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Located in Bournemouth and only 8.8 km from Bournemouth International Centre, The Blue Crab in Bournemouth provides accommodation with quiet street views, free WiFi and free private parking. Housed in a building dating from 2022, this holiday home is 11 km from Poole Harbour and 27 km from Corfe Castle. The property is non-smoking and is situated 11 km from Sandbanks. The 1-bedroom holiday home is equipped with a living room with a flat-screen TV with streaming services, a fully equipped kitchen with an oven and microwave, and 1 bathroom with walk-in shower. Towels and bed linen are provided in the holiday home. For added privacy, the accommodation has a private entrance and soundproofing. Monkey World is 28 km from the holiday home, while Salisbury Cathedral is 42 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 8 km from the property.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom :
1 double bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.8
Facilities
9.9
Cleanliness
9.9
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.7
Location
9.4
Free WiFi
10
High score for Bournemouth
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent location. Clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend.
  • Adam
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely little house, very clean and tidy, everything we needed for a couple of days break away. Very well planned out for a small space to get everything in and not very crammed. Off road parking is a bonus. Some much to see and do with a short...
  • Daphne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good location close to shops and main routes. Very helpful hosts. Extremely clean property and very well equipped, beautifully decorated. Good shower.
  • Klaudia
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Gorgeous! Cosy! Extraordinary! From the moment you walk inside you can tell that lots of love and care went into creating this place. The amenities and equipment was very well planned and thought through, everything you could think of needing at...
  • Richard
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Lovely decor well fitted out with everything one could want.
  • Saunders
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic place, so clean and tidy and fab decor! It had all the amenities you needed and in a great location. A lovely & friendly host also!
  • Annesha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything about the stay was lovely Darren and Martin were lovely and very helpful my kids loved it and will definitely be back 😁
  • Chloe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Accommodation was beautiful decorated throughout and spotlessly clean. I loved the location, being only a short drive from the beach as well as being in a quiet location. I felt safe and comfortable throughout our whole stay.
  • Joe
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything! Was a home from home, nothing was missed and every detail was perfect.
  • Prashanth
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This place looks better in real life than in the pictures. Everything in the house had a personal touch.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Darren

9.8
9.8
Host review score
Host review score
Darren
Welcome to The Blue Crab! Enjoy a stylish experience at this very private, cosy, quiet and centrally-located guest house in Bournemouth. Purpose built, compact yet fully functional house located in Bearwood, Bournemouth with very easy access to Bournemouth Town Centre, the beach, Poole, Christchurch, Ringwood, Wimborne and the New Forest. This brand new guest house is close to Bournemouth Airport and is located on all bus routes around the area, with an easy road access to all locations.
Hi, my name is Darren and I am 53 years old. My partner and I both love going on holiday, sightseeing, socialising with friends and often go for days out together. We live in a three bedroom house in Bournemouth and we recently built a two storey extension to it - The Blue Crab guest house.
Languages spoken: English,Polish

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Blue Crab in Bournemouth
Great facilities! Review score, 9.9

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Tumble dryer
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Living Area
  • Dining area
  • Sofa
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Radio
  • TV
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Building characteristics
  • Semi-detached
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles
Miscellaneous
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Carbon monoxide detector
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Polish

House rules
The Blue Crab in Bournemouth takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 6 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

Legal information

This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

FAQs about The Blue Crab in Bournemouth

  • The Blue Crab in Bournemouth has the following number of bedrooms:

    • 1 bedroom

    For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

  • Check-in at The Blue Crab in Bournemouth is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • The Blue Crab in Bournemouth is 3.1 miles from the centre of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Blue Crab in Bournemouth offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • The prices at The Blue Crab in Bournemouth may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • The Blue Crab in Bournemouth can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • Yes, The Blue Crab in Bournemouth is popular with guests booking family stays.