The rooms are beautiful, the breakfast and cafe are fantastic, the location is great but, above all, the owners are wonderful, welcoming and friendly. We can see ourselves coming back time and time again. A perfect base for a weekend on the South Coast. More

I'd been told about this place by a couple of friends who had said that this little b&w had just been rebranded to a new name but still run by the same enthusiastic owners. My work involves lots of travelling around the area and I'm always looking for new places to stop for a coffee. Just a couple of minutes... More

This lovely place is situated at the top of Alum Chine...a pretty wooded valley leading to the beach. It is also a similar 5 minute walk to the centre of Westbourne which has numerous nice wine bars and restaurants. The coffee shop at the hotel serves great coffee and very tasty cakes which can be enjoyed on one of the... More

We booked a last minute trip to Bournemouth (mid-week) with our two young children (10 month and 4 year old), in their Family Room. We felt very welcomed when we arrived and were quickly served fresh coffee and refreshments for the little ones. The family room was perfect for us and my daughter was very excited about having her own... More

I am a Bournemouth local who lives down the road from the Living Room and am delighted at their new cafe. A great refurbishment gives it a contempory and homely atmosphere that was very relaxing. The menu is delightfully refreshing; french toast, sweetcorn fritters and ham hock hash are just too irresistable! And the food is of excellent quality, which... More

I booked this bed and breakfast for a 3 night stay whilst 3 of us we were at a Conference at the BIC, Very welcoming hosts and delightful children. Very nice bedrooms with kettle and tea/coffee plus a little plate of mint sweeties and luxurious, new shower rooms. I booked a single for myself which wasn't en-suite but I had... More

We booked the family room at Thanet House for one night. We received a warm welcome from owners Anna and Andy, who told us everything we needed to know to make the most of our stay in Bournemouth. Our room was beautifully furnished, with a light, airy and luxiourious feel. It was immaculately clean, as was the ensuite bathroom. Having... More

Less than 10 walk to Alum Chine which is beautiful. Also 10 minutes walk from Westbourne town. Room 3 comfortable but with some road noise. Shower just warm enough. Breakfast generous although choice of cereal unimaginative. Great for families. More

We booked this guest house on the reviews submitted on Trip Advisor on the morning that we were to stay in the evening. We were not disappointed. Very clean room, quiet location, and an excellent breakfast. The owners recently changed the name from Thanet House to the Living Room, as they are now using the breakfast / dining room as... More