Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Just a 1 minute or 2 minute walk from the apartment dependent on whether you go in the back door or front door! Great coffee and easy option for breakfast or mid afternoon snack
18 locals recommend
Coffee Saloon
9 Haven RdJust a 1 minute or 2 minute walk from the apartment dependent on whether you go in the back door or front door! Great coffee and easy option for breakfast or mid afternoon snack
Oxford's Bakery
23 Haven RdFresh cakes/pastries and artisan breads
great place to enjoy a drink and watch the stunning sunsets over brownsea Island. Not cheap. 10 min walk from apartment
32 locals recommend
Harbour Heights Hotel
73 Haven Rdgreat place to enjoy a drink and watch the stunning sunsets over brownsea Island. Not cheap. 10 min walk from apartment
Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdNot cheap but worth it for a special occasion. 25 min walk
breakfast, lunch or dinner, specialise with fish, just 5 min walk from apartment
16 locals recommend
Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
47 Haven Rdbreakfast, lunch or dinner, specialise with fish, just 5 min walk from apartment
Baffi
44 Haven Rdquality pizza, 300 metres from apartment
Outstanding pub/restaurant just 100 yards walk en route to beach, able to cater for your morning coffee, lunch and dinner requirements
37 locals recommend
The Cliff
6 Ravine RdOutstanding pub/restaurant just 100 yards walk en route to beach, able to cater for your morning coffee, lunch and dinner requirements
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Blue Orange Juice Bars
We can organise juice detox packages for you with fresh juices/smoothies delivered to your door daily for as many days as you require. All information on whats included and the benefits of the detox programme can be found on www.blueorangejuicebars.com
Drinks & Nightlife
Harry's Bar and Bistro
14 Haven Road2 min walk from apartment, sometimes have live music
Sightseeing
If boats are of interest poole quay won't disappoint. Good range of shops and pubs and restaurants also to enjoy
38 locals recommend
Dolphin Quay
The QuayIf boats are of interest poole quay won't disappoint. Good range of shops and pubs and restaurants also to enjoy
Corfe Castle
Beautiful area with lots to see and do
Parks & Nature
10 acres of beautiful gardens just a 10 min walk from your apartment, cafe and tea rooms available. Take in the beauty of these exotic gardens. The Japanese garden is a popular favourite
61 locals recommend
Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs Rd10 acres of beautiful gardens just a 10 min walk from your apartment, cafe and tea rooms available. Take in the beauty of these exotic gardens. The Japanese garden is a popular favourite
Country house with 130 acres of wonderful grounds to explore, great family day out. Segway rides available if you wish to explore at a slightly faster pace!
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Upton Country Park
Country house with 130 acres of wonderful grounds to explore, great family day out. Segway rides available if you wish to explore at a slightly faster pace!
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National trust beach and cafe. Stunning beach with access to water activities such as paddle boarding, banana boats etc
8 locals recommend
Knoll Beach Cafe
Ferry RoadNational trust beach and cafe. Stunning beach with access to water activities such as paddle boarding, banana boats etc
in the summer months lots to see and do including hot air balloon, bands playing, ice cream stalls, as well of course direct access to the main shopping areas and B,mth pier with its many attractions
82 locals recommend
Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
in the summer months lots to see and do including hot air balloon, bands playing, ice cream stalls, as well of course direct access to the main shopping areas and B,mth pier with its many attractions
childrens play/park area, steam train, cafe and restaurant, enjoyable area to walk around/picnic. Watch out for over friendly ducks.
Poole Park Crazy Golf
Poole Parkchildrens play/park area, steam train, cafe and restaurant, enjoyable area to walk around/picnic. Watch out for over friendly ducks.
5 min walk from apartment, enjoyable for children en route to beach
Canford Cliffs Pirate Ship Play Park
49 Cliff Dr5 min walk from apartment, enjoyable for children en route to beach
National trust Island, enjoyable boat trip to access and get to see some of the beauty of the area
204 locals recommend
Brownsea Island
National trust Island, enjoyable boat trip to access and get to see some of the beauty of the area
Adventure-activity where you can explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course, zip wires, Tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles spanning over 1000 metres. Segway tours and much more. Just 25 mins away by car from the apartment
48 locals recommend
Go Ape Moors Valley
Horton RoadAdventure-activity where you can explore the forest canopy via a treetop rope course, zip wires, Tarzan swings, rope ladders and a variety of obstacles spanning over 1000 metres. Segway tours and much more. Just 25 mins away by car from the apartment
Arts & Culture
Theatre, shows, and concerts-15 mins drive from your apartment
46 locals recommend
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre
Westover RoadTheatre, shows, and concerts-15 mins drive from your apartment
Shows/concerts in centre of B,mth. 15 min drive from apartment
101 locals recommend
Bournemouth International Centre
Exeter RoadShows/concerts in centre of B,mth. 15 min drive from apartment
Shopping
Town centre shopping with access to cinemas, restaurants, and just of the beach. 15 min drive from the apartment
262 locals recommend
Bournemouth
Town centre shopping with access to cinemas, restaurants, and just of the beach. 15 min drive from the apartment
Essentials
less than 5 min walk from apartment. What you cannot get from Oxfords bakery you can most likely obtain here. Tesco express due to open shortly
Central Convenience Stores
46 Haven Roadless than 5 min walk from apartment. What you cannot get from Oxfords bakery you can most likely obtain here. Tesco express due to open shortly