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HAMILTON HALL

 

GAY AND BISEXUAL MEN - IN EUROPE

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We do not discriminate,  therefore, all men are welcome

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GUARANTEED

 

We believe so strongly in our venue that if you can find another exclusively gay men's hotel here in the UK that has  bedrooms as spacious and luxurious as ours, with better indoor space to chill and relax in,  and  is comparatively priced to us while offering superior value for money,  is fully insured and up-to-date with all the relevant and current legal fire certificates, electrical wiring tests etc.  and  includes all the little extras we provide so freely,  within 90 days of staying with us,  then we will refund your stay at Hamilton Hall TWICE OVER  as we are THAT confident in our venue with its unique and friendly atmosphere, that we are confident enough to make this offer.*

We encourage you to PLEASE check out as many web sites on gay and straight hotels offering you B&B as you can find, anywhere in the country, and there are thousands available on hundreds of web sites, - just as we have done - ( and we had one hell of a laugh doing so) and then return to our site, to our rooms and to our venue and we TRULY believe, we really are one of the best in the UK for the price, for the style and for the atmosphere and service offered. GUARANTEED.

Bournemouth is number one for ‘staycations’

Bournemouth is celebrating winning top spot for ‘staycationers’ as the UK’s most holiday-friendly destination.   Beating 65 other popular getaways Bournemouth triumphed in a survey, undertaken by Virgin Money Travel Insurance, aimed at finding the best places to holiday in the UK.  The news comes as overseas trips by Britons fell 12% in the year to July and were 16% down in May, June and July compared to last year.

Bournemouth’s win was based on a number of factors including weather, the cost of a week’s hotel stay, price and availability of restaurants, quality of beaches and the overall cost and number of nearby tourist attractions. The accolade comes just days after Bournemouth was voted ‘Best UK Resort’ at the Group Leisure awards.     Mark Smith, Director of Tourism said: “With our stunning gardens and seven miles of golden sandy beach, Bournemouth has been no stranger to winning awards and we are delighted to be clearly distinguished as the best place for a UK holiday. This years stunning line-up of free events including the hugely successful Air Festival, the biggest free event of its kind, has helped make Bournemouth number one in Britain.

He continued: “This accolade is a great testament to the hard work and effort that everyone puts in to ensure we provide a fantastic experience for tourists. Bournemouth is a premier destination; it’s cosmopolitan, vibrant and forward-looking and fully deserves to be recognized as the people’s choice for best resort in the UK.”

Grant Bather, of Virgin Money Travel Insurance said: “Everyone’s idea of a great holiday is different and the UK has plenty of great places to visit but it’s definitely Bournemouth for the all-round experience.”

And just think, Hamilton Hall is the only exclusively gay mens hotel in town.

 

Setting the standards for others to follow

 

 

 

 

 

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HAMILTON HALL

owned and operated by your host

John Bellamy

as a

NOT FOR PROFIT VENUE

PEOPLE MOTIVATED
NOT PROFIT DRIVEN

'an hotel with a soul'

 

freely available throughout

 

 

 

A CLOTHING OPTIONAL VENUE

OPEN FOR B&B ALL YEAR

AND NOW OFFERING AN EVENING MEAL MENU

 

 

an 'urban oasis' for mind, body and soul

Open since March 2000 - and going from strength to strength

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Tel: 01202-399227

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Telephone enquiries between 10am - 8pm please

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Hamilton Hall

1 Carysfort Road. Bournemouth. Dorset BH1 4EJ

01202-399227

 

 

 

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When making a reservation over the phone using a credit / debit card as deposit / payment to secure the booking, you are entering into a legal and binding contract in accordance with our cancellation policy, which can be viewed and read here.

Your credit / debit card, phone number, e mail and mailing address must ALL be in the same name as the person making the reservation.  Do not use your boyfriends card.   Every detail is checked through our automated system and all details must be accurate, current and correct. We confirm with an e mail.  Please keep this e mail safe.

