Guidebook for Bournemouth
Food Scene
They have good coffee, original food for a light snack and are very friendly. Cherry on the cake? They are 2 minutes away from the flat.
Naked Coffee
4 Christchurch RdThey have good coffee, original food for a light snack and are very friendly. Cherry on the cake? They are 2 minutes away from the flat.
The unique atmosphere and great food of this place will give you a different experience. Nice and cosy during the day, they will lend you some board games while you are enjoying your hot chocolate.
Our pick from the menu: the slow cooked beef rib / the bangers and mash
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Cosy Club
34 Old Christchurch RdThe unique atmosphere and great food of this place will give you a different experience. Nice and cosy during the day, they will lend you some board games while you are enjoying your hot chocolate.
Our pick from the menu: the slow cooked beef rib / the bangers and mash
This seafood restaurant offers a beautiful view of Bournemouth beach, of the pier and (if you are sitting on the terrace) of Old Harry Rocks.
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WestBeach
This seafood restaurant offers a beautiful view of Bournemouth beach, of the pier and (if you are sitting on the terrace) of Old Harry Rocks.
In our opinion, the best English breakfast you will find in town. The Beatles themed cafe is welcoming and friendly.
The prices are good but make sure you draw out cash as they don't take card.
Norwegian Wood
1a Glen Fern RdIn our opinion, the best English breakfast you will find in town. The Beatles themed cafe is welcoming and friendly.
The prices are good but make sure you draw out cash as they don't take card.
This family run little cafe offers specialty dishes from Spain and Italy and the owners will make you feel welcome.
The freshly made coffee is also worth a try.
Renarto
This family run little cafe offers specialty dishes from Spain and Italy and the owners will make you feel welcome.
The freshly made coffee is also worth a try.
This almost hidden mansion offers great scenery and an amazing menu.
You don't really need to book in advance but might have to wait in the conservatory with a drink while you are waiting for your table to be ready.
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The Beach House, Milford on Sea
Park LaneThis almost hidden mansion offers great scenery and an amazing menu.
You don't really need to book in advance but might have to wait in the conservatory with a drink while you are waiting for your table to be ready.
Hollywoods American Diner
Christchurch RoadA great American diner just across the road from the apartment.
Parks & Nature
This is a must see on the Jurassic Coast, a breathtaking scenery and a good day out for adults and kids.
Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Have a look at the walks you can take around this beautiful spot: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/purbeck-countryside/trails/old-harry-rocks-walk
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Old Harry Rocks
This is a must see on the Jurassic Coast, a breathtaking scenery and a good day out for adults and kids.
Old Harry Rocks are three chalk formations, including a stack and a stump, located at Handfast Point, on the Isle of Purbeck in Dorset, southern England. They mark the most easterly point of the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Have a look at the walks you can take around this beautiful spot: https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/purbeck-countryside/trails/old-harry-rocks-walk
A european blue flag holder for a record 20 years, arguably the best beach in Great Britain. Make sure you have the time to visit the multi-million pound mansions on the peninsula.
If you are partial to fine dining, you will find a Rick Stein restaurant with beautiful views across the harbour or just grab some fish and chips from the chippy.
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Sandbanks
A european blue flag holder for a record 20 years, arguably the best beach in Great Britain. Make sure you have the time to visit the multi-million pound mansions on the peninsula.
If you are partial to fine dining, you will find a Rick Stein restaurant with beautiful views across the harbour or just grab some fish and chips from the chippy.
Stretching for miles, take a stroll along the promenade to visit some of the neighbouring towns such as Southbourne, Westbourne and Sandbanks or just relax on the sand for a picnic and drinks.
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Bournemouth Beach
Stretching for miles, take a stroll along the promenade to visit some of the neighbouring towns such as Southbourne, Westbourne and Sandbanks or just relax on the sand for a picnic and drinks.
