With seven miles of golden beaches, easy access to globally revered scenery and a selection of charming nearby villages to explore, it’s not hard to see why Bournemouth has become popular with discerning travellers in recent years. Our hotel on the south coast is perfectly placed to see it all.
2 nights stay at The Savoy Hotel from only£79 per person
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Dorset Coast
Bournemouth, of course, is famous for its beaches. Seven miles of golden sands stretch east to west from Hengistbury Head to Sandbanks. Yes, the Sandbanks. This exclusive coastal resort is famed for its beauty and has become a hotspot for the rich and famous. Who knows who you might spot while you’re strolling along the beach? But there’s much, much more to Bournemouth than stars and sandy beaches. And our lovely hotel on the south coast, The Savoy, gives you the perfect base from which to explore.
When you visit somewhere new it’s nice to get your bearings as early as possible. In Bournemouth, there’s no better way to do that than with a trip up the Bournemouth Eye. This helium-filled tethered balloon rises 500 metres up into the sky, giving you amazing views across Bournemouth and beyond. On clear days you can see for up to 20 miles. (Speaking of great views, the views aren’t bad from our cliff top hotel in Bournemouth, The Savoy, either!)
Of course, another way to soak up the seaside atmosphere is on foot. Bournemouth’s pier to pier walk is a gentle one mile route along the seafront promenade from Bournemouth Pier to Boscombe Pier. And there are plenty of places along the way to stop for a refreshing cup of tea and a bite to eat. Delightful.
If you want a walk that’s a little more challenging, Bournemouth sits right on the edge of the Jurassic Coast, a 95-mile section of unspoilt coastline that has quite understandably been designated a World Heritage Site. It’s regarded as the most geologically diverse coastline in the world and attracts experts in droves, who explore exposed cliff sections for a glimpse into a 185 million year old landscape. As you can imagine, all that complex geology makes for some pretty spectacular scenery. Try visiting the beautiful chalk cliffs at Studland Bay or the magnificent stacks at Old Harry Rocks. You won’t be disappointed. The nearby Corfe Castle is great to visit too and boasts some of Britain’s most majestic castle ruins.
Less dramatic, but no less beautiful is the New Forest. This large national park is home to miles and miles of unspoilt landscapes. And don’t be surprised if you spot a wild New Forest pony or a grazing deer or two. It’s an enchanting place that’s ideal for a leisurely walk or a bike ride.
For days out, head to out to some of Bournemouth’s outlying villages. Cerne Abbas is a good place to start. Its Tudor homes and abbey ruins are lovely but it’s the Cerne Abbas Giant – the famous chalk figure of a giant naked man on a hillside – that really makes this village special. Shaftesbury is well worth a visit too. Not least because it was the setting of the famous Hovis television advert from the 70s. You know, the one with the young boy, a bike and a ferociously steep hill. Reckon you can make it to the top?
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