Matchams

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View across the Avon Valley from Matchams viewpoint Looking across the Avon valley from the car park at Matchams viewpoint. The chapel illuminated by sunlight in the trees to the left of the photo is at Bisterne, and the building towards the centre is Bisterne Manor.
View across the Avon Valley from Matchams viewpoint Looking across the Avon valley from the car park at Matchams viewpoint. The chapel illuminated by sunlight in the trees to the left of the photo is at Bisterne, and the building towards the centre is Bisterne Manor.
Approaching Bournemouth The A338 'Bournemouth Spur Road' was built in the mid-1960s, linking the main trunk road to Dorset – the A31 – at Ringwood, thus downgrading the old A338 which became the B3347 south from Ringwood to Christchurch.
Photo by Chris Downer (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Matcham's Park, Dorset. This forest is on the northern edge of Ringwood Raceway, Matcham's Park.
Photo by Stuart Buchan (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)
Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is €76 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
€76
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,723 reviews)
Room was very large, spotless and the staff were very helpful. Food in Leo’s restaurant was excellent.

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour
Moxy Southampton

Moxy Southampton

3 out of 5
Harbour Parade Southampton England
The price is €72 per night from 25 Jan to 26 Jan
€72
25 Jan - 26 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Southampton. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
Staff was great! Room was good…!Only negative was room was too hot & couldn’t adjust heat…

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Moxy Southampton
Laguna Hotel

Laguna Hotel

3 out of 5
6 Suffolk Road South Bournemouth England
The price is €45 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
€45
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,000 reviews)
Great as always

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Laguna Hotel
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Luxury villa, amazing location, pool, jacuzzi, snooker, cinema & tennis court!

Luxury villa, amazing location, pool, jacuzzi, snooker, cinema & tennis court!

Ringwood ENG
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Ringwood. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Liberty's Owl Raptor and Reptile Centre and ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (52 reviews)
We had the most fantastic 3 night stay - 15 of us & a dog. The house was spectular, kitchen fully equipped, large lounge and very spacious and comfortable for us all. 4 bedrooms in the main house, plus 3 bedrooms in the out house. Now to start with the games room - we utilised this daily night & ...

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Luxury villa, amazing location, pool, jacuzzi, snooker, cinema & tennis court!
Peartree Serviced Apartments

Peartree Serviced Apartments

3.5 out of 5
17-19 Mill Road Salisbury England
Stay at this aparthotel in Salisbury. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Mompesson House and Arundells are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (306 reviews)
Everything and everyone excellent

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Peartree Serviced Apartments
Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
Stay at this aparthotel in Bournemouth. Enjoy free parking and an outdoor tennis court. Popular attractions Bournemouth Beach and Poole Harbour are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (24 reviews)
Great location and nice and quiet but close enough to bars and restaurants in Westbourne.

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Alum Chine Beach House
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Popular places to visit

Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood

You can take time to visit Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood during your travels to St. Leonards and St. Ives. Visit the spas and lively bars in this relaxing area.

Go Ape at Moors Valley Ringwood

Burley Park

Explore the great outdoors at Burley Park, a lovely green space in Burley. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Burley Park

New Forest Cider

Enjoy an outing to New Forest Cider during your stay in Burley. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

New Forest Cider

Burley Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Burley at Burley Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Burley Golf Club

Avon Heath Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Avon Heath Country Park, a lovely green space in St. Leonards and St. Ives.

Avon Heath Country Park

Snowtrax

Enjoy an outing to Snowtrax during your stay in Hurn. Amble within the lush forest or visit the spas in this relaxing area.

Snowtrax

Things to do

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip

€45
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
From Bournemouth: Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door Trip
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth

€14
per adult
Bar & Club queue jump entry Party Pass to multiple venues in Bournemouth
Luxury Driven Transport

Shore Excursion Southampton:Post Cruise to London via Paultons Park Peppa Pig

€873
per traveller
Shore Excursion Southampton:Post Cruise to London via Paultons Park Peppa Pig
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