If you’re booked in to have some work done down at our HQ here in Poole, Dorset it’s worth knowing a few things that you can do with your time whilst you’re here especially if you’re here for a good few hours whilst the magic happens.
Depending if you’re staying with us whilst the car is being worked on or venturing outside we’ve come up with a few different options to keep you entertained.

Downstairs we’ve put together a small lounge where you can relax whilst with us or if needed the ability to carry on working. Whilst being a nice relaxing environment we’ve got some great amenities to keep you going.

First up we’ve got you covered when it comes to drinks and snacks. All of these are complimentary and you’ve got the choice of coffee from our Nespresso machine, tea or a selection of cold drinks from our fridge.
Our choice of snacks is usually dependent on how many are eaten by our team but usually comprises of biscuits, chocolate bars and perhaps the odd confectionery item.

The IKEA “Klippan” sofa was the obvious choice for our lounge, not only does it look good but is very comfortable to relax and take it all in whilst with us.

Whilst relaxing you’re welcome to watch our Smart TV. Whilst we don’t have any Freeview channels (Just yet) it has all the latest up-to-date apps built in such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube, iPlayer, ITVX and many more! Remember to bring your logins so you can gain access to your personal account and get your own personalised recommendations.

If you need to carry on working or prefer to use your own devices then we have Complimentary Wifi that is super easy to connect to either from your laptop, tablet or mobile. We also have a “Hot-Desk” that you can sit at and work whilst we’re working on your vehicle!

 

Food & Amenities

Whilst you’re with us and do want to venture out for some more substantial food we’re lucky to have some great independent establishments locally.

The first that is quite new to the area is Rivo’s Hub which is an “Automotive” Pub & Restaurant that offers breakfast, lunch and dinner which is all homemade & freshly prepared as well as everything you can expect from a pub. If you’re with us for an extended amount of time then it’s worth the 5 min drive or pleasant 45min walk (2 miles) to the hub where you can pitch up for as long as you want.

You can check their website out – https://rivoshub.co.uk/

Find out all the latest events, what’s going on and menu specials – https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042064158768

Next up we have The Mole Hut (Great name) which is a shorter walk down the main road which has anything from sandwiches to breakfast to burgers. We’ve got one of their menus so just shout if you want to take a look or place an order with them.
You can find out more about them over on their Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/themolehut

A very new addition to the Industrial Estate is our new local “BP Garage” fuel station. As well as all the necessary fuels, It’s also got a pretty extensive shop which includes all the normal hot and cold foods, meal deals, drinks and all the usual you would expect from a shop. There are also toilet facilities available.

Travel Options

If you’re going to be with us for a while then it’s worthwhile venturing out further a field. Sadly being on an industrial estate there isn’t a great deal to see or do. We are however lucky to have access to Holton Heath Train station which is just a 15min walk from our building which can take you directly into Poole for as little as £3. Normally the train leaves every 30 / 60mins depending on the day.
You can check the Live Departures & Arrivals here – https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/live-trains/departures/holton-heath/
You can see the quickest and easiest route to get there below:


Home to the world’s second largest natural harbour and the famous Sandbanks beaches you’ll find plenty to keep you busy for the day. The town centre has all the usual shops and food establishments to keep you entertained and then it’s a quick train ride back!
Also a great option to get you back home quickly if you’re planning on leaving the car with us overnight or a few days.
If a Taxi is more your thing then we can highly recomment Poole Radio Cabs. You can book them on 01202 373737 or visit them on the link below:
http://www.prcstreamline-online.co.uk/WebbookerCash/

Hotel & Overnight Stays

Last but not least, if you are really coming from far away or your vehicle is in for more than a day it might be worth booking a place to stay for the night so you have somewhere to stay or prevent an early start.
The most popular hotel that our customers seem to stay at is The Premier Inn at Holes Bay. It’s conveniently located and whilst you’re there, you’ll benefit from some great views and also a short walk into Poole Town Centre. It’s also great for when you come to see us as it’s just down the Dual Carriageway and only takes a few minutes to get to us!

You can book a room using the link below:
https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/dorset/poole/poole-centre-holes-bay.html 

EV Charging

With more and more EV vehicles coming to us for upgrades it’s necessary to be able to charge your vehicle up quickly for that return journey home. Luckily minutes down the road from us is SHELL Garage Holes Bay in Creekmore that has an 150kw MFG EVPower setup. Currently there are 4 bays with 8 separate charging points that charge £0.79 per KwH. To give you an idea, at the full 150kw charge rate it can charge a Tesla Model Y from 10% to 80% in about 25 minutes. Whilst you’re charging you’re able to grab a bite to eat and drink from Subway or Costa Coffee. It also has a 24hr Budgens shop.

To find out more about this and how to reach this charging station please click the link below:

https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12712666-creekmoor-service-station

https://www.plugshare.com/location/331731

Hopefully you can see that we’re not just your usual workshop or garage but somewhere that takes care of you and your vehicle whilst you’re with us and giving you some extra bits of info to help you plan your day.
If you need any further help or advice about your visit then please just get in touch with us directly.

The Carbonwurks Team