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 cozy lounge bar or leafy gardens, and evening meals can be arranged.

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

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

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the top-rated area in Bournemouth, this property has an excellent location score of 9.0!

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

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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About Balincourt

Welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 23, 2011

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  • Is there a residents lounge?

    Yes we do have a Bar & lounge in our Guest house.


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    Answered on March 1, 2020
  • How many bedrooms do you have

    We have 12 ensuite bedrooms.


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    Answered on July 27, 2020
  • are all rooms ensuite

    Hi, Yes all our rooms are ensuite.


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    Answered on March 24, 2021
  • Hi are you still doing a cooked breakfast or is it limited

    Yes we are doing cooked breakfast with plenty of other options on Menu.


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    Answered on October 12, 2020
  • Hi. Do you do a vegan/ plant based breakfast options?

    Yes we do have options of breakfast for our Vegan guests.


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    Answered on October 27, 2020
  • Do you cater for gluten free

    Yes we do cater breakfast for gluten free guests.


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    Answered on September 5, 2020
  • Is our dog welcome?

    Sorry we do not allow dogs! sorry for late reply as we were on our holiday .. thank you


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    Answered on December 21, 2019
  • Have you a resturant for dining?

    Hi , We don't do evening meals. Kind regards


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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Do you have a safe in each room ?

    Hi , We don't have a safe in our rooms but you can deposit your valuables at reception. Kind regards


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    Answered on August 30, 2020
  • Hi....can you tell me if you serve evening meals and do these need to be arranged in advance with you? Many thanks

    Hi .. We are not serving evening meals at the moment. Kind regards


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    Answered on June 21, 2020
  • Do single rooms have en suite?

    Yes all our rooms are ensuite.


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    Answered on March 24, 2021
  • Can this be set up as 2 x single beds?

    Hi , You have to choose Superior room for 2Xsingle beds. Kind regards


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    Asked about: Double Room • Answered on August 26, 2020
  • Hi, l hope you are well. Do you have any twin rooms ? Thanks Linda

    Hi , Yes we have twin rooms , you have to select Superior double/Twin option while booking. Kind regards


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    Answered on November 26, 2020
  • Do you serve evening meals

    Hi Sorry we are not serving evening meals.


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    Answered on August 13, 2020
Area Info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Boscombe Chine Gardens
    0.5 miles
  • Boscombe Beach
    0.5 miles
  • Boscombe Pier
    0.5 miles
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth
    0.6 miles
  • Nuffield Hospital Bournemouth
    0.8 miles
  • Shelley Theatre
    0.9 miles
  • Grosvenor Casino Bournemouth
    0.9 miles
  • Russell Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
    1 miles
  • St Peter's Church
    1 miles
Top attractions
  • Bournemouth Beach
    1.2 miles
  • Sandbanks
    4.8 miles
  • Poole Harbor
    6.6 miles
  • Corfe Castle
    10.7 miles
Beaches in the Neighborhood
  • Eastcliff Beach
    1,550 feet
  • Boscombe Beach
    2,700 feet
  • Westcliff Beach
    1.1 miles
  • Alum Chine beach
    1.7 miles
  • Southbourne Beach
    1.9 miles
Public transit
  • Train Bournemouth Train Station
    0.5 miles
Closest Airports
  • Bournemouth Airport
    4.1 miles
  • Southampton Airport
    26.6 miles
  • Bristol Airport
    59.2 miles
How to get to Balincourt from Bournemouth Airport
    Taxi
    Free parking is available.
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Amenities of Balincourt Great facilities! Review score, 8.9
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Library
Living Area
  • Sitting area
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Chocolate/Cookies
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Bottle of water
  • 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 available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Wake-up service
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Safety & security
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
General
  • Adults only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Heating
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages Spoken
  • English
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Check-in

4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Check-out

7:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

There's no capacity for cribs at this property.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

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Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 AM and 8:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

FAQs about Balincourt

  • The nearest beach is 1,650 feet from Balincourt.

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

    • Library

  • Guests staying at Balincourt can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish

  • The prices at Balincourt may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Balincourt is 1.1 miles from the center of Bournemouth.

  • Check-in at Balincourt is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at Balincourt (subject to availability):

    • Parking on site
    • Private Parking
    • Parking
    • Accessible parking
    • Free parking

  • Room options at Balincourt include:

    • Double
    • Single

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to Balincourt by:

    • Taxi 15min