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Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat

Vacation home near Bournemouth International Centre in Bournemouth

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A living room with a beige sofa, a patterned rug, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with stools, pendant lighting, and built-in ovens.
A hallway with a white door, a wicker wall shelf with plants, and a radiator.
A wall-mounted wicker shelf with multiple compartments, each containing decorative items and small plants.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a wicker chair, a large plant, and framed pictures on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Dorset, England
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Bournemouth

Bournemouth City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Bournemouth City Centre vacation home, you'll find Bournemouth International Centre and Bournemouth Beach. The Square and Bournemouth Lower Gardens are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Smokin' Aces - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Hilton Executive Lounge - ‬6 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.

Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat

Our fabulous Shell House in Bournemouth is within walking distance of the beach & town centre. Perfect for a group of friends, birthday celebration or family get-togethers. We sadly cannot accommodate stag parties. 1 night stays are offered in off-peak months, with a single-night supplement cost

There is a hot tub available from £300 per stay. Contact us directly to book.

The shell house sleeps 12, 1 kitchen, 1 dining room, 1 living room, 1 small garden and 4 bathrooms. We do not have our own parking however there is street parking or a large car park close by. Can sleep 14 on request by adding in 2 extra beds for £50/ppn

Ground Floor
Living Room
Dining Room
Kitchen
Guest Loo
Small Garden
First Floor
Bedroom 1: King bed and 2 singles (bunk) beds and ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 2: King bed with ensuite bathroom
Second Floor
Bedroom 3: King bed with ensuite bathroom
Bedroom 4: King bed
Bedroom 5: King bed
Bathroom: Family bathroom

Central Bournemouth location with a few minutes walk to the beach but also the centre of town for a great selection of shops and restaurants.

We are a 5-10 minute drive (depending on traffic) from Bournemouth or Branksome train station. There are many taxi companies in Bournemouth. West Hill car park is a few minutes walk away and charges £11 per day.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

14922

Frequently asked questions

How close is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat to the airport?

This vacation home is 7 mi (14-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 11-minute walk from Bournemouth Beach and 11-minute walk from Durley Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (10-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat to downtown Bournemouth?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Bournemouth.

Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely and in a great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Weekend

Great house and great location!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful House

Had a wonderful stay at the Shell House! A beautiful property with everything you need, in a great location. Contact with the host in the lead up to our stay was great and informative, thank you very much!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Accommodation and location

Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Shell House is immaculate and so beautifully decorated. It really had the wow factor for my friends surprise Hen Do. Host was attentive and the little bits left for our arrival were very thoughtful. Location was fantastic for the beach and shopping. Thank you and we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025