Planning a Multi-Generational Holiday in the UK? Read This First
September 10, 2025IN BLOG POSTS BY MARSHAM COURT HOTEL
Few travel experiences are as rewarding – and as complex – as holidays shared between grandparents, parents, and children. From shared meals to pool time and afternoon walks, multi-generational holidays offer precious quality time together. But ensuring those shared moments flow without friction depends on thoughtful planning and the right accommodation.
At Marsham Court Hotel, perched on Bournemouth’s East Cliff with sweeping views over the sea, intergenerational holidays are made easy. With adaptable rooms, accessible facilities and a location that balances convenience with calm, this family-owned hotel unlocks relaxed flexibility for all ages.
A Home That Fits Everyone
At Marsham Court, the hotel’s design blends practicality with warmth. There are 95 rooms, many offering sea views or balconies. For family groups, interconnecting bedrooms are available – including an accessible room that links directly to a standard room, ideal for children, carers, or older guests.
Accessibility is a defining feature. Five dedicated bedrooms include wet rooms, profiling beds, removable hoists, and walk-in showers. Step-free access, a Changing Places facility, a sensory room, and a pool hoist ensure that guests with additional needs feel just as welcome and comfortable.
Communal areas such as The Retreat Bar, restaurant and terrace are thoughtfully designed to suit both quiet time and sociable moments, making it easier for multiple generations to share space in comfort.
Why Location Matters
Set just a few minutes’ walk from Bournemouth Pier, Marsham Court is perfectly placed for gentle outings. The flat, accessible promenade invites morning strolls or sunset views, while Bournemouth Gardens and Russell-Cotes Art Gallery offer culture and calm within easy reach.
The hotel’s heated outdoor pool (open seasonally) is a favourite for children and grown-ups alike – with an i-swim hoist available for assisted access.
Shared Time, Flexible Space
What sets Marsham Court apart is the ease with which it caters to all generations:
Younger guests can splash in the pool or head to the beach. Older guests appreciate accessible features, peaceful spaces to relax, and flexible dining. The hotel offers child-friendly menus, quiet spaces to read or rest, and staff who understand the balance between privacy and togetherness.
It’s not about doing everything as a group. It’s about having the choice.
Tips for Planning a Smooth Multi-Gen Holiday
Planning well in advance is key. Interconnecting and accessible rooms are popular and can be booked directly with the hotel.
Staying during shoulder seasons such as spring or autumn can offer quieter beaches and better rates – and Marsham Court’s frequent seasonal offers make it even easier to enjoy a value-filled family break.
Whether you want the whole family around the table, or a flexible base where everyone can come and go, Marsham Court makes it simple to build the kind of holiday you actually need.
Make Time for What Matters
The joy of multi-generational holidays lies in the little things: a shared breakfast, a sea breeze, the sound of children laughing while grandparents watch nearby.
At Marsham Court, these moments are made easy. The location is central yet peaceful, the rooms are practical yet welcoming, and the experience is designed to leave every generation feeling looked after.
Plan your next multi-generational getaway today.
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