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Holiday Inn Express Poole

Walking Fields Lane, Poole, Dorset England, BH15 1RZ

Hotel
·35 attendees
·85 bedrooms
·2 meeting rooms

The town centre location of our hotel in Poole, just minutes from the award-winning golden sandy beaches of Sandbanks, quayside walks, the ferry to Brownsea Island, and the Channel Islands and beyond to France, means whatever your reasons for staying with us, be they for business or pleasure, convenience must be among them. The warmth of the welcome you will receive from our friendly staff will be matched by the cosy comfort of our rooms, all of which are spacious, finished in a contemporary style, and come with complimentary Wi-Fi access and a hearty breakfast each morning. Double, twin, and executive rooms are available, and if you have accessibility needs we would advise booking a DDA approved room as far in advance as possible. With the regional headquarters of Barclays, Honeywell, Siemens, RNLI, Lush, Animal and Sunseeker International just walking distance from our front doors, we are in the business heart of Poole. As a result of this, our hotel is a popular venue for formal and informal meetings, and our lounge, bar, heated patio area and two fully equipped modern Meeting Rooms are at your disposal. For those on holiday and wishing to explore the many delights the south coast of England has to offer, there are the treasures of the Jurassic Coast with its fossils and the many spectacular rock formations to spy, the ancient market towns, rivers to fish, family fun days and adventures to be had.

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Mortons Manor

Mortons Manor 45 East Street Corfe Castle Wareham, BH20 5EE

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·70 attendees
·21 bedrooms
·2 meeting rooms

Mortons Manor is a Grade II listed Elizabethan Manor House, sitting at the base of Corfe Castle steeped full of history dating back to 1590. Located in the heart of the Purbecks, the independently owned Hotel is proud of its three-star AA award for hospitality and the Hotel’s Restaurant is recognised by the AA (2 Rosettes) as one of the best restaurants in Dorset. Mortons Manor can be booked for your exclusive conference usage, offering full exclusivity of all the facilities of your very own Manor House. You will be able to fill the 21 bedrooms of the 16th Century Manor with your delegates, choosing the rooms personally if you wish. During your conference you will have exclusive use of the hotel bar as well as the idyllic Oak Room, which is a fantastic venue for drinks reception. Combine these stunning rooms with The Snug, Castle Room & Restaurant and you have a prefect venue for the ultimate Company Conference. We also cater for smaller events and we can offer the very popular Castle Room. This is a charming meeting room which can accommodate up to 2X delegates either in boardroom or conference format. We can also offer up to 60 delegates in the Hotel restaurant. Our private meeting rooms at Mortons Manor offer a stimulating environment for small conferences, meetings and private dining. Our experienced conference team will work closely with you to ensure that all aspects of your visit are to your requirements.

The Poole Quay Hotel

The Quay, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1HD

Hotel
·80 attendees
·70 bedrooms
·5 meeting rooms

Each conference room offers natural day light. The largest room that we have to offer is the Harbour view suite which we can cater any thing up to 200 including dinner dances, buffets, conferences and weddings. This room is particularly favourite because of the wonderful views across Poole quay. We also offer the Jolliffe suite which can cater any thing from 25 to 70 covers. This room is is multi adaptable and can hold a civil ceremony room with red carpet down the aisle and flowers on pedestals making the room smell of roses while looking out the window at the great views in the morning and then turned around for a buffet in the evening with a disco playing and the Jolliffe function bar open serving drinks while every one enjoys a dance on the dance floor. You can all so use the patio out the front of the marquee if you wanted to say have a company bbq. We also offer syndicate rooms which can be used for 1 on 1 interviews or a small boardroom up to 8. What ever the occasion we can help you make it perfect.

Springfield Country Hotel and Leisure Club Dorset

The Springfield Hotel and Country Club, Grange Road, Wareham, Dorset., BH20 5AL

Hotel
·200 attendees
·9 meeting rooms

Our range of conference suites accommodate 2 - 200 delegates to accommodate all manner of requirements and budgets, many being on the ground floor, having direct access to the gardens.Adjaent smallar rooms, ideal for breakout/workshops, are also available.

