Guest house

Balincourt

58 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth, BH13PF, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.9
Fabulous
947 reviews

Good size of room with a large extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices served by efficient friendly staff. The breakfast table was set with real table covers and attractive china. Location is ideal with or without a car for quick and easy access to beach and city centre.

Peter United Kingdom

Clean and comfortable. Really friendly staff. Walking distance to centre and to Boscombe.

Justin United Kingdom

good location, free parking, big room, lovely bathroom with powerful shower

Yiru United Kingdom

Rooms cleaned daily, tea/coffee topped up daily. Comfortable room.

Jeff United Kingdom

easy to find…. great staff….superb breakfast… very clean….. everything provided one could need.

Janis United Kingdom

charming staff, hotel, full of Victorian character, fabulous breakfast

Kathryn United Kingdom

Staff were very welcoming.breakfast was exceptional,plenty of choice. Cleanliness superb. Location perfect.lots of leaflets where to go.We actually didn’t use the car at all whilst we were there,because there is an excellent bus service.

Susan United Kingdom

lovely friendly owners and staff nothing too much trouble breakfast excellent choice and lovely fresh produce

David United Kingdom

We couldn't fault anything. It exceeded our's and our friends expectations. Our friend was semi disabled and our host could no be more helpful.

Michael United Kingdom

breakfast area and food were both wonderfull, the building itself is beautiful. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a building of this age, the staff were knowledgeable about the history of the building which added to the character nicely.

Paul United Kingdom
8.9
Fabulous
947 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Good size of room with a large extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices served by efficient friendly staff.”
    Peter Peter United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean and comfortable. Really friendly staff. Walking distance to centre and to Boscombe.”
    Justin Justin United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “good location, free parking, big room, lovely bathroom with powerful shower”
    Yiru Yiru United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Rooms cleaned daily, tea/coffee topped up daily. Comfortable room.”
    Jeff Jeff United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “easy to find…. great staff….superb breakfast… very clean….. everything provided one could need.”
    Janis Janis United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “charming staff, hotel, full of Victorian character, fabulous breakfast”
    Kathryn Kathryn United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were very welcoming.breakfast was exceptional,plenty of choice. Cleanliness superb.”
    Susan Susan United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “lovely friendly owners and staff nothing too much trouble breakfast excellent choice and lovely fresh produce”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “We couldn't fault anything. It exceeded our's and our friends expectations. Our friend was semi disabled and our host could no be more helpful.”
    Michael Michael United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “breakfast area and food were both wonderfull, the building itself is beautiful.”
    Paul Paul United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff9.6
  • Facilities8.9
  • Cleanliness9.4
  • Comfort9.3
  • Value for money8.9
  • Location8.9
  • Free WiFi8.5
8.9
Fabulous
947 reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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Experience world-class service at Balincourt

Just a 15-minute stroll from Bournemouth Beach, Balincourt is an award-winning guest house offering 5-star rooms and hearty breakfasts. The Victorian house is half a mile from Bournemouth Station.

The bright bedrooms at the adults-only Balincourt are individually decorated, and each has a private modern bathroom with free toiletries. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi access and a TV with a DVD/CD player.

Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room, with lighter options also available. Guests can relax in the cosy lounge bar or leafy gardens, and evening meals can be arranged.

Balincourt Guest House is just a 20-minute walk from the Pavilion Theatre and Bournemouth International Centre. Free on-site parking is available, and Bournemouth Pier is just over a mile away.

This is our guests' favourite part of Bournemouth, according to independent reviews.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.

Balincourt has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 23 Aug 2011.

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Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Bournemouth, this property has an excellent location score of 8.9

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free

Free private parking available on-site

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Availability

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Room type
Sleeps
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.3
Value for money
8.9
Location
8.9
Free WiFi
8.5
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Peter
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good size of room with a large extremely comfortable bed. Breakfast was excellent with plenty of choices served by efficient friendly staff. The breakfast table was set with real table covers and attractive china. Location is ideal with or...”
  • Justin
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Clean and comfortable. Really friendly staff. Walking distance to centre and to Boscombe.”
  • Yiru
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “good location, free parking, big room, lovely bathroom with powerful shower”
  • Jeff
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Rooms cleaned daily, tea/coffee topped up daily. Comfortable room.”
  • Janis
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “easy to find…. great staff….superb breakfast… very clean….. everything provided one could need.”
  • Kathryn
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “charming staff, hotel, full of Victorian character, fabulous breakfast”
  • Susan
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were very welcoming.breakfast was exceptional,plenty of choice. Cleanliness superb. Location perfect.lots of leaflets where to go.We actually didn’t use the car at all whilst we were there,because there is an excellent bus service.”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “lovely friendly owners and staff nothing too much trouble breakfast excellent choice and lovely fresh produce”
  • Michael
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “We couldn't fault anything. It exceeded our's and our friends expectations. Our friend was semi disabled and our host could no be more helpful.”
  • Paul
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “breakfast area and food were both wonderfull, the building itself is beautiful. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings typical of a building of this age, the staff were knowledgeable about the history of the building which added to the...”
Property questions and answers
Browse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
The property usually replies within a few days
  • Do you have parking facilities
    Hi Yes we have parking facilities for all our guests.
    Answered on 1 March 2022
  • Is there a residents lounge?
    Yes we do have a Bar & lounge in our Guest house.
    Answered on 1 March 2020
  • How many bedrooms do you have
    We have 12 ensuite bedrooms.
    Answered on 27 July 2020
  • are all rooms ensuite
    Hi, Yes all our rooms are ensuite.
    Answered on 24 March 2021
  • Hi if we arrive early can we park the car in the car park? Also is there any option to check in any earlier 4 is quite late thank you
    Hi , Yes all our guests usually park their cars early on arrival and early check in is usually available, you need to speak to our reception.
    Answered on 1 March 2022
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Facilities of Balincourt
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Most popular facilities
Free parking
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Bar
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Seating Area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Wake-up service
    • Fax/photocopying
      Additional charge
    • Dry cleaning
      Additional charge
    • Laundry
      Additional charge
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Safety & security
    • CCTV in common areas
    • Smoke alarms
    • Security alarm
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    General
    • Adult only
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Carpeted
    • Fan
    • Ironing facilities
    • Non-smoking rooms
    • Iron
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Languages spoken
    • English
    Sustainable initiatives
    This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and environmentally friendly travel

    House rules

    Balincourt takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 16:00 to 21:00

    Check-out

    From 07:00 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 room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children are not allowed.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18

    Maestro Mastercard Visa UnionPay credit card American Express Cash is not accepted Balincourt accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 11:00 and 08:00.

    Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

    The fine print

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    FAQs about Balincourt

    • Balincourt offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • The nearest beach is just 550 yards from Balincourt.

      • The prices at Balincourt may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

      • Check-in at Balincourt is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

      • Room options at Balincourt include:

        • Double

      • Balincourt is 1.1 miles from the centre of Bournemouth.

      • Guests staying at Balincourt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.7).

        Breakfast option(s) include:

        • Full English/Irish
        • Vegetarian
        • Vegan
        • Gluten-free