Poole is a large seaside resort and port town in the beautiful county of Dorset. The town has been continually occupied since before the Iron Age and got its present name in the 12th century when it was an important port for the wool trade. Always a busy harbour, it reached its heyday in the 18th century, with many of the buildings in the old town conservation area dating from this period.
With its interesting harbour, blue flag beaches and attractive seafront, the town centre of Poole is an ideal holiday destination, along with its more exclusive neighbour, Sandbanks. First class and cheap hotels, as well as well priced b&b’s are facing the seafront, quay and harbour area. Several Sandbanks hotel accommodations have superb sea views, and are within walking distance of the beach.
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BH13 7LW, Poole, 73 Haven Rd
With scenic views across Poole Harbour, this hotel offers boutique rooms, Asian Ocean Palace and The Amalfi View Restaurants and stylish cocktail bar. Poole Ferry Terminal is 15 minutes away by car. The rooms at... read more
BH137QL, Poole, 161 Banks Road
Situated on the Sandbanks Peninsula of Poole Harbour, this elegant hotel features a restaurant and panoramic views of Poole Bay. There is also free WiFi. The bright bedrooms at Haven Hotel each have a satellite... read more
BH13 7PS, Poole, 15 Banks Road, Sandbanks
With direct access to a Blue Flag beach, this modern hotel provides spectacular views over the famous Sandbanks. It offers free Wi-Fi and has an award-winning restaurant and water sports. The rooms feature a satellite... read more
BH15 1HD, Poole, The Quay
Situated on Poole Quay, this modern hotel overlooks Poole Harbour. Poole Quay Hotel is a family-friendly hotel with 2 bars, a spacious terrace and an award-winning restaurant. The bedrooms all have Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee facilities... read more
BH15 1RZ, Poole, Walking Field Lane
Holiday Inn Express Poole is 20 minutes' walk from Poole's ferry port with connections to France and the Channel Islands. The hotel is less than 1.6 km away from Poole Rail Station and the restaurants... read more
BH15 1BP, Poole, 8 High Street
Situated on Poole Harbour quay, The Antelope is just a 10-minute drive from Sandbanks beach. With a 500 year history the hotel’s comfortable rooms also offer free Wi-Fi access. Still retaining part of the original... read more
BH13 7LH, Poole, 47 Haven Road
Situated on a hilltop, just a short walk from Poole Harbour, the hotel is above the Anchorage Pub on Haven Road. It offers a wide-ranging menu, with fresh seafood delivered daily. The picturesque beaches at... read more
BH13 6JS, Poole, 18 Pinewood Road
Dating back to 1895, Grovefield Manor offers bed and breakfast accommodation on England’s picturesque south coast. Canford Cliffs and the sandy beaches are only a few minutes’ walk away. There is outside seating on the... read more
BH15 1JN, Poole, Thames Street, The Quay
With rooms offering fine Egyptian linen, handsprung beds, and plasma TVs, Hotel Du Vin Poole is just 10 minutes’ walk from Poole Harbour. Its French-style bistro serves the finest local produce, and guests can enjoy... read more
BH15 1LD, Poole, 68 West Street
Within 15 minutes’ walk of Poole International Ferry Terminal, this family-owned guest house offers free private parking. Home-cooked meals are available in the restaurant and real ales are served in Queen Mary Inn’s traditional bar.... read more
BH14 0JB, Poole, 81 Commercial Road
Located in the heart of Ashley Cross, the OX Hotel, Bar, & Grill is just 10 minutes’ drive from Bournemouth and the town centre of Poole. The beautiful Dorset countryside can be reached after 20... read more
BH15 2HS, Poole, 173 Longfleet Road
A 3-minute drive from Poole Train Station, Shah of Persia, Poole by Marston's Inns provides stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi with on the Dorset coast. The pub and restaurant serves a wide range of meals.... read more
BH15 2QE, Poole, 86 Parkstone Road
Adjacent to the beautiful Poole Park, South Rising Guest House offers traditional style accommodation. Free parking is possible on site, and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. Rooms at South Rising Guest House have en suite... read more
BH18 8AR, Poole, 6 Macaulay Road, Broadstone
