to the beach in just 7 minutes - you can walk the 7 mile stretch of beach all the way to Poole. So easy and so beautiful!
60 locals recommend
Southbourne Beachfront
Walk down to the beach in just 7 minutes - you can walk the 7 mile stretch of beach all the way to Poole. So easy and so beautiful!
Beautiful area leading to the Jurassic Coast (UNESCO World Heritage site)
22 locals recommend
Isle of Purbeck
Beautiful area leading to the Jurassic Coast (UNESCO World Heritage site)
Beautiful spot with great views - go to the Bankes Arms for a drink with the rocks in full view!
152 locals recommend
Old Harry Rocks
Beautiful spot with great views - go to the Bankes Arms for a drink with the rocks in full view!
Beautiful sights at Arne - great for a walk (or bird watching if you're interested in the local wildlife)
35 locals recommend
RSPB Arne
Arne RoadBeautiful sights at Arne - great for a walk (or bird watching if you're interested in the local wildlife)
One of the most beautiful parts of the Dorset coast - you MUST visit. You can park in Lulworth and walk over the (big) hill to Durdle Door, another famous sight.
383 locals recommend
Lulworth Cove
One of the most beautiful parts of the Dorset coast - you MUST visit. You can park in Lulworth and walk over the (big) hill to Durdle Door, another famous sight.
Activities
New Forest Water Park
Ringwood RoadFun day out for the whole family - water assault course
Castle that is hundreds of years old with amazing view, beautiful quaint village and great pubs
425 locals recommend
Corfe Castle
Castle that is hundreds of years old with amazing view, beautiful quaint village and great pubs
Food scene
Local spot that has amazing food and service - local spirits, cheeses and meats. Definitely worth a visit!
77 locals recommend
The Larder House
4 Southbourne GroveLocal spot that has amazing food and service - local spirits, cheeses and meats. Definitely worth a visit!
Family friendly spot for food and/or drinks. Good food with bar services, games and also dog friendly. We love this for a casual evening out!
41 locals recommend
Ludo Lounge
34 Southbourne GroveFamily friendly spot for food and/or drinks. Good food with bar services, games and also dog friendly. We love this for a casual evening out!
Best fish and chips in the area, and only a 10 minute walk from the property! We recommend the home made pies and scampi.
The Fry Inn
179 Tuckton RdBest fish and chips in the area, and only a 10 minute walk from the property! We recommend the home made pies and scampi.
Great cafe and also a bike repair shop; we recommend the coffee and banana bread.
18 locals recommend
Velo Domestique
176-180 Seabourne RdGreat cafe and also a bike repair shop; we recommend the coffee and banana bread.
Lovely grill options and good service. Check their weeknight deals for some great offers.
16 locals recommend
James and White
17 Church StLovely grill options and good service. Check their weeknight deals for some great offers.
Treat yourself - fine dining right on the door step with amazing set menu and wine pairings!
21 locals recommend
Restaurant Roots
141 Belle Vue RdTreat yourself - fine dining right on the door step with amazing set menu and wine pairings!
Good menu and incredible views! We recommend walking or cycling down for an early evening drink. Service can be slow as it's very popular but worth it for the beachside location. Dog and child friendly :)
149 locals recommend
Urban Reef - Seafront Restaurant in Bournemouth
Undercliff DriveGood menu and incredible views! We recommend walking or cycling down for an early evening drink. Service can be slow as it's very popular but worth it for the beachside location. Dog and child friendly :)
Fast service and freshly made authentic Spanish food. They don't take bookings for groups of 5 or less so go early to avoid disappointment!
17 locals recommend
Casa Carlos
211-213 Seabourne RdFast service and freshly made authentic Spanish food. They don't take bookings for groups of 5 or less so go early to avoid disappointment!
Another fine dining option right on the water. Amazing choice of seafood and wines
102 locals recommend
The Jetty
95 MudefordAnother fine dining option right on the water. Amazing choice of seafood and wines