Dorset, Somerset &amp; Bristol


<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-why">WHY?</h2>



<p>Located between Poole, Branksome and the centre of Bournemouth, Westbourne &#8216;village&#8217; is a bit of a golden triangle of hip independent shops, restaurants and cafes, many of which have apartments above. When you get fed up of all that, head to the beach (it&#8217;s only three miles away). </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-eat">EAT</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="966" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-art-sushi-2024-09-04-at-18-49-03-Art-Sushi-@artsushi_uk-•-Instagram-profile.png" alt="art sushi westbourne bournemouth dorset" class="wp-image-100162" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-art-sushi-2024-09-04-at-18-49-03-Art-Sushi-@artsushi_uk-•-Instagram-profile.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-art-sushi-2024-09-04-at-18-49-03-Art-Sushi-@artsushi_uk-•-Instagram-profile-800x773.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-art-sushi-2024-09-04-at-18-49-03-Art-Sushi-@artsushi_uk-•-Instagram-profile-400x386.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/10/00-art-sushi-2024-09-04-at-18-49-03-Art-Sushi-@artsushi_uk-•-Instagram-profile-768x742.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Art Sushi </figcaption></figure>



<p>Say hai to Michelin-listed <a href="https://www.artsushi.co.uk/">Art S</a><a href="https://www.artsushi.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ushi</a>, where chef and Sushi Master Kamil Skalczynski creates personalised 11-course omakase menus. It&#8217;s all organic, plant-based and gluten-free at <a href="https://www.daneandport.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dane &amp; Port </a>Natural Kitchen. Nosh on pizzas, chargrilled steaks, burgers and small plates at <a aria-label="The Libertine  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://thelibertine-westbourne.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Libertine</a>; cheeses, charcuterie and over a choice of more than 200 bottles of wine at <a href="https://www.renoufswinebars.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Renouf’s Cheese &amp; Wine Bar</a>. Indulge yourself with coffee, cakes, and lunches at <a href="https://www.lepetitprince.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Le Petit Prince Patisserie</a>. Bournemouth&#8217;s first Indian restaurant, the <a aria-label="Taj Mahal.  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.tajmahalwestbourne.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Taj Mahal</a> is here. For burgers and cocktails slope to the <a href="https://lazyfoxburgerbar.co.uk/en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lazy Fox</a>. The best fish and chips can be chomped <a aria-label="Chez Fred. (opens in a new tab)" href="https://chezfred.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chez Fred.</a></p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-shop">SHOP</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1012" height="1012" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n.jpg" alt="Almond and Co Sustainable lifestyle and refill shop Westbourne Dorset" class="wp-image-101205" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n.jpg 1012w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n-800x800.jpg 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n-1000x1000.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n-400x400.jpg 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n-768x768.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2024/09/314496566_571443698316900_1000626959052274347_n-500x500.jpg 500w" sizes="(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Almond &amp; Co</figcaption></figure>



<p>Head to <a href="https://sofurniture.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">So Furniture</a> for on trend interiors, <a aria-label="Almond &amp; Co (opens in a new tab)" href="https://almondandco.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Almond &amp; Co</a> for sustainable shopping, <a href="https://forgetmenotfashion.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Forget Me Not</a> for clobber and <a href="https://booksandvinyl.co.uk/westbourne/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Westbourne Bookshop</a> for the obvious. <a href="https://rosethestore.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Rose the Store</a> for women&#8217;s fashion and lifestyle stuff.  The Victorian Westbourne Arcade, running between Poole Road and Seamoor Road, houses indies including women&#8217;s boutique <a aria-label="Mint Tea (opens in a new tab)" href="https://mint-teaboutique.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mint Tea</a>, repairs or alterations at the <a aria-label="Sewing House (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.facebook.com/SewingHouseBMTH/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sewing House</a>, Renouf&#8217;s artisan cheese shop and innumerable gift shops and cafes. <a href="https://www.littleperth.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Little Perth</a> is perfect for posies as well as coffee. <a href="https://chocol8.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chocol8</a>&#8216;s handmade Belgian and English chocolates are great for gifts (and self). There&#8217;s an M&amp;S Food Hall. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-health-amp-wellbeing">HEALTH &amp; WELLBEING</h2>



