Explore: Holiday Cottages in Poole & Bournemouth
About Poole & Bournemouth
If you’re looking for seaside fun on a big scale, few places measure up to Poole and Bournemouth .
Second only to Sydney, Australia, in the size of its natural harbour, Poole is the place to be for fantastic water-based pursuits. Catch a wave, or even your dinner, before enjoying a huge range of culture and entertainment, beach bars and cafes.
The area is also home to five beautiful Blue Flag beaches, including Sandbanks, which has been awarded more Blue Flags than any other destination in the UK. For those looking to explore, catch the ferry to Brownsea Island. Owned by the National Trust, it is a haven for wildlife including the rare red squirrel and provided inspiration for Enid Blyton’s Famous Five stories.
Neighbouring Bournemouth is the largest resort in Dorset, with seven miles of sandy beaches on which to build your castle or take a coastal stroll. You’ll find plenty of shops, tourist attractions and activities as well as nightlife spots to enjoy. For those looking for a nostalgic seaside experience, why not visit the oldest beach hut in the world, identifiable thanks to a specially-awarded blue plaque on Bournemouth seafront? One of the first towns to offer beach huts, there is something very special about spending a day at the coast in your own colourful wooden quarters.
A walk pier to pier will give you plenty of chance to see the sights or, for an aerial view, those brave enough can fly down the PierZip zip wire located at the very end of Bournemouth Pier - the first in the world to take riders from pier to shore.
