| there's an all-day restaurant with a riverside terrace, and a cocktail bar. the 2- and 3-bedroom suites add open plan living areas with lounges, dining areas and kitchens. the chic, contemporary rooms and suites all include air-conditioning and floor-to-ceiling windows with river views, and have flat-screen tvs and free wi-fi, as well as nespresso machines. overlooking the river stour, this maritime-themed, high-end hotel is a 7-minute walk from christchurch quay. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's also a spa with a hydrotherapy pool and a sauna, and treatments are available (fee). in addition, a motor boat is available for river and sea day trips (fee)
Bristol Airport 2 hr 14
New Forest National Park (12 min)
Wildlife, activities and cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus and regular events. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (15 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Old Harry Rocks (1 hr 6)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Brownsea Island (57 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Splashdown (28 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. The New Forest (18 min)
Camping and outdoor recreation Adventure Wonderland (14 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Knoll Beach Studland (51 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (7 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Oceanarium (16 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. The Needles (1 hr 40)
Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Alum Chine Beach (21 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Alum Bay (1 hr 40)
Tourist attraction named for its multi-colored sand cliffs & views of the Needles rock formation. Bournemouth Pier (16 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Highcliffe Castle (9 min)
Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. | 
