Durley Dean

This 120-room recently refurbished hotel de charme, which re-opened in August 2008, is housed in a historic Victorian townhouse benefiting from a huge refurbishment, the first stage of which has now been completed. The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access throughout. In addition to a lobby area with 24-hour reception and check-out services, a cloakroom and lift access to the upper floors of the hotel, further facilities available to guests at this establishment include a restaurant, conference room and room and laundry services. Those arriving by car may leave their vehicles in the hotel car park.

Of the 120 rooms, 70 rooms have been completely refurbished and the remainder have been refreshed and will be refurbished at a later stage. All of the bedrooms offer an ironing centre, tea and coffee making facilities and an LCD TV with Freeview channels. In addition to a private bathroom with a shower, bathtub and hairdryer, further standard features of accommodation units include a direct dial telephone, Internet access, a double bed and centrally regulated heating units.

Offering a range of British and Mediterranean dishes the restaurant, with a varied menu also available day and night from Room Service and snacks and refreshments served throughout the day in the lounge. Private dining is also catered for, providing an opportunity for more personalised menus if required. Every type of function from small, intimate parties, to larger events for up to 200 guests, can be accommodated.

There is an on-site leisure club with an indoor heated swimming pool, a sauna and a mini gym for guests' use, providing plenty of opportunities to relax and unwind. Fans of the fairway can head to the nearest golf course, which is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.

By Car: From London - Follow the M25, then M3, then A35 into Bournemouth. You will pass the Asda and railway station on your left-hand side. Continue in the middle lane. At the next roundabout take the exit off left and follow the signs for Westcliff. This will lead you on to Durley Chine Road South. From here, follow the road round to the next roundabout, the Durley Dean Hotel is the red bricked building. The car park is situated in Durley Gardens halfway up on the left-hand side. There is limited parking at the hotel, however there is a public pay and display car park opposite the hotel if required.