Large Holiday Cottages in Sandbanks

Sandbanks sits on a sandy peninsula between Poole Harbour and the open sea, with soft sand, big skies and plenty of room for everyone to spread out. Choosing a large holiday cottage in Sandbanks gives multiple families or groups a comfortable base within walking distance of the beach, with level streets that make arrivals and days out straightforward. It is the kind of place where you can step out with a coffee, wander along the promenade and be on the sand within minutes, or stroll to Rick Stein’s for a long seafood lunch with views over the harbour.

Group stays here tend to revolve around the water. Children can spend hours on the wide, gently shelving beach while others try paddleboarding in the calmer harbour waters, book a boat trip or take the chain ferry across to Studland for quieter dunes and sweeping coastal walks. Back at your accommodation, there is space to rinse off sandy feet, cook together in a generous kitchen or gather in an open-plan living area while the last light fades over the water. With its combination of easy beach access, practical facilities and a huge natural playground on the doorstep, Sandbanks suits groups who want a simple, sea-focused base with plenty of comfort built in.