This stunning townhouse keeps giving and giving. Well equipped for all the family and only a short distance to award winning beaches you will not want to miss out on such a stunning property.
2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Living/dining room: 46″ Freeview TV, Patio Doors Leading To Garden
Kitchen:24″ Freeview TV, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Second Floor:
Living room 2: 40″ Freeview TV, Pull Out Bed (Single) (Children Only)
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Gas central heating and underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair (at cost). Rear garden. Private parking for 1 car. On street parking nearby. No smoking.
Welcome to Belle Vita, this fabulous four-bedroom townhouse (sleeping up to seven) situated in a quiet residential area of Poole. The first bedroom boasts a kingsized bed, too large? Don’t worry, the next bedroom has a double bed to cater to any guests, you will also find a shower cubicle and toilet on the ground floor. Moving on to the first floor, the living/dining room holds a 46″ TV for those cosy nights in which you just want to pop your feet up. The kitchen has everything the designated chef needs to cook up a storm for some hearty meals. Belle Vita also holds a second sitting room, which has another 40″ TV, as well as a single bed and a pull-out bed for the children. For the appointed leaders of the party, the final bedroom has a grand super kingsize bed, how can you say no to that? Additionally, the final bathroom has both a bath and shower cubicle, so you can clean up however you prefer!
With 10 minute’s walk to the village-style area of Ashley Cross with its artisan bakery and numerous restaurants and bars, there is surely something for everyone here. Only a 10-minute drive to the sandy beaches of Sandbanks or take the beach Breezer bus, which stops a few minutes walk away, perfect for lovers of the sea who like to take those long walks at any time of the day. It’s an ideal base for exploring Dorset.
It also benefits from a south-facing terraced garden offering harbour views – perfect for alfresco dining or enjoying that cup of coffee in the morning to soak in the sea breeze before heading out for the day, or just relaxing indoors! The beauty of Belle Vita is that it accommodates both!
With nearly 90 miles of stunning coastline, vast areas of open heathlands, ancient woodlands, and chalk and limestone grassland, Dorset’s diverse habitats support a rich variety of birds and wildlife.
A visit to the RSPB’s Arne nature reserve situated on the banks of Poole Harbour and in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is a must. Mainly lowland heath, it’s home to breeding Dartford warblers, while in winter, large flocks of wading birds come to the mudflats including avocets, black-tailed godwits, and spoonbills. There’s also a herd of sika deer and seals can often be spotted along the shoreline. At the visitor centre you can hire binoculars and find out more about the wildlife you might spot.
Nearby, the lesser-known and quieter RSPB Lytchett Fields has been transformed from arable land into a wetland haven where you can see green sandpipers, wigeons, and teal. Peregrine falcons, and marsh and hen harriers can also be spotted in the skies above as they hunt for prey. You might also be lucky enough to see an osprey which have recently been reintroduced to the area.
In the heart of Poole Harbour is Brownsea Island manged by the Dorset Wildlife Trust in partnership with The National Trust where bird hides give excellent views of the wildlife on the lagoon and surrounding reedbeds. Look out for common terns, sandwich terns, and water rails, and it’s one of the few places in England where you can see find red squirrels.
With country lanes, unspoilt meadows, and winding rivers, Kingcombe Nature Reserve hidden away in the Dorset countryside is the perfect place to escape into nature. Resident woodland birds include nuthatches, great spotted woodpeckers, and chiffchaffs, while dippers and kingfishers can be spotted along the water’s edge. There are bird hides, an orchard, and wildlife-friendly gardens, all set on a working farm, as well as a café serving locally sourced food.
The open farmland and copses of Durlston Country Park near Swanage are important not only for breeding birds but also migrants passing through in spring and autumn. Breeding birds include yellowhammers, linnets, and skylarks, while the exposed sea cliffs provide nesting sites for shags, fulmars, and guillemots. The park also attracts some rarities blown off course during migration, and in autumn, huge flocks of swallows and sand martins fill the air.
Portland Bill is another great place for migrating birds including dunnocks, chaffinches, and thrushes, as well as a variety of seabirds including Manx shearwaters, Arctic skuas, and kittiwakes. It has an impressive rarity list and is one of the best places to spot hoopoes in early summer. The Bird Observatory is a good place to visit too, with bird feeders, and volunteers can sometimes be seen ringing birds.
Head to Christchurch Harbour where the muddy creeks, mudflats, and marshland are home to a huge range of birdlife including wheatears, little egrets, and gulls. It’s also a another good place to look out for rarities such as golden orioles, wrynecks, and tawny pipits.
For a truly unique experience take a trip to Abbotsbury Swannery located on the stunning Jurassic coast, and the only place in the world where you can get close to a colony of nesting mute swans. During breeding season, you can watch cygnets as they hatch and don’t miss the twice-daily feeds where you’ll have the chance to hand-feed over 600 swans.
