[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 ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/6258f169.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/48adcafc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/eb1f048b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/20da0c78.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/98000000/97090000/97087500/97087465/b1108839.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - Parking available - Hot tub - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## 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/83000000/82900000/82895000/82894910/c3c3dd85.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bournemouth Getaway for 14 Bournemouth - 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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 Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Bournemouth International Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Oceanarium - 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 - ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min walk - ‪the palm - ‬3 min walk - ‪Espresso Kitchen - ‬3 min walk - ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - ‬2 min walk - ‪Flirt Café Bar - ‬3 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Seaside Elegance: Your Unforgettable Beach Retreat located? > Located in Bournemouth City Centre, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of The Square, Bournemouth International Centre, and Bournemouth Beach. Bournemouth Lower Gardens and Bournemouth Town Hall are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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