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Discoveries House

2.5 star property
Family-friendly guesthouse with beach bars and restaurant

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Beach nearby, beach shuttle, beach cabanas, sun-loungers
Courtyard
Family dining
Exterior detail
Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

5.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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3 Roslin Road, Talbot Woods, Bournemouth, England, BH3 7JA
  • Place, Bournemouth University
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bournemouth Lower Gardens
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Bournemouth International Centre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room (Interconnecting to Design Apartment)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Deluxe Apartment, 3 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
3 bedrooms
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 9
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed, 2 Double Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Discovery House Family Room

Discovery House Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Townhome, 4 Bedrooms | Living area

Deluxe Townhome, 4 Bedrooms

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 12
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Single Sofa Bed, 2 Double Beds, 2 Large Single Beds, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Twin Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Garden Ensuite Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Ground Floor Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, blackout curtains, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Two Room Offer

Highlights

Soundproofed
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Shared/communal kitchen
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 King Bed

About the area

Bournemouth

A family-friendly stay in the heart of Bournemouth awaits you at Discoveries House. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find Bournemouth University and Arts University Bournemouth. Highlights at this guest house include 6 beach bars, a restaurant and free self-parking. .This smoke-free guest house offers free WiFi in public areas, a free food/drink shopping service and a library. Additionally, you'll find a children's club, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Self-service breakfast is available. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a beach shuttle. .Attractions within a 15-minute drive of this Bournemouth guest house include Bournemouth International Centre and Poole Harbour.
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What's nearby

  • Bournemouth University - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bournemouth Lower Gardens - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • The Square - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bournemouth Town Hall - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 5 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth Station - 7 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee #1 - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Parkstone and Heatherlands (Wetherspoon) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Silverback Alehouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bombay Palace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Discoveries House

Family-friendly guesthouse with beach bars and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 6 beach bars. WiFi is free in public spaces. A library, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at the family-friendly Discoveries House. The guest house can provide a complimentary food/drink shopping service and tour/ticket assistance. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This Bournemouth guest house is smoke free.

  • 6 guestrooms or units
  • 6 bars on the beach
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas on the beach (surcharge)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Water dispenser
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
Discoveries House offers 6 accommodations with a safe and complimentary slippers. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Housekeeping is offered on a weekly basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Self-serve breakfast available for a fee: GBP 5 per person
  • 6 beach bars
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • Bingo
  • Children's club
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Library
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pro golf lessons
  • Pro golf shop
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Baby bath
  • Baby toys
  • Changing table
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)
  • Trampoline

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (weekly)
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach cabanas (surcharge)
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laundry detergent
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 25.0 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 5.0 per day.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Cleaning deposit: GBP 125 per stay
  • Administrative fee: GBP 10 per accommodation, per stay
  • Bed sheets fee: GBP 12.5 per accommodation, per stay
  • A damage deposit of GBP 350 will be collected before check-in.
  • Deposit is payable by bank transfer and is due within 24 hours of booking the reservation.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for self-service breakfast: from approximately GBP 5 per person
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 25.0 per night
  • Firewood fee: GBP 20 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the guest house before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • A mandatory cleaning fee is included in this property's rental rate.

Property is also known as

Discoveries House Guesthouse
Discoveries House Bournemouth
Discoveries House Guesthouse Bournemouth

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Discoveries House?

Discoveries House offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Discoveries House?

Yep, Discoveries House has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

Are there any beaches close to Discoveries House?

The closest beach to Discoveries House is Bournemouth Beach (2.6 km).

Is Discoveries House family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and supervised childcare, as well as changing tables and baby baths in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Discoveries House is a hit with families.

Does Discoveries House serve breakfast?

Yep, self-service brekkie is available at Discoveries House.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Discoveries House?

No, Discoveries House does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Discoveries House?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Discoveries House's onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at Discoveries House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is noon.

Are pets allowed at Discoveries House?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Discoveries House?

There is a golf course next to Discoveries House.

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