e-mail : enquiries@eastclosehotel.co.uk. The Hotel The main hotel building was built in the 18th Century (Grade II Listed building) and is situated on the south western edge of the New Forest. 5 miles north of the ancient harbour town of Christchurch and approximately 7 miles from Bournemouth International Airport, in the locality where it is claimed that Lewis Carroll penned;Alice Through The Looking Glass;. It is easy to imagine how Carroll was inspired by the beauty of this area, as you walk around the extensive hotel gardens and woods. The hotel offers comfortable first floor accommodation in both the main Georgian building and in the more modern restaurant development. All rooms are accessed via a staircase and have a direct-dial telephone, trouser press, colour television, radio, co...