The Winter Dene
11 Durley Road South, West Cliff, Bournemouth, BH2 5JH, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 458 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Loved the room, breakfast as very good and the location was very close to the town centre.
United Kingdom
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The Winter Dene, a refurbished Victorian villa, stands in award-winning gardens on the West Cliff, within easy walking distance of the town centre and the Bournemouth International Centre, pier and beaches. The property also stands just 250 metres from the cliff top. The spacious en-suite rooms are individually decorated with antique furniture, TV, hospitality trays, safes and feature garden views. Breakfast is £12 per person, payable at the property. Full English and other options are available and to be chosen the night before. Breakfast is subject to availabllity. Guests also benefit from free parking and free WiFi.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
The Winter Dene has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 12 May 2010.- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Exceptional breakfast
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- John
United Kingdom“Loved the room, breakfast as very good and the location was very close to the town centre.” - SmithUnited Kingdom“Excellent breakfasts, served by friendly and attentive host. Had inadvertently booked top-floor room (no lift) but were offered move to ground floor when room there became vacant.”
SimonUnited Kingdom“The location of the hotel was good as the beach and the town were both in easy walking distance. The breakfasts were very tasty and filling, and the room that we had was spacious with a very comfortable bed.”
DerekUnited Kingdom“It was very convenient, a little walk away from the shops which was nice”- DaveUnited Kingdom“Lovely host. Gave us the top of the tower room! Good parking. Great location. Iconic hotel.”
- MargaretUnited Kingdom“Great breakfast and as a coeliac I was well catered for. Nothing too much trouble. Lovely room and spotlessly clean.”
LynnUnited Kingdom“The hotel is in a great location, (just 5 minutes or so to the west cliff top) and uncomplicated, free parking is a bonus. Nice, large room.”- LindsayUnited Kingdom“We had a great stay! Renzo and Heather are fantastic hosts. Renzo had the guests in stitches! Breakfast was a delight! Very close to the beach. Large room which was serviced daily if required. Would definitely stay again!”
- DianeUnited Kingdom“The room was very spacious and clean. Bright colours. The owner was very welcoming on arrival. We have stayed at a few places and they never seem the cater for the 3rd person (child) but here they set out the right amount of towels ect”
Geoff
Australia“Location was great, able to walk down to beaches & restaurants for dinner. Breakfast was really good. A nice atmosphere & view of garden at breakfast. Renzo was friendly & entertaining over breakfast. A wonderful sense of humour & very memorable.”
Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the propertyThe property usually replies within a few hours
Do you serve evening meals
No, but there are lots of hotels and restaurants for all budgets and tastes within a ten minute walk.Answered on 29 July 2020i am worried about car parking space.How many spaces do you have. Thank you sorry about silly question
Hello We have a parking space in the grounds for every room so no need to worry.Answered on 15 July 2021Hi. I’m looking to make a last minute booking for this Saturday and Sunday night. I wondered if there’s a possibility of a late check out on Monday? 😊
Thank you for your question but late check out is not possible this Monday. You would be welcome to park here for as long as necessary.Answered on 7 October 2021Do you have ground floor rooms for people of limited mobility?
We have rooms on the "ground floor". There are some steps up to the front door and if you are on Bed and Breakfast the breakfast room is down some st..Answered on 12 March 2021Hi there, are we able to use both beds (double and single ) if we book for 2 people only in a family room? IE will I be able to chuck husband out of d..
Hello Yes that is absolutely fine.Answered on 19 May 2022Are. we able to drop our luggage off a couple of hours before check in please ?
Yes the will be fine.Answered on 9 June 2023- Still looking?
Hosted by Heather and Renzo - Owners
Property surroundings *
Facilities of The Winter DeneGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Exceptional breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Wardrobe or closet
- Garden view
- View
- Outdoor furniture
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Golf course (within 3 km)Additional charge
- Seating Area
- Flat-screen TV
- TV
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Daily housekeeping
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/puzzles
- Fire extinguishers
- Smoke alarms
- Safety deposit box
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Carpeted
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- English
- Spanish
- French
- Italian
- Latvian
Sustainable initiatives
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 older than 7 years are welcome.
Children 17 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
No age restriction for check-in. (Only children 7 and older are allowed)
Cash
The Winter Dene 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 23:00 and 08:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine print
Please note that all rooms are accessed by stairs.
Please note Family Rooms are for families only, and cannot accommodate groups of adults.
Please note that the Winter Dene does not accommodate groups without prior arrangement.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
FAQs about The Winter Dene
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Check-in at The Winter Dene is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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The Winter Dene offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Golf course (within 3 km)
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The nearest beach is just 550 yards from The Winter Dene. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Guests staying at The Winter Dene can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.5).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Italian
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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The Winter Dene is 950 yards from the centre of Bournemouth. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Room options at The Winter Dene include:
- Double
- Single
- Family
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The prices at The Winter Dene may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
