Westby by the Sea, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset

Westby by the Sea is a family home providing quiet, relaxed self catering accommodation for our guests, by the sea. Max 12 guests plus 2 babies.

Myself and family live here and so we do share part of the hallway and first flight of stairs, so if you are looking for a late night party venue, then please try an alternative property on this site first. We are much more suited to family gatherings, business use and groups who want to use us as a perfect base to explore the local area. As we are usually here, just to check you in, we have excellent local knowledge we can pass onto you.

This Victorian semi-detached house has tall ceilings, period features and has been recently refurbished to feel modern, bright, and comfortable. Every bedroom has en suite facilities.

Most bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and accessed by 2 flights of stairs. The family en suite comprises 2 bedrooms via a private entrance and all rooms are double and not twin. There is also space for 2 cots.

The ground floor dining room comfortably seats up to 14 guests and is a great room to socialise in, after the privacy of your luxury en suite bedroom. The kitchen has a range with two ovens and 6 gas hobs, perfect for catering for larger numbers too.

The sandy beach is just a 5 minute stroll away, with Boscombe Pier and the Coastal Activity Zone of the beach - with SUP and surf schools and beach volleyball. There are many independent bars, shops and restaurants in Boscombe, as well as on the regenerated seafront with lovely views too.

Further afield is the Isle of Purbeck with it's Jurassic Coastline (UNESCO), with stunning Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove, Corfe Castle, fossil hunting at Kimmeridge, National Trust Beaches, bird watching at Arne Nature Reserve and the start of the South West Coastal Path. Take your car on a short chain ferry across to Purbeck, or detour to Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour - home of red squirrels and the start of the cub and scout movement. Visit Sandbanks, to appreciate another stunning sunset. Alternatively head inland and walk, cycle or ride through the beautiful New Forest National Park. Then there's always Stonehenge and the Isle of Wight!