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Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!

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Canford Cliffs Beach only a 5 minute scenic woodland walk from the apartment
We use quality feather free duvets and pillows and hotel style bed linens.
Spacious, bright dual aspect living space with desk, Smart TV and leather sofa.
Modern lounge area with leather sofa, 2 matching chairs and Smart TV.
Fresh modern high quality kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Canford Cliffs, England
  • Place, Compton Acres
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Branksome Chine Beach
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪18 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

Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!

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. Fllat 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 'Beach Retreat One' 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.

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

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 explore 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 horse riding nearby.
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Canford Cliffs, England

What's nearby

  • Compton Acres - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Canford Cliffs Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Alum Chine Beach - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Camden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Libertine - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jenkins & Sons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Rockwater - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sandbanks Beach, Poole - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!?

As of 12 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach! on 4 May, 2026 start from S$360, 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 Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach! located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within a 10-minute walk of Compton Acres and Canford Cliffs Beach. Branksome Chine Beach and Branksome Dene Beach are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

jo a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely apartment, lovely beach walks had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept, 2025
Thanks for your review Jo, I’m so pleased you enjoyed your stay!
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10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs

Beautiful property close to the beach and lovely village amenities. Great to have dishwasher, washer/dryer. Brilliant communication with owner throughout the process.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michaela E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

We had booked this apartment as we were attending a friends 60th birthday party at the Italian villas, which ended up being a surprise wedding. There were 4 adults.Plenty of room, great layout, really clean and decorated lovely. Great location to pubs/restaurants and to thevenue all in walking distance. Also walking distance to tesco for a few essentials. Check-in and out was easy. Would definitely use again .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2025
Thanks for your kind review Michaela. It was a pleasure to host you, thanks for being great guests.
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10/10 Excellent

Angela A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday celebration

We had a fabulous three days in Canford Cliffs. The property was perfect and in a great location , ideally placed between beach and shops. The Village bakery sells the best sandwiches and rolls to take to the beach at amazingly reasonable cost. We ate one evening at Baffi with our Italian son in law who was suitably impressed. The other evening we ate at Rick Steins in Sandbanks, expensive but worth every penny - a rare thing to say these days ! Thank you Nicola for your lovely apartment.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Holiday Break

This is our second stay in Beach Retreat 2 and we loved it just as much as the first time as our first visit. The host Nicola, is very helpful and goes the extra mile to make your stay perfect. The apartment has everything you need, is high spec, fully equipped and very comfortable, and the location is just off the high street with a number of restaurants, coffee shops, bakery etc. all in easy reach. Lastly the lovely sandy Canford Cliffs beach is also within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inderpall

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We visit the Bournemouth area quite regularly, and particularly enjoy the Sandbanks area. However, the hotels in the locale are limited and quite dated. There is also a lack of apartments to rent. So finding this lovely hideaway in Canford Cliffs, just a short walk from a sandy beach was a real treat. The apartment is very cosy and welcoming, with a nice clean decor and all the conveniences you'd need for a short stay. Restaurants (Baffi pizza is a no-brainer for pizza lovers) and Tesco Express are 2 minutes away. There is a good choice of coffee and also a nice (not cheap) deli. If you fancy a bus, the stop is very close. Nicola is super responsive and helpful, which makes the whole experience stress-free. We hope to come back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little Gem!

What a lovely apartment in an incredible location. We spent 3 nights at the Beach Retreat for our wedding anniversary. The location is so central. We enjoyed coffee and a bacon sandwich at the coffee shop on the little High street just around the corner and a wonderful meal at The Cliff pub which is a minutes walk away. We ventured into Sandbanks to try out Rick Steins restaurant which didn’t disappoint. Stunning views, service and food! A lovely treat. We both thoroughly recommend booking this property for not only how lovely it is but also for where it is. We’ll be back! Thank you Nicola
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nicely kitted-out and comfy!

We had a lovely week in Canford Cliffs and contacted the host, Nicola, a number of times before our stay. She was very attentive and responsive and followed through on our requests. Apartment is clean, very comfy, nice bathrooms and has all you would need for a short stay. Beach location is great, the village has all you need and the parking at The Cliff is a benefit, but in reality outside of the weekends, there is plenty of road parking and the car park that is close by is cheap enough to park an extra car as we did. Thanks for the stay, we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in beach retreat 2, Nicola is a great host, excellent communication and great support with regards to the booking process and the apartment itself is just perfect, home from home. The beach is a 5-10 minute walk away and Canford Cliffs is a wonderful beach. Canford Cliffs village is literally round the corner from the apartment and has everything you need from a great coffee shop and a number of great restaurants. I can only highly recommend this property and we are already planning to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siriporn L.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Nicola Spencer

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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.

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