Title: Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach Holiday home with kitchen, near Poole Harbour ![TV, DVD player, stereo, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/56237552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/10cc4751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/f26785f9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/96a5cf8c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/a2244180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to Lake Retreat, a charming family bungalow in the heart of Hamworthy. Unwind in the sunny south-facing garden, perfect for alfresco dining and quality time with your loved ones. With ample parking for vehicles or small boats and modern amenities like a Sonos music system, Smart TVs, and WiFi - this retreat is ideal for families and dog walkers alike. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 611 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach Summary: 3-bedroom bungalow with south facing garden and a short walk to Hamworthy Beach and Park. The Space: Lake Retreat is a 3-bedroom pet-friendly family bungalow with a sunny, south-facing garden, ideally situated within walking distance of the popular Hamworthy Park and Beach - a fantastic location for families and dog walkers alike. Ample parking at the front of the house for vehicles or small boats and the nearest free slipway less than a mile away. Entrance hallway leading to dining room with seating for 6 and a flatscreen TV. Doors to conservatory living room and large flatscreen Smart TV and doors to the garden. Separate fully fitted kitchen including hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Three good size bedrooms - 2 doubles (4ft 6 ins standard double beds) and a twin bedroom (2x 3ft single beds). Modern family bathroom (bath with shower over, sink and toilet). Rear garden with patio area, a great spot for alfresco dining, artificial lawn area, raised beds and a gazebo area for those that prefer a little shade. Parking - Available for up to 4 vehicles (or boats) to the front of the house. Services - Duvets and linen provided including bath and beach towels. Central heating. Hairdryers. Technology - 40 inch Smart TV with freeview in both the living room and dining room. DVD player. Sonos music system. WIFI. Kitchen - Hob, electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine. Restrictions - No smoking. 1 small well behaved dog permitted. Same day bookings can be accepted if received before to 6pm (4pm on Sundays) when our office closes. Arrivals out of office hours can be organised if requests are received before 6pm (4pm on Sundays). The Neighborhood: HAMWORTHY - POOLE'S INNER HARBOUR AREA - Just 10 minutes\` walk from Poole Quay via Poole\`s historic lifting bridge, Hamworthy is a quieter, predominantly residential area and Harbour Reach is the latest example of regeneration in this convenient location. The development offers some of the prettiest views of the natural harbour with Poole Yacht Club in the foreground and a wonderful vista across the harbour, to Corfe Castle and the Purbeck Hills beyond. Located close to Cobb\`s Quay Marina Hamworthy is a great base both for strolling into Town, and for driving out to explore the wider Dorset region. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces) - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Shower/bathtub combination ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Office ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 11 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/25000000/24310000/24306400/24306353/4424d698.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Purbeck cottage near Swanage & Studland - views of Corfe and I of Wight Langton Matravers - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi 9.4 Exceptional 68 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=24306353&PinnedHotelID=24306353&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47040000/47039400/47039391/7fd01aa5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Cottage a country retreat in wooded gardens Wareham - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=47039391&PinnedHotelID=47039391&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118480000/118473300/118473244/7d32212a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-8 guests, wi-fi,parking, beach, river,golf courses, hospital, airport, shops Bournemouth - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Parking available [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=118473244&PinnedHotelID=118473244&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98550000/98544300/98544282/2efa3b92.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Classic Yacht Nadine with Hot Tub, Poole Harbour Bay Poole - Hot tub - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 2 reviews £426 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=98544282&PinnedHotelID=98544282&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33600000/33592500/33592411/w3069h1728x1y0-d71727fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Nestleton: Breakfast on the balcony or snuggle around the fire-dogs welcome too Swanage - Sea view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 103 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-02&endDate=2025-11-03&selected=33592411&PinnedHotelID=33592411&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110270000/110264300/110264264/5f8bfbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A boho Coastal Retreat near Sandbanks! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Lake Retreat - Three Bedroom House, Sleeps 6 Poole 680f8c52a543ec00100b1d27 ## About the area Poole is home to this holiday home. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bournemouth Beach and Lulworth Cove. Bournemouth Pier and Tower Park are also worth visiting. [Visit our Poole travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poole.dx5659) [View more Holiday homes in Poole](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Poole-Private-Holiday-Homes.d5659-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.71285%2C-2.01317&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Z0-u4V_5bE9qPZ9Q9u9oh_guIKU=) Poole, Dorset ### What's nearby - RNLI College - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles - Poole Quay - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles - Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles - Poole Harbour - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles - Sandbanks Beach - 14 min drive - 6.1 miles ### Getting around - Hamworthy Station - 7 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 30 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪The Yachtsman - ‬3 min walk - ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬20 min walk - ‪Red Lion - ‬14 min walk - ‪Da Vinci's - ‬4 min drive - ‪All-Ways Fryday - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach located? > Situated in Poole, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Hamworthy Beach and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Poole Harbour. Harbour Lake Beach and Poole Quay are also within 2 miles (3 km). Hamworthy Station is 23 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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