East Cliffside Drive Dorset

Airport Code: BOH

Location. Renovated to its original Art Deco splendour, the Cumberland Hotel is set on the panoramic East Cliff, above Bournemouth's seafront promenades. It is one mile from Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth Airport (BOH) is six miles away, an approximate driving time of 15 minutes.

Hotel Features.The hotel's classic Art Deco style is complemented by a porter service, and guests can enjoy complimentary use of the neighbouring Suncliff Hotel's leisure complex. There is also an outdoor heated pool on site, a poolside terrace with English Channel views, and wireless Internet access. Multilingual staff at the 24 hour front desk can offer tourist advice, and there is complimentary on site parking.

Dining options at the Cumberland Hotel include the Mirabelle Dining Room, a tranquil Art Deco styled restaurant offering international dishes, and the Red Door Brasserie, where avant garde design meets Art Deco architecture in a continental styled brasserie overlooking the terrace and sea. Ventana is a cocktail bar defined by chic Art Deco style with poolside seating.

Guestrooms. The 106 guestrooms are decorated in a classic English fashion with modern furnishings, and are located on four floors accessible by lift. All include coffee and tea makers, telephones, televisions and complimentary toiletries.

Expert Tip. Brownsea Island, 11 kilometres from the hotel, boasts splendid beaches on its south shore, as well as two nature reserves inland. The north of the island is a sanctuary for waterfowl, while the south reserve plays host to magnificent peacocks.