Mary Bowes Terrace

4.8★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

25 Customer Review(s)

Ronald
December 2024

“Generally very nice and with a welcome packet.”

In December it was a bit difficult to keep the whole property warm. We could not access the rubbish disposal room. The access has been changed to a number code lock. This needs looking at.

In December it was a bit difficult to keep the whole property warm. We could not access the rubbish disposal room. The access has been changed to a number code lock. This needs looking at.

- Ronald, December 2024
Ian November 2024

“We had a pleasant stay at Mary Bowes Terrace.”

The kitchen was well equipped and the combined kitchen/living room area was spacious. The apartment is in a great location. The only quibbles: the double bed was on the small side, and the bathroom sink was tiny.

- Ian, November 2024
Tony October 2024

“Superb location, spotlessly clean apartment with everything we required.”

The parking space outside the door was perfect for unloading. The welcome pack was a very nice touch, we would definitely return.

- Tony, October 2024
Christina September 2024

“Lovely apartment close to all amenities, would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment, (no cheese grater) freezer had frosted up so much could not open.”

Welcome pack disappointing also hoover had not been emptied TV was rather complicated if your technical knowledge is minimal Must mention the key safe, again found this difficult to operate (and find) but then other places we have stayed in have been the same Excellent car parking, off road outside your apartment

- Christina, September 2024
John August 2024

“A great holiday apartment in an excellent position close to the beach and sea.”

Really useful having private parking right outside your door, makes it very easy to pack and unpack car. An unexpected treat was the welcome pack. Home made bread, jam and Prosecco. In the bedroom was another welcome basket with deodorant, toothbrush, tweezers and much more. Dotted around the apartment are beach towels, bucket and spade, extra blankets, books, games and much more. This place would be difficult to beat. Thank You

- John, August 2024

Hi John, we are thrilled to hear you had a great holiday! All of your feedback is grateful appreciated and it’s amazing to hear you found the property easy to access, practical and enjoyed the extras! Your kind words are much appreciated and we hope you are able to visit us again in the future. Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Laura August 2024

“Mary Bowes Terrace exceeded our expectations.”

It was a great base for a family holiday; especially being so close to the beach. We had a lovely week and found the apartment to be very comfortable, clean and well kept with lovely decor. We appreciated the fresh bread, jam and milk on arrival and the ‘forget-me-not’ basket with useful items. Our children also made good use of the ‘boogie boards’ and beach equipment - a nice touch. Having our own parking space right outside and being able to load/ unload through the patio doors made arriving/ departing so much easier. Overall, we would thoroughly recommend this apartment to couples and families alike. Thank you for a wonderful holiday!

- Laura, August 2024

Hi Laura, thank you for your amazing review! We are so glad to hear you and your family had a wonderful stay at Mary Bowes. We hope to see you again soon! Property Owner
Samantha August 2024

“Had an amazing stay here.”

The welcome pack of bread,jam,wine,milk and juice was great. Lovely apartment close to beach and shops. The bodyboards and other beach accessories were a brilliant addition for kids to use.

- Samantha, August 2024

Hi Samantha, we are thrilled to hear you had an amazing stay at Mary Bowes and enjoyed the welcome pack, and included accessories for your family. We hope to see you again! Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Sue June 2024

“This is a lovely spacious apartment, very clean and with everything you could want and loads of extras.”

Welcome basket very thoughtful and forget-me-not basket in bedroom brilliant idea to see you overnight if you have forgotten something. So close to beach, bus stops and shops and yet so quiet. Owners have put so much thought into it and love the seaside themed decor. Would not hesitate to recommend staying here and hope to do so ourselves one day.

- Sue, June 2024

Hi Sue, We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay at Mary Bowes! Thank you so much for the feedback and lovely comments. We can’t wait to host you again, hopefully soon! Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Malcolm May 2024

“Superb accommodation, perfectly situated for us.”

Had everything we needed. Will definitely return.

- Malcolm, May 2024

Hi Malcolm, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and have everything you needed! Looking forward to seeing you again. Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Robert April 2024

“Had a lovely relaxing holiday here.”

An ideal location on a quiet road. We appreciated being able park right outside our flat to be able to unload our luggage via the patio doors. There is a bench on the patio if you want to sit out. Inside was very homely, clean and comfortable, with a well stocked kitchen. I think the bed was a small double but comfy. It took a little while to sort out the heating and like others had some difficulty finding programmes on the TV. We thought it was a little too high on the wall, at least for us anyway. Overall, a lovely property in a good location.

