Guidebook for Poole
Food Scene
Great local Fish restaurant 3 mins away from the Cottage
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Loch Fyne Restaurant & Bar
47 Haven RdGreat local Fish restaurant 3 mins away from the Cottage
Excellent local Pizza restaurant in Canford Cliffs Village. 15 min walk or 3 mins in a car
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Baffi
44 Haven RdExcellent local Pizza restaurant in Canford Cliffs Village. 15 min walk or 3 mins in a car
Very good food and excellent views over Poole Harbour. Very close to the Cottage 5 mins by car
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Harbour Heights Hotel
73 Haven RdVery good food and excellent views over Poole Harbour. Very close to the Cottage 5 mins by car
Good Seafood, glamorous environment with excellent views of Poole Harbour. Great for special birthday treats and romantic meals. 10 mins away from the cottage.
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Rick Stein, Sandbanks
10-14 Banks RdGood Seafood, glamorous environment with excellent views of Poole Harbour. Great for special birthday treats and romantic meals. 10 mins away from the cottage.
Great food in a relaxed atmosphere. 3 mins by car or 15 mins walk from the Cottage
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The Cliff
6 Ravine RdGreat food in a relaxed atmosphere. 3 mins by car or 15 mins walk from the Cottage
Selling the finest local meat and fish, cooked over charcoal and served with epic British craft beers. 5 mins away in car or Taxi. 20 min walk from the Cotatge
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Jenkins & Sons | Craft beer & cocktail bar in Penn Hill
7-8 Penn Hill AveSelling the finest local meat and fish, cooked over charcoal and served with epic British craft beers. 5 mins away in car or Taxi. 20 min walk from the Cotatge
Fabulous Thai Tapas in a relaxed friendly environment. 5 mins by car or Taxi, 30 min walk from Cottage.
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Koh Noi
292 Sandbanks RdFabulous Thai Tapas in a relaxed friendly environment. 5 mins by car or Taxi, 30 min walk from Cottage.
A wide variety of true homemade traditional tapas dishes from all around Spain, to help you wine and dine in the triangle. Seating 30-40+ people. It is the ideal place to plan a small party or just a romantic night out for two. Though it has changed hands, the venue has kept the chef and staff and remains very much the same. £8.00 via Taxi or 5 mins by car.
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Lola's Spanish Tapas Restaurant
95 Commercial RdA wide variety of true homemade traditional tapas dishes from all around Spain, to help you wine and dine in the triangle. Seating 30-40+ people. It is the ideal place to plan a small party or just a romantic night out for two. Though it has changed hands, the venue has kept the chef and staff and remains very much the same. £8.00 via Taxi or 5 mins by car.
Parks & Nature
Compton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in our Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting world of plants within our Plant Centre.
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Compton Acres
164 Canford Cliffs RdCompton Acres is one of the finest privately owned gardens in England. Enjoy over 10 acres of horticultural heaven, relax in our charming Café & Tea Rooms, browse the treasures in our Gifted Moment store or delve into the exciting world of plants within our Plant Centre.
Sightseeing
For shipshape shops, bold brands and quirky curiosities come to Bournemouth and shop ’til you drop!In the event that you might need a break from lazing on the beach or splashing in the sea, then why not release your inner shopaholic and explore Bournemouth’s fabulous selection of shopping? Independent boutiques, designer brands and your high street favourites all come together in a celebrated assortment for the consummate consumer.Bournemouth town centre has a pedestrianised high street with a delightful mix of department stores, brand name stores, high street fashion stores and intriguing independent stores.Surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops and all within walking distance to the Lower Gardens and beautiful beaches. After a busy day of retail therapy, Bournemouth offers ample opportunity to unwind and revive. Leisurely and luxurious, the town boasts exquisite facilities for wellness and beauty treatments to make you feel a million dollars.There are other shopping experiences to explore in the Bournemouth suburbs of Boscombe, home to Bournemouth’s Open Air Market; Westbourne, affectionately known as ‘the village'; and Southbourne, with unique independent stores waiting to be discovered.
Bournemouth is home to a selection of fantastic vintage shops – just head down to the vintage quarter (Christchurch Road in Pokesdown) and you’ll be overwhelmed by the range of retro boutiques, quirky cafes and individual book shops. Enjoy rummaging through the rails in Aladdin’s Cave style boutiques and reminisce over nostalgic items of past times.
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Town Centre BID
Saint Peter's RoadFor shipshape shops, bold brands and quirky curiosities come to Bournemouth and shop ’til you drop!In the event that you might need a break from lazing on the beach or splashing in the sea, then why not release your inner shopaholic and explore Bournemouth’s fabulous selection of shopping? Independent boutiques, designer brands and your high street favourites all come together in a celebrated assortment for the consummate consumer.Bournemouth town centre has a pedestrianised high street with a delightful mix of department stores, brand name stores, high street fashion stores and intriguing independent stores.Surrounded by restaurants, coffee shops and all within walking distance to the Lower Gardens and beautiful beaches. After a busy day of retail therapy, Bournemouth offers ample opportunity to unwind and revive. Leisurely and luxurious, the town boasts exquisite facilities for wellness and beauty treatments to make you feel a million dollars.There are other shopping experiences to explore in the Bournemouth suburbs of Boscombe, home to Bournemouth’s Open Air Market; Westbourne, affectionately known as ‘the village'; and Southbourne, with unique independent stores waiting to be discovered.
Bournemouth is home to a selection of fantastic vintage shops – just head down to the vintage quarter (Christchurch Road in Pokesdown) and you’ll be overwhelmed by the range of retro boutiques, quirky cafes and individual book shops. Enjoy rummaging through the rails in Aladdin’s Cave style boutiques and reminisce over nostalgic items of past times.
Shopping
Westbourne, located to the west of Bournemouth Town Centre on route to Poole is a well established, thriving shopping area for local residents and tourists.
The large selection of boutique, individual shops gives Westbourne a distinct flavour combined with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of places to eat, drink and relax. Westbourne is a 15 minutes walk from Bournemouth town centre via The Triangle.
The Victorian covered arcade links Poole Road and Seamoor Road with a variety of independent shops and places to eat. The Arcade is open all year (most shops do not open on Sunday).
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Westbourne
Westbourne, located to the west of Bournemouth Town Centre on route to Poole is a well established, thriving shopping area for local residents and tourists.
The large selection of boutique, individual shops gives Westbourne a distinct flavour combined with a friendly atmosphere and plenty of places to eat, drink and relax. Westbourne is a 15 minutes walk from Bournemouth town centre via The Triangle.
The Victorian covered arcade links Poole Road and Seamoor Road with a variety of independent shops and places to eat. The Arcade is open all year (most shops do not open on Sunday).
Drinks & Nightlife
Penn Central
106 Penn Hill AveGood Restaurants and a few local pubs to enjoy on a night out
Trendy area for nightlife, late night drinks, cocktail bar and a few very good restaurants. Try The Dancing Moose, the Cow, the Ox for drinks. Isabel's Restaurant is very good for French Cuisine however book early to avoid disappointment. Camden's is a cocktail bar in Ashley Cross.
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Ashley Cross Green
Trendy area for nightlife, late night drinks, cocktail bar and a few very good restaurants. Try The Dancing Moose, the Cow, the Ox for drinks. Isabel's Restaurant is very good for French Cuisine however book early to avoid disappointment. Camden's is a cocktail bar in Ashley Cross.