Sandbanks Peninsula Details
Sandbanks is well situated being both on the coast and at the heart of Dorset's main attractions. Indeed, many people come to the area to see Sandbanks itself.
The mile-round peninsula has a wonderful blue flag beach which stretches down the coast to Bournemouth, past the many chines, beach cafes and quaint beach huts. The water is clean and affords safe swimming conditions making it the perfect place for children. Rocky groins jutting into the sea are excellent for keen 'crabbers' and fishermen. The beautiful beach is within easy walking distance of the cottages.
Sandbanks beach has been awarded the European Blue Flag for 20 years, more times than any other beach in the UK. This award is an international benchmark for beaches worldwide and reviews bathing water, beach safety and supervision, good management and clear public information. Sandbanks beach is also rated within The Tidy Britain Group's top 5 UK beaches.
The mile-round peninsula has a wonderful blue flag beach which stretches down the coast to Bournemouth, past the many chines, beach cafes and quaint beach huts. The water is clean and affords safe swimming conditions making it the perfect place for children. Rocky groins jutting into the sea are excellent for keen 'crabbers' and fishermen. The beautiful beach is within easy walking distance of the cottages.
Sandbanks beach has been awarded the European Blue Flag for 20 years, more times than any other beach in the UK. This award is an international benchmark for beaches worldwide and reviews bathing water, beach safety and supervision, good management and clear public information. Sandbanks beach is also rated within The Tidy Britain Group's top 5 UK beaches.
Poole harbour is an excellent area for water sports and there are many companies offering lessons and hire facilities. Sandbanks has long been renowned for being one of the best areas for windsurfing and kitesurfing in the UK. The conditions in the harbour make it the perfect area for learners and experts alike.
A small shopping promenade offers a quick-stop shop, café and excellent restaurant. There is also a newsagent located next to the chain ferry. All are within 5 minutes easy walk of the cottages.
A small shopping promenade offers a quick-stop shop, café and excellent restaurant. There is also a newsagent located next to the chain ferry. All are within 5 minutes easy walk of the cottages.
The chain ferry, which provides a short-cut between the east side of the harbour to West Dorset, takes passengers and cars. The beach on the other side is known as Shell Bay, which is also an excellent beach. Further around the bay is Studland, a well known beach and little village with popular pub overlooking the bay. On a nice day keen walkers may enjoy a walk from the chain ferry along the beach into Studland and then up to the cliffs of Old Harry and the Jurassic Coast. Crumbling archways and stacks adorn this World Heritage coastline.