In the heart of Canford Cliffs, Beach Retreat 2 offers a luxury family getaway. Enjoy beach days and woodland walks just moments from your doorstep, as well as cafes, restaurants and gastropubs in the village centre. The Victorian building boasts a modern interior with high-end furniture and fittings throughout.
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Entire apartment
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Barbecue
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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!
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Internet
Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
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 lift
Smoke-free property
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
Snorkelling 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)
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 not 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
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
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Located in Poole, this apartment is near a water park and near the beach. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and New Forest National Park. Oceanarium and Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts 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 cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby. Visit our Poole travel guide
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 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 1 mi (2 km) of Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach and Bournemouth International Centre are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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Amazing Location! Luxury 2 bed family apartment near Sandbanks - 400m to beach! Reviews
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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 .
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.
Angela A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Inderpall
18 Sept 2025
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!
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
Beautiful property close to the beach and lovely village amenities. Great to have dishwasher, washer/dryer. Brilliant communication with owner throughout the process.
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.
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!
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.