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Parking, Boats and Arriving by Water: What to Know Before Your Island Stay
One of the pleasures of staying on a private island is knowing that the practical details have been thoughtfully taken care of. At Round Island, we aim to make arrival and logistics as straightforward as possible, so you can start relaxing from the moment your holiday begins. Here’s everything you need to know about parking, arriving by boat, and bringing your own vessel. Car parking at Lake Yard Marina Your journey to Round Island begins at Lake Yard Marina in Poole , and w
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So. What's It Really Like Living on an Island?
It’s one of the questions we’re asked most often, usually followed by “Do you ever get bored?” and “What happens if you run out of milk?” Life on a private island in Poole Harbour is certainly a little different, but it’s far less castaway and far more carefully organised than people imagine. First things first: no, the island isn’t abandoned for half the year. Our wonderful caretakers live here all year round, keeping everything shipshape through winter storms and summer s
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Jan 152 min read


Slow Holidays: Why Time on an Island Brings Us Back to What Matters
Interest in slow holidays in the UK are gaining momentum. They are about reconnecting with nature, with the people you are traveling with, and often, with ourselves.
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Jan 73 min read
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