Name: Cranborne House
Address: 45 Shaftesbury Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2LU
Price range: US$141+
Rating: 8.8

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About the Hotel

45 Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LU

Near Poole Harbour

Perfect

9.2

/10

4.5

Loved by Cranborne House guests

Well-equipped kitchen

Comfortable bedroom

Private parking

Friendly host

Cranborne House - A 3-star guest house with a shared lounge, free parking, and proximity to beaches and landmarks

A 3-star guest house with a 9.2/10 Booking.com rating, Cranborne House features rooms equipped with desks, flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms, and tea/coffee facilities. The double room includes a bath, shower, streaming services, and a quiet street view, while the family room offers two beds and a seating area. A shared kitchen and free Wi-Fi are available, along with a terrace and garden furniture. The property is 2 km from Hamworthy Beach and 5 km from Branksome, with Bournemouth Airport 13 km away. Nearby landmarks include The Project Climbing Centre (0.5 km), Poole Park (0.5 km), and Twin Sails Bridge (1 km). Free private parking and a ticket service are provided.

Pros

Free private parking and an on-site terrace with garden furniture.

Close proximity to beaches and landmarks like Hamworthy Beach and Poole Park.

Rooms feature streaming services, quiet street views, and complimentary chocolate.

A shared kitchen provides additional flexibility for meal preparation.

Cons

No on-site dining options; restaurants are within 0.5 km.

Bournemouth city center is 20 km away.

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Cranborne House offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Budget Double Room
2 persons
110 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Heating
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Twin Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
155 sq. feet
2 Single beds
Bathtub
Heating
room details
Double Room Private Bathroom
2 persons
120 sq. feet
1 Double bed
Bathtub
Heating
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Facilities

Cranborne House offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Facilities: Perfect

9.4/10Review score

General

No smoking on site
Parking
VIP check-in/ -out
Express check-in/ -out
No pets allowed
Security
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key access

Children

Cots

Spa & Leisure

Sun terrace
Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Free Wi-Fi in rooms
Heating
Sitting area
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Self-catering

Shared kitchen
Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Cranborne House Location

45 Shaftesbury Road, Poole, BH15 2LU

Map view

City landmarks

Museum

Poole Museum and Scaplen's Court Museum and Herb Garden

1.5 mi

Park

Poole Park

2300 ft

Landmark

RNLI Memorial Sculpture

4600 ft

Landmark

Poole Town FC Stadium

2900 ft

Bridge

Twin Sails Bridge

4500 ft

Museum

Poole Old Lifeboat Museum

3800 ft

Landmark

Evening Hill

4600 ft

Landmark

Purbeck Pottery

4700 ft

Landmark

Sea Music Sculpture

4600 ft

Bay

Holes Bay

1.3 mi

Park

Poole Park Santas Grotto

2300 ft

Landmark

Poole Harbour

1.9 mi

Landmark

Boating Lake

2300 ft

Park

Upton Country Park

1.8 mi

Landmark

Harbourside Park

3400 ft

Landmark

RNLI Lifeboat Museum

3800 ft

Nearby

Shopping Area

The Dolphin Centre

1300 ft

The Project Climbing Centre

1300 ft

Restaurants

Tatnam Tandorri

1500 ft

2 Tatnam Crescent

Fishcakes

1500 ft

4 Tatnam Crescent

Delicious Pizza

1600 ft

6 Tatnam Crescent

KFC

1800 ft

78-79 Dolphin Centre

Marks & Spencer

2100 ft

45 Dolphin Centre

White and Black Coffee

2300 ft

Poole Railway Station Serpentine Road Serpentine Road

Shakeaway Poole

2300 ft

8 Kingland Crescent

Cornish Bakehouse

4200 ft

175 High Street

The Lord Wimborne

2800 ft

59 Lagland Street

Caffe Nero

2900 ft

153 High Street

The Ark

3300 ft

Poole Park

Explore Poole

Local Highlights

Poole Park

9 minutes' walk

A beautiful public park featuring stunning gardens, a boating lake, and playgrounds, perfect for family outings.

