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Comfortable living area | Albert Apartment, Poole
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Poole
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, BCP Leisure Rossmore
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Rossmore Leisure Centre
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

This pet-friendly property is family retreat.

This pet-friendly property is family retreat. Take boat trips to local places of interest or discover the wider Dorset area.. All on the Ground Floor:

Living/dining room: 42" Freeview TV, Virgin, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, CD Player, French Doors Leading To Patio

Kitchen: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer

Bedroom 1: (1 Step), Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 40" Freeview Smart TV

Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 40" Freeview Smart TV

Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Gas central heating (underfloor in living room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack and doggy extras. Enclosed garden with patio, garden furniture and barbecue. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. During the first half of 2018 this apartment has been renovated and improved. The garden has undergone a complete overhaul as have the majority of the rooms within the apartment. Returning guests will notice a vast difference including the relocation of the front door and the removal of the conservatory being replaced with an orangery complete with underfloor heating. This family and pet-friendly self-contained holiday apartment occupies the entire ground floor of a converted detached Victorian house. It is centrally located for exploring Bournemouth, Westbourne and Poole.

The property is the perfect base to explore the Purbeck Hills, the port of Poole, Sandbanks and the New Forest. Nearby, take boat trips to local places of interest, including the National Trust’s Brownsea Island Nature Reserve and the RSPB Nature Reserve near Poole Harbour. Fishing, watersports and golf are all available locally and for vibrant nightlife and shopping, visit Poole and Bournemouth. Attractions close by include Farmer Palmers, Monkey World, The Tank Museum, Tower Park and Tyneham Village. Beach 3½ miles. Shop 500 yards, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Free WiFi



ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please note the property is non-smoking. Parking available for 1 small car only. Wifi is available, however, please note this facility cannot be guaranteed to be available at all times due to the unpredictability of Service Providers.

Although a docking station is provided, due to advancing technology, it may not be compatible with your device.

There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.

There are drops in the garden.

Suitable for up to 2 pets
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Poole

Located on a river, this cottage is in Parkstone, a neighbourhood in Poole. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Splashdown Waterpark and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts are also worth visiting.
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Poole

What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Beach - 10 min drive - 5.4 km
  • BCP Leisure Rossmore - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Rossmore Leisure Centre - 10 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 10 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 19 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Barking Cat Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Grasshopper - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Churchill - ‬9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is This pet-friendly property is family retreat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at This pet-friendly property is family retreat.?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This pet-friendly property is family retreat. on 3 Jul 2026 start from £179, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at This pet-friendly property is family retreat.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This pet-friendly property is family retreat.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This pet-friendly property is family retreat.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This pet-friendly property is family retreat. located?

Located in Parkstone, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Poole Park, Splashdown Waterpark and Arts University Bournemouth. Bournemouth University and Baiter Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). Branksome Station is 19 minutes by foot and Parkstone Station is 25 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Julie Watson

Great apartment spacious and homely.

Great apartment spacious and homely.Good location for Bournemouth and Poole .apartment had everything we needed
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eleni Povey

What a beautiful apartment, very clean, comfortable and homely.

What a beautiful apartment, very clean, comfortable and homely. We especially loved the tv in each bedroom, relaxing bath tub and comfy bed. Loved the lounge with sky light.All the art work made the apartment so homely. The owners are just so thoughtful and left us a bottle of wine, delicious cake and treats for our dog. We would love to stay here again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn

It was a good stay.

It was a good stay. We enjoyed our time in Poole and the Cottage made it that much better. Thanks you Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Lynda

This apartment was absolutely first class and joins the best of the best.

This apartment was absolutely first class and joins the best of the best. We would recommend this to all comers. Lynda & Richard Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Abdy

A great place to stay, close to shops and amenities.

A great place to stay, close to shops and amenities. Spotlessly clean on arrival with wine and cake for us and some treats for the dogs. Lovely spacious open plan living area with underfloor heating and a huge sky window to let in sunlight so never cold. A nice patio area to sit out on warm nights. The driveway can be a challenge with a big car but there is always on street parking in the area so not an issue. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Lovely apartment and base for visiting nearby Poole, Bournemouth, swanage and Studland.

Lovely apartment and base for visiting nearby Poole, Bournemouth, swanage and Studland. Bit of a hike if walking to any amenities but no problem if you have a car. Parking not for the faint hearted as a tight space but available. We loved our stay. Clean and inviting , modern and fully equipped :-) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annie

We had a lovely Christmas break at the Apartment.

We had a lovely Christmas break at the Apartment. It was warm and cosy yet big and spacious enough for our family and dog to visit us for lunch. The living space was bright and airy with plenty on seating. The kitchen was compact but with everything we needed. There were big TV's in both bedrooms as well as the lounge area. The only down-side was the drive which was extremely steep and narrow. We found it better to park in the streets nearby unless we had to have the car nearby. We met the owners who had gone beyond expectations to make sure we had a memorable time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Annie

We had a lovely Christmas break at the Apartment.

We had a lovely Christmas break at the Apartment. It was warm and cosy yet big and spacious enough for our family and dog to visit us for lunch. The living space was bright and airy with plenty on seating. The kitchen was compact but with everything we needed. There were big TV's in both bedrooms as well as the lounge area. The only down-side was the drive which was extremely steep and narrow. We found it better to park in the streets nearby unless we had to have the car nearby. We met the owners who had gone beyond expectations to make sure we had a memorable time.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Very lovely place to stay.

