The Canford in Poole, England

The Canford has 11 individually designed boutique hotel rooms, each with a theme inspired by British colonial explorers. Rooms include private bathrooms with large showers or double tub baths, and are equipped with air conditioning. Bathroom products are from Bramley, and each room has a well-stocked minibar with homemade tiffin and a selection of drinks.

The onsite pub serves traditional British cuisine and seasonal dishes, focusing on fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes options like freshly caught lemon sole, apple and damson crumble, and a full English breakfast. Guests can dine in the conservatory, order room service, or eat in the garden tiki huts and beach huts.

The hotel has a private garden with ten distinct styles for relaxation and social events. The garden includes outdoor seating, covered and heated areas, and tiki huts for casual dining. A large pub garden provides space for drinks and meals in warmer months.

The Canford is a 5-minute walk from Canford Cliffs Beach, a Blue Flag beach with miles of sand. It is close to Brownsea Island Nature Reserve and Compton Acres Gardens, and provides easy access to Poole and Bournemouth. The hotel is located in a quiet residential area of Canford Cliffs, with free private parking available.

The hotel welcomes up to two dogs per room and provides dog beds, towels, snack boxes, and water bowls. A special dog treat box is placed in the room upon arrival, and the bar and garden areas are dog-friendly. The beach and coastal walks offer suitable routes for dogs.

Rooms: 11 individually designed boutique hotel rooms

Dining: Onsite pub with locally sourced seasonal menu and garden tiki huts

Garden: Private garden with ten distinct styles and tiki huts

Location: 5-minute walk to Blue Flag Canford Cliffs Beach

Pet-Friendly: Dedicated amenities for up to two dogs per room

Parking: Free private parking