 

 

Hamilton Hall offers sexual, self and spiritual development of mind, body and soul through various workshops, seminars and chill-outs and all with a modern contemporary feel and none of the old fashioned dogmatic rhetoric that has been shared for so many centuries and has - to be honest - driven so many of us away from our 'soul journey' - and Hamilton Hall is a great place to relax and re charge in possibly the best small hotel in the UK exclusively for gay and bisexual men and a great place to re-discover our soul journey, find some answers, ask some questions and re connect to life, love and our inner self.

Nowhere else comes close

 

 

 

 

Our bedrooms are large, light and airy

 

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No swirly patterned carpets, no camp drapes and no outdated pictures of Marilyn,  for our rooms are contemporary with a traditional twist of comfort

 

 

 

 

POSITIVE PLEASURES

 

A  MONTHLY CHILL OUT FOR GUYS WHO ARE

HIV POSITIVE INCLUDING MASSAGE - MEDITATION ETC.

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IDEAL FOR SINGLES / COUPLES OR GROUPS

CLOSE TO THE SEA AND SCENE

AND IN A PEACEFUL LOCATION

 

Hamilton Hall

10 minutes walk to Europe's only artificial surfing reef

The surf reef is now completed after years of delay and huge costly financial over-runs and it does not make waves on calm days but creates bigger waves on windy days and it really does work, so come and watch the surfing dudes on Bournemouth's BLUE FLAG beaches.

and an easy 15 - 20 minute walk into the centre of  Bournemouth

and Bournemouth Pier and beaches are award winners with golden sand and safe bathing - they say we have the best on the south coast... and wonderful award winning gardens that go for miles - and Bournemouth is known as

'The gem on the south coast.' 

The Borough of Bournemouth is  the largest vacation resort in the UK

 

and we are 20 minutes from the UK's most famous and  beautiful

Studland Naturist Beach

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This is a very popular beach and busy in the summer.  Popular with gay men who enjoy the dunes, it is also busy with families & walkers and is patrolled by the National Front ( oops ) I mean the National Trust.  On a long hot summers weekend, spend the days lounging naked on the beach - and all too often, go with others from Hamilton Hall and have a laugh together as friends.  You may come alone but you do not need to stay alone. Then return to us in the evening and once again,  you can shed your clothes and stay naked all evening.

this is an old friend above...nice cleavage... ha ha

Views of Studland - the sand dunes and the long beach

 

We are a 10 minute drive from a beautiful river walk through country fields with cows and stunning thatched cottages and is where I often walk my dog - want to join me one afternoon ?

or a 10 minute drive into Christchurch  with its 1,000 year old Priory and ancient harbour and where you can get great fresh fish or enjoy a pub lunch by the fire in a cozy pub right on the Harbours edge and where they allow dogs - and I mean the four legged variety...

 

and just a 20 minute drive into the NEW FOREST

No wonder Bournemouth was voted in 2008 to be the happiest place in the UK to live and I am so thrilled to be living in this - the most beautiful county - and to be able to share a little of that with you through Hamilton Hall.

 

 

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AS SEEN ON NATIONAL TV

We were not the lead story,  but were mentioned widely in England, all over  Europe, and even in Australia and America,  on the various news channels  May 5th 2009 and in numerous newspapers like the Telegraph, Guardian, Mirror, Mail and even the Sun. Oh and the front page of the Echo 3 times.

         

For more on this and some of the comments by some of the news people concerning Hamilton Hall - and more - visit the links below

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Hamilton Hall is within easy reach of the
2012 Olympic water  events to be held in

Weymouth, West Dorset.

 

 

 

DINNER AT HAMILTON HALL

Why not pre order your dinner before you arrive as this saves hunting for a restaurant after a long trip, just eat 'in house' with us here. Dinners are served between 7 and 8pm

 

 

Hi John,

After spending a few great days once again at Hamilton Hall, I just wanted to say thank you for your generosity and also generosity of spirit. After leaving Ham Hall, each time a visit has ended there is always something that I take away with me. It's sincerely hoped that a little piece of me is retained there, as I would hate to think I have taken and not given something in return.