Situated in the heart of North Poole’s Broadstone suburb, the Edwardian Weston Cottage offers a free Wi-Fi throughout, and free onsite parking. Central Poole is just 10 minutes’ drive away. The rooms include an iPad... read more
BH15 1TN, Poole, 71 Kingland Road
Parkside Bed no Breakfast in Poole offers simple accommodation on the Dorset coast. No breakfast is provided, but Parkside’s clean and comfortable rooms are located close to many local cafés and have tea and coffee... read more
BH15 4LZ, Poole, Rockley Holiday Park, 14 Napier Road
Situated just 2 miles from Poole and Sandbanks, and under 8 miles from Bournemouth, Rockley Park Private Holiday Homes offers privately-owned, self-catering caravans on Haven's Rockley Holiday Park. Free parking for one/ two cars depending... read more
BH20, Poole,
Arne Barn, a property with a garden, is located in Poole, 7.3 km from Corfe Castle, 15 km from Monkey World, as well as 23 km from Poole Harbour. This holiday home is 28 km... read more
BH15 1HH, Poole,
Les Bateaux is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. Free WiFi access is available. The property is located in Dolphin Quays development on Poole Quay and is 4.8 km from Sandbanks. It features 2 balconies... read more
BH15 1TQ, Poole,
Flutes is a self-catering, ground floor accommodation located in Poole, just a few minutes walk to the town centre where guests can visit The Quay and Pool High Street for the shopping centre and various... read more
BH15 1EG, Poole,
Offering harbour views, Horizon is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. Free WiFi and free parking is available. The property is 1.8 km from Poole Harbour and 5 km from Sandbanks. The apartment includes a... read more
BH15 1HH, Poole,
The Style is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole by the Harbour. Free WiFi access is available. The property offers views over Poole Harbour and is 4.8 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with... read more
BH15 1EG, Poole,
Purbecks is set in the centre of Poole and offers views over its harbour. This 7th-floor apartment opens onto a balcony with sea views. Purbecks offers modern design and bright finishes. The lounge has a... read more
BH15 1EG, Poole,
Located 600 metres from Poole Beach, 1.1 km from Hamworthy Beach and 1.6 km from Poole Harbour, Castle Lanes provides accommodation situated in Poole. It features sea views and free WiFithroughout the property. Featuring a... read more
BH15 4GE, Poole,
Bay Retreat is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. The property is 1.3 km from Poole Harbour and 5.6 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with a TV, a balcony and an iPod dock.... read more
BH15 1EG, Poole,
Ocean Escape is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. The property is 1.8 km from Poole Harbour and 5 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with harbour views, a TV, a balcony and a... read more
BH15 1UY, Poole,
Spinnaker House is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. The property is 2.2 km from Poole Harbour and 4.4 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with a TV, a seating area and a DVD... read more
BH15 1LT, Poole,
Magnolia House is situated in a quiet residential area in the centre of Poole and has been furnished to a high standard with excellent beds dressed in Egyptian cotton linen. Guests benefit from free WiFi... read more
BH15 1HH, Poole,
Jeanneau is set on Poole’s waterfront and offers views of the town’s harbour. This spacious, smart apartment has modern interiors and includes a twin and a double bedroom. The fourth-floor apartment at Jeanneau has wooden... read more
BH15 1UZ, Poole,
Sandpiper is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. FreeWiFi access is available. The property is 2.5 km from Poole Harbour and 4.5 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with a TV. Complete with a... read more
BH15 1HH, Poole,
Marina Secret is a self-catering accommodation located in Poole. Free WiFi access is available. The property is 1.8 km from Poole Harbour and 4.8 km from Sandbanks. Accommodation will provide you with a TV and... read more
The harbour is the largest natural one in Europe, and the second largest in the world after Sydney, but it fell out of use in the 19th century as ships became larger during the Industrial Revolution, and its waters were no longer deep enough. Consequently the town’s prosperity began to decline, until it was revived by tourism in the 20th century.
