Sleeps 8 | 4 bedrooms | 2 bathrooms | EV charging | Outdoor dining | Parking for 3 cars | Beach nearby

Overview of Boathouse

Boathouse is a stylish four-bedroom holiday home sleeping eight in the heart of Sandbanks, one of Dorset's best-known coastal destinations in Poole. Designed in a New England style and refreshed in 2025 with new furniture, beds and soft furnishings, it has a relaxed seaside feel that suits family holidays particularly well. Looking for more holiday homes in Poole for group holidays? See our full range of cottages for large group holidays here.

The sleeping accommodation is arranged across two floors. A flexible super king bedroom on the ground floor can be set up as twins when requested, while three further bedrooms upstairs include a super king, twin and an unusual bunk room with a small double beneath a single upper bunk. This variety gives families several ways to divide the sleeping arrangements between adults, children and teenagers.

A real fire adds warmth to the main living accommodation during cooler stays, while practical facilities include a dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, central heating and WiFi. EV charging is also available, making the house convenient for guests travelling to Dorset by electric car.

Outside, a tropical-style approach leads to the front door, while the rear decking provides a comfortable place for outdoor meals around the table and benches. An outdoor shower is particularly useful after returning from the beach.

Location is one of the biggest reasons to choose Boathouse. Sandbanks Beach and Poole Harbour are both close at hand, with opportunities for swimming, sailing, paddleboarding and kayaking. Restaurants, cafés and shops are within walking distance, while the chain ferry provides an easy route across to Studland and the Isle of Purbeck.

Boathouse at a Glance

Who is Boathouse Best For?

Boathouse is particularly well suited to families because its bedroom layout offers more variety than four conventional double rooms.

The ground-floor super king can be arranged as twin beds, making it useful for grandparents, teenagers or friends as well as a couple. Upstairs, the principal super king provides another generous double room, while the twin offers two separate full-size sleeping spaces.

The fourth bedroom has a bunk arrangement with a small double bed below and a single bed above. This room gives families useful additional sleeping capacity, although the overall occupancy of the house remains eight guests.

The ground-floor bedroom may also appeal to multi-generational groups where one part of the family would prefer to avoid using the stairs every time they go to their room.

Above all, Boathouse suits groups wanting to spend much of their holiday outdoors, with Sandbanks Beach, Poole Harbour and the surrounding coastline all close by.

Why is Boathouse a Great Large Holiday Home?

• Sleeps eight across four bedrooms
• Flexible ground-floor super king can be arranged as twins
• Refreshed interiors with new furniture and beds
• Rear decking provides a dedicated outdoor dining area
• Outdoor shower for returning from the beach
• EV charging available at the property
• Private parking for three cars
• Sandbanks Beach, Poole Harbour, restaurants and shops are all close by

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people does Boathouse sleep?

Boathouse sleeps up to eight guests across four bedrooms.

How many bedrooms does Boathouse have?

There are four bedrooms: a super king with en-suite bathroom, a ground-floor super king that can be arranged as twins, a twin bedroom and a bunk room with a small double below a single upper bunk.

How many bathrooms are there?

There are two bathrooms. The principal bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a bath, while the ground floor has a family bathroom with a bath and shower over. There is also a separate WC.

Is there a bedroom on the ground floor?

Yes. The ground-floor bedroom can be arranged as either a super king or twin room when requested in advance.

Does Boathouse have EV charging?

Yes. Electric vehicle charging is available at the property.

Is there parking?

Yes. Private parking is provided for up to three cars.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms at Boathouse

Boathouse sleeps eight across four bedrooms divided between the ground and first floors. The arrangement gives families a useful mixture of double, twin and bunk-style sleeping accommodation rather than relying on four identical bedrooms.

The ground-floor bedroom is particularly flexible, while the principal bedroom upstairs benefits from its own bathroom.

Group Accommodation Layout

Bedroom 1 has a super king-size bed and its own en-suite bathroom.