Your welcome, your opinions, experience, humour and tales delight and amaze, all not taken in equal measure mind you ! nevertheless a delight to spend time with. Kristian is a bonus to Hamilton Hall, he sure is a real treasure and his energy will certainly cheer up the most depressed guest if there ever was one, you have true friend there John. My return to Hamilton Hall in July is a few weeks away, I cannot wait to return.

Thank you for being the man you are and sharing what you have.

In love and light, Ashley. (April 2009)

 

 

John - Your Sunday Supper Club was a delight John and I wish you all the best of luck with it. The food was delicious, the company delightful and the atmosphere you help create amazing. Well done.  David.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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NAKED MEN CAN BE VIEWED ON THIS PAGE AND THIS SITE - EXIT NOW IF THIS OFFENDS OR YOU ARE A MINOR

 

PRIVACY & DISCRETION GUARANTEED

 

Spend a few days on the UK's finest naturist beach - Studland - popular with gay men

All shapes and sizes are welcome here especially if you have a great smile like the guy below,  and we do not stand for body fascism

Buddha keeping a calming eye on things

With delightful chill out rooms and a small garden you are welcome to stay around Hamilton Hall during the day without feeling 'in the way' and relax, put your feet up and recharge your batteries within the wonderful healing atmosphere and environment offered at Hamilton Hall.

Hot and cold refreshments, biscuits, fresh fruit etc. are freely available 24/7

Bring your own booze, herbal remedies, worry beads or fluffy bunny slippers to help you relax and we offer you no attitude - just friendship and a warm smile.

 

 
 
 

Discrimination and what it means for us
as a naked gay mens retreat hotel

Hamilton Hall is a  Clothing Optional  venue where you may go naked at  any time. By removing your clothes you remove many hidden layers of conditioning that often holds you back from your full potential,  and when  you accept your naked body for being a thing of beauty, regardless of age, shape or anything else, true growth can then follow.  It's totally your  choice.  If you wish to remain clothed, we respect that.

Room sharing may also be an option offered. Our charges remain the  same regardless of sharing or winter / summer season and we offer sharing on a 'random choice' basis when you make your reservation. If you snore heavily,  let us know in advance so we can make arrangements accordingly.  This is one of the reasons  we do not allow women  in the venue.

If any womens group would like to rent the entire venue to facilitate a workshop / party / retreat or other event, we would be delighted to assist and offer as much help and assistance as we can.

For health and safety reasons, as a venue with  naked gay and bisexual  men, if we refuse your reservation,  no offense is meant.   We cater to the  individual and we must always be conscious and aware of the group setting,  and to this aim,   if we refuse your reservation,   please try and be understanding and respectful.

MEN ARE FROM MARS - WOMEN ARE FROM VENUE


With a few exceptions, it is unlawful to discriminate directly or  indirectly on grounds of sex in the provision of goods, facilities or  services to the public, or a section of the public or in the disposal or management of premises. The main exceptions include:

Discrimination by non profit making voluntary bodies in restricting  their membership to one sex or providing benefits to one sex only in accordance with their main object.

Discrimination in the provision of facilities or services to avoid  serious embarrassment to users which would be caused by the presence of  members of the opposite sex.

 

John Bellamy - your host - relaxing in the garden - Summer 2006  ( phwoar... I'd give 'im one.... ha ha )



Hamilton Hall
 will always remain a MEN ONLY VENUE  where naked gay  and bisexual men can feel free and relaxed and not worry about women being  within the building causing serious emotional and physical embarrassment and  confusion.  We mean absolutely no offense to women;- while gay men often  love women's company, there are times when we need our own space to be free  to say and act how we please without causing innocent offense or serious  embarrassment on both sides.  Sometimes mixing the sexes is just not  appropriate, despite what the law and some individuals claim.  Sometimes women are simply not welcome.


