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>391</b> reviews)</small></p> <p>Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions</p>
9.1
Scored 9.1
Superb
Rated superb
391 reviews

Lovely old house, quirky in places. My room was comfortable. It suited me very well to get my own breakfast when I was ready for it, rather than having to turn up at a set time. I went into town first! Also worked well for coming in after a concert I’d been in, as I could heat up soup before turning in.

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Cranborne House

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Featuring a shared lounge and views of quiet street, Cranborne House is a guest house situated in a historic building in Poole, 1.5 km from Poole Beach. It is set 2.3 km from Hamworthy Beach and offers a shared kitchen. There is a sun terrace and guests can make use of 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. Additional in-room amenities include chocolates or cookies. The units will provide guests with a wardrobe and a kettle. Poole Harbour is 3 km from the guest house, while Sandbanks is 7.6 km away. The nearest airport is Bournemouth Airport, 13 km from Cranborne House.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities
  • 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 double bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 single beds
1 double bed
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they 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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  • Bridget
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Lovely old house, quirky in places. My room was comfortable. It suited me very well to get my own breakfast when I was ready for it, rather than having to turn up at a set time. I went into town first! Also worked well for coming in after a...”
  • Caroline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good location, easy walk to the Quay area. Plenty of parking and a very friendly welcome.”
  • Mortaro
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    “Good central location. Lovely old property. Clean, comfy environment. Host Sue really lovely and approachable. Nice sized property, didn’t feel too big and full of guests at one time. Kind of hosts to provide basic breakfast essentials in a...”
Quality rating
Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 3 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

Managed by Susan

Company review score: 9.7Based on 387 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Facilities of Cranborne House
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • 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 possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Street parking
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Entertainment and family services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules

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Check-in

From 14:30 to 21:30

Check-out

From 06:30 to 10:30

 

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 of any age are welcome.

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

0 - 1 year
Cot upon request
£5 per stay

Prices for cots are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Payments by Booking.com

Booking.com takes your payment on behalf of the property for this stay, 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 must be quiet between 23:00 and 07:00.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

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

FAQs about Cranborne House

  • Check-in at Cranborne House is from 14:30, and check-out is until 10:30.

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

    • The prices at Cranborne House may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Room options at Cranborne House include:

      • Family
      • Twin
      • Double

    • Cranborne House is 650 yards from the centre of Poole. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.