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[[File:Hamilton_Hall.png|thumb|Hamilton Hall]]'''Hamilton Hall''' is a men-only clothing optional guesthouse in [[Bournemouth]], owned by [[John Bellamy]] since 30 July 2000.
[[File:Hamilton_Hall.png|thumb|Hamilton Hall]]'''Hamilton Hall''' is a men-only clothing optional guesthouse in [[Bournemouth]], owned by [[John Bellamy]] since 30 July 2000.
:"Hamilton Hall is NOT your bog-standard B&B! This place is a retreat (and a treat)  for gay men only. Clothing is optional. Atmosphere is nurturing, relaxed, friendly and informal. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully presented.<ref>[http://www.gayfriendlyguide.com/bournemouth-gay-friendly-hotels-1.html "Hamilton Hall"], ''GayFriendlyGuide.com''.</ref>


In 2010 Hamilton Hall featured in the ''Three in a Bed'' series on Channel 4.<ref>''Three in a bed'', Series 1 Episode 7. [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/three-in-a-bed/on-demand/48230-007 View the episode] via Channel 4 ''On demand'' (48 minutes).</ref>
In 2010 Hamilton Hall featured in the ''Three in a Bed'' series on Channel 4.<ref>''Three in a bed'', Series 1 Episode 7. [http://www.channel4.com/programmes/three-in-a-bed/on-demand/48230-007 View the episode] via Channel 4 ''On demand'' (48 minutes).</ref>


In 2011 the guesthouse was investigated under equalities legislation because of its "gay men only" policy.<ref>[http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/02/21/gay-only-hotels-to-be-investigated-for-discriminating-against-straights/ "Gay-only hotels to be investigated for discriminating against straights"], ''Pink News''.</ref>
In 2011 the guesthouse was investigated under equalities legislation because of its "gay men only" policy,<ref>[http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2011/02/21/gay-only-hotels-to-be-investigated-for-discriminating-against-straights/ "Gay-only hotels to be investigated for discriminating against straights"], ''Pink News''.</ref> but was cleared by the [[EHRC]].<ref>So in 2011 we were contacted by the Equality & Human Rights Commission ... we were sent a very nice letter stating we could remain as a MEN ONLY VENUE, all legal and correct.<ref>[https://www.hamiltonhall.info/discrimination "Discrimination" page] on the Hamilton Hall website.</ref>
 
:"Hamilton Hall is NOT your bog-standard B&B! This place is a retreat (and a treat)  for gay men only. Clothing is optional. Atmosphere is nurturing, relaxed, friendly and informal. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully presented.<ref>[http://www.gayfriendlyguide.com/bournemouth-gay-friendly-hotels-1.html "Hamilton Hall"], ''GayFriendlyGuide.com''.</ref>


==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 13:41, 11 August 2017

Hamilton Hall

Hamilton Hall is a men-only clothing optional guesthouse in Bournemouth, owned by John Bellamy since 30 July 2000.

"Hamilton Hall is NOT your bog-standard B&B! This place is a retreat (and a treat) for gay men only. Clothing is optional. Atmosphere is nurturing, relaxed, friendly and informal. Rooms are extremely comfortable and beautifully presented.[1]

In 2010 Hamilton Hall featured in the Three in a Bed series on Channel 4.[2]

In 2011 the guesthouse was investigated under equalities legislation because of its "gay men only" policy,[3] but was cleared by the EHRC.Cite error: Closing </ref> missing for <ref> tag

Former Hamilton Hall logo

References

<references>

  1. "Hamilton Hall", GayFriendlyGuide.com.
  2. Three in a bed, Series 1 Episode 7. View the episode via Channel 4 On demand (48 minutes).
  3. "Gay-only hotels to be investigated for discriminating against straights", Pink News.