Stayed 17-21 Aug. Very enjoyable stay,great food,place was full of history.Whilst enjoying very good meals,my eye`s were drawn to the excellent coving and panelling and fireplaces. Please do not change the wonderful character of this house/hotel.To the new owners, best of luck with updating of facilities,but keep the history.Thanks again,
PeteAllen

We had stayed at the East Cliff Cottage a couple of years ago and booked to stay again a few months ago. Initally, I was quite dissapointed on arrival to be told the hotel had been taken over by new management and we had not been contacted about this. The new owners were very welcoming as they had not run a guest house before but they made us feel very comftoable. We had booked the superior family room, a very spacious room but in need of a little loving care and touch ups. There was no dressing table stool, which I found annoying as I had to kneel or stand to do my hair and make up. The bathroom needs a towel rail to hand the wet and dry towels. The bed linen could do with some new sheets and definitley some new pillows. Breakfast was great, good service and very enjoyable . This a very good family value hotel to visit the beach and walk into Bournemouth. We wish the new owners lots of luck in their new venture and hope one day to visit again.

My fiancée & I stayed at East Cliff cottage hotel in June 2011 to celebrate our engagement.

On planning our engagement, prior to proposing on the beach earlier on in the day, I had arranged with Chris & Alan to purchase a bottle of champagne to serve with dinner. On arrival they kept the whole event secret from my fiancée & were most helpful & attentive during the meal.
We just loved the hotel, as Chris & Alan the owners were absolutely delightful, as they make you feel at home, having a friendly chat with you if time permits.
The dinner is just out of this world, a fine dining experience on par with the finest of restaurants, always arriving hot and plentiful. Breakfast, was a delight, with plenty to choose from.
We ate their on both nights, as we have eaten there previously (without staying there), enjoyed it so much, we came back & stayed at the hotel.
The room was superbly decorated, as we had a double superior, we both enjoyed the roll top bath, how wonderful it was to relax in it.
The hotel has plenty of character to it – DEFINITELY HOME FROM HOME!!!!.
Great place to celebrate a special occasion.
As hosts, Alan & Chris are irreplaceable.
Genuinely lovely warm people.
We shall be back time & time again, The place is a little gem, priceless!!!!

We stayed at the East Cliff Cottage hotel when going to a family wedding nearby. The location was great - quiet street but very close to the beach. We had a big family room at the back which was very quiet & had a ginormous bath which I'm sure we could all fit in! The bed was also huge, and comfortable and we slept really well. Breakfast was very good & staff were very helpful throughout our stay. We would recommend the hotel & would definitely stay there again.