Very lovely place to stay. Very modern, clean and has everything you need. Would stay again!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

John

The apartment met our needs, and was well equipped.

The apartment met our needs, and was well equipped. The living space was comfortable and spacious. Our only issues were the smell of dogs, which not being dog owners was quite noticeable to us, and the occupants of the apartment above us could be quite noisy at times.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Absolutely wonderful holiday the apartment was amazing really enjoyed our stay.

Absolutely wonderful holiday the apartment was amazing really enjoyed our stay.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

A very well presented holiday apartment.

A very well presented holiday apartment. We were very impressed with the efforts the owners have made to the place, it is bright and comfortable and we settled in very quickly for our 4 night stay. The welcome pack was very nice and the supplied information folder was so useful with ideal places to visit and all the information we needed, one of the owners popped in on the 1st day to introduce herself and to warn us about the occupants of the flat above. Now I had read previous reviews where others had commented on the noise from the above flat but to be honest it wasn't an issue for us given that apart some music played at a slightly higher volume on one afternoon and general loud talking we didn't have a problem as it didn't disturb our little daughter during our stay. It really shouldn't taint the review of this property as the owners have no control over the occupants behaviour but might be something to keep in mind. We will say that all the small things that the owners have done really highlighted the apartment, from the plentiful supply of electrical sockets throughout (some with USB sockets) to the spare dog leads and towels just for dogs which are a very nice thought. They supplied a little book for improvement suggestions which we couldn't add to. As others have mentioned yes the driveway is a bit steep but I didn't have problem because I reversed my car up so that the it didn't catch the front bumper. All in all we highly recommend this property.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

suzanne

Excellent accommodation - very homely and welcoming Everything we could of asked for! We stayed at

Excellent accommodation - very homely and welcoming Everything we could of asked for! We stayed at Albert apartment whilst competing in a cheer competition in Bournemouth - only 15min drive away. Great base and wonderful place to get a well deserved nights sleep Thanks for having us!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Good location, close to the beaches (by car), lots of eateries nearby, & again by car.

Good location, close to the beaches (by car), lots of eateries nearby, & again by car. Very clean, & understanding of dogs. Ok, the drive is a challenge, but who doesn’t enjoy a challenge?! Would definitely recommend, as difficult to find a good holiday let so close to Bournemouth & Poole.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Steph

G

Good base to start from, very enjoyable stay definitely come back
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Fully satisfied with are visit, excellent apartment very friendly hosts could not ask for more.

Fully satisfied with are visit, excellent apartment very friendly hosts could not ask for more.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Great apartment everything you need including washing machine and tumble dryer, had no problem with

Great apartment everything you need including washing machine and tumble dryer, had no problem with slope on drive, just let the passengers walk up, shops at top of road and park round corner, very pet friendly will book again for next year.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Desiree

The holiday apartment is very comfortable, very well catered and within walking distance to local sh

The holiday apartment is very comfortable, very well catered and within walking distance to local shops. Short drive to Bournemouth and beaches. The driveway is very narrow and steep, which some may not prefer. The check in time is really late, 4pm and check out very early at 10am which eats into stay. Having said that, the hosts were very flexible and arranged for us to check in earlier with our little one. A 10 am checkout which requires that you clean up, wash and put all kitchen utensils, cutlery etc, vacuum and strip beds (as per the rules), is a bit cheeky and the only accommodation where I’ve experienced this. The kitchen is well equipped although the only recommendation would be to replace the saucepans which do not sit flat on the cooking surface. The side gate which backs onto grassy area where bins are kept, had a lot of broken glass on the ground which should not have been there from a H&S perspective. That said, it’s the first accommodation where there were doggy poo bags and dog shampoo provided for our pooch. There were numerous books, board games etc provided and attention to detail was impressive in some respects more notably the salt for gritting the drive etc in the event of snow, fans provided for the hotter weather and bbq equipment. On balance, very good accommodation which would have scored higher if the check in timings and check out requirements were more in keeping with general accommodation timings and requirements usually 2pm check in and 11am check out, no cleaning required and no broken glass anywhere on the premises.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Ant

A cosy little place for us and our dog and given a welcome basket on arrival.

A cosy little place for us and our dog and given a welcome basket on arrival. the facilities within the accommodation were excellent. We had a query about parking when we got there and called the owner, who was very happy to help us. Location was great and convenient to all the places we wanted to get to.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Great as a base to explore the surrounding area, as all beaches within a short drive.

Great as a base to explore the surrounding area, as all beaches within a short drive. Everything you need for a brilliant stay. Only drawback is that parking is a pain if you can’t get your car up the driveway. Apart from that, thoroughly recommended.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

The Apartment was absolutely first class in every room certainly no complaints from us.

The Apartment was absolutely first class in every room certainly no complaints from us.The location was very central but we found 2 local parks for the dog and used the transport most of the time which had an excellent service and saved on parking costs. Great week
From a partner site

8/10 Good

C

Cottage was ok except for upstairs kids banging and screaming

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