South Shore Lodge Bunkhouse

Notes for guests

Booking: The bunkhouse will be available for arrivals on Mondays and Fridays for 3, 4 or 7 nights. 

Heating: The bunkhouse has electric heaters.

Bedding/linen: Mattress protector and one pillow will be provided. Please bring a pillow case and sleeping bag and towels as required.

Parking and Access: There is no parking available on Brownsea Island.

Arrivals between March and October: Ferries depart from Poole Quay.

Arrivals between November and February (When the island is closed to the public): Ferries depart from the Sandbanks jetty which is located just to the right of the chain ferry that crosses the mouth of Poole harbour.

The nearest parking is the main pay and display car parks at Poole Quay and they are a 10-15 minute walk to the ferry. 

The cost of the ferry crossing is not included in the accommodation price. We will contact you one week prior to departure to confirm your ferry booking.

Once on the Island bags can be transported to the bunkhouse. The uneven gravel route to the bunkhouse is not lit.

Baggage Policy: You will be responsible for carrying your baggage on and off the ferries and space on ferries for large baggage is limited. We therefore recommend packing as light as possible and as a guide recommend that you should be able to carry your personal baggage yourself without making additional trips to and from your car.
Soft bags or rucksacks are recommended.

Please note that ferry companies reserve the right to charge an excess baggage fee if necessary.

Garden: There's a medium-sized wild garden with elm trees located at the back of the lodge. The garden area is not fully enclosed. There is a south facing patio area with picnic benches. There is a nearby natural play area.

Hazards: Arrival to the Island is via boat and visitors must be able to independently transfer from the boat onto the jetty. This countryside property is close to the sea and cliffs.

Island Facilities: Brownsea Island does not have shop so you will need to bring food for your stay with you. There is a small café on the island which is open during the day when the island is open from March to October where you can buy hot food and drinks.

Is this bunkhouse for you?

Our bunkhouses are perfect for guests who want to enjoy the outdoors and meet up with friends and family. Bookings will be subject to current coronavirus restrictions in place at the time of your visit. We do not accept hen and stag groups at this bunkhouse.

There are neighbours nearby, so we respectfully ask that you keep noise to a minimum after 11pm.