Near the sea, this apartment features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 5 guests. Engage in water sports and explore activities like sailing, surfing, and mountain biking. Visit nearby attractions such as Compton Acres and Canford Cliffs Beach for additional adventure opportunities.
Highlights
Top rated beach location
Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Walk to Branksome Chine Beach
Sleeps 5•2 bedrooms•2 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Canford Cliffs, England
Compton Acres
Place, Compton Acres
5 min walk
Canford Cliffs Beach
Place, Canford Cliffs Beach
6 min walk
Sandbanks Beach
Place, Sandbanks Beach
19 min walk
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
26 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Shower room
Toilet · Shower only
Toilet
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment
Location, location, location....only 400m from the beach yet with all the amenities of Canford Cliffs village on your doorstep. Beach Retreat 2 is a luxury, family friendly 2 double bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment. Located in a quiet side road in the heart of Canford Cliffs, moments from the village centre with its delightful choice of cafes, coffee shop, bakeries, restaurants and a several gastropubs. 5 min stunning woodland walk to award winning blue flag beaches and a childrens Pirate Ship playground. Ideal luxury family holiday with an amazing location that allows you to enjoy the beach and entire holiday by foot. Free parking provided.
The space A Victorian building, lovingly restored and renovated with a perfect location to enjoy the areas of Sandbanks, Poole and Bournemouth. Whilst oozing character and charm in its exterior appearance this property boasts a modern/classic interior with new, quality, high end furniture and fittings throughout. 2 beautifully appointed double bedrooms (1 with Juliet balcony) incorporating built in wardrobes, dressing tables, bed side tables and double beds. Flat screen smart tv in main bedroom.
Additional quality fold away single bed can be made up in the master bedroom, please provide 7 days notice if required to enable assembly and fresh bed linen ready for your arrival. All feather free, highest quality mattresses and bed linen.
Outstanding dual aspect kitchen/living room with sliding patio doors secured by wrought iron railings, fully equipped kitchen with AEG appliances, dining table and chairs, highest quality leather sofa and armchairs facing flat screen smart tv and not to forget a small desk area for those who cannot leave their work behind! The hallway area provides a laundry cupboard housing a combined washer/dryer and night safe for your valuables. Stunning shower room and separate cloakroom all with high end Duravit fittings.
This property sits adjacent to but completely independent of its sister property '1 Beach Retreat' which is also available for rental on Vrbo, providing a further 2 bed apartment which may be of interest to those with larger families or 2 families wishing to holiday together.
Child friendly features: * Brand new Pirate themed playground 2 mins walk * Travel cot, high chair and baby bath available on request. * Small selection of toys and books. * Children's bowl, cutlery and plastic beakers
Local neighbourhood
Situated in the heart of exclusive Canford Cliffs and adjacent to the world renowned Sandbanks peninsular. The apartments are located in a an upmarket, quiet road less than 5 minutes walk from numerous renowned eating and drinking establishments. An area of outstanding natural beauty, completely safe and secure for families with a huge range of activities to keep the whole family entertained. Poole harbour is one of the best places in the UK to enjoy watersports with many local companies offering equipment hire and lessons - paddle boarding, windsurfing, kitesurfing, waterskiing, sailing and many more!
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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
About the neighborhood
Poole
Located in Poole, this apartment is near a water park 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.
Sandbanks Beach and Oceanarium are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Smokin' Aces - 6 min drive
The Barking Cat Ale House - 5 min drive
Old Harry Rocks Bar & Restaurant - 6 min drive
Greggs - 5 min drive
Rockwater - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment?
As of Aug 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment on Nov 6, 2026 start from $278, 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?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment located?
Situated by the sea, this apartment building is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Compton Acres and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Bournemouth Beach. Canford Cliffs Beach and Branksome Chine Beach are also within 15 minutes.
About the host
Hosted by Nicola Spencer
I have lived locally in Poole with my husband and two daughters for over 7 years. The area is blessed with outstanding natural beauty, award winning beaches and is one of the top places in the UK for watersports. My family are generally found on or in the water regardless of the weather! We love swimming, surfing wake boarding and water skiing.
We took over the Beach Retreat Apartments 1 & 2 in July 2022 and are excited to start welcoming guests to our local area.
Why they chose this property
Location, location location....the apartments are in an unbeatable spot with everything on your doorstep, allowing you to park the car and access everything on foot.
Yards from Canford Cliffs village centre, you will find a fantastic choice of eateries including a coffee shop, restaurants, artisan bakeries and 2 gastropubs. Stunning blue flag beaches and a childrens playground are only a 400m woodland walk away. Avoid the traffic congestion and crowds on the Sandbanks peninsular and base yourself where the locals go!
What makes this property unique
- Location!! Amazing base to explore the Poole, Bournemouth and Sandbanks area. - Beach only 360metres away! - Restaurants, pubs and cafes just a few minutes walk away - no need to drive!! - Character property! - Quality apartments, spotlessly clean with high end fixtures and fittings. - Apartment 1 & 2 can be booked independently or together - which may be of interest to larger families or 2 families who want to holiday together.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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