Hermitage Hotel

Bournemouth Beach
Double Bedroom
Hotel Bar
Double Bedroom
Hotel Exterior

The Hermitage Hotel is a 4 Star hotel perfect for Murder Mystery breaks. The Hermitage Hotel was originally a boarding house known as 'The Brookside'. Built in the 1860s, it was the home of the famous poet John Keble who lived here until his later years of life. The hotel is conveniently located close to the beach and all of the attractions Bournemouth has to offer.

Guest bedrooms at the Hermitage Hotel are tastefully decorated and many have views of the surrounding area. All rooms include an en-suite bathroom, flat-screen TV with Freeview, Free WiFi and tea and coffee facilities, a perfect retreat after an action-packed murder mystery evening.

Guests will receive a delicious 3 course evening meal whilst the murder mystery takes place in one of the hotels elegant function rooms. Murder Mystery guests can spend a lazy afternoon with a tea or coffee and read the newspaper in the lounge bar or if you are looking for some retail therapy why not pop to the independent shops just a short stroll away.

See below details for more information.

Hotel Address

Exeter Road
Bournemouth
BH2 5AH

01213186348
[email protected]
www.hermitage-hotel.co.uk

Menu Choices 2025

  • Roasted Red Pepper & Tomato Soup, Herb Croutons (GF can be requested)
  • Ham Hock Terrine, Apple Chutney, Toasted Bread (GF can be requested)
  • Smoked Salmon Rillettes, Pickled Cucumber, Melba Toast (GF can be requested)
  • Pan Seared Chicken Supreme, Dauphinoise Potato, Diane sauce (GF)
  • Pan Fried Hake Fillet, Fondant Potato, White Wine Sauce (GF)
  • Butternut Squash & Sage Risotto (GF, Vegan can be requested)
  • Apple & Rhubarb Crumble With Custard
  • Creme Brulee With Shortbread (GF can be requested)
  • Selection of New Forest Ice Creams Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry

Menu Choices 2026

  • Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Herb Croutons (V, GF on request)
  • Peppered Pastrami Salad, Baby Gem, Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Honey Mustard Dressing, Pickled Grape, Crostini (V)
  • Mix Seafood Cocktail, Crisp Leaf, Tomatoes, Marie Rose Sauce (GF)
  • Caramelised Fig & Goat Cheese Salad, Baby Crisp, Figs, Goat Cheese, Toasted Nuts, Honey Mustard Dressing (GF)
  • Grilled Pork Loin Steak, Tortufo Puree Potato, Seasonal Vegetables & Diane Sauce (GF)
  • Overnight Slow Cooked Lamb Shoulder, Seasonal Vegetables, Mashed Potato & Natural Jus (GF)
  • Pan Seared Scottish Salmon Fillet, Crushed Potato, Seasonal Vegetables & Beurre Blanc Sauce (GF)
  • Courgette & Aubergine Parmigiana, Rich Tomato Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Rocket Leaf (V)
  • Lemon Drizzle Fruit Coulis, Fresh Berry (GF)
  • Profiteroles, Vanilla Frosting, Mixed Berries and Chocolate Sauce
  • Selection of Ice Cream, Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate (GF on request)
  • Fresh Fruits Salad, Seasonal Fruits & Berries (V, GF)
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