Communal accommodation - residential accommodation which includes  dormitories or other shared sleeping accommodation, can be restricted to one  sex only for reasons of privacy and decency or because of the nature of the  sanitary facilities available. [S.46 SDA]

Hamilton Hall is a retreat style hotel where shared accommodation is  always offered and this helps us keep our prices down and a great deal more  offered for the price you pay than is usually available.
     
As usual, we have heard absolutely nothing at all from the government  concerning the law change recently and it is not easy to find information on  the web sites available, but the above information seems to cover what we  need and states we can limit our guests to men only to stop any  embarrassment and unease.  If anyone can point me in the right direction for  more detailed information,  I would be grateful as I do not wish to cause  offense or hurt to anyone and want to abide by the law while maintaining the  atmosphere of gentle calm for gay and bisexual men within Hamilton Hall.


 

 

 

Do not worry about what your naked body looks like - for we cater to normal human beings with tubby bits,  bulges, wobbly parts and even nose hair - pimples and sagginess.... so come and get your kit off and find out how it can turn your life around and just see how healing it can be. 

Of course, you do not have to go naked, clothing is optional and the choice is all yours

all shapes and sizes welcome

             I only put this picture here because I liked it ... ha ha

 

Be proud of your fuller figure

 
  

 

some customers comments

Dear John. Thanks for the great massage you gave - I can honestly say that after decades of having massage, you gave the very best. Well done mate.  It's been a long time since I had 3 massages in 3 days but then,  I  wasn't staying at your superb hotel and receiving the magic touch of the magic John Bellamy before either. I am still floating on cloud 956 - ha ha .  I will return for more. Ian.

Hi John,
Just to say many thanks for a great weekend, all the anecdotes and quips. I feel fully relaxed, refreshed and ready to face the world again after the weekend at HH.      Cheers  Trevor

John. I owe you an apology.  Being a local and never visiting your place I heard some gossip that your place was about sex - all over the place - 24/7 - and I assumed it was tacky. After visiting and sharing a coffee ( thanks for that ) when I visited a friend who was staying, I was very pleasantly surprised to find an absolutely delightful place. I also really enjoyed chatting with you. How small minds in small towns spoil the truth sometimes.  I am pleased - no - I am absolutely delighted - to know your place is in my own hometown and I shall visit you again soon.   Mark ( Bournemouth )

Dear John.  After years visiting your country and being dismayed at the facilities offered by gay venues, I was blown away with Hamilton Hall.  As a home from home hotel you have certainly achieved an excellent mix of friendliness and intimacy in a venue that made me feel right at home from the moment I entered. I have not stopped smiling since leaving and it has been 2 weeks now. Well done, you deserve your wings.  Randolph ( Randy ) ( Denver USA )
 Dear John. Not since we stayed in Sri Lanka have we found a place that came close to what you offer and the atmosphere, friendliness and intimacy. We are a well traveled pair of queens and fussy as hell and your place left us both speechless, and our friends would tell you how unusual that is... 'what nothing to complain about...?' lol.  Stunning John. Well done.  Ralph and Drew ( USA )

Dear Hamilton Hall Web Site- I was soooo pleased to see that while you have many pictures on your site of hung young guys, you also have pictures of the older fatter guys such as me.  I now feel drawn to your venue because this aspect made me feel welcome.  I know I will not be damned because I am larger built and older.  The gay scene can be  condemning if you are not a certain way ( under 35 - hung like a donkey and/or rich rich rich ) and your site delighted me.  It made me smile and made me feel welcome. Thanks for that.  Josh. ( Isle of White )

Dear John: Having now experienced your venue I can share with you that I came because so many people talk about you as the voice of spirituality in the UK and the only venue worthy of staying in.  I am thrilled to say that they are right. Talking with you was exciting. I found you to be someone who had a vision for gay people and someone who kept the gay soul alive and in such a wonderful place as Hamilton Hall.   We Americans can be such spoiled brats when we travel abroad and except everything to be done the American way,  yet your wonderful home certainly filled me with awe.  I shall  tell everyone I meet and shall return very soon.

