Comfortable Accommodation: Southernhay Guest House in Bournemouth offers 3-star comfort with free WiFi and a terrace. Each room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, tea and coffee maker, and free toiletries.
Convenient Facilities: Guests enjoy free on-site private parking, housekeeping service, and an outdoor seating area. Additional amenities include a TV, electric kettle, and wardrobe.
Prime Location: Located 13 km from Bournemouth Airport, the guest house is a 13-minute walk from Alum Chine Beach and 2 km from Bournemouth International Centre. Nearby attractions include Sandbanks (6 km) and Poole Harbour (9 km).
Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for room cleanliness, convenient location, and friendly host.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
“Great stay! Lovely quiet double bedroom. Near to both the beach and facilities of Westbourne. Would book again and thoroughly recommend.”
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Louise
France
“The breakfast was great. Home cooked. Quality ingredients and hot.
I slept well in a comfortable bed.
There is a nice walk down to the beach down what they call down south, a Chine. Wooded but suitable for a pushchair - very pretty. From to...”
Terry
United Kingdom
“We had a lovely welcome from Nelia & Darren, they were amazing hosts. Very attentive and pleasant. cannot fault them. The room was very comfortable and had everything we needed for a lovely stay. The breakfast was amazing too. Would highly...”
Diana
United Kingdom
“Exceptional stay! Spotless accommodation, warm and attentive host, delicious breakfast, and excellent service. Just a 12-minute walk to a stunning beach. Highly recommended!”
“The property was decorated to a high standard and was extremely clean. The location is close to the shops and the beach via Alum Chine. The owners were helpful and polite. Its quite and I would use it again.”
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Anthony
United Kingdom
“Nelia and Darren were very friendly and welcoming, and went out of their way to provide what we needed.
The bed was comfortable, and the breakfast good value.
The location was very good, with the top of Alum Chine quite close in one...”
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Clive
United Kingdom
“Location was excellent for accessing the beach and some very good eating places”
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Chloe
United Kingdom
“Friendly and reasonably priced B&B close to the seafront and well connected to station and town centre via main bus routes. Everything was clean and tidy and breakfast was great. The owners are very welcoming and accommodating.”
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Markby69
United Kingdom
“Friendly and welcoming hosts; Darren was superb during breakfast each morning, great service skills and sense of humour.
Southernhay is perfectly located for a 5 min walk to the lovely Westbourne shops, and a 15 min walk to the beach through the...”
Host Information
Company review score: 9.6Based on 216 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property
Property information
The best feature of our property is its location. Most of our returning guests tell us that they enjoy the quiet, residential area, near to the beach, within walking distance of many bars and restaurants and a short drive or bus/taxi ride into either Bournemouth or Poole. We try to maintain individual character in each room.
Language spoken
English
Property surroundings
Facilities of Southernhay Guest House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.2
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
House rules
Southernhay Guest House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
6 - 16 years
Extra bed upon request
50% per child, per night
Prices for extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no cots available at this property.
All extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property
Please note that this property cannot accommodate stag or hen parties.
Children can be accommodated in the family room for an additional charge.
Please inform Southernhay Guest House in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
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