The Dolphin Centre

5 minutes' walk

A vibrant shopping mall with a range of stores and eateries, offering a great place to shop and dine under one roof.

RNLI Memorial Sculpture

15 minutes' walk

A prominent tribute to lifesavers, this sculpture offers a serene spot for reflection and views of Poole Harbour.

Poole Old Lifeboat Museum

15 minutes' walk

An engaging museum dedicated to the history of the RNLI with models and memorabilia, showcasing maritime heritage.

The Project Climbing Centre

5 minutes' walk

An indoor climbing gym suitable for all skill levels, offering climbing sessions and gear rentals for adventure seekers.

Lemur Landings

6 minutes' drive

An exciting family-friendly indoor play area with climbing frames and slides, promoting active fun for kids of all ages.

Tatnam Tandorri

6 minutes' walk

A cozy eatery specializing in traditional Indian cuisine, known for its flavorful curries and warm, inviting atmosphere.

Fishcakes

6 minutes' walk

A casual seafood restaurant offering delicious fish dishes in a relaxed setting, perfect for lunch or dinner.

Poole Quay Ferry

15 minutes' walk

A ferry service offering scenic boat trips across Poole Harbour, a unique experience for all ages with picturesque views.

Studio Poole

15 minutes' walk

A vibrant venue hosting live music and events, creating a lively atmosphere for night out with friends and local artists.

Getting around

City Centre
Poole 6 min · 1700 ft
Airports
Bournemouth (BOH) 27 min · 10.8 mi
Southampton (SOU) 90 min · 37.0 mi
Train
Poole Railway Station 8 min · 2000 ft
Poole Train Station 8 min · 2000 ft
Bus
Bus stop 6 min · 1700 ft

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 14:30-21:30

Check-out

from 06:00-10:00

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the hotel rooms for free.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about Cranborne House from previous guests about their experience.

Review summary

Based on recent reviews

Cranborne House offers a comfortable stay in a characterful, elegant building, conveniently located within a short walk of Poole Quay, the Dolphin Shopping Centre, and the Lighthouse Centre. Guests appreciate the spacious rooms and the well-equipped communal kitchen, stocked with essentials like milk, coffee, tea, and bread for a self-service breakfast, although a few guests have found the room temperature a little cool at times. With on-site parking and easy access to bus routes and the train station, exploring Poole and nearby attractions, such as Brownsea Island, is made simple.

Review score

Based on 7 verified reviews

8.8 /10

Great

100%

Recommend

Staff

9.7/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Free Wi-Fi

9.0/10

Location

9.3/10

Pros

Convenient location

Spacious room

Warm welcome

Spotlessly clean

Shared kitchen

Cons

Heavy duvets

Small desk

Early breakfast

John from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room Private Bathroom

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 29, 2026

9/10

clean room self-service breakfast on-site parking

The Double Room Private Bathroom was very clean. I found the self-service breakfast convenient. It included various teas. On-site parking saved me time and hassle.

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Emily from United States

Single

Double Room Private Bathroom

4 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 23, 2026

9.3/10

charming stay near the quay

convenient location parking area local information

the location was indeed convenient with plenty of parking available outside. i appreciated the shared fridge and kitchen facilities, they included bread, milk, and cereals even though I did not use them much. the warm welcome and the good local information was certainly helpful.

My room was a bit too dark. Better lighting would have been very welcomed.

Service

10/10

Sue was helpful . She offered plenty of information about local attractions and transportation options. the check-in process was very smooth and easy, and i appreciated the friendly welcome upon arrival.

Facilities

9/10

The hotel provides a kitchen , and it had milk, coffee, tea, sugar, bread, and butter. plenty of parking is available onsite. I did not worry about finding a space. the continental breakfast included cereal, fruit juice, toast, jams, tea, and coffee.

