Title: Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat Vacation home with a hot tub, near Bournemouth Beach ## Photo gallery for Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat ![TV, fireplace, books - Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat (Dorset)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/6258f169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining - Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat (Dorset)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/6960dfe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat (Dorset)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/bf08b424.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat (Dorset)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/340a3395.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat (Dorset)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/20da0c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In the heart of Bournemouth, The Shell House offers a luxurious seaside retreat. Celebrate special occasions with modern amenities, chic decor and state-of-the-art kitchen. Enjoy BBQs in the small garden or unwind in one of five stylish bedrooms. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat This Luxury home away from home is a sanctuary of seaside elegance. Perfectly positioned, within walking distance of the best blue flag sandy beaches & just a 5-minute stroll to the town centre's local bars, cafes and shops. Celebrate a special occasion and elevate your holiday with modern amenities, chic beach-house decor, and a state-of-the-art kitchen. Perfect large group accommodation - Make timeless memories with family and friends (hen parties, birthday celebrations or family get-togethers - sadly no stag parties). The shell house sleeps 12 (can sleep 14 on request by adding in 2 extra beds). 1 Night stays are offered in off-peak months, with a single-night supplement cost. With 1 kitchen and open plan dining room, 1 living room, 1 small garden with patio and BBQ for long summer evenings. There are 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. We do not have our own parking however there is street parking or a large car park very close by for £10/day. Ground Floor Living Room Dining Room & Open Plan Kitchen Guest Loo Small Garden with BBQ First Floor Bedroom 1: King bed and 2 singles (bunk) beds and ensuite bathroom Bedroom 2: King bed with ensuite bathroom Second Floor Bedroom 3: King bed with ensuite bathroom Bedroom 4: King bed Bedroom 5: King bed Bathroom: Family bathroom Central Bournemouth location with a few minutes walk to the beach but also the centre of town for a great selection of shops and restaurants. We are a 5-10 minute drive (depending on traffic) from Bournemouth or Branksome train station. There are many taxi companies in Bournemouth. West Hill car park is a few minutes walk away and charges £10 per day. Click the link to check our availability and enquire. Thanks Grace ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57880000/57870400/57870380/152a304d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Harbour Lookout - 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as 14922 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=50.72022,-1.888086&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mdrtHpwoJ%3FY%3FW%3FY%40W%3FW%40Y%40W%40W%40WBY%40W%40WBWBWBWBWBWDWBWDUDWBUDWDUFWDUFUDUFUFSFUFUFSFSHUHSFSHSHQHSHQHSHQJQHQJOHQLOHOJOJOLOJMJOJMLMJMLMLKJKLKLKLKLKLILINILILGLINGLGNELGNELENENELCNENCNCLANCNANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40NBN%40LBNBNDNBLDNDNDLDNFLDNFLFLHLFNHLHLHLHLJLJLJLJLJJJLLLLJLLLJNJLJNJNJNJNJNJPHPJNHPHRHPJPHRHPFRHRFRHTFRFRFTHTDRFTFTDTFVDTDTDVDTBVDTDVBVBVBVBVBVBVBV%40V%40X%40VBV%3FV%40X%40V%3FV%40X%3FV%3FX%3FV%3FVAX%3FVAVAX%3FVCVAXAVAVCVCVCVCVCVCVCVEVETCVEVETETEVGTETGTGTETIRGTGRGTIRGRIRGRIPIRKPIRIPIPKPINKPKNKNKNKNKNKNKLMLKLMLMLKJMJMLMHMJMJMHMHMHOHMFMHMFOFMFODMDOFOBMDODOBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOEOCMGOEMEOGMGOGMIMGMIOIMIMIMKMIMKMKKMMKMMKMMMKMKMKOMOKMKQIOMOIQKOIQKQIQISIQISIQISGSISISGUGSGUGSGUGUEUGUEUGWEUEUCWEWEUCWEWCWCWCWCWCWAWAWCWAYAWAWAY%3FWAW%3FY%3FW%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=gT7YaRQPXYuWQcWHmZG6_76CUHs=) Dorset, England #### What's nearby - Bournemouth Lower Gardens \- 4 min walk \- 0.4 km - Bournemouth Beach \- 6 min walk \- 0.6 km - Bournemouth International Centre \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km - Bournemouth Pier \- 11 min walk \- 0.9 km #### Getting around - Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pinocchio Ristorante - ‬3 min walk - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk - ‪Espresso Kitchen - ‬3 min walk - ‪Caffè Nero - ‬4 min walk - ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat? ### Where is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Simon T. Sep 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was lovely and in a great location ##### Simon T. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### EMILY D. May 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls Weekend Great house and great location!! ##### EMILY D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth H. Apr 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful House Had a wonderful stay at the Shell House! A beautiful property with everything you need, in a great location. Contact with the host in the lead up to our stay was great and informative, thank you very much! ##### Beth H. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emma B. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Accommodation and location Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Shell House is immaculate and so beautifully decorated. It really had the wow factor for my friends surprise Hen Do. Host was attentive and the little bits left for our arrival were very thoughtful. Location was fantastic for the beach and shopping. Thank you and we will be back. ##### Emma B. 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