About this property

Comfortable Living Space: Once Upon a Tide offers a stylish apartment in Poole. The property features one bedroom, one bathroom, and a spacious living room. Guests enjoy free WiFi, a washing machine, and a fully equipped kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and oven. Convenient Facilities: The apartment includes a lift, waterpark, and free parking. Additional amenities include a dining table, hairdryer, TV, and free toiletries. Reception staff speak English, ensuring smooth communication. Prime Location: Poole Beach is a 5-minute walk away, while Poole Harbour lies 1.7 km from the property. Bournemouth International Centre is 10 km distant, and Sandbanks is 9 km away. Bournemouth Airport is 17 km from the apartment. Local Attractions: Guests can enjoy cycling, water sports, and visit nearby attractions such as Corfe Castle and Monkey World. The surrounding area offers various activities for all ages.

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Property highlights

    • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

    • FREE parking!


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom
1 extra-large double bed
Living room
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect for the Quay and lovely walks along the harbour area followed by a visit to the Jolly Sailor for refreshments.
  • Roy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Perfect location on Poole Quay. Well equipped, clean, new apartment and very comfy bed.

Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Quay Holidays LLP

Company review score: 9.1Based on 1,080 reviews from 126 properties
126 managed properties

Company information

The History of Quay Set up in 2006 by husband and wife team, Helen and Duncan, with just five properties, Quay’s portfolio now comprises over 120 properties. Today, Quay Holidays remains a family-run business, employing a knowledgeable team, all living in the local area. For us, local knowledge is Quay. Our dedicated team knows Poole and its surrounding areas inside out and is passionate about helping you find the perfect property for your holiday. From our base in Poole Old Town, we provide a comprehensive full-management service. Our meticulous cleaning crew and knowledgeable maintenance team take the stress out of holiday letting for homeowners and ensure our guests enjoy a consistently high-quality service. All our properties offer a home-from-home experience, evidenced by the many satisfied guests who return year after year. We offer everything from cosy one-bedroom apartments to spacious five-bedroom houses – just let us know what you need! Your Quay to relaxation Our offices are open 7 days a week for guest arrivals, so we are always on hand to answer queries. Our interactive website allows guests to explore our vast range of properties, located in and around the Poole and Bournemouth area, and book their stay 24 hours a day. For guests who would rather speak to us in person, our phone lines are open until 6pm Monday to Saturday, and 4pm on Sunday, with an out-of-hours service available during the evening for emergencies. Our directly employed Service Team ensures standards remain consistently high and any issues are dealt with promptly. All properties are provisioned with crisp linen and fluffy towels, including beach towels and a complimentary welcome pack of tea, coffee and hot chocolate together with local biscuits and nuts is provided. In the fridge, you will also find a nicely chilled bottle of white wine awaiting your arrival.

Property information

1 bedroom apartment located in the popular Vespasian development by Poole Quay. Smart and stylish and in the heart of Poole with super restaurants, bars and activities right on the doorstep. Ferries to explore the harbour, Brownsea Island and further afield just moments away. Blue flag sandy beaches at Sandbanks and Bournemouth just a short drive away with the Jurassic Coast and wider Dorset areas waiting to be explored... Lift and level access to the apartment front door. Open plan living / dining and kitchen area. Living area including sofa-bed (linen can be provided on request). Fully fitted kitchen including hob, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave and washing machine. Bedroom with kingsize double bed. Family bathroom fully tiled with shower over the bath, sink, toilet and heated towel rail. Parking – Parking permit provided for one vehicle in the Quay Visitors multi-storey car park (max height 1.90m / 6ft 2ins) just a minutes' walk away. Services - Duvets and linen provided including bath and beach towels. Gas central heating. Hairdryer. Technology - WIFI. Smart flatscreen TV. Kitchen - Hob, oven, fridge / freezer, microwave and washing machine. Restrictions - No smoking. No pets. 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).

Neighbourhood information

POOLE QUAY - Poole Quay is an exciting, ever-changing blend of maritime activity and a focal point for a wide range of entertainment and leisure pursuits. Pleasure craft offer trips direct from the Quay to Brownsea Island , Sandbanks and beyond, whilst anglers can book fishing trips at the Fisherman`s Quay . If you simply want to promenade along the waterfront past the visitors` marina and have a meal and a drink, then the Quayside and Old Town areas are packed with excellent restaurants, pubs and winebars offering huge variety and choice. From the Quay, shoppers can stroll up the pedestrianized High Street, with its wide range of retail outlets and facilities. Safe Blue Flag sandy beaches at Sandbanks, Branksome and Alum Chines are just 15 minutes away by car and the natural beauty of The New Forest is approximately 30 minutes distance away. A short trip on the Sandbanks chain ferry offers the option of even more beautiful beaches skirted by sand dunes and walks in the National Trust protected Purbeck Hills.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Once Upon a Tide - Stylish Apartment in the Heart of Poole

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Parking
Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible).

  • Street parking

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Kitchen

  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Bathroom

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer

Media & Technology

  • TV

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack
  • Ironing facilities

Activities

  • Water park
  • Water sport facilities on site
  • Horse riding
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Miscellaneous

  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Lift

Languages spoken

  • English

House rules

Once Upon a Tide - Stylish Apartment in the Heart of Poole 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 10:00
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 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per stay
Cot upon request
£18 per stay
3 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
£30 per stay

Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no cots available at this property.

All extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 21
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
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.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.

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