The Beach House

Hotels
8.7 (971 reviews)
Park Lane , Milford on Sea , gb

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Inconsistent breakfast quality
Property in need of renovation

Categories

Cleanliness
8.16
Some reviews mentioned tired property needing renovation.
Service
9.13
Staff were described as friendly and helpful throughout multiple reviews.
Location
9.67
Repeated emphasis on great location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.62
Rooms were generally praised as comfortable and beautifully decorated.
Amenities
8.65
Good amenities, though some wished for improvement in quality, particularly breakfast.
Value for Money
8.61
Value perceived as good despite some reported issues.
Food and Beverage
7.96
Breakfast and dinner options received mixed reviews; improvements suggested.
Overall Experience
8.83
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay and expressed willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 14:20

Property Description

Panoramic Views and Victorian Charm
The Beach House, a Grade II listed Victorian mansion, offers stunning panoramic views of the Isle of Wight and The Needles from just 200 yards away from the beach.

Delightful Dining and Relaxing Bar
Enjoy fresh seasonal dishes at the on-site restaurant and sip on award-winning cask ales and international lagers at the bar.

Convenient Location for Exploration
Situated just a 10-minute drive from the New Forest National Park, guests can easily indulge in hiking, cycling, and horse riding. For a lively day out, the bustling town of Bournemouth is a short 30-minute car ride away, offering an array of shops, nightclubs, and bars.

Ready to experience the perfect blend of seaside serenity and Victorian elegance? Book your stay at The Beach House now!

Important information:

Please note that American Express cannot be accepted.

Due to the age and style of the building, the Family Rooms may not be suitable for guests with reduced mobility. Please contact The Beach House directly for further information.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8.7
Based on 971 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.16
Service: 9.13
Location: 9.67
Room Quality: 8.62
Amenities: 8.65
Value for Money: 8.61
Food and Beverage: 7.96
Overall Experience: 8.83
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Ragnhild Eline • extended_group • no
8
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
6
The hotel and staff were amazing just the room size was too small
Pros:

Classic style was peaceful and close to the beach

Cons:

The Room I was given was 3m square with a shower room on the side, I wish I had been warned of this and would have booked something else , I did ask when we were shown but wasn’t offered an alternative considering it was nearly £400 for two nights

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Tim • solo_traveller • gb
3
Very disappointed. This hotel does not deserve your money until they sort his situation out.
Pros:

The main hotel seemed like a great place to stay.

Cons:

I was given a tiny room that was in a building ghat wast part of the main hotel.the room was tiny - not even enough room for a wardrobe so o had to leave all my things on the floor. The bed was uncomfortable and with no a/c and it was during a very hot spell. There was an electric fan but as the window opened onto a car park, I didn’t open it so the fan was pretty useless.
I wish o had taken photos to share but this room was no
More than a large broom cupboard and should not have been sold as somewhere to sleep. I feel that the greed of the hotel
Management is impacting the brand of what I’m sure is a decent hotel. I made a complaint when I check x out and was told it would be followed up by the hotel manager and, no surprise, nothing happened.

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Lynne • couple • gb
10
Lovely staff, perfect location, good food.
Pros:

This is our second stay, the first time in March 2025 for our wedding anniversary. This time it was a last minute booking and we chose this venue because we enjoyed it so much last time.

Cons:

Only one small complaint (though I don't like using the word complaint). We normally drink tea at breakfast but don't like making our own with water that's not boiling. We decided to have coffee instead but we didn't care for the coffee in the urn.

A pot of tea each (we drink different tea) would have made everything 100% perfect but it didn't spoil our break as, of course, we could make our own tea in our room.

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ann • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

All staff so friendly always feel so welcome

2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Sarah • couple • gb
8
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Forster • couple • gb
6
Lovely comfortable hotel in a great setting , shame the breakfast was terrible , especially at £250 per night !
Pros:

Comfortable bedroom , and nice bathroom

Cons:

The breakfast was awful …. Very poor

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Anita • couple • gb
10
A wonderful place to celebrate a special anniversary.
Pros:

Very friendly staff. We were extremely lucky to be upgraded to the Wight room which had a stunning view looking straight towards the Needles across the Solent. Breakfast was excellent. Lovely outdoor space and very easy access for a walk along the coastal path.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Jamie • couple • gb
8
Lovely location
Pros:

Location and architecture of the hotel

Cons:

The bed could be more comfortable

2026-07-21 • via Nuitee
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Tricky • couple • gb
6
Cons:

Food poor quality

2026-07-17 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • gb
8
Beautiful Hotel in great garden leading to the sea.
Pros:

Beautiful location in a stunning historic building

Cons:

Bathroom was smaller than I hoped

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
Beautiful location and room. Very relaxing didn’t want to leave.
Pros:

Great view across the Solent, quiet and restful. Lovely building with original features. Friendly staff.

Cons:

Not too sure about a shared balcony outside the bathroom.

2026-07-16 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
8
2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • family_with_children • gb
10
Lovely staff and lovely location
Pros:

Lovely cottage. Full of refreshments. Clean

Cons:

Stairs were steep

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
5
Clean room polite staff, efficient staff and a decidedly average full English
Cons:

The breakfast served was really quite poor. And a much lesser standard than fellow guests had experienced previously.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • gb
8
We thoroughly enjoyed the location and the staff were excellent throughout our stay
2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
9
Lovely stay in a gorgeous property.
Pros:

Room was exceptional, especially the gorgeous bath and glorious view. Food in the evening was also very tasty and staff throughout were helpful. Would certainly visit again in the future as well as spend more time exploring the local area.

Cons:

Nothing worth mentioning that could be improved.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Lyndall • couple • gb
7
A nice break which could have been exceptional!
Pros:

Position and historical property. Lovely to have a sea view… despite tiny room. Staff were friendly (but overworked!)

Cons:

Shower was broken. (We reported it but it was not repaired during our 3 night stay) Room was tiny. Staff were overworked and didn’t even take our order for breakfast on the third day… also toast which we ordered was not delivered. Didn’t like the black sun shades on tables as they made the place look like an ordinary pub ( this place used to have class as ‘Westover Hall’ )

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Colin • couple • gb
7
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee