Nestled in the heart of the renowned Sandbanks Peninsula, Villa Sofia is a beautifully restored 1930s bungalow designed to bring families and friends together. Thoughtfully curated with comfort, relaxation, and memorable experiences in mind, our home offers the perfect balance of coastal charm and modern convenience.
Whether you’re enjoying a leisurely breakfast in the garden, spending the day at the beach, exploring Dorset’s stunning coastline, or unwinding in our private outdoor sauna, Villa Sofia has been created as a true home away from home — a place where memories will keep you coming back.
New for 2026, guests can enjoy our Scandinavian-style outdoor sauna, thoughtfully designed to help you relax and recharge after a day of adventure. Robes, sauna towels, and complimentary sauna oils are provided for those wishing to enjoy this newest addition to the property.
Villa Sofia comfortably accommodates up to six guests across three bedrooms and is particularly well suited to families. We provide many of the thoughtful touches we appreciate when travelling ourselves, including quality linens, fluffy towels, a fully equipped kitchen, family-friendly amenities, an EV charger, and a spacious garden with plenty of room to relax and play.
Sandbanks is one of the UK’s most sought-after coastal destinations, renowned for its award-winning golden beaches, watersports, scenic walks, nature reserves, and excellent restaurants. Whether you’re looking for an active holiday or a peaceful seaside retreat, there is something for every member of the family to enjoy.
For information on local attractions, events, and activities, we recommend visiting Poole Tourism and Visit Dorset.
We look forward to welcoming you to Villa Sofia and helping you create wonderful memories by the sea.
cette maison de vacances vous donne rendez-vous à Poole près de la plage, dans le quartier Sandbanks. Si les mordus de shopping craqueront pour les incontournables Tower Park (parc) et Centre commercial Castle Point, les amateurs de grands espaces leur préfèreront peut-être les magnifiques Plage de Bournemouth et Parc national de New Forest. En voyage avec toute la tribu ? Envisagez de passer par les fantastiques Plage de Sandbanks et Lighthouse, Poole's Centre for the Arts. Les points d'eau des environs sont le décor idéal pour vous adonner à de nouvelles activités telles que le kayak et le ski nautique tandis que les amoureux d'aventures en plein air pourront plutôt opter pour les excursions écologiques et les promenades à cheval. Consultez notre guide de voyage sur Poole
Aéroport international de Bournemouth (BOH) - 26 min en voiture
Restaurants
Rockwater
6 min en voiture
The Ark
8 min en voiture
Rick Stein Sandbanks
6 min à pied
Baffi Pizza
4 min en voiture
The Canford
4 min en voiture
Foire aux questions
Les animaux domestiques sont-ils admis dans l'hébergement ?
Non, les animaux de compagnie ne sont pas admis au sein de l'hébergement.
À combien s’élèvent les frais de parking ?
Un parking est disponible sur place.
Quelle est l'heure d'arrivée à l'hébergement Là où les souvenirs vous ramènent | Sauna privé ?
Les arrivées sont prévues à partir de 16 h 00.
Quelle est l'heure de départ de l'hébergement Là où les souvenirs vous ramènent | Sauna privé ?
Le départ a lieu à 10 h 00.
Où se situe l'hébergement ?
Cette maison de vacances à l'atmosphère familiale à Poole se trouve près de la plage, à 10 minutes à pied de sites comme Plage de Sandbanks et Terminal Sandbanks Ferry. Plage de Shell Bay et Plage de Canford Cliffs se trouvent également à moins de 2 km de distance.
Avis
Avis sur l’hébergement Là où les souvenirs vous ramènent | Sauna privé
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Note des voyageurs de 10 (Excellent), d’après 27 avis sur 29.
10 – Excellent
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8 – Bien
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Avis
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Harriet C.
17 juin 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Villa Sofia is a wonderful place to stay. Donna is a fantastic host. The beds were super comfy, the kitchen is so well stocked, the house is immaculate and the robes were such a luxurious and unexpected addition.Being able to sit on the terrace and watch my daughter laugh and play on the swings, whilst the sun going down, was really special. We had such a memorable time at Villa Sofia and I would thoroughly recommend it.
Séjour de 9 nuits en juin 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Victoria M.
24 févr. 2026
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
The house is in excellent condition, with everything you could possibly need has been provided. The communication from the host was very helpful. The house is in a great location.
Séjour de 3 nuits en février 2026
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
kim g.
14 août 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely getaway
Had a lovely week at this property, it was exactly as described. It is in a great location and although the weather wasn't brilliant, we found tons to do.
Donna was super helpful and we would love to visit the property again.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Julie L.
21 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property. There’s lots of living space, beds are comfortable, very well stocked with anything you need and a beautiful outdoor area. It’s also great for children. Donna is very responsive to any questions/needs.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
andrew m.
13 août 2025
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
An amazing property- great location, in immaculate condition, beautifully furnished and really well stocked for a family to self cater. I’d give 6 stars if I could! Attention to detail- from kitchen essentials to board games made it a perfect location
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2025
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Sandra G.
16 sept. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
super stay @ villa Sofia
This was our second time at villa Sofia and we had another fantastic stay. The weather was great so we enjoyed plenty of time on the beach. The location is excellent. The property and garden is beautifully presented and well equipped for all ages. We can’t wait to return, I’m sure we will be back again soon.
Séjour de 4 nuits en septembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Katie B.
13 juil. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Villa Sofia
This is a fabulous house, super well equipped kitchen, and very spacious. The outside space with a big table and comfortable chairs on the deck, and the pretty garden are a real bonus We absolutely loved our stay !!
Séjour de 5 nuits en juillet 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Erica S.
26 nov. 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely Sandbanks Holiday
We cannot say enough positive things about this home and our stay there. It was so clean and beautifully decorated and the hosts went out of their way to add so many special touches to make our stay there comfortable and welcoming. It is by far one of the nicest VRBO properties we have stayed at in the US and Europe. Communication was wonderful with the host and the process was very simple and straightforward. We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in England.
Séjour de 3 nuits en novembre 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Richard F.
28 sept. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous stay!
We have just returned from a truly fantastic break at this beautiful property. Donna couldn't have been a more welcoming and helpful host. The bungalow is modern, bright, very well equipped, with a great garden and super facilities. A real "home from home". It is situated in a perfect location, close to beaches, bars and restaurants. We'll definitely return and couldn't recommend highly enough!
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Tracey G.
4 oct. 2024
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Villa Sophia
Fabulous
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2024
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Alex V.
7 sept. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Perfect!
Absolutely amazing accommodation in Sandbanks. We have rented property here many times and this is beyond a doubt the best place we've stayed. Location is perfect, the interiors delightful, everything was spotless, the kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms are so thoughtfully appointed and stocked, the huge garden is great for kids. Donna was incredibly kind and helpful and has really gone above and beyond to create a beautiful home. I felt like I was staying at a friend's house. We would love to return. Many thanks Donna!
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Janette H.
5 juin 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A beautiful home from home
My husband & I enjoyed a week at Villa Sofia with our Mums.
It was the perfect location about 5 mins walk from an amazing, beautiful beach & about a 10 minute drive from lovely Poole.
The house was perfect & was lacking absolutely nothing, it was lovely & clean & was warm when we needed the central heating after the sun went down.
We sat outside in the garden on the decking most afternoons in the sun BLISS!
We loved exploring the beautiful surrounding area & trying out all the local ice creams.
We would love to come & stay at Villa Sofia again. Thank you so much
Séjour de 7 nuits en mai 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Helen M.
24 août 2023
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Beautiful house, fantastic location
We stayed as a family of five in August for just under week and our overall stay was fabulous. Donna was a joy to deal with from start to finish. The house is clean and incredibly well equipped, especially the kitchen. Donna even provides robes, slippers, mini toiletries and beach bags (complete with a set of towels), which gives the property a touch of luxury. The location is ideal for Sandbanks beach (luckily the weather was kind), the Studland chain ferry and many local eateries. The kids loved the swing set and since it kept them busy, so did we! The automatic gate at the front is a welcome addition. We're very keen to return!
Séjour de 6 nuits en août 2023
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Ezna S.
30 déc. 2020
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Wonderful and Charming
Donna was amazing and the house was just perfect, even having a decorated Christmas tree prepped for our arrival.
Everything in the house is classy yet comfortable, ideal for us and likely perfect for a family with children too.
Sizable kitchen and good sized bedrooms and garden ensured that we were comfortable and the dining,/living room had a wonderful fireplace and smart TV - so Christmas was about as perfect as it could be.
In the summer this place will be impossible to book no doubt as it happens to also be set in one of the UKs most fashionable areas, Sandbanks.
But for us, drawing an awful year to an end, we couldn’t have done it in a better place.
Thanks Donna!
Séjour de 7 nuits en décembre 2020
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Sandra G.
19 sept. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Superb stay
Beautifully presented and well equipped property that caters for all needs. Superb location, very close to fantastic beach and harbour with great eateries close by. The host was extremely helpful with good communications. Would definitely rent this property again.
