The Green House  

Perched on East Cliff in the heart of Bournemouth, this stylish boutique 4-star hotel is a short walk from Bournemouth Beach and the Bournemouth International Centre. Nearby highlights include Russell-Cotes Art Gallery, the Pavilion and the Oceanarium, with New Forest National Park about 7.7 miles away and Poole Harbour roughly 6.3 miles from the door.

Victorian bones, boutique soul — 32 individually styled rooms with pillowtop beds, premium bedding, flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and DVD players. Expect designer toiletries, in-room coffee/tea makers and laptop-compatible safes, plus a living plant wall and a strong focus on sustainability (AA Eco Hotel awards, Food Made Good Environment wins, 2AA rosette & Michelin Plate).

Rent a bike, take in the terrace and garden views, or relax with a massage and facial. There’s a bar/lounge, alfresco dining, 24-hour room service and both wired and wireless internet. Self-parking is available (charges may apply).

Small meetings and events work well here with 431 sq ft of conference space, meeting rooms and complimentary high-speed wired internet.

Arbor restaurant presents modern British fine dining with garden views and alfresco options — a 2AA rosette and Michelin Plate on the résumé. Don’t miss the homebaked afternoon tea; cooked-to-order breakfasts are served (weekdays 7:00–9:30, weekends 8:00–10:00), and 24-hour room service is available.