Bedroom 2 is on the ground floor and can be arranged as a super king or twin bedroom, giving the group useful flexibility.

Bedroom 3 has an unusual bunk arrangement with a small double bed on the lower level and a single bed above.

Bedroom 4 is a dedicated twin, providing another two separate sleeping spaces.

How does the layout work for a group of 8?

For two families, the two super king rooms are likely to suit parents, while the twin and bunk room can be divided between children and teenagers.

The ground-floor bedroom can also be set as twins for older children or friends, leaving the upstairs super king for another couple.

Because the bunk room can technically accommodate more than two sleepers, groups should remember that the overall occupancy remains limited to eight guests rather than treating every available bed as additional capacity.

The mix of room types makes Boathouse particularly family friendly, allowing sleeping arrangements to be adapted to the ages and makeup of the group.

Bathroom Layout

Bedroom 1 has an en-suite bathroom with a bath.

The ground floor has a family bathroom with a bath and shower over.

There is also a separate WC.

Facilities & Information at Boathouse

Boathouse provides the practical facilities needed for a full family week beside the coast, with a dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer taking care of the everyday side of a larger group holiday.

The main living accommodation has central heating alongside a real fire, making the house just as suitable for autumn and winter stays as it is for summer beach holidays. WiFi is available throughout the property.

The rear outdoor space is arranged around a decked area with a table and benches. This gives all eight guests somewhere to gather outside for breakfast, drinks or an evening meal after a day on the beach.

An outdoor shower is another particularly useful coastal feature, allowing guests to rinse off sand and seawater before heading inside.

EV charging and parking for three cars make the house straightforward for groups arriving in several vehicles.

Facilities

Category	Facilities
Kitchen	Dishwasher and self-catering facilities
Living Space	Family living area with real fire
Laundry	Washing machine and tumble dryer
Outdoor Space	Rear decking
Outdoor Dining	Table and benches
Beach Facilities	Outdoor shower
Parking	Private parking for 3 cars
EV Charging	Available
Heating	Central heating
Connectivity	WiFi

Important Information

Information	Details
Preferred Changeover	Saturday
Check In	3.30pm
Check Out	10am
Bedrooms	4
Bathrooms	2 plus separate WC
Flexible Bedroom	Ground-floor super king can be arranged as twins
Linen & Towels	Included
Parking	3 cars
EV Charging	Available
Heating	Central heating
Short Breaks	Available

Location & Things to Do Near Boathouse

Boathouse sits in the heart of the Sandbanks peninsula, placing guests between the golden sands of Poole Bay and the sheltered waters of Poole Harbour. This unusual position gives a group two very different coastal environments within walking distance and makes it particularly easy to build a holiday around the water.

Sandbanks Beach is the obvious choice for swimming, beach games and relaxed days by the sea. Its long stretch of sand continues towards Canford Cliffs, Branksome Chine and Bournemouth, creating an easy coastal walk for groups who want to combine time on the beach with cafés and stops along the promenade.

On the harbour side of the peninsula, calmer water provides excellent conditions for sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding. Watersports tuition and equipment hire are available around Sandbanks and nearby Shore Road, making it easy for beginners as well as experienced guests to get onto the water.

At the western end of the peninsula, the Sandbanks chain ferry crosses the entrance to Poole Harbour and provides a quick route to Shell Bay and Studland. Studland Bay stretches for around four miles, backed by dunes and heathland, and is another excellent location for swimming, watersports and beach walks.

From Studland, walkers can follow the coast towards Old Harry Rocks. The popular circular route from South Beach covers around 3.5 miles and leads to the famous chalk stacks with wide views across Poole Bay.

Poole Quay offers restaurants, harbour cruises and boat trips, including services towards Brownsea Island, while Bournemouth provides shopping, gardens, a pier and another long sandy beach. With so much accessible around the peninsula, Boathouse gives groups plenty to do without needing long journeys during their stay.

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