The Canford, Poole
About the Hotel
Rooms at The Canford
The Canford features 11 individually designed rooms with a writing desk, tea and coffee making facilities, and a private bathroom with a bathtub or a shower. Options include cozy double rooms and unique loft rooms. Family friendly rooms are available. Rooms feature twin beds or double beds. Dog-friendly rooms provide dog treats, a dog bed or blanket, and a water bowl. Select feature rooms include a freestanding bathtub. Some rooms have space for cots or fold-out beds. Some rooms offer views of the garden. Standard amenities include air conditioning, a mini-bar, a wardrobe, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services.
Dining at The Canford
The Canford has an à-la-carte restaurant with a conservatory dining area. The summer menu includes seasonal dishes. A variety of options are available for breakfast including a full English breakfast with streaky bacon, Cumberland sausage, hash browns, baked beans, roast tomato, chestnut mushrooms, St Ewes eggs, toasted sourdough & butter; also full vegetarian option available. The Boat Shack offers seafood by the sea. The property offers a wide array of drinks from morning coffee to a bottle of rosé, or a refreshing spritz from the Garden Bar. The pub offers traditional pub classics, such as fish and chips and burgers. Enjoy a 2-course meal either night of your stay.
Leisure and Gardens
The Canford offers 10 acres of private gardens in seven different styles, including a Japanese garden with a tea house draped with wisteria floribunda. The Canford garden provides space for making memories with friends and family. The property features a pub garden with Polynesian tiki huts. Branksome Chine, a sandy beach with views of The Isle of Wight and Ballard Downs, is nearby. Compton Acres is a short walk away. A two-night stay includes complimentary Spiced Gin & Tonic or Glenfiddich Winter Buck. The Boat Shack is a place for those wanting to eat well, drink well and have fun by the sea.
Location and Transport
Located at 53 Cliff Drive, Canford Cliffs, Poole, Dorset, BH13 7JF, The Canford is 20 km from Bournemouth. Canford Cliffs Beach is 0.5 km away, and Sandbanks Beach is 2 km away. The hotel is near Branksome train station and Parkstone train station. Landmarks nearby include Bournemouth International Centre (3.5 km), Oceanarium (3.5 km), and Bournemouth Pier (3.5 km).
Services & Special Events
The Canford offers a combination of pub with armchairs and a beer garden. The property provides space for hosting events, such as anniversary dinners in the conservatory and birthday drinks in the garden tiki huts. There is on-site parking, and on-street parking is available nearby. The Canford offers borrow boxes with treasure troves of fun and inspirational goodies to keep kiddie boredom at bay. The property provides dog treats, a dog bed or blanket and a water bowl. Up to two dogs can stay with you, where available, for an additional £20 each per stay.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Allergy-free rooms
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Welcome drink
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Children
- Cots
- Children's menu
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Beach access
- Garden area
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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