Bournemouth: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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GBP 52 - 125 Lyn Glary Hotel
 This is a small, splendid hotel, situated opposite the popular Knyveton Gardens, with its tennis courts and bowling greens.
The Lyn Glary Hotel is s… MoreGBP 55 - 90 Coach House Cottage
 Coach House Cottage is a unique no smoking bed and breakfast experience in the heart of Bournemouth. We offer a quiet location, offering peace and rel… MoreGBP 29 - 96 The Hostel Inn
 This hotel is situated only 400 metres from the beach and Boscombe Pier, the future home of Bournemouth Surf Reef, just over 1.6 km (one mile) from Bo… MoreGBP 55 - 85 Rosscourt Hotel - Guest House
 Built in 1883, this charming guesthouse has been fully-redecorated, whilst still retaining some of its original Victorian character, to offer you a co… MoreGBP 30 - 105 Kingsley Hotel
 This refurbished, non-smoking hotel is a short stroll away from the extensive sandy beaches, cliff top gardens and local bus service.
The pier, the s… MoreGBP 60 - 90 Blue Palms
 One of the best small hotels in Bournemouth, this charming privately run hotel is only a few minutes walk from Bournemouth’s beaches, the town centr… MoreGBP 72 - 130 Marlins Hotel
 Marlins Hotel is situated in a prime position on Bournemouth's popular West Cliff with ample off street parking. Ideally located only 2 mins walk from… MoreGBP 46 - 150 The Montague Hotel
 Easily accessible for all Bournemouth has to offer, the hotel is set on the popular West Cliff, just a few minute’s walk away from the town centre, … MoreGBP 40 - 100 Claremont Hotel
 Conveniently located close to Bournemouth’s town centre, wonderful beaches, shore line and the fashionable West Cliff, this hotel is a delightful pl… MoreGBP 49 - 98 The Hermitage Hotel
 The Hermitage Hotel offers the best location in Bournemouth! Within walking distance of the shops and town centre, right opposite the sea front, Bourn… MoreGBP 80 - 120 Applewood Hotel
 Situated in its own grounds close to the centre of Bournemouth., this family-run hotel offers a full range of accommodation in a relaxed and friendly … MoreGBP 79 - 217 Langtry Manor Hotel
 Voted Best Hotel in Bournemouth by The Guardian and winner of Best Small Hotel by Bournemouth Tourism, this historic country house style hotel offers … MoreGBP 25 - 72 Denewood Hotel
 Ideally situated to take advantage of the Bournemouth beaches which are only 500 yards away. Also ideally situated for flights to and from Bournemout… MoreGBP 58 - 115 Royal Exeter Hotel
 The Royal Exeter Hotel is an ideal base for exploring Bournemouth and Dorset's delightful countryside. Bournemouth's beaches, the pier, promenade, sho… MoreGBP 95 - 150 Village Hotel Bournemouth & Leisure Club
 The Village Hotel & Leisure Club opened in December 2005. It is easily accessible from the main routes into the centre of Bournemouth.
As well as co… MoreGBP 69 - 109 Ramada Encore
 Brand new contemporary hotel, close to town centre, shops and sea. 114 modern bedrooms with power showers.
Ramada Encore boasts a brand new hotel wi… MoreGBP 43 - 120 The Chine Hotel
 Believed by many to be Bournemouth's best-kept secret, this hotel is a true oasis of comfort and relaxation, set in 3 acres of mature gardens which pr… MoreGBP 38 - 165 Tower House Hotel
 This family-run, comfortable AA 2-star hotel is probably the town's friendliest.
The Tower House Hotel is superbly located on the West Cliff, within… MoreGBP 60 - 120 Tudor Grange Hotel - B&B
 Beautiful historic hotel set in secluded gardens on Bournemouth's prestigious East Cliff. The hotel is situated a short 5 min walk from the town centr… MoreGBP 45 - 105 Kantara Guest House
 The Kantara is a family-run guest house overlooking the bowling green and beautiful gardens, where public transport connections are within a 10 minute… MoreGBP 50 - 85 Commodore Hotel
 On the cliff tops at Southbourne in Bournemouth, adjacent to the cliff lifts and Fisherman’s Walk, the hotel offers spectacular views across Poole B… MoreGBP 50 - 510 Menzies East Cliff Court
 With spectacular panoramic views of the bay, this stylish and contemporary 4-star hotel offers luxurious modern accommodation in a superb location, ri… MoreGBP 95 - 510 Menzies Carlton
 Overlooking the sea and the award-winning gardens, this luxurious 4-star hotel is positioned on Bournemouth's famous East Cliff and offers elegant acc… MoreGBP 50 - 109 Elstead Hotel
 Situated in a quiet, tree-lined avenue, the Elstead Classic Hotel is ideally placed for either exploring the shops and pretty gardens of cosmopolitan … MoreGBP 6 - 98 Brooklands Hotel
 Free use of VIP pass for the Marriott Leisure Club Where you can have use of the swimming pools, sauna, steam room etc or work out in the gym.