Starting from Bournemouth square, you can walk along Bourne river and maybe stop for a picnic. If you are feeling particularly energetic, hire a tennis court for a quick game.
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Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens
Starting from Bournemouth square, you can walk along Bourne river and maybe stop for a picnic. If you are feeling particularly energetic, hire a tennis court for a quick game.
Drinks & Nightlife
This pool bar is affordable and offers a nice atmosphere. Perfect for a quiet evening between friends or the first part of your night out.
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Felson's Cocktail Lounge and Stick Hall
156 Old Christchurch RdThis pool bar is affordable and offers a nice atmosphere. Perfect for a quiet evening between friends or the first part of your night out.
The cocktails in there are very nice and you can enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails during happy hours.
My favourite: The Sweet Getaway
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1812
37 Exeter RdThe cocktails in there are very nice and you can enjoy 2-4-1 cocktails during happy hours.
My favourite: The Sweet Getaway
Shopping
Three floors of shops and restaurants including Next, Waterstones, Oasis, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Yo Sushis!, and many more.
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West Quay Shopping Centre
Three floors of shops and restaurants including Next, Waterstones, Oasis, John Lewis, Marks and Spencer, Yo Sushis!, and many more.
Old Christchurch Road
Old Christchurch RoadBournemouth highstreet
Essentials
Lidl
Old Christchurch Road10 minute walk from the flat, you will find there most things you will need.
Asda Bournemouth Superstore
Saint Pauls Road10 minute walk from the flat.
Everything you need will be there and the shop is open until 11 p.m. just in case you run out of milk or biscuit for your tea.
Yaawin Global Spicy Supermarket
Christchurch RoadEverything you need will be there and the shop is open until 11 p.m. just in case you run out of milk or biscuit for your tea.
Entertainment & Activities
Everything from cinema, indoor waterpark, bowling alley, bingo hall, kids indoor play centre and restaurants.
40 minutes if you take bus 17 from the bus station in Bournemouth square.
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Tower Park
Yarrow RoadEverything from cinema, indoor waterpark, bowling alley, bingo hall, kids indoor play centre and restaurants.
40 minutes if you take bus 17 from the bus station in Bournemouth square.
For those of you who fancy a gamble. A nice, well-presented casino with a great atmosphere.
Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
48 Westover RdFor those of you who fancy a gamble. A nice, well-presented casino with a great atmosphere.
Iford Golf Centre offers two superb golf courses. The Bridge Course is the longer of the two and serves up a range of challenges with water coming into play often. The course is relatively flat and makes for easy-walking.
The shorter, par-3, Stour Course is an ideal place to test your short game or as a more gentle introduction for a new golfer.
In addition to the two courses, Iford Golf Centre offers a well-appointed clubhouse with restaurant and bar areas, tuition and a well laid out practice range.
Iford Golf Centre
Riverside AvenueIford Golf Centre offers two superb golf courses. The Bridge Course is the longer of the two and serves up a range of challenges with water coming into play often. The course is relatively flat and makes for easy-walking.
The shorter, par-3, Stour Course is an ideal place to test your short game or as a more gentle introduction for a new golfer.
In addition to the two courses, Iford Golf Centre offers a well-appointed clubhouse with restaurant and bar areas, tuition and a well laid out practice range.
Getting Around
Only 5-10 minute walk and just across the street from the national train station.
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Bournemouth (Coach Station)
Only 5-10 minute walk and just across the street from the national train station.
One of the routes to go to Isle of Wight. Take the X1 or X2 from Holdenhurst road (2 minute walk from the flat).
The journey to the ferry boat will take you through the New Forest.
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Lymington Car Ferry Terminal station
Undershore RoadOne of the routes to go to Isle of Wight. Take the X1 or X2 from Holdenhurst road (2 minute walk from the flat).
The journey to the ferry boat will take you through the New Forest.
Holdenhurst Road
Holdenhurst RoadYou will find here some of the bus lines to go and visit the area.