The Italian Villa

The Italian Villa 164 Canford Cliffs Road Poole Dorset, BH13 7ES

Conference centre
·3 meeting rooms

Introducing Dorset’s most exclusive events venue... Set against the dramatic backdrop of 10 acres of manicured gardens at the renowned Compton Acres, The Italian Villa gives guests an unparalleled setting to host their dream event. Voted Dorset’s Best Wedding Venue, but equally popular with private and corporate entertaining, The Italian Villa is the only venue of its kind in the UK. This luxury venue in Canford Cliffs offers acres of space and a balcony that overlooks the stunning Italian Garden - ensuring that your event photos will truly be extraordinary! When booking the multi-award winning Italian Villa, you can choose from either full exclusivity of the venue or simply hire one suite only for your event. Over three floors, the grand Villa gives you size and scope but with wonderful intimacy too. The team’s impeccable standards ensure that every single guest feels like a VIP. Catering at the Villa is provided by our team of creative, highly experienced chefs and Service Directors headed by local hospitality expert, Tony Beales. Combined with direct access into the spectacular Italian Garden, the Villa can cater for small, intimate events for 30, or can provide a relaxed setting for up to 250 guests when using the Italian Garden. Well-appointed with lifts to all three floors, air conditioning, built in sound systems, a stage, and audio-visual screens, The Villa’s superb facilities enables you to theme and create a truly memorable event.

Harbour Heights Hotel

73 Haven Road, Sandbanks, Poole, Dorset,

Golf club
·Hotel
·110 attendees
·2 meeting rooms

As you would expect every aspect of this hotel is designed with a careful eye for detail and offers the highest standard of conference and banqueting facilities for any business seeking a secluded, inspirational venue. The hotel has a purpose built conference room with a private patio area, equipped with ISDN, broadband, projection screens, hanging rails, white boards, OHP's, LCD Projectors (hire charge applicable), TV and Videos. For those informal conferences choose the beautiful Hytes suite which has spectacular sea views and a private terrace. For those all important team building sessions we have our very own water sports academy with a wide range of sea faring sports - fun treasure hunts on power boats or dinghy sailing, kayaking, windsurfing and even bike rentals to explore the Jurassic coastline! Alternatively, take advantage of the company yacht, a 36 ft Malö. Sailed and supervised by a fully qualified RYA skipper you can relax knowing you are in safe hands – a wonderful experience for you and your colleagues.

The Riviera Hotel and Holiday Apartments Bournemouth

Riviera Hotel, 14 - 16 Burnaby Road, Alum Chine, Bournemouth, BH4 8JF

Hotel
·180 attendees
·73 bedrooms
·3 meeting rooms

The Riviera Hotel & Holiday Apartments is a well established large hotel and an ideal venue for any event. Exclusively situated on the border of Bournemouth and Poole, the Riviera has spectacular views of Poole Bay and is just a minute’s walk from the beautiful wooded Alum Chine leading to its delightful Blue Flag sandy beach If you are looking for a meeting and conference venue in Bournemouth, the Riviera has excellent facilities such as flexible function suites, free secure WiFi throughout the hotel , Indoor Leisure Club, Outdoor Pool, free parking and only a 20 minute bracing stroll along the prom to the Bournemouth International Centre (the BIC). Bournemouth Airport & Bournemouth Train Station is just a short drive away. The hotel has 75 modern en-suite bedrooms and 10 self catering apartments, all with 19” flat screen TV and many have balconies with stunning sea views.

The Haven Hotel Poole

The Haven Banks Road Sandbanks Poole Dorset, BH13 7QL

Hotel
·190 attendees
·84 bedrooms
·4 meeting rooms

Situated on the Sandbanks Peninsula of Poole Harbour, this elegant hotel features a leisure centre, 2 restaurants and panoramic views of Poole Bay. There is also free Wi-Fi and a beauty spa. The bright bedrooms at FJB Collection - The Haven each have a satellite TV, tea/coffee facilities and a private modern bathroom. Some rooms have scenic views towards the Purbeck Hills or Brownsea Island. The Haven restaurant offers fine dining with sea views. La Roche restaurant serves fresh seafood and classic British cuisine, and features a spacious terrace. There is also a stylish lounge bar. The leisure centre features indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a fully equipped fitness suite. Guests can also relax in the sauna, spa bath and steam room, or try indulgent treatments in the salon. The wide range of facilities at FJB Collection - The Haven include a fully equipped fitness gym, sauna, steam room, hot tub, hydrotherapy pools and a heated, seasonal outdoor pool. There is also a poolside bar and grill for light meals. The Haven is just a 15-minute drive from Poole Ferry Terminal, offering crossings to the Channel Islands. Free parking is available, and Sandbanks Beach is just a few metres away.

