Friars Cliff

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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Christchurch: groynes and beacons, Friars Cliff A line of red beacons along the beach at Friars Cliff.
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Threatening weather After a day of almost unbroken sunshine, at about 4 o'clock the sky had taken a very dark appearance and heavy rain was not far behind.
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Friars Cliff Beach from Steamer Point This view is looking west from the cliff top at Steamer Point. It gets its name from the old paddle steamer that was beached here in about 1830, and used as a site office for the construction of Highcliffe Castle. Afterwards, the boat became a beach house for about 60 years but fell into disuse and dereliction at the turn of the 20th century. It has now given its name to Steamer Point Nature Reserve, further up the cliffs to the east.
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Waves, groynes and lighthouse view Looking across the Solent on this windy afternoon, the red light of the Needles lighthouse can just be discerned far right of picture.
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4 out of 5
1 West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is S$90 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
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Easy check-in. Room was clean. Toilet in a separate room with no sink - main bath has separate tub and shower. Great location between the train station & port. I had to leave before breakfast (paid with booking). Early bird choices were a sandwich, piece of fruit, & drink. No yogurt, no pastries/muffins. ...

Reviewed on 15 Feb, 2026

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Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

Leonardo Royal Southampton Grand Harbour

4 out of 5
West Quay Road Southampton England
The price is S$132 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$132
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,733 reviews)
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Leonardo Hotel Southampton

Leonardo Hotel Southampton

4 out of 5
1 Charlotte Place Southampton England
The price is S$109 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
S$109
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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8.4/10 Very Good! (1,259 reviews)
Lovely staff, well equipped room and excellent breakfast choices. Room layout was a bit odd but perfectly ok.

Reviewed on 11 Feb, 2026

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room2 Southampton Hometel

4 out of 5
1 Queen's Terrace Southampton England
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Alum Chine Beach House

Alum Chine Beach House

3.5 out of 5
36 Burnaby Road Bournemouth England
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For Students Only Skyline

2 out of 5
Oxford Rd Bournemouth England
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