Location

9/10

It is a 10-minute walk to the train and bus stations, wonderfully convenient. it is less than a 15-minute walk to the quay and the dolphin shopping centre. the hotel is close to bus routes. This offered access to coastal areas.

Rooms

9/10

My room included tea and coffee making facilities and a milk jug. the shower worked very well. It provided a powerful water flow. the bathroom was newly renovated. Everything seemed modern and clean.

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Christian from Germany

Single

double room private bathroom

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: January 18, 2026

7/10

convenient location warm welcome kitchen facilities cold room thin duvet sleep disturbance

the location was really convenient. parking outside was available too. i appreciated the warm welcome. the shared fridge and kitchen facilities were a bonus.

the room felt a bit cold. i only found spare pillows but nothing else to add to the bed. to keep warm, i doubled the thin duvet. other residents getting breakfast early disturbed my sleep.

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Nicholas from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room Private Bathroom

3 nights in October 2025

Reviewed: January 04, 2026

9.3/10

warm welcome excellent location free parking

The hostess gave me a warm welcome. The location is excellent and very close to the center with many activities and shops around.. It's a short distance from bus routes, I also discovered free parking was available on site. The breakfast was set up as self-service.

I found it a bit difficult to keep warm at night.

Facilities

9/10

A communal kitchen is available . It is well-stocked with milk, coffee, tea, sugar, bread and butter for making toast. A microwave is also present if you want to heat something up.

Location

10/10

The guest house is a short walk from both the bus station and the quay. The Lighthouse Centre for cinema and theatre is also close. There are many restaurants and food places nearby.

Dining

9/10

Breakfast includes a continental-style buffet. There is a variety of cereals, fruit juice, toast, jams, tea and coffee. Bread, fruit bread, and pastries are laid out each morning at around 07:00.

Rooms

9/10

My room was spacious with lots of storage available. Very neat place. The bed was comfy and the room was very quiet, so I slept well.

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Alexander from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room Private Bathroom

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: December 26, 2025

9/10

central location friendly staff kitchen facilities

The location was GREAT, just a short walk to the town centre. Staff was very friendly AND the price seemed fair. Shared fridge and kitchen facilities are AVAILABLE. Bread, milk, and cereals were there too. I did not use them though.

The room was a little cold AND I only found spare pillows, nothing else for the bed.

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benjamin from united kingdom

Couple

double room private bathroom

3 nights in November 2025

Reviewed: November 16, 2025

9.0/10

a haven of victorian charm

period details victorian tiles safe parking self-serve style

the house has proper period details with victorian tiles. i loved hearing its back story from our lovely host. the location not sketchy at all and secure with parking right outside. i checked out the breakfast and found plenty of choices available for a self-serve style meal.

the honey was in the fridge, a bit too firm for easy spreading. but honestly, that's a very minor detail.

Rooms

9/10

our double room had a private bathroom. the decor was nice, and the room felt clean! the powerful shower was appreciated after long days exploring the area.

Dining

8/10

a continental-style breakfast was available with cereal and juice. fresh milk was available for our room, and i appreciated that! a microwave was available in the kitchen if we wanted something warm.

Service

10/10

sue, the owner, was warm and cute! she were really nice too help us enjoy our stay. she provided helpful local information for getting around.

Location

9/10

the location is convenient with transport hubs nearby. frequent buses gave us access to many places. it is also within a walk to the bus and train stations, as well as to the shopping centre.

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Jack from United Kingdom

Single

Double Room Private Bathroom

3 nights in August 2026

Reviewed: October 14, 2025

9/10

wonderful stay

central location continental breakfast

i found the location quite central to the harbour area. it was also handy for the train station, about a 5-minute walk.. self-service continental breakfast was available too, though i wanted a cooked breakfast in town.

room was a bit cold and though there were spare pillows, there was nothing else to put on the bed. i doubled the thin duvet over to keep warm.

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