Dorset Holiday Lets Poole
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About the home
2 bedroom self catering house in Baiter Park Poole (sleeps 4/5) has been previuosly rated with a 4 star rating from the English Tourist Board. The house is inspected annually by the Bournemouth and Poole Quality Standards Board.
Our house is a few minutes walk from the water front where there are fantastic view across the harbour to Brownsea Island. It is just 10 minutes walk to Poole Quay and the Poole town centre
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The kitchen has - Cooker, Dishwasher, Washer, Fridge, freezer, Microwave etc.
The lounge/dining area has two leather sofas, a dining table & 4 chairs. A 32" Full HD flat LCD Sony screen colour TV with HD digital freeview and DVD.
The house has a small private south facing consevatoryleading from the lounge area with table & chairs with its own private reserved parking space.
The house is close to the beaches including Sandbanks, Studland bay and Bournemouth beaches.
Activities include boating, sailing, cycling, harbour boat trips, tennis, bowling, skating, children's play areas, arts centre, swimming pool and of course, the award winning Sandbanks beaches. The spectacular Dorset Jurassic coast is also very accessible.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 5, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Sandbanks, 5km |
| Will consider: | Corporate lets Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car not necessary Nearest amenities: 1km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 1 family bathroom |
| Furniture: | Sofabeds (1), Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 5, Lounge seating for 5 |
| Other: | Please check with the advertiser regarding linen and towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Balcony / Terrace |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The family bathroom has a shower cubicle rather than a bath with wash basin and WC.
The house benefits from a south facing conservatory with a small sitting area outside.
HD TV with built in Digital Freeview available with over 40 channels.
Broadband WiFi Internet access
Travel Cot, high chair and stair gate can be booked.
Further details outdoors:
Our 4 star self catering house is ideally located in a quiet area of the Poole Harbourside, a few minutes walk from the waterfront with fantastic view across the harbour to Brownsea Island.
Both, the Poole Quayside with its bars and restaurants, and the Poole town centre are just 10 minutes walk away. The famous Poole beaches at Sandbanks are a 10 minute drive or bus ride.
The house is an ideal base for exploring the wonderful Dorset countryside including the spectacular Dorset Jurassic coast either by car or public transport.
The house is modern and well furnished and has been previously rated 4 star by the Tourist Board. The house has a small private south facing paved patio area with its own private reserved parking space.
There are numerous activities including boating, sailing, wind surfing, cycling, harbour boat trips, tennis, golf, bowling, skating, children's play areas, arts centre, swimming and many more..
More Details
The nearby beaches include the award winning Sandbanks beach, Canford Cliffs and Branksome Chine all of which are a short drive away. Bournemouth resort with its blue flag beaches and plenty of attractions and facilities is 10 minutes drive away. The unspoilt beaches at Studland can be accessed by the Sandbanks chain link ferry.
The Poole harbour with views of Brownsea Island and Poole Park with its large lake is just yards away.
These are just a selection of the wide range of attractions and activities available here in Poole and the surrounding areas:-
Arne, a great walk down to the water edge with the RSPB centre and hides. Great for bird watching.
Blue Poole, lake with 25 acres of heath, woodland and gorse.
Brownsie Island, take a boat trip our from Poole harbour, great day out.
Compton Acres, ornamental gardens, Japanese, Roman, English, Rock, Heather & Palm Court gardens.
Dolphin Swimming Pool for swimming on a cool day.
Kingstone Lacy, Elegant 17th-century country mansion with formal gardens and parkland.
Monkey World, as seen on TV, a must!
Poole Park with loads to do and see, Gus Gorilla, miniature railway, feed the ducks, bowling green.
Sandbanks Beach, world famous, lovely sandy beach, always plenty of room.
Splashdown biggest and best water park.
Swanage this small seaside town surrounds a beautiful curved bay.
Tower Park, indoor SplashDown watercentre, 10 screen Empire cinema, bowling, bingo, kids play area
Wareham Old Town a veritable delight, visit the Quay by car or a boat trip from Poole harbour.
Lulworth Castle and grounds
Go Ape at Moors Valley Country park. Zip wires, 1000 metres of exhilarating crossings.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum is one of South of England's top days out.
Bovington Tank Museum, is a great way to spend many hours
Cerne Abbas quaint village on the edge of the river Cerne, best known for it's Cerne Abbas Giant
Corfe Castle - one of Britain's most majestic ruins.
Farmers Palmer great for young children.
Lighthouse Theatre, with films, shows.
Oceanarium, take an underwater adventure and come face-to-face with hundreds of awesome creatures.
