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We Care for Your Security

We understand that you're concerned about the security and privacy of your online transactions. This is why we use Comodo to ensure that your valuable data, such as credit card details, are encrypted when you interact with our site.

"How do you secure my payment information?"

We employ state-of-the-art data encryption to ensure safe and secure transactions to our site.

Your computer and ours agree to transpose whatever we are sending into an unintelligible "hash" of characters, using a technology called SSL. For example:

3048 0241 00C9 18FA CF8D EB2D EFD5 FD37 89B9 E069 EA97 FC20 5E35 F577 EE31 C4FB C6E4 4811 7D86 BC8F BAFA 362F 922B F01B 2F40 C744 2654 C0DD 2881 D673 CA2B 4003 C266 E2CD CB02 0301 0001

Without the information on your computer or ours, no one can understand our encrypted communication.

For your safety, please expect anyone who communicates confidential information with you on the Internet to use encryption, the way we do.

What is SSL?

Secure Sockets Layer, SSL, is the security technology for encrypting a link between a web server and a browser. All data passed between our web server and your browser remains private and secure.

Whenever you communicate with us on our payment pages, a small yellow padlock appears in the bottom right-hand corner of your browser as a sign that we are now engaging SSL. (Another sign on some browsers is that when you enter the secure area of the site, the background of the address bar turns dark yellow or bright green. You'll also notice that http:// is replaced by https:// (The 's' stands for 'Secure').

"How do I know you are a real organization?"

To generate an encrypted SSL transmission, a web server requires an SSL Certificate. Checking a website's certificate is good practice that helps you avoid spoof websites, sometimes called "phishing" sites. To check the certificate, click on the padlock. Your browser will show you the name of the owner of the certificate. This name should match the name of the website operator.

Our SSL certificates are issued by a leading certificate authority, Comodo CA. Comodo is Web Trust-compliant, meaning that their business practices and processes have been rigorously audited according to AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) guidelines by an independent approved auditor (Ernst & Young).

Comodo High Assurance certificates enable a high level of encryption. They also confirm that a company is a legally accountable organization.

To receive a High Assurance SSL Certificate from Comodo, we had to demonstrate to them that we are an existing business, along with our control over the domain you are visiting. When you shop online, you deserve to be know who you are interacting with.

Seeing a site with a High Assurance SSL Certificate, confirms two essential factors:

That you have a secure SSL (encrypted) link with this website
That this website represents a real organization

To find out more about SSL or Comodo, please visit Instant SSL.

Best Location in Bournemouth

A location envied by many, seven perfect miles of beach on our doorstep.

The Hermitage is situated minutes from Bournemouth's beautiful beaches and gardens. Offering convenience of being directly opposite the Pier, Central Gardens and the BIC Conference Centre, you are just steps away from the famous Bournemouth beach, charming shops and a variety of entertainment across Dorset. No hotel offers such high quality accommodation and dining as well as easy to access to all of the main attractions and Bournemouth town centre. Bournemouth is also a short drive from the Jurassic coast, the world famous New Forest and many other exciting places, making it an ideal base to explore the South of England.

Bournemouth Hotel Rooms

The Hermitage offers substantial value as one of the leading Bournemouth Hotels.

Whether you are looking for a perfect getaway on the south coast or wish to host a business conference the Hermitage has all the facilities and luxuries that will make your stay most enjoyable.

The Hermitage offers three different room types; Standard Rooms, Superior Rooms and Sea View Rooms. Our service makes the Hermitage one of the most prestigious Bournemouth Hotels.

Award winning cuisine

At the Hermitage Hotel, we are extremely proud of our restaurant and bar. We are one of a handful of hotels in Bournemouth who have been awarded the AA rosette for food quality. This award shows our commitment to making our restaurant stand out from the crowd and ensures the guests to our hotel are treated to some of the best food Bournemouth has to offer. While staying at our hotel, why not treat yourself to something from our menu? We offer breakfast to all guests (for a small charge) as well as having spacious dining rooms for luxurious evening meals and tempting snacks available throughout the day. If necessary, our restaurant can be booked for big occasions such as masonic ladies weekends, conferences and Christmas parties. If you'd like to make a group booking while in Bournemouth, please call us on 01202 557363 to discuss your needs in more detail with one of our helpful team.

Hotel room deals

We are always checking our room prices and making adjustments to be competitive. It is worth keeping an eye on what offers we have through the special offer page. You will probably be surprised at the great hotel rates we offer and might want to take your other half on a short weekend break in Bournemouth. Our room rates work in a similar way to airline tickets; the earlier you book, the more you can save! Prices are updated on our website every Thursday, so make sure you book in advance to maximise your savings! All hotel rooms can be booked online using our improved, easy to use booking module. This will secure your room and you will receive an email confirmation once your bank account has been debted.

If you do not find what you are after please just ring the hotel on 01202 557363 and we would be more than happy to help.