Seventh-floor one-bedroom apartment in central Poole with harbour glimpses and private balcony. Ideal for couples seeking a modern coastal retreat steps from Poole Quay’s restaurants, bars, and waterfront charm.
All on the seventh floor.
Open plan living space.
Living area: With 32’’ Freeview TV and patio doors leading to balcony.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
Bedroom: With kingsize bed.
Bathroom: With shower over bath, and toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Parking permit provided for adjacent car park. No smoking.
Azure Views is a stylish one-bedroom apartment located on the seventh floor of a modern building in the heart of Poole Old Town, just moments from the vibrant Quay. Perfect for couples seeking a relaxing coastal escape, this contemporary apartment offers inspiring harbour glimpses and easy access to the town’s lively cafés, restaurants, and shops — all within a short stroll of your doorstep.
Set in an unbeatable central location, Azure Views is just a minute’s walk from the picturesque Poole Quay, where you can watch the boats come and go, enjoy a meal by the water, or take a leisurely ferry trip around the harbour. The main shopping area is less than five minutes away, while the surrounding streets are lined with independent boutiques, local pubs, and waterfront dining spots to discover throughout your stay.
Inside, the apartment is bright and inviting, with an open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area that opens onto a private balcony offering views across the town and glimpses of the harbour beyond. It’s the perfect place to enjoy a quiet morning coffee or an evening drink while watching the sunset over Poole. The living area is comfortably furnished in a modern style, creating a relaxed atmosphere ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration.
The kitchen is well equipped with everything you’ll need for an easy, enjoyable stay, and the elegant bedroom features a king-size bed and crisp, fresh linen. A contemporary bathroom with a bath and shower over completes the accommodation. A parking permit is provided for one vehicle in the adjacent Quay Visitors’ multi-storey car park (maximum vehicle height 1.9m).
When you’re ready to explore, stroll along the waterfront to Brownsea Island ferry point, or take a short drive to the golden sands of Sandbanks. With its superb location and modern comfort, Azure Views is the perfect base for enjoying Poole’s harbour life and Dorset’s stunning coastline.
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.