Priest House Museum & garden
Sandbanks Ferry (Cars and passengers) to Studland Bay worth a visit.
Studland Bay with its lovely long sandy beach
Swanage railway, take a steam engine ride past Corfe Castle to Swanage and back.
Upton Country Park, large country house, gardens, grounds for walking, tearooms, art Gallery & more.
Wimborne Model Town and gardens
Other Activities: Miniature railway, skate boarding, model racing yachts,
Golf: Golf Clubs
Canford Magna Golf Club - 01202 592505, Broadstone Golf Club - 01202 692595, Knighton Heath Golf Club - 01202 572633, Parkstone Golf Club - 01202 707138, Dorset Golf and Country Club - 01929 472244
Leisure Centres
Ashdown Leisure Centre - 01202 604224, Broadstone Leisure Centre - 01202 777766,Dolphin Swimming Pool - 01202 677217, Rossmore Leisure Centre - 01202 738787
Bowling Greens
Dolphin Indoor Bowls (all year) - 01202 675551, Branksome Park (outdoor) - 01202 761196, Poole Park (outdoor) - 01202 739073, Broadstone Bowls (outdoor April - Sept) - 01202 659009
Tennis Courts
Branksome Park Tennis Club - 01202 751944, Poole Park - 01202 739400, East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club - 01202 740219
Further details
You can book online at our own web site www.dorsetholidaylets.co.uk or see link below.
Booking deposit is £150 per week payable upon booking.
Balance due 8 weeks before start of holiday.
Damage deposit is £100 which will returned within 7 days after the end of your holiday.
For full terms and conditions see our web site using the link below.
Payment can be made by cheque, bank transfer or credit card using paypal or moneybookers.com
NUMBER OF PERSONS - The house is normally for four persons. A Z-Bed can be provided if required for a 5th person upon request at a cost of £70 per week. (Please note the Z-bed is suitable only for a child or small person) The number of persons occupying the property must not exceed four persons unless by prior arrangement and confirmed in writing by the owners.
GROUPS OF SINGLE PERSONS - Parties of young single person are not normally accepted by the Owner. The property is intended for use by families or couples only.
CANCELLATION - Cancellations must be confirmed in writing and acknowledged by the owner. If you cancel your booking within eight weeks of the start of the tenancy then the rental charge is payable in full. If the accommodation is re-let a refund of the letting fee will be made to the Hirer less any shortfall in the total value of the booking incurred on the re-letting and less 12% administration charge on the full occupation charge for the period re-let. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover this eventuality.
The West Country / Dorset region
Poole and Bournemouth and the surrounding area is by far the most populous area and it is also the primary holiday destination in Dorset.
Poole, with its bustling Quay has some of the best beaches in England and a stunning natural harbour.
Weymouth is another seaside holiday resort, popular with families because of its safe sandy beach. Dorchester, the county town, is packed full of history and heritage, from Roman relics to the Bloody Assize, the Tolpuddle Martyrs and Thomas Hardy. In the green valleys and wooded hills of the north of the county lies Sherborne, with its famous schools, two castles and magnificent abbey church.
Both, the Poole Quayside with its bars and restaurants, and the Poole town centre are just 10 minutes walk away. The famous Poole beaches at Sandbanks are a 10 minute drive or bus ride.
The house is an ideal base for exploring the wonderful Dorset countryside including the spectacular Dorset Jurassic coast either by car or public transport.
There are numerous activities including boating, sailing, wind surfing, cycling, harbour boat trips, tennis, golf, bowling, skating, children's play areas, arts centre, swimming and many more..
More Details (For more information about the area see our web site www.dorsetholidaylets.co.uk )
The nearby beaches include the award winning Sandbanks beach, Canford Cliffs and Branksome Chine all of which are a short drive away. Bournemouth resort with its blue flag beaches and plenty of attractions and facilities is 10 minutes drive away. The unspoilt beaches at Studland can be accessed by the Sandbanks chain link ferry.
The Poole harbour with views of Brownsea Island and Poole Park with its large lake is just yards away.
These are just a selection of the wide range of attractions and activities available here in Poole and the surrounding areas:-
Arne, a great walk down to the water edge with the RSPB centre and hides. Great for bird watching.
Blue Poole, lake with 25 acres of heath, woodland and gorse.
Brownsie Island, take a boat trip our from Poole harbour, great day out.
Compton Acres, ornamental gardens, Japanese, Roman, English, Rock, Heather & Palm Court gardens.
Dolphin Swimming Pool for swimming on a cool day.
Kingstone Lacy, Elegant 17th-century country mansion with formal gardens and parkland.
Monkey World, as seen on TV, a must!
