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The Anchorage

4.0 star property
Inn with a restaurant, near Sandbanks Beach

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Beach nearby
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
1 bedroom, desk, free WiFi
Front of property

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

Standard Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the area

Map
47 Haven Road, Canford Cliffs, Poole, England, BH13 7LH

What's nearby

  • Alum Chine Beach - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Bournemouth Pier - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Bournemouth Pavillion Theatre - 6 min drive - 4.7 km

Getting around

  • Branksome Station - 4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sandbanks Beach Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Branksome Chine Beach Goods Shop - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Compton Acres - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Rick Stein, Sandbanks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Cliff - ‬6 min walk

About this property

The Anchorage

Upscale inn near Sandbanks Beach
The Anchorage provides amenities, such as a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Room features
All guest rooms at The Anchorage include amenities, such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, heating and daily housekeeping

Languages

English, French, Hungarian, Polish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 21 March 2024 to 20 March 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards

Property is also known as

Milsoms Hotel Poole
Milsoms Poole
Milsoms Hotel Poole, Dorset
Loch Fyne Restaurant Hotel Poole
The Anchorage Inn
The Anchorage Poole
The Anchorage Inn Poole
Loch Fyne Restaurant Hotel Poole

Frequently asked questions

Is The Anchorage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Anchorage?

The Anchorage doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at The Anchorage?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Anchorage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Anchorage located?

Situated by the sea, this inn is within 1 mi (2 km) of Compton Acres and Sandbanks Beach. Bournemouth Beach is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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The Anchorage Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 54 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 146 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

overnight stay

Very comfortable stay, very clean and location excellent for the beach,and the staff were friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Picturesque

Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good, would use again. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Weekend Stay

Unexpectedly good. Really affordable and the food was outstanding!! Will definitely be returning soon! 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The Anchorage was lovely and the staff could not have been more helpful , kind and chatty. The decor is good, but the bedrooms lack light ,mirrors, shelf space and the heating is very noisy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The window in bedroom was fixed to only open marginally. Hopeless on a hot night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Seagull alarm clock and available menu

Room was comfortable however the seagulls kept us awake every morning from 5am walking on the roof (Room5) There were a couple of examples where ingredients listed for food items on the menu were left out, proving to be a disappointment for some dishes. The gnocchi didn't have any chestnuts, The pancakes didn't have coconut yoghurt for example. More vegetarian options would have been welcomed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Bev

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was very very dark. I did mention it to the gentleman but he seemed uninterested by my comments. The tea/coffee tray was inside the wardrobe on a shelf. It was so dark in the room I had to use the light on my phone to get items. That's despite there being 3 small lamps scattered about and a floor lamp. There wasn't a main ceiling light. May be a light to come on as you open the wardrobe door. It's a very very small room and there are 3 chairs and a table in it. Not necessary. There was a good book of how to... and tips for the local area. The nesspresso machine was nice and there was a lovely Roberts radio so some luxurious items. The bathroom was beautiful Stylish and bright. However there was not a bath so we had to use a hand towel. Nice toiletries and a wonderful shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maximilian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommended

Staff very efficient, professional and friendly. Very knowledgeable and willing to help in anyway possible. Highly recommend the Anchoage.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was lovely - but kitchen staff below it were super noisy - lots of shouting. Feels under (experienced) staffed and unwelcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lennart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

shea

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

scott

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very small was more suitable for a single person the room .Property on the whole very tired and sad. The whole property needed a complete deep clean very disappointed as Location is the best.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tobias

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

We went for an overnight get-away and were very pleased. Tomas on Reception greeted and told us where the room was. The room was compact but perfectly formed. The shower room (again compact) was spotless, however, the boarding behind the sink could do with a bit of attention but that's the only negative. There was a big, walk-in cupboard/wardrobe with hanging space, iron and ironing board. Plenty of room for luggage and even a pushchair. Starters and nibbles are on offer in the bar area, which we enjoyed for lunch and we were booked for dinner in the evening. Mark gave some recommendations which were amazing. Thank you. Tomas was back on duty at breakfast and the Eggs Benedict/Royale were spot on delicious. Extremely good service and fabulous food. We will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Was great & the service was the best ever & while the building needs up dating it was very clean & tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Business

Rooms are small but that’s ok, mattress is way to hard and could do with being more middle of the road. Restaurant is top notch as is service
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Maggie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

A not so bargain short break in a good location.

I found accessibility was a challenge. Toilets and bedrooms upstairs were difficult for me, as I have mobility issues. The room was clean and reasonably well presented but short voile curtains and basic soap, limited milk cartons, and a very low side chair made it all feel 3*. Good value for money for the room but we spent more eating than we expected to.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022