Bournemouth – a town on the way up!
Traditional beach huts have been a part of the UK beach culture for over 100 years but today Bournemouth Council launches the 21st Century version – Super Surf Pods.
Designed by Wayne and Gerardine Hemingway, 50 units have been built as part of the £11 Million regeneration project of the Boscombe beach area.
The Overstrand was a 1950’s neglected wooden and concrete building although with some nostalgic architectural features. However, after the refurbishment of the complex, it now offers the most desirable beach huts in the UK, complete with all the mod-cons expected by the 21st century surfer and holiday maker.
Around 36 Surf Pods will be made available for purchase on a 25-year lease, with the remainder reserved for casual hire from Bournemouth Council. The single Surf Pods are £65,000 and the double Surf Pods are £90,000 but are for day use only.
Each fully equipped pod has a feature wall, using a vintage, coastal artwork from Wayne Hemingway’s personal collection. As well as coming complete with designer beach furniture, the Surf Pods feature mains electricity, hot and cold running water, and French doors leading onto private balconies with views over-looking the beach, the newly refurbished Boscombe Pier and Europe’s first artificial surf reef.
The Overstrand complex also features a Sorted Surf shop, a surfing academy and the glass-fronted Urban Reef restaurant, offering fantastic panoramic views of Bournemouth and the Solent. There is also take-away food from Reefside catering, along with changing rooms, toilets and hot showers, all contributing to the major transformation of Boscombe seafront.
Always remember to be Sun Aware! and use adequate sun protection when on or around the beach.