Poole Park with loads to do and see, Gus Gorilla, miniature railway, feed the ducks, bowling green.
Sandbanks Beach, world famous, lovely sandy beach, always plenty of room.
Splashdown biggest and best water park.
Swanage this small seaside town surrounds a beautiful curved bay.
Tower Park, indoor SplashDown watercentre, 10 screen Empire cinema, bowling, bingo, kids play area
Wareham Old Town a veritable delight, visit the Quay by car or a boat trip from Poole harbour.
Lulworth Castle and grounds
Go Ape at Moors Valley Country park. Zip wires, 1000 metres of exhilarating crossings.
Beaulieu National Motor Museum is one of South of England's top days out.
Bovington Tank Museum, is a great way to spend many hours
Cerne Abbas quaint village on the edge of the river Cerne, best known for it's Cerne Abbas Giant
Corfe Castle - one of Britain's most majestic ruins.
Farmers Palmer great for young children.
Lighthouse Theatre, with films, shows.
Oceanarium, take an underwater adventure and come face-to-face with hundreds of awesome creatures.
Priest House Museum & garden
Sandbanks Ferry (Cars and passengers) to Studland Bay worth a visit.
Studland Bay with its lovely long sandy beach
Swanage railway, take a steam engine ride past Corfe Castle to Swanage and back.
Upton Country Park, large country house, gardens, grounds for walking, tearooms, art Gallery & more.
Wimborne Model Town and gardens
Other Activities: Miniature railway, skate boarding, model racing yachts,
Golf: Golf Clubs
Canford Magna Golf Club - 01202 592505, Broadstone Golf Club - 01202 692595, Knighton Heath Golf Club - 01202 572633, Parkstone Golf Club - 01202 707138, Dorset Golf and Country Club - 01929 472244
Leisure Centres
Ashdown Leisure Centre - 01202 604224, Broadstone Leisure Centre - 01202 777766,Dolphin Swimming Pool - 01202 677217, Rossmore Leisure Centre - 01202 738787
Bowling Greens
Dolphin Indoor Bowls (all year) - 01202 675551, Branksome Park (outdoor) - 01202 761196, Poole Park (outdoor) - 01202 739073, Broadstone Bowls (outdoor April - Sept) - 01202 659009
Tennis Courts
Branksome Park Tennis Club - 01202 751944, Poole Park - 01202 739400, East Dorset Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club - 01202 740219
To the west is Lyme Regis, the setting for the film The French Lieutenant's Woman, and one of the best locations for fossil hunting. In the heart of rural Dorset is the beautiful Georgian market town of Blandford Forum, which boasts some outstanding architecture, a selection of fascinating museums, shops and galleries, and which is home to the annual Great Dorset Steam Fair.
The Poole / Poole Harbour area
BROWNSEA ISLAND - National Trust Island in Poole Harbour. Peaceful island of woodland, wetland and heath with a wide variety of wildlife, famous for being the birthplace of Scouting and Guiding.
COMPTON ACRES - World famous gardens in Poole. Compton Acres was built in 1929 and is a wonderful example of a historic garden in the UK. It is of late Victorian Mixed Style design with seven distinct gardens to wander around and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japanese Garden.
ON THE BEACH - Summer Breeze with fireworks on the beach, takes place every Thursday in August during 2008 from 7pm. Every Thursday in August people are guaranteed a great nights entertainment including live music, BBQ's and a fantastic firework finale at 10pm.'Summer Breeze...on the Beach' is set at Shore Road Beach, in-front of the Sandbanks Hotel Terrace. It includes a high quality beach barbecue and live music. Family fun and entertainment is in abundance with a volleyball have-a-go area, tag rugby and street entertainers.
POOLE PARK - At Poole Park next to our holiday houses, you will find that there is something for all the family. One of the most popular activities with the younger visitors is feeding the ducks and swans, on Swan Lake. There is also the miniature railway which winds it's way around Swan Lake, again very popular with the children and fathers ! By the lake you will find Gus Gorilla's Jungle Playground, an extraordinary adventure playground for children, where you can try the spiral slide,rush down tube slides or have a ball in the huge ball pool. For parents there is a restaurant, where if the sun is shining you can relax on the patio safe in the knowledge your children are having fun and are safe !The park the locals and visitors love very close to our house!For the older members of your family there are other special attraction, you can watch cricket matches or watch the model racing yachts. If you are interested in flowers, you can just stroll around the park enjoying the atmosphere of the Rose garden or just admiring the formal flower beds. There is a bowling green, where you can sit and watch a match or if you fancy golf you can try your hand a crazy golf or mini pitch and putt. There is a large play area for children with all the usual slides and swings etc, all in a safe area. If you are feeling energetic you could always hire one of the tennis courts for a game !
