**CHRISTMAS CANCELLATION. NOW AVAILABLE BETWEEN 14TH-27TH DEC. Minimum booking 4nts.** Located just a short walk from both Southbourne beach and Southbourne Grove our thriving local high street with its array of independent cafes, restaurants & great pubs/micro pubs. Easy commute to JP Morgan, Bournemouth Hospital & Chiropractic College Heavily discounted for longer lets off peak. Holiday let Spring/summer. The space Stourcliffe Retreat is accessed through its own private front door where stairs lead into the beautifully renovated first floor apartment. The open plan kitchen/lounge/dining room is a real feature of the accommodation with its high ceilings and bold blue kitchen units with quality fitted appliances, thick quartz worktops and breakfast bar as its centre piece. There is also off road parking and a private rear garden with brick BBQ and seating (note garden cannot be accessed directly from the apartment but is accessed via secure gate to side of property). Bedroom 1 is a large room with ensuite shower room. Bedroom 2 now offers the flexibility to be set up as a kingsize bed or 2 twin beds (please state preference on booking). A travel cot can be provided and added to either bedroom. A location providing convenience and ease for holiday makers and business users alike. Walk to the end of the road and access the miles of sandy beach via zig zag pathway down to promenade. A short walk in the other direction and you’re in the heart of the beautiful and vibrant Southbourne High Street with independent shops, brewpubs, cafes, and restaurants. Parking – off road parking directly in front of the front door is available for one car. Additional free parking is available on a first come basis on the roadside. Stourcliffe Retreat is available for holidays and longer private/corporate lets. High quality 1st floor character conversion Feature open plan lounge/diner/kitchen Spacious master bedroom with double bed, bespoke fitted units and ensuite with walk in waterfall shower Second bedroom with option of 2 single or 1 large bed (please state preference on booking). Private Garden Bed linen & towels provided Free Wifi/Smart TV Central heating Luxury welcome hamper of local produce The White Company toiletries Off road parking Access to beach/promenade via zig zag pathway at end of road Pubs, restaurants and cafes nearby Holidaying with children? Age appropriate toys and games provided. A travel cot and high chair can be provided on request. Please note: being a first floor apartment there is a staircase which cannot be blocked off. Guest access Southbourne Is a relaxed but still bustling upmarket suburb just East of Bournemouth, 5 minutes' drive to Christchurch and 15 minutes from the New Forest. Southbourne's primary attraction is its sandy Blue Flag beach, which provides a quiet retreat along the coast from bustling Bournemouth, while Hengistbury Head offers walks out to Mudeford sandbank exploring protected heath, wooded footpaths, seashore and harbour. Southbourne is an amazing place to both live and holiday, quieter than neighbouring Bournemouth yet sharing the same expanse of sandy beach and offering its own high street ‘ Southbourne Grove’ with an array of independent shops, bars and restaurants within easy walking distance. As Southbourne has so much to offer you may feel you don’t need to go into Bournemouth itself but if you do there is a regular 24hr bus service that goes to Bournemouth ( and Christchurch in the other direction) with the bus stop being just a 2 minute walk away. Hengistbury Head Nature Reserve, with stunning views over Christchurch harbour, Mudeford and Isle of Wight is just a 5min drive along the coast road. Bournemouth’s stunning coastline is full of action all year round as it hosts fantastic events and festivals. For many the highlight is the annual Bournemouth Air Festival, the biggest event of its kind in the world. Offering four days of fantastic flying displays, evening entertainment, shopping and much more – this FREE event is perfect for all ages and tastes. Explore beyond Bournemouth and discover beautiful countryside and picturesque villages steeped in history and just waiting to be discovered. Whether you venture north, east or west of Bournemouth, you’ll be sure to find something to delight you. Dorset and the surrounding area offers natural beauty providing some of the most stunning scenery in the country. Home to rolling hills, rugged coastline, lush forest and of course, mile after mile of fantastic golden sandy beaches. The county is easily accessible and is tailor made for exploring by car, foot or bike. Poole is home to the second largest natural harbour in the world. The historic Quay area offers many types of boat trips along this magnificent stretch of coastline. Don’t forget to hop over to Brownsea Island, a wonderful nature reserve owned by the National Trust. Other National Trust locations include Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacey and Studland Bay with its views of Old Harry Rocks. The ancient New Forest, created as the hunting ground of William the Conqueror, is ideal for the cyclist, walker or horse rider. Ponies, donkeys and cattle all roam freely through the Forest’s picturesque villages, like Burley and Brockenhurst. Paultons Park with its Peppa Pig world, a favourite with young families is within approx 30 minute drive. Other things to note Max guest number is 5 …no more than 4 adults. 1 small dog allowed. Must be notified at time of booking