come to the Cumberland

Bournemouth is the gem of the south coast, with golden, blue flag beaches to stroll in the daytime and a bustling town with plenty of nightlife to keep you busy in the evening. But, after a day’s shopping and strolling, wining and dining, where will you rest your weary (and slightly woozy) head? Well, there’s a soft, white pillow at The Cumberland Hotel that will do very nicely! Ten minutes walk from town in the East Cliff area, overlooking the sandy, kid-safe beaches and the pretty promenades (in fact, there’s a pathway or a cable car you can take down to the beaches) it couldn’t be in a better spot.

It’s a stunning Art Deco Hotel that’s been refurbished recently to an amazingly opulent standard – we’re talking Italian marble floors and Italian slate fireplaces here. You’ll feel like a twenties film star relaxing in the opulent lounges and sipping glasses of champagne in the chic Ventana Bar. The Mirabelle dining room is completely stunning in stylish black with carefully placed beveled mirrors that give it a grand, designer feel. The food’s delicious; they have a constantly changing menu, which their chef designs using fresh local produce.

In such a gorgeous spot by the sea, the views from the front facing rooms are amazing (see the main picture at the top) – if you pick one of the balcony rooms you can listen to the distant waves, breathe the fresh sea air and even get a little sun on your face if Mother Nature’s in good spirits. Even if you don’t go for a balcony, there’s one of Bournemouth's biggest outdoor swimming pools to laze by with a book and a spritzer. The Cumberland is also associated with the neighbouring Suncliffe and Cliffeside hotels meaning that there are even more facilities available; the Suncliffe, in fact, has an indoor leisure complex complete with indoor pool, spa tub, sauna, minigym, tournament size squash courts and rooftop helipad (ok, maybe I’m fibbing about the last one).  The Cliffeside has another outdoor swimming pool too. 

So the Cumberland is pretty much the ideal Bornemouth retreat, glam and gorgeous interiors,  spotlessly clean and super-comfy rooms and prices start from just £60 per room bed & breakfast or £80 with dinner.

If you're feeling lucky, though, we're giving away a weekend stay for two in The Cumberland. We'll even throw in a couple of tasty breakfasts - just head here to enter.

Comments

[CAROLINE GLASS]

FABULOUS WEBSITE - I HAVE VISITED THIS HOTEL IN BOURNEMOUTH LAST YEAR AND LOVED IT - I WOULD LOVE TO STAY THERE!

[Michelle Fawzi]

I would love to win the competition to stay in the Cumberland Hotel, Bournemouth, looks Fab