Your stay — Towngate Guest House
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Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Towngate Guest House, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the higher floors (3rd, 4th, or 5th) for a quieter stay, as these are likely to be further away from the Wimborne Road, which can be busy with traffic. The Towngate Guest House has 3 floors with a lift, so you can opt for a room on the higher floors to minimize street noise.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms near the lift or service entrance as these may be more prone to noise from guests and staff. Additionally, rooms on the ground floor may experience some noise from Wimborne Road, so it's best to opt for higher floors.
Best views
Unfortunately, the view from Towngate Guest House in Poole is not particularly notable, as it's situated on a relatively quiet residential street. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.
Quietest floors
3-5
🔊 Noise notes
Wimborne Road can be busy with traffic, especially during rush hour, so rooms on the lower floors may experience some noise. Additionally, the service entrance and lift may generate some noise, particularly if you're a light sleeper.
Insider tips
Arrive early to secure parking, as the spaces are limited and can fill up quickly. Take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities to save time and money during your stay.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Towngate Guest House
free, 10 Mbps speed, 3-device limit, no login required
serves all floors, none of the building is stairs-only
no complimentary digital newsstand, but public library is 0.5 miles away
14:00-22:00, early bag-drop not available, £10 late check-out fee (until 12:00)
available from 08:00, £5 per bag (max 2 bags)
step-free access, wheelchair-accessible entrance, no structural limitations
on-site parking available, £10 per night; nearest public car park (Poole Park car park) is 0.8 miles away, £4.50 per day; no EV charging available
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: £20 advance deposit, £50 incidental card hold at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Friends Meeting House (134 m · ~2 min walk)
- Place of worship: Poole International Church (368 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Longfleet Baptist Church (432 m · ~5 min walk)
- Church: Brethren Meeting Hall (574 m · ~7 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
The Dolphin Poole — 717 m · ~9 min walk
Sterte Green — 784 m · ~10 min walk
RNLI Lifeboat Museum — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
The Lighthouse — 646 m · ~8 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 807 m · ~10 min walk
Rowlands Pharmacy — 520 m · ~7 min walk
Longfleet Service Station — 361 m · ~5 min walk
Poole Bus Station — 727 m · ~9 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Pound Sterling, GBP
Use high-street banks or post office for best rates; avoid exchange bureaux at airports and tourist spots which give poor rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are widely accepted everywhere, even for small amounts; chip-and-PIN is standard.
Not expected but appreciated: round up in taxis, leave 10-12.5% in restaurants if service is good, and a couple of pounds for hotel housekeeping.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee or an espresso from a chain café costs around £2.50; independent cafes may be slightly less.
A filled baguette or jacket potato from a sandwich shop or pub lunch special, around £6-8.
A main course at a modest pub or curry house, typically £10-14.
Not a big street food scene; the quayside market on weekends sometimes has stalls with baps and pasties for around £5.
Tesco, Sainsbury's, Aldi, and Lidl are the main budget supermarkets in BH15.
Primark and M&S on the high street; also charity shops around Church Street for cheap second-hand basics.
Local bus day pass (Morebus) costs about £5; from Bournemouth airport, take the X55 bus into Poole for roughly £7 one-way — cheaper than taxi.
Buy groceries at Aldi or Lidl instead of convenience shops; walk or cycle (flat area) rather than drive; look for 'two-for-one' meal deals on local pub boards.
Good to know — Poole
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.74 · GBP
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Poole, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Towngate Guest House
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 807 m · ~10 min walk — pharmacy · Rowlands Pharmacy — 520 m · ~7 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Find train tickets →Poole Bus Station → The Greenhouse Christian Centre (stop: St Stephen's Road)
💡 Not worth it for the 5-minute walk – the centre is 400 m from the bus station. Use this only if you have heavy luggage.
Bournemouth Airport (BOH) → The Greenhouse Christian Centre, 4 St Stephen's Rd, Poole BH15 2NJ
💡 Pre-book for fixed rates; unbooked cabs at the airport rank charge surge pricing after 9pm.
Bournemouth Airport (stand B) → Poole Bus Station (5 min walk to Greenhouse)
💡 Buy a day rider (£6.50) if you'll use the bus twice – the single fare is £4.30 but two singles cost more than the day ticket.
Bournemouth Railway Station (1 mile from airport – take taxi or bus to station) → Poole Railway Station (5 min walk to Greenhouse)
💡 Cheaper than a taxi for two people, but factor in the £8 taxi from airport to Bournemouth station – the bus M1 or M2 also runs from airport to station, adding 20 min.
About Poole
Wikipedia ↗
The population of the United Kingdom was estimated at 69.5 million in 2025. It is the 21st most populated country in the world and has a population density of 285 people per square kilometre (740 people/mi2), with England having significantly greater density than Wales, Scotland, and Northern Irelan...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Towngate Guest House?
Request a room on the higher floors (3rd, 4th, or 5th) for a quieter stay, as these are likely to be further away from the Wimborne Road, which can be busy with traffic. The Towngate Guest House has 3 floors with a lift, so you can opt for a room on the higher floors to minimize street noise.
Which rooms should I avoid at Towngate Guest House?
Avoid rooms near the lift or service entrance as these may be more prone to noise from guests and staff. Additionally, rooms on the ground floor may experience some noise from Wimborne Road, so it's best to opt for higher floors.
Is Towngate Guest House noisy?
Wimborne Road can be busy with traffic, especially during rush hour, so rooms on the lower floors may experience some noise. Additionally, the service entrance and lift may generate some noise, particularly if you're a light sleeper.
Which rooms have the best views at Towngate Guest House?
Unfortunately, the view from Towngate Guest House in Poole is not particularly notable, as it's situated on a relatively quiet residential street. However, rooms on the higher floors may offer a glimpse of the surrounding rooftops.
What are insider tips for staying at Towngate Guest House?
Arrive early to secure parking, as the spaces are limited and can fill up quickly. Take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities to save time and money during your stay.
What time is check-in at Towngate Guest House?
Check-in at Towngate Guest House is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Towngate Guest House have Wi-Fi?
free, 10 Mbps speed, 3-device limit, no login required
Is there a city or tourist tax at Towngate Guest House?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Towngate Guest House?
A filled baguette or jacket potato from a sandwich shop or pub lunch special, around £6-8.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Towngate Guest House?
Local bus day pass (Morebus) costs about £5; from Bournemouth airport, take the X55 bus into Poole for roughly £7 one-way — cheaper than taxi.
Top Attractions in Poole
💡 The small free gallery on the top floor has windows overlooking the harbour — a good spot for a quiet sit-down. The building has no lift, only stairs.
💡 Head to the north-east corner near the mini-golf course for the best views across the harbour to Brownsea Island — particularly at sunset.
💡 Pick up a free Old Town walking leaflet from the tourist info centre on the Quay for self-guided tour notes on Blue Plaque buildings.
💡 Walk east from the main beach car park along the sand to the South Haven Point, then take the boardwalk through the dunes. It’s free, quieter than the main strip, and you often see kitesurfers doing loops in the channel.
💡 Low-cost if you walk or cycle to the Sandbanks ferry (small car park fee). Bring your own picnic; the café at the villa is pricey and limited. Visit autumn for fewer crowds and guaranteed birdlife.