- Robert, April 2024

Hi Robert, thank for you for review and positive feedback. We’re so glad you had a lovely relaxing holiday at Mary Bowes, hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Peter April 2024

“Overall it is a superb location for a holiday, but there are a couple of issues that I feel the property owner Ned’s to know about.”

The Shower occasionally leaks water from the right hand corner down the wall onto floor. The Double Bed is too small for a couple of average size and build to sleep in. I slept there and my wife used one of the single beds in bedroom two. Not sure if a king-size would fit in but it would be worth looking. Key box is too low down and close to ground. I had to kneel down to open it prior to departure. Not great when the gravel was soaking wet. Apart from this, we enjoyed our stay.

- Peter, April 2024

Hi Peter, we’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for your generous review score and feedback. Regarding the shower screen we will ensure this is repaired immediately and apologise for any issues caused. The double bed was the largest size available in the room as you suggested, however the two single beds can be joined to make a king. Hopefully you’ll stay with us again, you can request for the beds to be made into a king or kept as singles when booking. The key box is an issue we are trying to resolve with the building management company, apologies for the wet knees! Best wishes, Julie and Adam. Property Owner
Anne April 2024

“The post code for destination is wrong on pre holiday instructions from Sykes.”

So we had to contact owner for directions.Owner put us right on how to adjust heating re text.But wouldn't it be simpler to leave a printout on these things. These were minor issues but my one big safety issue was not mentioned on the specification.The height and depth of bath is not suitable for anyone with even slight mobility issues.A grab rail or at least a none slip mat would help.

- Anne, April 2024

Hi Anne, many thanks for your review and constructive feedback. We will double check the postcode Sykes are listing to ensure it is accurate, however this should be correct. We have now added instructions on using the heating to the guest book as it has been flagged before. We have previously used a none slip mat but had issues with hygiene. We will review the listing details to ensure they reflect the physical requirements to use the shower and add aids where possible. We hope you enjoyed your stay and will return soon to see our actions to your suggestions! Best wishes, Julie and Adam (Co-owners). Property Owner
Yvette March 2024

“We had a great stay and our minor difficulties (power short due to toaster and working out how the heating worked) were sorted very quickly by a responsive owner (thank you!”

) Having easy access to car park via patio door was a real bonus for my octogenarian parents too. Location was excellent - we visited Poole (highly recommend the pub for fish lunch), Christchurch, Wimborne, Ringwood etc - all within short drives. If I can make a positive observation, I think a few more instructions in the “manual” would be a good addition. Especially relating to heating (manual/automatic settings etc), TV (we struggled to get terrestrial Live TV, but eventually found ITV via ITVX), recycling eg glass? What to do ref linen - ie strip beds or not?

- Yvette, March 2024
Claire February 2024

“Lovely apartment, nicely furnished and decorated.”

Felt very clean and comfortable and the little added extras were very thoughtful. Fab location to beach and also high street is a walkable distance for shopping, eating etc. would definitely stay here again.

- Claire, February 2024

Really pleased you’ve enjoyed your stay Look forward to seeing you again soon Julie warren. Property Owner
Cynthia January 2024

“We have had a great time at Mary Bowes, Southbourne.”

As we love walking its in such an ideal place right by the coastal path to Boscombe, Bournemouth and Sandbanks, also close to a very good bus route to Poole and Christchurch. The weather was lovely although the temperatures were very low but the home had a lovely heating system and we were never cold. Will definitely go back again.

- Cynthia, January 2024

Thankyou for your feedback, so glad you were warm considering the minus temperatures we have had Also Thankyou for leaving the flat so clean when you left, hopefully see you again soon. Julie warren Property Owner
Franklin November 2023

“It was a lovely place to stay, the two weeks we spent there was worth it.”

Close proximity to the sea. I could have given 5 stars if only the accommodation had laundry machine and tumble dryer, which I think the owner should look into. Other than this, it's an amazing holiday home, very clean and well maintained.

- Franklin, November 2023
Michael September 2023

“Hi property great but the tv control was a nightmare and we couldn't find any ...”

Hi property great but the tv control was a nightmare and we couldn't find any instructions so we spent most of the evenings on youtube trying to work it out we phoned the owner on the first night about it but didn't get anwer and was cut off

- Michael, September 2023
Jean September 2023

“Great apartment - we appreciated all the little extras and the marine-related artwork/décor everywhere.”

