| rooms in the annex do not have a lift. occupying a victorian mansion, this laid-back hotel with an annex is 5 minutes' walk from the beach and a 7-minute walk from the bournemouth aquarium. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 10:30 am. the casual rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have free wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. the leisure club (fee) has a heated indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and a gym, and beauty treatments are available (fees). parking is provided. additional amenities include a restaurant and cafe/bar with a terrace
Bristol Airport 2 hr 14
Isle of Purbeck (44 min)
Wildflower-filled island with coastal paths, dramatic cliffs, beaches & charming old villages. Knoll Beach Studland (38 min)
Beyond its sheltered waters & sandy beach, this scenic locale features a reptile discovery trail. Adventure Wonderland (16 min)
Amusement park with themed rides, inflatable slide, runaway train and trampolines, plus events. Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum (11 min)
Eccentric Art Nouveau-style setting for private Victorian art collection and temporary exhibitions. Bournemouth Parks - Lower Gardens (5 min)
Leafy green space featuring attractions such as mini-golf & a giant tethered balloon, plus events. Bournemouth Pier (4 min)
Victorian pier with an amusement arcade, a variety theatre, a cafe and boat trips along the coast. Corfe Castle (36 min)
1000-year-old royal castle shaped by warfare, with ruins to explore, views and a wildlife walk. Compton Acres (8 min)
Private garden founded in 1920 with visits, an on-site tea room & retail sales of plants & gifts. Alum Chine Beach (14 min)
Picturesque beach offering lifeguards, pubs, ice cream parlors & a pirate-themed playground. Sandbanks Beach (13 min)
Bayside beach popular for kitesurfing, with seafood restaurants & views across the English Channel. Old Harry Rocks (54 min)
Natural attraction featuring cliffside views of unique chalk formation, accessible by scenic walks. Brownsea Island (45 min)
Hiking, picnics & wildlife viewing, especially of red squirrels, are popular at this historic spot. Splashdown (16 min)
Waterpark and leisure centre featuring multiple rides and flumes for kids, plus a water play area. Oceanarium (5 min)
Explore marine ecosystems at a waterside aquarium, plus feeding sessions and an underwater tunnel. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (19 min)
Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. | 
