Self-Contained
A modern, self-contained studio set within the peaceful walled garden of my home in Poole, with its own private entrance.
The studio offers a comfortable and private space to relax after a busy day, with a double bed, en-suite shower room, fully equipped kitchen area, Smart TV, high-speed Wi-Fi and dining space.
Ideally located for touring professionals, The Lighthouse is just a 15-minute walk away (or a short bus ride from the end of the road). Bournemouth Pavilion is also easily accessible by public transport.
Located approximately one mile from Poole town centre, the train station and bus station, the studio combines excellent transport links with a quiet and secure setting.
Having hosted many theatre professionals over the years, I understand the demands of touring life and aim to provide a welcoming home-from-home during your stay.
Guest Parking
Free on street parking is available outside the property.
The Area and Transport
The studio is located in a quiet residential area of Poole, approximately one mile from Poole town centre, Poole railway station and the main bus station.
The Lighthouse Theatre is around a 15-minute walk from the property, making it ideal for performers, crew and production staff working there. Alternatively, regular bus services run from the end of the road and take just a few minutes.
Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre is easily accessible by public transport, with a bus stop approximately 10 minutes' walk from the studio and a journey time of around 30 minutes into Bournemouth town centre.
Poole town centre offers a wide range of supermarkets, restaurants, cafés and shops, whilst Poole Quay and the harbour are also within easy reach.
Included amenities
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This space is shared with 2 Hosts.
Whilst it is situated within the walled garden of my home, guests have their own space and privacy. You may occasionally see us in the garden, but interaction is entirely up to you.
Excluded Facilities
Guests have exclusive use of The Studio. The main garden, hot tub and other areas of the property are reserved for the hosts' private use.
What the Host is expecting from their Guests
Check-in
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out
11:00
Strictly no smoking or vaping
Strictly no pets
Strictly no visitors
No allergens or intolerances to note
Other rules
The studio is cleaned between guests. I simply ask that it is left in a respectful and tidy condition on departure.
What you can expect from these Digs
Strictly smoke-free
Pets are living at or visiting the property
Our dog lives in the home but does not access The Studio
No preferred dietary preferences to note
This property does not support accessibility
This property does not offer a child-friendly environment
The Host indicated the following health and safety measures.
General Sanitary and Hygiene Measures
Hand sanitiser provided
Soap for each sink provided
Check in/Check out times allow for thorough cleaning between Guests
Separate towels provided
Laminated house rules/welcome book provided
Contactless key collection
Bins are emptied and cleaned regularly
Rooms cleaned during stay (as agreed with the Guest)
Other
Non-slip mats provided
Bathroom can be ventilated
Fire blanket or extinguisher present and in-date
All water taps have been run if left standing for a significant period of time
Fire evacuation advice provided
Property decluttered where possible
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Smoke detector on every floor and in working order
Any electricals are PAT tested (if applicable)
Letting Compliance Currently there are no licence requirements for these Digs.
Gas Safety
This Host has indicated that this property is not connected to a gas supply and therefore is not required to show a Gas Safety Certificate.
1 Bedrooms, sleeps 2 Guests
The maximum Guest limit for this space may differ from the total capacity of its rooms.
Additional visitor levies may apply. Please check visitor levies by area.
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Such thought and care has been put into these digs. A gorgeous place with a very helpful host. Would stay again
18th Jun 2026
The Studio is a peaceful, beautifully designed space for a short stay, with a comfy bed, great kitchen, plenty of natural light, and an excellent shower. An easy 20-minute walk to the Lighthouse Theatre. Rachel and Boot were welcoming and helpful hosts with great local tips, and their friendly whippet was a lovely bonus. Highly recommend — thank you!
11th May 2026
Loved staying here. Was very peaceful and exactly as described.
6th Apr 2026
Really lovely place to spend time. Very comfortable and hosts incredibly helpful
30th Mar 2026
Thanks for a lovely review, we hope you choose to stay again if you’re in the area again.
The studio is a really lovely place to stay. Poole was the first leg of our tour and staying here helped to get it off to a great start. Peaceful and private, although Rachel and her husband were available any help was needed. Very well equipped and comfortable. It’s about a 20 minute walk to the Lighthouse- 5 minutes on the bus with a stop at the end of the road. I would highly recommend a stay here.
16th Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back again in the future.
Couldn’t have been a better fit for what I needed. Lovely area, perfect if you need your own space as the building is completely self contained. Rachel and her husband were lovely and helpful.
31st Jan 2026
Thanks for the fab review! Hope to see you again in the future.
I had a such a nice week at Rachel’s place! A calm and cosy place to unwind after work, with a lovely kitchen and living space. Would definitely stay again!