<p>Less than 15 mins away, <a href="https://bhliveactive.org.uk/littledown" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BH Live Active, Littledown</a> is the main leisure centre in the area with a great gym, exercise studios, 8-court sports hall, spa facilities, swimming pools, a café, soft play and exercise classes. For something a little more relaxing, book in for a massage and spa at <a aria-label="Urelax (opens in a new tab)" href="https://urelaxmassage.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Urelax</a> in the centre of Westbourne. Into sea swimming, gals? Join <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1073823543350932" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bluetits.</a> Brrrrr! </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-community">COMMUNITY</h2>



<p>The annual <a href="https://artsbythesea.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arts by the Sea Festival</a> held every September celebrating arts, culture, people and place across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nearby-attractions">NEARBY ATTRACTIONS</h2>



<p>Walk 15 mins through beautiful wooded gorge Alum Chine with its tropical gardens and suspension bridge to reach blue flag Alum Chine beach – then you&#8217;ve the rest of the 7-mile stretch of sand running from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks in Poole to explore.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">CULTURE</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="1195" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-39550" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor.jpg 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor-126x150.jpg 126w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor-251x300.jpg 251w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor-768x918.jpg 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2020/01/Rossetti-Venus-Verticordia-01897-Russell-Cotes-Art-Gallery-and-museum_Fotor-418x500.jpg 418w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Rossetti&#8217;s Venus Verticordia, Russell-Cotes Art Gallery &amp; Museum</figcaption></figure>



<p><a href="https://bournemouthcolosseum.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Colosseum Bar &amp; Cinema</a> in the Westbourne Arcade is said to be the UK&#8217;s smallest cinema.  All of Bournemouth&#8217;s delights are within easy reach including big name concerts at the <a aria-label="BIC (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.bhlivetickets.co.uk/venues/bic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">BIC</a>, comedy and shows on tour at the <a href="https://www.bournemouthpavilion.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bournemouth Pavilion </a>and an idiosyncratic art collection at <a href="https://russellcotes.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Russell-Cotes Art Gallery &amp; Museum</a>.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-average-house-prices">AVERAGE HOUSE PRICES</h2>



<p>You&#8217;ll find period properties, flat conversions and new builds with some very high end architect-designed pads here. The average price is £372,097. Detached homes average at £909,291, terraced £509,779 and flats £310,481. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hot-property">HOT PROPERTY</h2>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full is-resized"><img decoding="async" loading="lazy" width="1000" height="680" src="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds.png" alt="House for sale, Westbourne, Bournemouth" class="wp-image-89170" style="aspect-ratio:1.4705882352941178;width:640px;height:auto" srcset="https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds.png 1000w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds-800x544.png 800w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds-400x272.png 400w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds-768x522.png 768w, https://dev.muddystilettos.co.uk/dorsetsomerset/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2021/10/00-westbourne-Screenshot-2023-10-11-at-16-15-03-57-Lloyds-772x525.png 772w" sizes="(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Whopping family home in a clifftop location close to Westbourne village and just a short stroll to the beach. <a href="https://lloyds-group.co.uk/properties/32622278" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">On the market for £1.47m</a>.</figcaption></figure>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-nurseries">NURSERIES</h2>



<p> The <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/park-school-bournemouth/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Park School</a>, in nearby Queen&#8217;s Park, has an excellent nursery.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-schools">SCHOOLS</h2>



<p>State St Micheal&#8217;s C of E Primary is &#8220;Good&#8217;. Bournemouth School for Girls is &#8216;Outstanding&#8217;.  Nearby independents include the <a href="https://dorsetsomerset.muddystilettos.co.uk/kids/school-reviews/park-school-bournemouth/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Park School</a>, Bournemouth Collegiate Senior School (co-ed day and boarding for 11 &#8211; 18 yrs with the Prep in nearby Poole), Talbot Heath (girls&#8217; day and boarding) and Yarrells Prep &amp; Nursery (nursery, pre-prep and prep).</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-best-kept-secret">BEST KEPT SECRET</h2>



<p>Resident Robert Louis Stevenson wrote <em>The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll &amp; Mr Hyde</em> and <em>Kidnapped</em> when he lived here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-commute">COMMUTE</h2>



<p>You&#8217;re a short bus ride to Poole or Bournemouth for trains to London Paddington and Waterloo in around 2 hrs.</p>



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