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Bournemouth: Guide
Bournemouth is a seaside resort town in the county of Dorset on the south coast of England.
Understand
Bournemouth’s spa magic has been revitalised and history is repeating itself. A century ago the cream of Victorian society including royalty flocked to Bournemouth’s pine forest landscape of luxurious villas.
They were eager to sample the relaxing ambience of the town, breathe its healthy air, bath in the pure sea water and unwind at leisure. In Tess of the D’Urbervilles Thomas Hardy affectionately described Bournemouth as ‘a Mediterranean lounging place on the English Channel’. The aroma and perfume of the pine trees were considered health-giving and many a famous person came here to take advantage of it including J.R.R. Tolkien and D.H. Lawrence.
The first spa hotel was built in 1885 - the Mont Dore Hotel (now Bournemouth’s Town Hall) Apart from luxury rooms and tennis courts, the hotel also offered the Mont Dore cure which was said to be a healing water and could not be found anywhere else in England. Sea and pure water from the Bourne stream were pumped into the basement of the hotel to allow the additional luxury of soaking and perspiring in Turkish and salt baths.
Since then, Bournemouth has grown into a thriving seaside resort and many of the big hotels offer spa treatments of their own as well as spa and beauty boutiques peppered throughout the town centre catering for men as well as women.
The pine trees still exist and visitors can still stroll through ‘Pine Walk’ in Bournemouth Gardens today to breath in the healthy air. During the summer, the Pine Walk Open Air Art Exhibition is held here eve
Get in
By Train
SouthWest Trains from London and other locations on the South coast.
By Bus
MegaBus from London via Winchester (England)|Winchester.
Get around
Bournemouth is small enough to walk around, but local bus services operate frequently within the city center.
Taxi services in Bournemouth are cheap for short journeys, with an initial charge of approximately £2. It is best to call for a cab rather than to queue at a rank near Holdenhurst for the best fare.
See
Bournemouth is famous for its 7 miles of golden sandy beaches and clean seas. The Pier is almost in the middle of the beach and offers a small fair, boat trips, an arcade and some other shops.
Museums and galleries
Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum - located on the Eastcliff. This museum and gallery has some wonderful collections of 19th century art and Japanese artifacts. The interior of the museum alone is worth seeing because it is lavishly decorated and shows the Victorian interests in eccentric collecting and other cultures, especially Japan and China. Admission free.
The Atrium Gallery at Bournemouth University.
Landmarks
St.Peter's Church. The famous author Mary Shelly who wrote 'Frankenstein' is buried in the churchyard of this church along with the heart of her husband the Romantic poet, Percy Bysshe Shelly.
Do
Bournemouth Oceanarium.
Bournemouth Eye, tethered balloon flights.
Bournemouth International Centre - concerts and exhibitions.
Sheridan IMAX Theatre.
Buy
Bournemouth has a good range of shops with mainly well known high street outlets in the centre but also many independent shops. Examples of large stores are Beales, Dingles, Debenhams and Marks & Spencers. The Boscombe area is well known for its many antique shops and for those who are into designer clothes, Westbourne offers a good variety of designer boutiques.
For out of town shopping the massive Castlepoint Shopping centre is excellent and beautifully laid out, http://www.castlepointshopping.com
Eat
Drink
At night the town comes alive with a vibrant pub and club scene. It is one of Britain's most popular clubbing locations, with many stag and hen parties held in Bournemouth. There are over 40 nightclub venues which are open every day of the week. On busy clubnights, roughly 30,000 people are out in Bournemouth. The Triangle area in Bournemouth is where the gay community is concentrated with several gay friendly clubs and pubs. Most night clubs are located in and around town centre, with the exception of the Opera House in Boscombe.
Love80s @ Cagneys Nightclub - 80s Retro Nightclub spinning 80s pop & dance floor classics.
Russel Court - A cheap hotel in Bournemouth, is Russel Court. At £35 per night, it's pretty reasonable.
The Royal Bath Hotel near Westover Road, central to shopping and the beach.
Corfe Castle - half hour away by bus. Take the open top bus via the Sandbanks ferry in the summer for approx £5 from central bournemouth and change at Swanage
The New Forest - half an hour way to the East
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The American travel writer Bill Bryson commented on the amazing number of hotels there seem to be in Bournemouth, but there are so many because the town developed as a seaside resort in the 19th century and that is still its primary function.
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