Sleeps 10 | 5 bedrooms | 4 bathrooms | Beach nearby | Pets welcome | Parking for 4

Overview of Allure

Allure is a detached holiday home for ten in the centre of the Sandbanks peninsula in Dorset. With five bedrooms and four bathrooms, it provides permanent sleeping space for the full group rather than relying on sofa beds or temporary accommodation. Its location is the main attraction, with Sandbanks Beach within a short walk and Poole Harbour surrounding the peninsula. View our full range of large cottages near Poole here.

The bedroom layout combines a super-king room, king room, double room and two twin bedrooms. This gives families and mixed groups more flexibility than a property made up entirely of doubles, while four bathrooms help reduce pressure when ten people are staying together.

Outside, Allure has a large deck and garden with tables, chairs and garden furniture. Parking is provided for four cars, which is particularly useful for larger groups arriving separately. Pets are also accepted, and a travel cot and highchair can be requested for families with younger children.

Sandbanks is particularly well suited to groups who want to spend much of their stay close to the property. The beach, cafés, restaurants, harbour activities and boat trips are all available around the peninsula, while the Sandbanks Ferry provides access across the harbour entrance towards Studland and the Isle of Purbeck.

Allure at a Glance

Who is Allure Best For?

Allure works particularly well for families or groups of friends who want a large holiday home within walking distance of the beach rather than a rural property requiring a car for every day out. Five permanent bedrooms give all ten guests proper sleeping space, while the combination of three double rooms and two twins works well for groups containing adults, children or teenagers.

The Sandbanks location is also a strong choice for groups interested in beaches and watersports. Poole Harbour offers sailing, paddleboarding and other water-based activities, while restaurants and cafés around the peninsula mean the whole group does not need to travel into Poole or Bournemouth every time they want to eat out.

Why is Allure a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps ten in five permanent bedrooms with no sofa beds required for full occupancy.
• Four bathrooms give a group of ten considerably more flexibility in the mornings and evenings.
• Sandbanks Beach is less than a mile away and can be reached without driving.
• Three double bedrooms and two twin rooms provide a useful layout for families and mixed groups.
• Large garden and decking provide outdoor space for the whole group.
• Parking is available for four cars.
• Pets are welcome.
• Restaurants, shops, harbour activities and boat trips are all available around the Sandbanks peninsula.

FAQs

How many people does Allure sleep?

Allure sleeps ten guests in five permanent bedrooms. There is one super-king bedroom, one king bedroom, one double bedroom and two twin rooms.

How many bathrooms does Allure have?

The current Toad Hall listing states that Allure has four bathrooms. These include three en-suite facilities and a main bathroom.

How close is Allure to Sandbanks Beach?

Sandbanks Beach is less than a mile from the property and is described by the booking provider as a short walk away.

Is Allure dog friendly?

Yes. Pets are accepted at Allure. Guests travelling with more than one dog should confirm the current maximum allowance when booking.

Is there parking at Allure?

Yes. Private parking is provided for four cars.

Are restaurants and shops within walking distance?

Yes. The property is in the centre of the Sandbanks peninsula with restaurants and shops nearby. Rick Stein Sandbanks is listed at less than a mile from the house.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Allure

Allure has five bedrooms providing permanent sleeping space for ten guests. The layout is straightforward and does not rely on bunk rooms, sofa beds or annexes to reach its advertised capacity. Three rooms have double beds and two are twins, giving larger families and mixed groups a useful balance of sleeping arrangements.

Group Accommodation Layout

How does the layout work for a group of 10?

All ten guests have a permanent bed, which makes Allure suitable for adult groups as well as families.

Three rooms accommodate couples, while the two twin bedrooms can sleep another four guests separately. This can be particularly useful for children, teenagers or adults who do not want to share a double bed.

Unlike some large holiday homes, the advertised occupancy does not depend on a sofa bed, day bed or living room being converted into sleeping accommodation.

Bathroom Layout

The property has four bathrooms:

• Master en-suite with shower over the bath
• Second en-suite with shower
• Main bathroom with bath and separate shower
• Second-floor en-suite with bath and separate shower

The available accommodation information does not clearly match each bedroom to a floor, so I would avoid adding unverified floor information to the Large Cottages bedroom table.

Facilities & Information at Allure

Allure provides the principal facilities needed for a group of ten staying together, including WiFi, a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. Bed linen and bath towels are included, and a travel cot and highchair can be requested for younger guests.

Outside, the property has a large deck and garden furnished with tables, chairs and additional garden furniture. The outside space gives the group somewhere to eat or relax together after days at the beach or around Poole Harbour.

Parking for four cars is available at the property, an important consideration for a ten-person group travelling to Sandbanks in several vehicles. External CCTV is in operation around the property.

Facilities

Facility	Details
WiFi	Included
Dishwasher	Yes
Washing machine	Yes
Tumble dryer	Yes
Garden	Yes
Decking	Large deck
Outdoor furniture	Tables, chairs and garden furniture
Cot	Travel cot available on request
Highchair	Available on request
Pets	Allowed
Parking	4 cars
Central heating	Yes

Important Information

Maximum occupancy	10
Bedrooms	5
Bathrooms	4
Pets	Allowed
Parking	4 cars
Bed linen	Included
Bath towels	Included
External CCTV	In operation
Short breaks	Available
Preferred changeover	Friday
Check-in	3:30pm
Check-out	10am

Location & Things to Do Near Allure

Allure sits in the centre of the Sandbanks peninsula, giving guests easy access to both the beach and Poole Harbour. Sandbanks Beach is less than a mile away and forms part of Poole's award-winning sandy coastline, with beach facilities and opportunities for swimming and watersports.

Poole Harbour is particularly popular for sailing, paddleboarding and other water-based activities, with more than 25 types of watersport available across the harbour area. Groups can also take boat trips around the harbour or towards Brownsea Island and the Jurassic Coast.

Eating out is straightforward from this part of Sandbanks. Rick Stein Sandbanks is less than a mile away, while other restaurants, cafés and beachside options are available around the peninsula and towards Poole.

At the western end of the peninsula, the Sandbanks chain ferry crosses the entrance to Poole Harbour towards Studland. From there, groups can explore Shell Bay, Studland's beaches, the Isle of Purbeck and walking routes towards Old Harry Rocks and the Jurassic Coast.

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