Sandbanks in Dorset is a great place to head for a self catering short break or holiday... there is so much to see and do. Click here to find out more »
Beginning its life as a shanty town on the entrance to Poole Harbour, the exclusive cosmopolitan seaside resort of Sandbanks is now one of Britain’s most thriving holiday destinations. With a family-friendly, Blue Flag beach on its breathtaking peninsula, the dramatic sweeps of Sandbank’s crisp, golden strand also homes an array of elite restaurants, trendy style bars and select shops. With a magnificent natural harbour, second only to that in Sydney, the area is unparalleled in its water-sports facilities. A chain run ferry runs to Studland, Swanage whilst the lovely Brownsea Island is nearby and is renowned for its wildlife and colony of red squirrels, not to mention Britain’s first Scout Camp. Bournemouth is close by too and provides a celebrated International Centre, Winter Gardens, great shopping, colourful nightlife and golden sands.
