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Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 456 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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About the area

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Bournemouth, England

What's nearby

  • Southbourne Beach - 18 min walk
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 3 min drive
  • Vitality Stadium - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min drive
  • Bournemouth Beach - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 7 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Larder House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Way Outback Brewery Limited - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Ludo Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Smithson's Fish & Chips - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants

Welcome! A cosy cottage tucked away in a quiet lane just off Southbourne high street with its independent pubs, restaurants and artisan bakeries. 10 minute walk to the sandy beach through wooded gardens. High-chair, travel cot and bed guard rail on request. Retractable stairgate at top of stairs.

Open plan upstairs with beams and vaulted ceiling. A fun and sociable space! Two downstairs bedrooms with king (5’) bed and bunks suitable for adults as well as children (grown-ups bed linen also available). Bath and beach towels provided.

Small but lovely walled courtyard accessed through main bedroom. Fragrant honeysuckle in the summer.

Arrive at your convenience. Keys will be waiting for you in the keysafe at the cottage.

Free parking in surrounding streets. It can get busy, but you can usually find a space. Alternatively, Woodside Road public car park is just a minutes' walk away and always has space (£5 for 24 hours or £26 for a monthly pass).

We make sure the cottage is sparkling clean using eco friendly cleaning products. Linens are laundered at high temperature using non-bio detergent.

Kindly note we are a strictly animal-free, non-smoking property.

Property manager

Mel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Unit size: 600 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy cottage, short walk to beach and restaurants located?

This family-friendly Bournemouth cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Boscombe Beach, Southbourne Beach and O2 Academy Bournemouth. Bournemouth Beach and Boscombe Chine Gardens Mini Golf Course are also within 2 miles (3 km). Pokesdown for Boscombe Station is 7 minutes by foot.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome well needed break
A very well maintained property . We were surprised and delighted when we arrived to find the spacious living area on the first floor. It was light and airy and a pleasure to relax and chill out in . There was every appliance you could need to make your stay easy and comfortable. We liked the fact eco friendly soaps etc were there to use .Lovely welcome gift and Mel was very kind about cleaning up before leaving . The property was just off the main high street where there were so many places to eat and drink . Parking and unloading was easy and no problem . Sea front a short walk or drive and plenty of free parking or very reasonable if you had to pay. Highly recommended !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate M., Portsmouth, England, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, all as described
Great little house, been nicely put together, has all you need. Thoughtful owner, good speedy communications. Perfectly clean on arrival. Location is great, 10 mins walk through a park to the beach, loads of restaurants, shops and cafes round the corner. Already booked our next visit! (We were a couple with a 10 year old).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great visit with family!
We have stayed here several times - great location (close to shops and train station). Lovely walk to beach. Feels like home in the evening with big table to have family over for dinner. Well stocked. Mel and Andy are great!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, open cottage
Perfect location for stay in Southbourne. Close to train, shops, bus stops and walkable to beach and two piers. Kitchen well stocked with equipment to comfortably cook all meals. Love it - already have next visit booked this summer.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine Pyle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Lovely upside down house with easy access to great coffee shops, pub and restaurants. Beach only 10 mins walk away. It was the little extras that made this such a great holiday home - new buckets and spades and activity books for the children and lots of goodies for us too! So much thought has been put into the details and what this place has to offer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay
This was a great 3 week visit with my daughter's family who live a few blocks away. Close to shops, transportation, restaurants and beach. Mel responded in a timely fashion and house is stocked with everything you would need. Great little house!
Stayed 24 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanislav P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
- very cosy, clean and fully equipped accommodation - close distance to several groceries, beautiful beach - kind and caring communication - highly recommended for future stays
Stayed 28 nights in Sep 2022