Sandbanks Hotel

15 Banks Road, Poole, Dorset BH13 7PS, BH13 7PS

Hotel

Situated in one of England’s most exclusive locations, The Sandbanks is relaxed and affordable, with attractions to suit every need. On one side of the hotel, there is direct access to Sandbanks' Blue Flag beach with safe swimming in the sea and seven miles of golden sands with views of Old Harry Rocks, Poole and Bournemouth Bay round to Hengistbury Head and across to the Isle of Wight. On the other side there are views of Brownsea Island and the Purbecks across the natural bay of Poole Harbour. Poole Harbour's shallow waters are a magnet, drawing water sports experts and beginners from afar and is the ideal base for the very own Watersports Academy. With 108 guest rooms, many with sea or harbour views and balcony, The Sandbanks suits a wide range of guests, whether for short breaks, holidays, business meetings or special events. Although particularly family-friendly, the hotel’s layout allows everyone space to enjoy their visit in their own way. Open to non-residents, many locals often drop by for a drink on the terrace or savour the opportunity to relax with a delicious meal in the restaurant overlooking the sea. They understand that you may be perfectly happy to spend all your time in the hotel, but if you seek other activities and attractions, there are plenty of things to do nearby.

Hotel Du Vin Poole

Thames Street, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1JN

Hotel
·38 bedrooms
·7 meeting rooms

One of the newest additions to the Hotel du Vin family of luxury boutique hotels, Hotel du Vin Poole is situated in the Former Mansion House, in close proximity of Poole Harbour, famous for its long boating tradition and spectacular natural beauty. The area of Dorset is a popular destination for visitors and holiday makers alike as well as a welcoming stopping-off point for the many yachts and cruisers that ply the waters of the harbour and the wider Purbeck heritage coast. Hotel du Vin Poole, a beautiful Grade II-listed Virginia-creeper-clad Georgian house situated off the old quay is home to two beautifully distinctive meeting and events rooms, Port and Starboard. Function Rooms Port is an elegantly finished room that benefits from natural daylight and retains many of its original features helping to make your meeting or event a truly inspired one. Starboard, a slightly smaller room, located at the front of the hotel benefits from views of the neighbouring church gardens. With a stunning original fireplace, unique decor and 2 large sash windows allowing the room to flood with natural daylight, Starboard is an outstanding setting for your business. Superb hospitality Our friendly, professional staff are happy to take care of wedding receptions, private lunches and dinners, even your own wine tasting and of course, business meetings and lunches.

The RNLI Lifeboat College

The Lifeboat College West Quay Road Poole Dorset BH15 1HZ, BH15 1HZ

Conference centre
·1 meeting room

The RNLI College is an award-winning conference and training venue situated in a stunning waterside setting in Poole, Dorset. It is the home of RNLI training. But, as well as being used to train our crew and lifeguards, the unique and purpose-built modern facilities are available to other organisations and businesses to hire. Choosing the RNLI College as the venue for your events directly benefits the RNLI, the charity that saves lives at sea.

Purbeck House Hotel

91 High Street Swanage Dorset, BH19 2LZ

Hotel

Nestled in extensive gardens in the centre of Swanage, this unique family-run hotel combines the atmosphere of a traditional country house with all the amenities of a modern hotel. Steeped in history, the 38 bedrooms are divided between the main house, constructed in 1875, and the newly-built Louisa Lodge (completed in 2003). All of the bedrooms are en suite and some have sea or garden views. The hotel has a large car park and is only 300 yards from the sea front and the clean, sandy beaches. We are an ideal conference venue having three rooms to suit your needs. Choose from The Purbeck Room, The Hardy Room or The Garden Conservatory.

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