Title: Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach ![Marina - Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/8e2a9d4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, stereo, offices - Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/56237552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/54b7a8ad.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/a2244180.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels - Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach (Poole)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71460000/71459800/71459763/10cc4751.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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 - Washer - Parking available - 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) - 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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 ![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 - Hamworthy Beach \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Harbour Lake Beach \- 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - RNLI College \- 3 min drive \- 1.3 miles - Poole Quay \- 4 min drive \- 1.5 miles - Rockley Sands Beach \- 6 min drive \- 1.5 miles #### Getting around - Hamworthy Station - 7 min drive - Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 30 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Yachtsman - ‬3 min walk - ‪The King Charles - ‬4 min drive - ‪Da Vinci's - ‬4 min drive - ‪Mash And Barrel - ‬20 min walk - ‪Drift Micro Bar - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach? ### What time is check-in at Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach? ### What time is check-out at Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach? ### Where is Lake Retreat - Short Walk to Hamworthy Beach located? ## Have a question? 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