Luxury Triplex Apartment
This is a stunning, spacious, two bedroom ground floor split-level sea-side apartment set over three floors with it's own south facing large private sun terrace and direct access to the building's own private gym and games room with a pool table.
Set in the landmark Grade 2 Listed, former 5 star Victorian Hotel building of Burlington Mansions, it was built in the 1850s and has been converted into apartments, which retain a number of the original features including the foyer and main entrance with it’s original grand canopy and Victorian revolving doors.
Located midway between Bournemouth and Southbourne/Christchurch the building is a few minutes walk from the Blue Flag sandy beaches and Boscombe Pier (0.3 miles) and within metres of trendy cafes and bars. There is a regular street market nearby and the hustle and bustle of Bournemouth Town Centre is a couple of kilometres away.
Benefitting from new beds and mattresses, one bedroom has a kingsize bed and the other of similar size has two single beds. Both bedrooms have large built-in wardrobes and ensuites.. Free wifi is available at this apartment.
Fitted to a high standard with newly fitted carpets throughout this self catering holiday let offers a real home from home experience. There is a lounge with a reclining corner sofa and a 40" Freeview LCD TV with DVD player, and a well equipped, modern and sociable kitchen diner with chairs and dining table.
The private terrace has an outdoor dining table with 6 chairs and 2 sun loungers. There is also the option of using the communal terrace area with tables, chairs and BBQs.
All bookings are inclusive of linen and towels for guests and include a kitchen essentials welcome pack. There is an allocated parking space at the main building entrance and there is a bike lock area within the grounds.
The Dorset region
The apartment is in a great location - wake up and sit on the sun terrace enjoying the sunshine and fresh sea air, Boscombe pier is approx 5 min walk away (0.3 miles away). Around the pier you have level access to the sandy beach, great places to eat and a surf shop. From the pier you can walk along the sea front towards Bournemouth (approx 2.5 km/2 miles) or catch the land-train which runs daily during holiday seasons and most weekends throughout the winter. From the pier you can also access Boscombe Chine Gardens which has a children's play area, a cafe, mini-golf and beautifully kept gardens.
A short walk away from the beach you can easily access Boscombe town which has shopping facilities including supermarkets and weekly markets on Thursday/Saturday. The area also has a number of antique, craft and vintage shops - in Boscombe and neighbouring Pokesdown. There are lots of cafes, bars and restaurants near to the apartment, we can send you our recommendations! The Bournemouth O2 Academy is also just round the corner only (0.3 miles away) with it's live entertainment throughout the year.
Bournemouth town centre has lovely gardens running through the town centre, making it a very green and pleasant environment. The town centre has lots of bars restaurants and shopping facilities. There is also a cinema and theatre/shows at Pavillion Theatre & Bournemouth International Centre, as well as ice skating, swimming, indoor rock climbing and of course the Oceanarium.
Bournemouth
Surrounding Bournemouth there are a number of attractions in local towns or enjoying the water or countryside. Below is a small selection....
Towns:
- Poole a short drive or train ride, coastal port town with water sports activities
- Christchurch - small town with famous Priory. Set upon the river with rowing boats/small motor boats to hire
Sports:
- Numerous excellent golf courses in the area
- Almost all forms of watersports catered for in Boscombe, Bournemouth and Poole harbour
- Swimming in sea or local sports centres - Littledown Centre with 25m main pool and childrens pools
Outdoor:
- New Forest a short drive or train ride - walking, riding, cycling
- Beaches - sandy beach on your doorstep, further afield Hengistbury Head nature reserve, Sandbanks (Poole), Studland National Trust natural beach
- Brownsea island National Trust owned island with red squirrels - short boat trip from Poole Quay
- RSPB nature reserve Arne - on shore of Poole Harbour
- Purbecks - walking Jurassic Coast, approx 1hr drive (travel via chain ferry at Sandbanks)
PLEASE NOTE This property is not suitable for disabled guests due to the number of stairs as it is a split-level property.
