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Poole tourist guide - hotels and services

Lying on the south coast of England, Poole, enjoys a wonderful location and pleasant beaches make it a popular destination during the summer months attracting crowds of English tourists and international travellers as well. Poole's star attraction is its beaches; although, there are still plentiful other things to see and do if you get bored of sunbathing. There are plenty restaurants, shops, historical sites and museums to which casn be found in Poole. Alternatively, visitors can head to the marina to see all, at the harbour docked, yachts.

The golden beaches are also the area where you can participate many water sports such as sailing, swimming, windsurfing, and for the less active sunbathing will most likely be a pleasant 'activity'. If you like to wander around outdoor café's, shops, and restaurants which all overlook the harbour, you should head to the Poole Quay area. Here you also can find the Waterfront Museum, which educates visitors about the town's rich maritime past.

More interesting attractions include visiting The Lighthouse, it is the town's Centre for the Arts. There are performances of theatre, films, shows and exhibitions. Brownslea Island can be reached by making a short trip by boat and is a fascinating nature reserve positioned on a tiny island in the port. The reserve boasts walking trails and secluded beaches and a restaurant. On the other side of harbour you'll find the Purbeck peninsula, which has some historic castles to visit and more delightful beaches.

Hotels in Poole

As a popular and well-visited summer vacation destination, Poole has plenty of accommodation options on offer from high-class to budget-friendly accommodation establishments. Luxurious four-star hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, guesthouses and hostels can all be found in the city or in its surroundings.

The Mansion House and the Antelope Inn are two reputed local hotel establishments. It also has some larger chain hotels on offer including The Holiday Inn Express. There are many bed-and-breakfasts and guest houses available for travellers on a tighter budget.