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2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment

Apartment near Bournemouth Beach in Poole

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A coastal landscape with a clear view of the sea and a sandy beach.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, featuring a large window, wooden beams, and a leather sofa.
A black door with a sign reading "Beach Retreat 11" on a brick wall.
A row of small, single-story buildings with numbered windows, surrounded by a variety of colorful flowers and greenery, set against a backdrop of trees and hills.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Canford Cliffs, England
  • Place, Compton Acres
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sandbanks Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Alum Chine Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Poole

Seaside stay .Your stay at this Poole apartment places you within a 10-minute walk of Compton Acres and Canford Cliffs Beach. Bournemouth Beach and Branksome Chine Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Compton Acres - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Branksome Chine Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Branksome Dene Beach - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Sandbanks Beach - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Alum Chine Beach - 8 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rockwater - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Jenkins & Sons - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Camden - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chez Fred - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Libertine - ‬4 min drive

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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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

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.
  • Handrails in hallways
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

  • No pets allowed

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 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
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 private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment to the airport?

This apartment is 9 mi (19-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this apartment.

How close is 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment to the beach?

This apartment is a short 9-minute walk from Canford Cliffs Beach and 13-minute walk from Branksome Chine Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment offer free breakfast?

This apartment does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment?

No, there is no casino at this apartment, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (7-min drive) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment?

Free parking is not available at this apartment.

Does 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment have a pool?

This apartment does not have a pool.

Does 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this apartment.

How close is 2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment to downtown Poole?

This apartment is 0.1 mi away from Canford Cliffs.

2 Beach Retreat - 400m walk to beach, Luxury 2 Bed family friendly apartment Reviews

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Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Siriporn L.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025