19th Jan 2026
Thank you Molly for such a lovely review, you are most welcome back. Rachel
Brilliant self-contained digs. Close to theatre, great value, and everything you could want or need for your stay.
15th Oct 2025
Thank you for the positive review, you are most welcome back in the future.
The flat is very comfortable and clean and extremely peaceful. Also an easy walk to the Lighthouse, though there are buses.
24th Sep 2025
Thanks for your positive, you are most welcome back if you find yourself in Poole again.
Great and private little garden studio. Easy on street parking and very helpful host. Would definitely recommend!
11th Jun 2025
A really clean and comfy place to stay with a full kitchen!
Thanks for letting me stay Rachel.
3rd Jun 2025
I enjoyed staying at Rachel's property. The studio is self contained. I was able to cook food and have tea. The shower is amazing, very warm and great pressure. Location is great; residential, but not no far from the center. Would stay here again and recommend.
12th May 2025
Thanks for the fab review Vanessa, you’re most welcome back in the future.
Fabulous digs. Totally self contained and had everything you could ask for. Comfy bed, hot water, very clean and spacious, well equipped kitchen. An easy 20minute walk from the Lighthouse. I was made to feel very welcome, and would absolutly recommend these digs to anyone visiting Poole. Sadly I couldn't spend much time in the Studio due to a combination of hours in the theatre and glorious weather!! But would definitely go back.
6th May 2025
Thank you for your lovely review, you are most welcome back in the future, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Rachel
My second stay and definitely not my last!! Such a comfortable and happy week. 100% perfect.
7th Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your review, look forward to seeing you again. Rachel
Absolutely brilliant every time. Such a lovely home away from home. Lo9king forward to staying again next time in pool
20th Mar 2025
Thanks for the fabulous review Ruth, you're most welcome back next time you're in Poole. Rachel
Amazing stay! A home away from home. Highly recommend :)
22nd Feb 2025
Thanks for your review! Look forward to you staying again x
An amazing place, The Studio is perfect for the busy Touring Life of Theatre. Offering quiet privacy, in an immaculate studio space, and within easy travel to Poole or Bournemouth. I will definitely be returning if I ever find myself in Poole again!
19th Feb 2025
Thanks for the lovely review Rose, hopefully see you again when you’re next in the area.
Had a wonderful stay in the studio. Lovely self contained accommodation. Very easy and quick bus route to the theatre. Highly recommend and look forward to staying again next time I'm in Poole.
2nd Dec 2024
Thanks for the positive review Emily, you are most welcome back next time you’re in the area.
Really lovely hosts and a really nice studio with everything I needed. Easy walk to Poole Lighthouse. Would definitely stay here again.
26th Nov 2024
Thanks for your review Olivia, I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and would stay again in the future. Rachel
Absolutley brilliant stay! The studio is a perfect little accommodation not far from the theatre. Lovely hosts would happily stay again :)
24th Oct 2024
Thank you so much for your review, you’re very welcome back! Rachel
A lovely stay. Very peaceful and would definitely book again. Thank you for a wonderful week. Paul
14th Oct 2024
Thanks for the great review Paul, you’re very welcome back next time you’re in the area. Rachel
These are some of the loveliest digs I've ever stayed in. Plenty of space and surprisingly private, and an easy drive into Bournemouth (which is where I was working at the time). I imagine staying here whilst working in Poole would be even easier. Highly recommended, and they're going to take some beating for Best Digs Of The Tour!
15th Sep 2024
Thanks for the great review, so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Absolutely amazing digs, with everything you could possibly need. A brilliant location for The Lighthouse (easy 20 minute walk). Rachel was super friendly and welcoming and made everything so easy. These will definitely be my first choice of digs when ever I find myself back in Poole.
5th Sep 2024
Thanks for the lovely review Ricky, hopefully see you again when you’re next in Poole. Rachel
Had a lovely week staying in this amazing accommodation. Felt so comfortable and very secure. Rachael was a great and made it all very easy from start to finish. Great location and was an easy drive into Bournemouth. Will definitely be back.
Ian Jones
25th Aug 2024
Thanks for a lovely review, you are most welcome back if you find yourself in Poole or Bournemouth again. Rachel
Beautiful digs, great hosts, and perfect for what I needed. Photos don't do the place justice, and I love all the little extras. Thank you, would definitely recommend xx
22nd Jul 2024
Thank you for the fabulous review! You are welcome back anytime. X
Had a lovely stay in Rachel’s studio rooom. The photos don’t do it justices of how beautiful the studio is. Definitely recommend staying here!
18th Jun 2024
Thank you for the lovely review Zoe, you are more than welcome to stay again when next in the area.