Very clean. Good location near to beach and town and being able to park in a dedicated parking bay right in front and unload/load our luggage through the sliding door was great. Thank you. (NB: TV remote - the volume button can be pushed up and down as well as pressed in ;-) )

- Jean, September 2023
Minati August 2023

“The property is situated in an excellent location, minutes away from the sea and sand.”

And having a designated parking facility was a great help. We felt the owner has put a lot of thought into what makes a good holiday home, especially for a family. - Upon arrival, we found a welcome gift which was so touching. - Very clean and spacious place. - Comfortable beds with plenty of storage space in the bedrooms. - The kitchen was well stocked with plenty of utensils and saucepans. We were pleasantly surprised to also see the provision of plastic cups and bowls for young children to use. - The dishwasher was a lifesaver with 2 children to look after. (From past holidays we knew that things like toilet rolls, kitchen rolls and bin bags are provided to cover for a couple of days, then it is the guest’s responsibility to buy more. So we were prepared for that). - Many extras were provided during our stay: Beach towels (in addition to the towels in the rooms), Family board games (which we really looked forward to in the evenings) Bucket and spade (which my son was delighted with). Foldable clothes airer - Loved the different pieces of art works around the property; the wall hangings and seaside models. - Very good wifi, although phone signal can be weak depending on the network provider so used Whatsapp to make most of our calls. - We think this property makes use of a system boiler with a tank. So while the water pressure is amazing, once the amount of hot water runs out from the tank, you will have to wait for the boiler to heat more. We found that a full tank was sufficient for 2 adults and 2 children to take a shower one after another, but not when someone takes a bath. Whilst this property is not advertised for disabled people, we just wanted to add that we have a daughter who is completely reliant on her wheelchair. Because the property was on the ground floor with the patio door opening to the front, it made things much easier when bringing her in and out of the property. Also, the sofa was large enough for us to keep her comfortably seated in one corner with plenty of cushions to support her. And the carpet was a very good size to give her body a good stretch and exercises. There is the Fisherman’s Walking path which takes you to the sand area. It took us about 8 minutes walking to get there. And whilst the path is wheelchair accessible, the route back can be quite steep to push a wheelchair so we would recommend using the Fisherman’s Walk Cliff Lift which is open till about 5pm. If you want a wheelchair person to enjoy more of the beach, then we recommend traveling to Boscombe Pier. There you will find a Mobi mat installed on the sand (on Undercliff Drive close to the roundabout), which allows the wheelchair person to get closer to the sea but still being on the sand. And if they want to be in the actual water, then you can hire a beach wheelchair from the Boscombe Seafront Office. Recommendations: - To have details of the nearest laundry in the guest book. We use google to search for everything but for those who may not have a smartphone would benefit from this information. - Another clothes airer for the other bedroom would be really nice. - The only thing that was a bit awkward in the property was the bathroom basin. It is a really spacious bathroom, so we were surprised at the very narrow basin. It is sufficient for washing hands but not washing the face. We think this was probably something installed by the developer across all the flats in the block rather than the individual owners. A slightly bigger basin would make it brilliant.

- Minati, August 2023
Janet July 2023

“More than expected on arrival.”

Coffee, milk, bread etc. very clean. Welcoming. ++++

- Janet, July 2023
Tony July 2023

“Without question, this was the best place we have stayed in through Sykes.”

On entering we had a massive surprise, it all looked and smelt delightful. Fantastic location, beautiful gifts left for us and a first class property. Just one small and easily rectifiable comment: please supply more coat hangers in future! That would make this beautiful apartment 109% instead of 99%!!!

- Tony, July 2023
Stephen June 2023

“The property was absolutely spotless and had everything needed for our stay.”

The welcome pack was a pleasant surprise as we're the thoughtful extras such as picnic basket and beach towels and boards. It's location and access to public transport was a bonus. The location in a quiet suburban street made for a restful stay. Perfect

- Stephen, June 2023
Elizabeth May 2023

“A fabulous flat.”

Very clean and well equipped. We would have preferred a washing machine though, rather than a dishwasher. When we had a problem with the electrics, the owner came round and the problem was solved very quickly and efficiently. The extra touches were very well thought out and a welcome addition. Will definitely stay here again.

- Elizabeth, May 2023
Lynne April 2023

“Lovely flat.”

Very convenient base. Very close to beach. Flat was very clean. with everything needed for comfortable stay. A washing machine was listed, but found unplumbed dishwasher instead. Although owner apologised. Access to outside bins would have been helpful as well as inside bin marked for recycling. Very kind and thoughtful extra touches included like home made bread and jam, prosecco and beach accessories to borrow.

