Cranborne House

45 Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LU, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

<p><b>Excellent</b> location – rated 9.1/10! <small>(score from <b>394</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Wonderful
Rated wonderful
394 reviews

Room was dark, quiet, and comfortable. Kitchen facilities and breakfast offerings were just to my liking. Walking distance to the bus station, train station, mall, and Asda is a very big plus. Host is friendly and personable.

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Cranborne House

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Cranborne House offers accommodations in Poole, a 18-minute walk from Poole Beach and 1.4 miles from Hamworthy Beach. The guest house, set in a building dating back to 19th century, is 1.8 miles from Poole Harbor and 4.7 miles from Sandbanks. There's a sun terrace and guests can access free Wifi and free private parking. At the guest house, the units come with a desk, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen, and towels. The guest house offers certain units with quiet street views, and units come with a kettle. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. Guests can also relax in the shared lounge area. Bournemouth International Center is 5.1 miles from the guest house, while Corfe Castle is 15 miles away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 8.1 miles from Cranborne House.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.1)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 king bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.7
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.1
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Poole
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  • Theron
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Room was dark, quiet, and comfortable. Kitchen facilities and breakfast offerings were just to my liking. Walking distance to the bus station, train station, mall, and Asda is a very big plus. Host is friendly and personable.”
  • Sharon
    United States of America United States of America
    “Cranbourne house was exactly what I expected for a guest house. Comfortable, inviting, but left you on your own. There was coffee is the room, great wifi, good breakfast. It was a great value for the money.”
  • Greg
    United States of America United States of America
    “Very nice property, nicely decorated. The staff was nice and explained things well. The location was excellent for us.”

Managed by Susan

Company review score: 9.7Based on 389 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Sue, Andy and their son Morgan offer you a warm welcome to Cranborne House. We hope that this will feel like "home from home" with everything you need to make your stay a memorable one. With so much on our doorstep to explore and only a few miles from Sandbanks and the gateway to the Jurassic Coast, you are sure to find us out on our bikes exploring Swanage, Hengistbury Head, Wareham and beyond. We love to meet new people and are happy to chat and offer advice or recommendations for restaurants or places to explore, just don't get Andy talking too much otherwise you'll never get past our front door! :)

Property info

Cranborne House was built circa 1880 for a local sea lord and hints of this can be seen in the guest dining room where the original etched "boat" glass windows can be viewed. Since taking over the property in October 2016, Sue and Andy have put their mark on the place - all rooms have been fitted with beautiful shutters making the rooms much brighter, whilst giving guest privacy; the bathrooms are bright and clean; all rooms have been recarpeted as recently as March 2020 and the guest kitchen offers all the facilities a guest needs to make their stay comfortable. During the "lockdown", Sue and Andy have taken on the huge project to restore the original cast iron facade at the front of the property so guests now can sit under the porch and enjoy a morning coffee or a late night glass of wine! The Guest House was built as an "add on" approximately 15 years ago, but in keeping with the style of the original Victorian building. As the hosts live "next door", guests are free to come and go as they please with the added comfort of knowing that Sue and Andy are next door to ensure their stay is perfect.

Neighborhood info

Within walking distance, we have the beautiful Poole Park and Baiter Park where you can take in one of the many sports on the lake or simply kick back and have a coffee (or ice-cream) at our favourite spot The Kitchen (and Scoops) and watch the wildlife swim by. A 10 minute walk down to the Quay is a must - there's always so much going on there - motorbike nights, Vintage fairs, food festivals, the Boat Show and pubs, cafes and bars galore. The Lighthouse Theatre is a short stroll and offers dining, cinema, musicals, concerts, pantomime and more. We are literally across the road from the Speedway Stadium so if that ticks your box we couldn't be closer. Plus we are but a few minutes walk from the coach, bus and train stations so if you want to go off and explore, or you don't drive, we are ideally located.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Amenities of Cranborne House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
Fast free Wifi 69 Mbps. Suitable for streaming 4K content and making video calls on multiple devices. Speed test carried out by the host.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/out
  • Express check-in/out
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Smoke-free property
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:30 PM to 9:30 PM

Check-out

From 6:30 AM to 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 of all ages are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
£5 per stay

Prices for cribs aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment for this stay on behalf of the property, but make sure you have cash for any extras once you get there.

Smoking

Smoking is not allowed.

Parties

Parties/events are not allowed

Quiet hours

Guests need be quiet between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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

Quiet hours are between 23:00:00 and 07:00:00.

FAQs about Cranborne House

  • Cranborne House is 1,950 feet from the center of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

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

  • Check-in at Cranborne House is from 2:30 PM, and check-out is until 10:30 AM.

  • Room options at Cranborne House include:

    • Family
    • Twin
    • Double

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