Guests say
West Ridge is a well-loved and characterful property with a beautiful garden, located close to the beach. Guests have praised its cleanliness, spaciousness, and the quality of the beds and kitchen equipment. The property's charm and the owners' responsiveness to issues are also noted. Some guests suggested improvements in decluttering and providing more storage space for food.
Guests consistently mentioned that the property was 'spotlessly clean' with 'good quality white sheets' and a 'super clean' bathroom, indicating a high level of cleanliness throughout their stay.
The property's proximity to the beach, cliff top pathways, and local amenities in Bournemouth was highlighted as ideal, with guests appreciating the easy access to nearby attractions.
The comfort of the beds, the spaciousness of the rooms, and the luxurious bedding were frequently mentioned. The garden provided a relaxing space, contributing to the overall comfort of the guests' experience.
While the property was praised for being well-equipped, some guests noted a lack of storage space for food due to locked cupboards and suggested the addition of a second bathroom. The presence of many ornaments and personal belongings was also noted as a potential issue for families with young children.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners towards the guests. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Built in the early 1900s, West Ridge is a stunning detached property resting within a charming suburb of Bournemouth, just a moment’s stroll from the beach, and has restored as much original character as possible, keeping fixtures, fittings and furniture in age with the property. Step into the grand entrance hall, enhanced with a stained-glass window entrance and original parquet flooring, before finding the fabulous sitting room, where large windows draw in natural light and the spacious nature of this characterful room makes it a fantastic social hub for guests to enjoy a movie night beside the eye-catching feature fireplace. Allow the designated chef to prepare a fine feast in the kitchen, appointed with a great run of units including and many amenities to cater to your culinary needs, and guests can indulge in a family meal at the dining table, beside which there is an attractive sunroom offering a space to recline with a good book and throw open the glass double doors to let in the fresh sea breeze. The garden is simply stunning, boasting a lawned space ideal for picnics and a unique garden room where you can enjoy an evening drink with a backdrop of mature trees and colourful shrubs. As you look to catch some rest, upstairs hosts three wonderfully presented bedrooms, each with historic features and unique décor creating a space full of character and charm; there is a large super-king-size room, a double and a twin, and each room hosts tasteful furniture with plenty of room for your personal belongings. After a day on the beach, enjoy a relaxing soak in the bath or a refreshing shower to wash the sand away. When you’re ready to explore, West Ridge lies opposite the historical Shelley Park and Shelley Manor, home to romantic poet Percy Bysshe Shelley in the 19th century, a fascinating afternoon out to begin your holiday. Bournemouth Beach is just down the road, with the property an easy walk away from a perfect afternoon sunbathing on the sand and paddling in the water, and there is also a selection of shops, pubs and eateries for guests to enjoy. Be sure to head to Boscombe Pier, the perfect vantage point to watch volleyball, table tennis and mini golf, or if you’re up for an adventure, try scaling the nearby purpose-built boulders next to the pier or have a try at slacklining! During the summer the town hosts fantastic cliff top firework displays with a wide variety of entertainment. For a different type of adventure, visit the Adventure Wonderland Theme Park, which has rides, an inflatable slide, and a runaway, or visit Splashdown waterpark on a hot day and cool off on the flumes, slides and rides. With Poole, Milford-on-Sea, along with the scenery of Cranborne Chase AONB and the New Forest National Park within easy reach of the property; you’ll have something different to do for each day of the week! The property is also within an easy drive of Sandbanks, the scenic Moors Valley Country Park and Forest and the impressive Kingston Lacy National Trust site, so why not embark on a picturesque walk through the local area? Take an exciting boat trip to Brownsea Island, a National Trust site, or the Isle of Purbeck, an ideal spot for photographers and long walks amongst the wildlife. West Ridge is a superb escape for accessing the delights of Bournemouth and the South Region.
Boscombe is a lively seaside community located between Bournemouth and Southbourne. A rebuilt Victorian Pier with a stretch of cafés and art displays, as well as crazy golf for family amusement, can be found in the old village. Beachfront pubs and cafés offer food with a view of the sea, as well as a diverse menu of cuisines ranging from Thai dinners to fresh fish and chips. You won't have to worry about packing a food parcel if you stock up on the essentials at well-stocked convenience stores. A short drive will take you to Bournemouth, where you can visit intriguing sites such as the Oceanarium to learn about marine life, the museum to learn about the history, and the 2000 acres of parks and gardens to explore. Head to the charming town of Christchurch for a calm day out, which features an 18th-century workhouse with intriguing exhibitions, as well as the 12th-century ruins of Norman House.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.Ground floor cloakroom with WC and basin Kitchen.
Dining room.
Living/dining room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Enclosed garden with garden house.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles, beach 0.2 miles.
Note: Bournemouth airshow from Thu, 31 Aug 2023 – Sun, 3 Sept 2023, property in prime location for fly overs.
Please note on the 1st of September a charity event will happen in the garden for the day, guest are welcome to attend.
Please note: This property welcomes a minimum of 4 nights.
Please Note: This property would be decorated for Halloween.
Please Note: From 1st December Bournemouth have a Christmas tree festival & two ice rinks this property is within walking distance perfect for Christmas shopping.
Spend New Year by the Sea, with lovely restaurants 5 minutes drive away.
Champagne waiting for you in the fridge on arrival.
Reviews (16)
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Nancy
As the weather was good we really enjoyed the immaculate garden and our daughter loved the well-stocked games cupboard. The house was perfectly placed for the beach and also for local bus routes (to Christchurch, Mudeford and Poole). Although we knew there was not an en suite bathroom we did notice there was one adjacent to the master bedroom and wondered why this was not in use. It would have been useful for our group of six in warm weather! But apart from this we were very happy with the property and would revisit. (Some very minor points - we weren't aware of the need for food recycling and so had to buy compostable bags; a bigger kitchen bin would be helpful, plus larger frying pan and wooden spoon).
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Ros
Weather was spectacular. Did think a few bins around would have been useful and also a couple of wooden spoons. The house was amazing and the garden great as it was really sunny and hot and there were shady areas
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Andrew
The house is ideally located being just a short walk to Boscombe beach as well as an easy walk, or short drive, into both Boscombe and Bournemouth. There is good, easily accessible, off road parking. The rooms are spacious, with tasteful period furnishings and extremely comfortable beds. Each of the three bedrooms has good storage space, although the master bedroom would benefit from having bedside tables. There is just one bathroom available, however, this was not a problem for a party of five adults, particularly as there are wash-basins in two of the bedrooms. Having USB charging sockets on most of the power socket points is a real bonus. The quiet, well-maintained garden is outstanding to sit-in at any time of the day. All rooms were cleaned and maintained to a high standard. Whilst the kitchen is very well-equipped, this coupled with too many locked cupboards, resulted in there being very little free space to store food items. It's a property that we highly recommend and hope to return to in future.