Broadview was asked to undertake some interesting bespoke work at The Cumberland Hotel, a renowned Art Deco hotel
 
One of the finest art deco hotels in the country, The Cumberland Hotel in Bournemouth appointed manufacturer and supplier of awnings and blinds Broadview, to introduce what it called a continental-style alfresco dining facility for its clientele as part of its £2.5 million refurbishment programme

The Cumberland Hotel boasts the largest outdoor swimming pool in Bournemouth and the management team appointed Broadview to design and install a bespoke 11 by 5m Sunrain terrace framed awning system and four 4.5 by 3m folding arm B28 electric awnings, which have been positioned over the patio area overlooking the pool. The awnings create an extensive undercover facility for up to 200 customers to dine and enjoy a drink as well as providing a comfortable outdoor smoking area, which enabled the hotel to be fully prepared for the introduction of the smoking ban on Sunday 1st July. 

Built with a robust aluminium powder-coated framework, the Broadview Sunrain awning is fully retractable and easily activated by the latest remote control technology to ensure user-friendliness.  The wireless remote control is delivered using Radio Technology Somfy (RTS), which has a radio transmission range of 200 metres in an open space or 20m through two concrete walls. The remote stops the awning at any position up to its full projection. The B28 awnings are also made of corrosion resistant aluminium and can retract fully to fit flush against the hotel wall. The fabrics used are durable, strong and virtually maintenance free, giving years of service and guaranteed not to fade or rot.

Kevin Wood, director at The Cumberland, said: “As part of our refurbishment programme, we wanted to create a chic and sophisticated external surrounding for our guests to enjoy excellent service and high quality food.  Broadview’s custom-made awnings complement the hotel to provide a perfect location for our guests to enjoy alfresco dining, protecting them from the sun’s heat and glare.  This outdoor area also provides us with the ability to cater for people who wish to smoke once the ban comes into force in the summer.  Broadview’s high quality awning design combined with ease of use brings a whole new dimension to outdoor living.”

Mark Pratt, managing director at Broadview, said: “The Cumberland is utilising its outside space to maximum effect.  The undercover coverage produced by the awnings creates an ideal alfresco dining environment, ultimately increasing the opportunity for the hotel to serve more guests. Following an initial consultation with The Cumberland, the bespoke awnings were manufactured, delivered and installed within six weeks.”

The Sunrain and B28 awnings are part of the Broadview ‘Alfresco’ range which also includes parasols, canopies, heaters, lighting and barrier screens all of which can be tailored to customer requirements and printed with or without company logos and/or messages. 

• Broadview Tel: 01202 679012