MOTORBIKE EVENINGS - During the months April - September, every Tuesday evening is "Motorbike Night", or as it is now known, - "Coles Miller Dream Machines". The show starts at 6pm, when the Quay is closed to all traffic, to ensure there is safe access for everyone to wander around at their own leisure. You will find an unprecedented collection of gleaming, sparkling machinery as motorbike owners from across the country gather to "show off" their machines.
SANDBANKS FERRY - The famous chain ferry.The Sandbanks Ferry, running between Sandbanks and Studland since 1926, is for many people, a "must do" on their visit to Poole. The chain ferry operates daily, carrying all manner of traffic across the mouth of Poole Harbour, cutting out the long journey time to places like Corfe Castle and Swanage from Poole by taking the direct route.
SPLASHDOWN - The South's best waterslides ! An exciting year round water slide experience awaits you at Splashdown, featuring some of the largest and fastest rides in the U.K. There are 12 rides to suit all tastes, some of which are outside and subsequently only open during the high season.
Old Town. The Old Town of Poole is situated just behind the Quay and has a lovely charm, with its narrow streets, walkways and cobblestones. Here you will find small unique shops, art galleries, museums, and the well known Poole Pottery is located adjacent to the Quay.
The Cockle Trail
Take a walk around the Cockle Trail, following the brass plaques in the pavements in the Old Town, to discover some 750 years of Poole's history. The walk takes approximately 1½ hours and an accompanying leaflet available for 30p (price 2005) from the tourist information centre will guide you round with informative text.
Farmer Palmers
Farmers Plamers was original a dairy farm which was diversified to a visitor attraction in 1998 and specially designed for a great day out for families with children 8 years and under.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Bournemouth: 15 km |
| Railway: | Poole: 2 km |
| Ferry: | Poole: 1 km |
The house is a 15 minute walk from Poole Railway station and 10 minute walk from the main Poole bus station. If you have cases you may prefer to take a taxi from the station.
The local airports are Bournemouth and Southampton where there are budget airlines flying into. The train station at Southampton is in the same area as the airport and you can atch a direct train to Poole. Bournemouth airport you will need to take a taxi.
You could also fly into one of the London airports, Heathrow is a 1.5 hour car journey, while London Gatwick is approx 2 hours.
The location of our house is such that you do not need a car although there are a number of car hire companies in Poole if needed. You can also hire a car from the airports.
Activities near Poole
Tennis in town
Watersports
Waterpark
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
A winter sun break
Good nightlife
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 02 May 2012 |
Easy to book, a stones throw from the water front, and within walking distance of the many bars and restaurants of Poole. Very nice, clean property, with all you could need for a trip away from home. Dorset Itself is a beautiful area, with lots of places to go and explore. |
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 5 | ||||||
| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| Winter | 23 Feb 13 | 30 Mar 13 | £ 395 | - | - | 1 Week |
| April/May | 30 Mar 13 | 11 May 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 11 May | 11 May 13 | 18 May 13 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 18 May 13 | 22 Jun 13 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22 June | 22 Jun 13 | 29 Jun 13 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 29 Jun 13 | 6 Jul 13 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July | 6 Jul 13 | 3 Aug 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| August | 3 Aug 13 | 7 Sep 13 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week |
| SEpt | 7 Sep 13 | 14 Sep 13 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 14th Sept | 14 Sep 13 | 21 Sep 13 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Late Sept | 21 Sep 13 | 5 Oct 13 | £ 495 | - | - | 1 Week |
The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
YOU CAN BOOK ON LINE AT OUR OWN WEB SITE www.dorsetholidaylets.co.uk
Booking deposit is £150 per week and paid upon booking.
Balance due 8 weeks before start of holiday.
Damage deposit is £100 which will returned within 7 days after the end of your holiday.
Winter let is plus utility bills and for 6 months
Payment can be made by cheque, Bank Transfer or Credit Card by Paypal or Moneybookers.com
GROUPS OF SINGLE PERSONS - Parties of single person are not normally accepted by the Owner. The property is intended for use by families or couples only.
CANCELLATION - Cancellations must be confirmed in writing and acknowledged by the owner. If you cancel your booking within eight weeks of the start of the tenancy then the rental charge is payable in full. If the accommodation is re-let a refund of the letting fee will be made to the Hirer less any shortfall in the total value of the booking incurred on the re-letting and less 12% administration charge on the full occupation charge for the period re-let. You are strongly advised to take out cancellation insurance to cover this eventuality.
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