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During the Second World War it was one of the departure points for the D-Day landings in Normandy. The headquarters of the RNLI are based in the town and visitors can tour the lifeboat station on the quay.
There are plenty of things to see and do in Poole and the surrounding area. The conservation area of the town, where the hospital was originally sited in a Victorian building, is an interesting place to explore on foot. Here visitors will find the town’s museum with its stunning modern entrance leading into a converted 19th century warehouse.
The museum illustrates the history of the area and its people, as well as that of important buildings such as the hospital. Adjacent to the museum are the medieval town cellars where an extensive archive of local history is stored.
A walk around the busy Quay area is always interesting and if visitors are lucky they might see the elegant structure of the Twin Sails Lifting Bridge opening to let a boat or yacht through into the harbour. Boats leave from the Quay to go and see Brownsea Island.
The three miles of beach and seafront are popular destinations throughout the year whether for walking, swimming, sunbathing or taking part in water sports. The beaches, including Sandbanks, have golden sand and are patrolled regularly to keep them clean and safe. In the town centre there are plenty of shopping opportunities, such as the Dolphin centre, as well as the famous Poole Pottery.
The holiday resort of Bournemouth can easily be reached as well. Bournemouth boasts a large selection of seafront hotels and cheap bed and breakfast accommodations.
Visitors looking for low budget accommodation and cheap hotels in the town centre and surrounding area will find plenty of options including reasonable priced b&b’s, apartments for rent and chain hotels offering good discounts for bed and breakfast rooms. Some two and three star hotels can be found in converted Victorian family homes close to many attractions, harbour and seafront.
These properties offer comfortable and children friendly accommodation, many making a feature of using local produce for their bed and breakfast deals. Popular in Poole is aslo staying for the night close the General Hospital. Rest assured, plenty of affordable places to stay can be found nearby as well.
Many particularly good value B&B’s can be found in the suburbs of the town on the local bus routes. As well as searching for cheap hotels don’t forget to look for deals in campsites, holiday homes, inns, and caravan parks along the local coastline.
Hotels near Poole Quay
Situated on the Quay is modern Thistle. It overlooks the Harbour and provides bedrooms with Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee facilities and a private bathroom. Some guest rooms also have scenic harbour views. The Poole Quay Ferry terminal is a short walk from Thistle hotel. The ferry port offers connections to France and the Channel Islands.
Looking for a cheap place to stay ?
An excellent cheap place to stay is budget 2 star Quarterdeck Hotel. This great value for money establishment offers budget accommodation with free Wi-Fi. Nearby Poole Park features tennis courts and bowling green’s. The ferry service to France and the Channel Islands is within easy reach of the hotel.
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Poole Hospital is a NHS Foundation Trust Hospital. It’s located on Longfleet Road (part of the B3068 road), just below St Mary’s Church, in the Longfleet area of Poole approximately 0.5 miles (0.80 km) from the town centre.
Address Poole Hospital : Longfleet Rd, Dorset BH15 2JB, United Kingdom
Location : this seaside resort city is located in the south-western part of the country. Bournemouth International Airport is less than 10 miles away.
A regular coach service runs from town to Heathrow Airport and central London with connections to Gatwick Airport.
Region : South West England
County : Dorset
The Greyhound Stadium – Poole Stadium
(Poole Greyhounds, Wimborne Road, Dorset, BH15 2BP)
Stadium for dog racing situated right in the heart of town. The ground is also known as the Wave 105 Stadium.
Also home ground of Poole Pirates, a motorcycle speedway team.
Tatnam Ground
((Off) School Lane, Oakdale, Dorset BH15 3JR)
Home ground of Poole Town Football Club. The nickname of the team is The Dolphins and home colours are red and white.
The County Ground
(The County Ground, Blandford Close, Hamworthy, Dorset BH15 4BF)
Home ground of Hamworthy United Football Club (H.U.F.C.). Team’s nickname is the Hammers.