I had a wonderful stay here. The photos don’t do it justice - it is much bigger than it looks in the pictures. So comfortable and well thought out, with everything you could possibly need. I’ve been wary of TDB recently as I have had some bad experiences, but this is one of the best places I’ve stayed. Very clean, friendly hosts and in a good location with free parking. About a 20 minute stroll to the Lighthouse and very safe to walk back at night. I would definitely recommend booking this!
5th May 2024
Thank you for the lovely review, hope to see you again.
We had such a lovely stay at Rachel’s Digs. The annex was clean and comfy and perfect to have your own space and be able to cook and chill. There was everything we could’ve needed. It was a walkable distance from the theatre, which was very handy. I would highly recommend and would stay again in the future!
16th Apr 2024
Thank you for the lovely review.
Fantastic end of garden annexe, 20 minute walk (I'm a slow walker) or 5 minute bus ride to the Lighthouse. Accommodation lovely and comfortable, private, modern, clean, warm and secure. Easy and free parking outside the digs. Lovely accommodating hosts, highly recommend on all counts, will definitely look to book here again.
27th Mar 2024
Thanks for the positive review, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Rachel
Genuinely, my favourite place to stay on Tour so far. Will be very hard to beat this one. Perfect.
28th Jan 2024
Thanks for the great review, hopefully see you again in the future.
It was by far the best digs I ever stayed so far. I stayed for 2 weeks and worth the money for sure. This place will be my first choice if I come to Poole again.
13th Nov 2023
Thank you so much for the positive review, you are most welcome back if you are in Poole again.
Lovely room, lovely host!
21st Aug 2023
One of the best places I’ve stayed.
Lovely people and so accommodating.
The studio is beautiful! You can easily keep to yourself or chat with the hosts.
Loved my stay there!
26th Jun 2023
We had a lovely stay in this little annex in the garden, everything was really clean and the kitchen was fully equipt with everything including lovely sharp knives and none stick pans. Everything was really simple, great communication and great hosts
20th Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Rachel
Lovely stay for me and my partner who needed to work while I was at theatre. Recommend driving but easy parking. Very clean and fantastic kitchen. Assumed from listing this was a flat but is actually a garden annex so enjoyed some sun too!
15th Jun 2023
Thank you for your review, hopefully see you again in the future. Rachel
I had a lovely stay at Rachel’s studio. It was a very clean and perfect environment to relax and prepare for work.
20th Apr 2023
Thank you for the lovely review. Hopefully see you again when you’re next in the area. Rachel
Great stay in the studio! Good communication and super easy check in and out. Well equipped space with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Easy bus route to the theatre! It was nice to have a mini home away from homes. Thanks again Rachel
29th Mar 2023
The perfect place to stay! Self contained, quiet, spacious, literally everything you might need for a stay! So many thoughtful touches. 15/20 min walk to Lighthouse. I’ll be back for sure!
16th Mar 2023
Thank you for the lovely review, you’ll be more than welcome to stay in the future.
An absolutely perfect stay!! Rachel and Boot couldn't have been more welcoming and friendly. The Studio is just awesome. So comfortable with everything you'd need. Parking is no problem. Plenty of shops and takeaways too. 100% recommended.
4th Jan 2023
Great location with an easy 20 minute walk to the theatre. The studio was well equipped with everything I could need and very comfortable, a lovely stay.
29th Nov 2022
This is a really great please to stay in Poole: quiet, clean, very comfortable bed, friendly hosts and easy access to the theatre. If you need a bolt-hole in Poole, don't hesitate!
5th Aug 2022
Thank you for the review Daniel, hopefully see you again in the future.
Lovely stay whilst working at the local theatre - Rachel was very friendly and up for a chat / perfectly happy leaving us to our own devices. The accommodation was clean and tidy, and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking etc! Highly recommend!
23rd Jul 2022
Thanks for this lovely review, glad you enjoyed your stay.
Just brilliant! Perfect, lovely digs, easy 20 min walk to the theatre. All the mod cons and extremely accommodating and friendly hosts. An absolute joy of a place. Book them now. Highly recommended. Thanks Rachel.
2nd May 2022
Thanks for such a great review! You’re welcome back anytime. Rachel
One the best places I have stayed on tour!!
Quiet and close to the theatre. Very spacious studio. Highly recommend!!!
3rd Apr 2022
Thank you for the review, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Rachel
The studio was in a great location, Rachel was very friendly and helpful. The studio was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and private and had everything I needed and more! I would definitely stay here again.
14th Mar 2022
Thank you for your review, you would be welcome to stay again. Rachel
Such a lovely stay, couldn’t recommend this place enough!
7th Mar 2022
Thank you, glad you enjoyed your time here.
A great place, clean and convenient. Would recommend
20th Feb 2022
Thank you for your review, I would be more than happy to host you again in the future.
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