21 Westby Road, Bournemouth, BH5 1HA, United Kingdom
#9 of 44 B&Bs and Inns in Bournemouth
Guests' ChoiceBased on 376 B&B reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.2
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Free WiFi
8.8
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 9 May 2024
Annie
United KingdomUnless I missed it, I would have liked prior Information to bring own toiletries.
Very clean, friendly and helpful and a delicious breakfast with homemade marmalade!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 8 May 2024
Lesley
United KingdomNothing!
In a world full of average places to stay Duncan has made The Westby stand out above all others! He goes above and beyond to make sure everyone has a great stay. He let me check in very early,10am!, room was comfortable, probably the best bed I have slept in, breakfast lovely, he deserves the 10/10 reviews. Will stay again when in the area. Thank you Duncan!
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 5 May 2024
Sabrina
SloveniaNothing to complain.
The house itself was very beautiful on the outside and the inside. Very confortable bed and nice room. Duncan was very nice and he also give us a better room because we have the house for ourselves. The location was great, near the beach and the centre.
Stayed in May 2024
Reviewed: 2 May 2024
Wendy
United KingdomThe bedside table light wasn’t really suitable for reading.
Excellent value for money. Very clean and green, providing bins for recycling. Good choice of breakfast and milk, with little or no waste. Accessible to town and beach front.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 28 April 2024
Robin
United KingdomCar parking was only for three cars, but luckily it was a quiet time.
The host was very attentive, nothing was too much.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Victoria
United KingdomThe family room was fantastic. a secure entrance and then separate rooms for myself and the children with an en-suite bathroom.
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Sandra
United KingdomNothing
A hearty breakfast, clean room, adequate parking
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Alison
United KingdomNothing, it was a fantastic stay!
Duncan was a fantastic host who made sure my stay was perfect. He was warm and friendly and was happy to give recommendations of places to visit. The location has lots of restaurants nearby and Bournemouth centre is only a short cab ride away. My room was cosy and perfect for my short stay. As a solo female traveller, I felt extremely comfortable and safe. Will definitely stay again next time I am visiting the area!
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Shimeng
United KingdomThe location is great! Easy to get to from the train station with good transport links to bournemouth town centre. It is very close to the beach within 10min walk! The room was very lovely and clean and Duncan is such a nice and helpful host. The whole experience was great and we would like to come back again!
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 3 April 2024
Longmate
United KingdomEverything was excellent notjing to dislike
Warm welcome from duncan good knowledge of local pubs etc
Stayed in April 2024
Reviewed: 27 March 2024
Gail
United KingdomI was able to park right outside the property, and we were met on arrival by Duncan, who was extremely helpful and informative. The property was nice and clean, smelled fresh, and had everything we needed. Duncan obviously knows the area well, and was able to recommend places to go, tips for our stay and was available to answer any needs we may have had.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 23 March 2024
Sarah
United KingdomOur room was on the top floor, and as we were not used to stairs, it was a bit of a workout for us 😆
The location was excellent for our needs. Duncan sausages were superb 👌 Duncan was very welcoming and was very informative of the area.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Robin
United KingdomShower cubicle was tiny, shower somehow would only adjust hotter, not colder. Pillows were a little hard. Map didn't show the steep the hill down to the beach, although I should have done my research first. Limited parking. Low slanted ceiling on the stairs to the top floor.
Breakfast: Very good. Cooked properly, good quantity. Room: Clean and good amount of space for motorbike gear. Bed: Comfy, nice thick mattress. Bathroom: Clean, no glaring issues. Power shower, which are always a treat. Instructions for shower operation were provided, which was welcome. Location was good, and was recommended a good venue for dinner.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Casey
United KingdomThe breakfast was fantastic the room was perfect and duncan made us feel very welcome
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Mark
United KingdomDuncan was very nice and very helpful and the Westby was lovely
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 7 March 2024
Arlene
IrelandThe host is very accomodating. The place is very comfortable. The free breakfast is nice.
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 28 February 2024
Sujan
United KingdomDuncan is a great host, very helpful. The place was peaceful, clean and relaxing. Will definitely stay here again in the future!
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 11 February 2024
Laura
United KingdomStaff were inviting and helpful from start to finish Loved that the kids had a extra room attached for themselves which they really enjoyed
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 20 December 2023
Angela
United KingdomNothing
Central location, clean, excellent breakfast ( strictly Gluten free) great communication, as a lone female traveller I felt safe, quiet area, host is environmentally aware, knowledgeable of area. Thank you
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 17 December 2023
Jake
United KingdomDuncan is an amazing host, can't recommend The Westby enough. Duncan went out of his way to tell us about the best local spots in the area for food and local pub to go into before our show in the O2 Academy. The room was very spacious, clean, and had a great breakfast in the morning.
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 14 December 2023
Francesca
United KingdomThe location was great, rooms were spacious and clean and comfortable!
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 3 December 2023
Janet
United KingdomNothing was warm and welcoming
Di not have breakfast as Duncan had just got back off holiday
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 22 November 2023
Katherine
United KingdomI didn't stay for breakfast on this occasion but I was made to feel very welcome, especially as I was travelling on my own this time. The bed was amazing!!!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 2 November 2023
Jennifer
AustraliaNarrow staircase to top floor was inconvenient for heavy bags but that was the only issue we had.
Close walk to restaurants, cafes and beach. Good value for money
Stayed in October 2023
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