- Lynne, April 2023
Gareth April 2023

“We really enjoyed our stay at Mary Bowes Terrace.”

Brilliant location from which to explore the miles of Coastline on its doorstep and the New Forest. The apartment was clean, well equipped and the welcome touches were really appreciated. We would highly recommend.

- Gareth, April 2023

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Summary

Ground-floor accessible apartment
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be a super-king-size on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Electric central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher
Smart TV ( TV channels accessed via the apps available), Superfast WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot and highchair available on request
Designated parking for 1 car
Sorry, no pets
Stictly no smoking in or at the entrances to the property
Shop 0.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles, beach 0.1 mile
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250
Note: Shared storage available for surf boards and equipment.

The property

Mary Bowes Terrace is a contemporary, ground-floor apartment and surfer's paradise, sitting a literal stone's throw from the beach in the vibrant seaside town of Southbourne.

Enjoying a close situation to Christchurch, Bournemouth and Poole, Mary Bowes Terrace offers an excellent escape for up to four guests.

Upon arrival you are greeted by a designated parking space directly outside the front door, so you can easily unload your belongings and take advantage of the convenient shared storage room which is just perfect for storing those surf boards.

Step into the open-plan living space, uplifted by natural lighting from the sliding doors, this is the social hub of the home where all can gather and reflect on the day's events.

Cross over to the kitchen, where you can switch the hob on and get to work on a hearty dish, serving the fruits of your labour at the dining table. After a filling supper, collapse on the sofa and decide on a film to watch on the 4k Smart TV.

The bedrooms include a double and a twin with zip/link beds for added flexibility.

Awaken from a leisurely slumber and start the morning with a refreshing rinse in the bathroom, before heading to a nearby convenience store and grabbing the essentials for a hearty breakfast.

Remember to pack your beach bag as just 100 yards away lies seven miles of award-winning, family-friendly Blue Flag Beaches, offering all kinds of watersports including paddleboarding, kayaking and surfing.

Southbourne is a vibrant costal town, packed with eateries, bars and essential convenience stores for all of your needs.

Mary Bowes terrace is just a short walk from the busy high street, whilst maintaining easy access to the main roads to Bournemouth and further west along the Jurassic coast.

This southern gem is also accessible to the South Western railway line from central London at Pokesdown station, a simple drive from Mary Bowes Terrace.

Southbourne beach is easily accessible, just a short walk from the property.

Before you head down, the over cliff boasts a luxurious bird's eye view of 7 miles of beautiful coastline.

A little further East, Boscombe Pier is the perfect vantage point for watching surfers, partaking in your own water sports or grabbing a bite and a drink from a choice of high-quality bars and restaurants on the sea front.

Christchurch is another historic town to visit with award-winning beaches, coastal nature reserve and heritage attractions including Christchurch Castle ruins and Christchurch Priory.

The New Forest is well within a driving distance as well as the prestigious Lulworth cove and Durdle door a slightly further stretch.

Arguably the finest attractions on the Jurassic coast!

The city of Bournemouth can’t be missed, home to a great nightlife scene with many bars, comedy clubs, theatres, casinos and plenty of spots to catch live music.

Box off the attractions of this seaside location with a stay at Mary Bowes Terrace.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.

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About the location

SOUTHBOURNE

Bournemouth 3 miles.

Southbourne is a suburb of Bournemouth with its own sandy beach and local facilities, only a short drive from Bournemouth centre. It’s a pleasant place to find independent shops and boutiques along with a Post Office, gift shops and cafes. The Fisherman's Walk Cliff Railway, is a funicular railway which links the coastal road with the promenade and beach area. Nearby Bournemouth offers something for everyone all year round. With seven miles of golden, award-winning Blue Flag beaches, there are all kinds of watersports, boat trips and stunning gardens to keep you busy during the day. Or, why not explore the town’s bustling shopping centre, which offers a large selection of curiosity and specialist shops. You’ll also be spoilt for choice with the entertainment on offer during the evening, with a vast array of restaurants catering for all budgets, lively clubs, bars and cinemas, as well as excellent shows and world-class events at both The Bournemouth International Centre and The Pavilion Theatre.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Generally very nice and with a welcome packet.”

“We had a pleasant stay at Mary Bowes Terrace.”

“Superb location, spotlessly clean apartment with everything we required.”

“Lovely apartment close to all amenities, would have liked a bit more kitchen equipment, (no cheese grater) freezer had frosted up so much could not open.”

“A great holiday apartment in an excellent position close to the beach and sea.”