Malcolm V. ( New York )

 

 

 

 

a venue where  men can be men
amongst other naked men

and discuss Streisand - fashion, design, Hello magazine and butch stuff like that...

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and for bisexual men - Hamilton Hall can share some inner truths about 'coming out' and being a gay men - as there are different rules / guidelines for gay / bi men and many married guys are unaware of these.  Come and share your stories and we shall offer help and guidance, caring and friendship where we can.

 

 

 

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1 Carysfort Road. Bournemouth. Dorset BH1 4EJ

Tel: 01202-399227

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As an adult, I take full responsibility for my actions at all times  and will do so if and when I visit Hamilton Hall, in my dealings with this web site and  with life in general.

This web site and Hamilton Hall is for gay and bisexual men.
We do not allow minors ( anyone under the legal age of consent ) into  Hamilton Hall. We are an ADULT ONLY VENUE.   For safety and security, strict  guidelines are in place when making a reservation to protect our customers  from unwanted and uninvited harassment and intrusion.  Anyone deemed  unsuitable, for whatever reason, will not be accepted as a guest if we think  their presence and/or actions may cause disquiet to the energies shared  here.  * ( see bottom of page ) We do not discriminate, and as much as we  are concerned about the individual, we must also be aware and conscious of  the concerns for the group as a whole.    No offense is meant if we refuse  your reservation.

Entering further into this web site is an agreement of the principles detailed above.

I am responsible for what I say - and what I say is responsible.

This site is more like a web magazine and people come back and read our articles, editorials, views and comments a lot.  It is updated daily. We welcome your input in any way, especially articles etc.

 

*  Please inform us of any hotel you feel is comparative to Hamilton Hall and we will personally check it out and if you are correct and we feel it is on a par to us, we will refund your stay with us twice over.

an excellent web site can be found at

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To receive our various discounts you MUST send an e mail or phone with your payable reserved booking quoting the  magic words  attached to the advert you have seen which make is VERY clear that you must do so.  It's aint difficult and it aint confusing, just do as it says on the page.

Please remember we do not read minds and receive hundreds of e mails every day. This is not deducted later - ONLY at the initial reservation.

  • Extra nights added later are charged at the full price unless paid in cash and agreed with John.

  • Full credit / debit card payment at the time of reservation.

  • We do not accept cheques.

  • Cancellation incurs the usual costs - please see the Reservations Page for details. 

  • No discounts are available for Bank Holidays / Workshop periods and any special event period unless otherwise indicated on this web site.

  • Nothing is set in stone and is adaptable. We trust out intuition and appreciate your concerns for small business' during this credit crunch time and how many are going out of business. 

  • THE VALUE OF YOUR STAY - IS EASILY DOUBLE WHAT YOU PAY

All discounts are offered to those who make life easy for us. If you ask repeated questions that are answered on this web site - and if you give us attitude or make loads of extra work for us,  all discounts will be invalid and the full charge will be made - or cancellation may follow. Please e mail or phone your details - as detailed below - and PLEASE include everything so we do not have to make repeated e mail / phone calls in order to get the information required and requested.   Your co-operation is HUGELY appreciated.

gaymen@btconnect.com    /    info-hamiltonhall@btconnect.com

01202-399227

 

 

 
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Return billing address - with post code and house number
Mobile / Home phone number
Date the reservation is for & room type ( single - double - dorm - etc. )
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We strive for perfection and when we make a mistake, we accept this as being human. If you find we have made a mistake, please tell us nicely and we shall rectify where we can. If we cannot and you are not happy, then tough, we put in long hours and hard work and always try and do our best and if that 'aint good enough for you... we cannot oblige you further.  The choice is yours in life.

You would be amazed how many people read right to the bottom of our everso long pages.

an excellent site that links to many towns and cities in the UK for gay and gay friendly accommodation, bars etc.

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If we have used material or pictures by mistake, please tell us straight away and we will delete from our system and our apologies.

* We need evidence and details of any venue you claim is better than Hamilton Hall and it must be within the UK, be exclusively gay men only and comparatively priced to us.

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