Séjour de 5 nuits en septembre 2022
Avis vérifié
8/10 Bien
Nigel S.
3 août 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Great location Sandbanks Holiday
Good location Found ample cooking utensils every thing needed for a complete self catering holiday Found 1 bedroom downstairs rather small
Séjour de 6 nuits en juillet 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Harminder S.
17 mai 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A beautiful home with everything you could need!
We booked this property for a long weekend for a family trip. It exceeded our expectations with a lot of thought given to guests. I was especially pleased with the large wardrobe filled with games for children, the book case (for all ages), cosy robes and the great hair dryer and straighteners ! Host was always available when we had a little question too! The garden was great for extra fun for kids (play area) with decking by the kitchen for us to relax whilst keeping an eye on them.
If your after a bit of luxury living in a cosy home, just by the beach then Villa Sofia is for you. I’d definitely stay again, Thanks Donna.
Séjour de 3 nuits en mai 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Paul Laithwaite
22 avr. 2022
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A beautiful bungalow in a lovely location.
A wonderful break in a superb bungalow in Sandbanks. It is an easy walk to the glorious sandy beaches or up to the chain ferry. We were blessed with glorious weather too.
We could not fault the cleanliness and high standard throughout, from the tastefully decorated rooms, to the kind and friendly touches, to the swinger in the garden and to the extremely well stocked kitchen.
It has a lovely calm, relaxed feel about it and it made our stay special. From a teenager to a 79 year old grandad, it catered to us all!
Thank you to Donna and family for a wonderful break and for all the hard work that has gone in to creating such a glorious place to stay.
Can not recommend staying here enough.
Séjour de 5 nuits en avril 2022
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Kristina R.
31 oct. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous property in great location!
We had a fantastic family stay for a long weekend. The property is really lovely and so well appointed, Donna has thought of it all. We were very comfortable and had a nice, relaxed visit. The property is well located on Sandbanks with access to the beach, the ferry and shops only a short walk away.
Séjour de 3 nuits en octobre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Jo Y.
11 sept. 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Lovely holiday home
Lovely house in a great location for exploring Sandbanks and the surrounding area. Everything you could wish for in the house with really helpful communications from the Hosts. Would love to stay again.
Séjour de 6 nuits en septembre 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Karen B.
28 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fantastic time at Villa Sofia
Location is perfect for the beaches and amenities. The property was fantastic - even better than the listing - kitchen was so well equipped , every room was bright and spotlessly clean. Donna made us feel very welcome and was super efficient in her communication with us. Thank you.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Cara W.
27 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Fabulous Property - very chic and all you need!
As part of our staycation this year we decided to spend a few days on Sandbanks and we’re lucky enough to find the amazing gem that is Villa Sofia. Really cannot speak highly enough of the property & owners. The property is beautifully styled but is comfortable and has literally everything you need for a no worries vacation by the sea. Donna the owner could not have been more helpful & communication is excellent and nothing too much trouble. Book - you won’t regret it and we can’t wait to return!!
Séjour de 3 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Michael B.
25 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
A great place to make memories of an excellent holiday
We take away with us happy memories of a lovely holiday at Villa Sofia- a great place to relax and unwind. The new owners have gone out of their way toprovid everything you could possibly need for a stress free break. The grand children thought that the outdoor play area was wonderful, and loved the variety of books, toys and games that was provided for them. The host has put a lot of thought into the furnishings and tasteful design of the rooms and into what makes a good holiday base for their guests,
The location is perfect, within walking distance of lovely sandy beaches which stretch for niles as well as plenty of other places to visit. There was good communication with the host who went out of her way to make sure all was well with us,
Villa Sofia is a place we would recommend for families of all ages and we hope to return to in the future.
Séjour de 7 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H.
19 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
Celebration staycation
The owners were brilliant - communicated well with us and kept us informed. The house is beautiful so clean and well equipped- we loved it and would definitely stay again.
Séjour de 4 nuits en août 2021
Avis vérifié
10/10 Excellent
stephen h.
9 août 2021
Les points forts : Propreté, arrivée, communication, emplacement et exactitude de l’annonce
PERFECT !! ( apart from the weather !! )
Congratulations to Donna and team for all their hard work in creating a real home from home. So comfortable.
The house is beautiful and has every amenity and facility that you could wish for. From luxury coffee to having Jamie Oliver in the kitchen whenever we wanted !!( His book that is !! )
The kids were supplied with every game imaginable and practically every tv app. available.
We got onto the fabulous beach a few times which is only a short walk away.
If only our UK weather was more stable.
Many thanks Donna
Look forward to returning
Steve.