The Bridge House; BW Signature Collection

Hotels
BW Signature Collection by Best Western
8.6 (2562 reviews)
2 Ringwood Road , Ferndown , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Luggage storage
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Welcoming staff
Excellent food and beverage options
Cons:
Hard bed
Room access issues with keys

Categories

Cleanliness
8.55
Mentioned as clean and tidy rooms.
Service
8.95
Multiple reviews highlight the staff as exceptionally friendly and attentive.
Location
8.35
Generally good location with excellent views, although a bit difficult to access without a car.
Room Quality
8.25
Room quality varies; some reviews mention comfortable space but also concerns about hard beds and room key issues.
Amenities
8.45
Amenities like bar and restaurant facilities received positive feedback.
Value for Money
8.55
Described as great value for money in multiple mentions.
Food and Beverage
8.95
Guests praised the food quality and variety, especially gluten-free options.
Overall Experience
8.75
Overall sentiments indicate a highly positive experience with many returning customers.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:52

Property Description

Riverfront Location
Situated on the banks of the picturesque River Stour, The Bridge House Hotel offers a serene retreat for guests looking to unwind and enjoy beautiful views.

Fine Dining Experience
Guests can indulge in a culinary delight at the Riverside Restaurant, savoring dishes made from fresh locally sourced ingredients. The option to dine on the elegant terrace or the hotel's private island enhances the dining experience.

Comfortable and Well-Equipped Rooms
The en-suite rooms at The Bridge House Hotel provide modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, ironing facilities, and tea/coffee makers. Some rooms offer breathtaking river views, ensuring a relaxing stay.

Experience tranquility and luxury at The Bridge House Hotel. Book now for a memorable riverside getaway.

Important information:

When booking 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply : 50% of the total amount of the stay is due at the time of booking and the remaining 50% is due upon check-in.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: BOH

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 5 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.6
Based on 2562 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.55
Service: 8.95
Location: 8.35
Room Quality: 8.25
Amenities: 8.45
Value for Money: 8.55
Food and Beverage: 8.95
Overall Experience: 8.75
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jeffbB8952EF Couples
10
Clean and excellent layout
Pros:

If like me, your initial view is how clean and the excellent layout of the public rooms. Our room was very clean and looking out of our window, we saw the most beautiful view of river.

2026-04-16 via Tripadvisor
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Iain couple gb
8
I enjoy the bar and food and the staff were chatty but if you had to go some were by car you needed to add extra time du
Pros:

Friendly staff bar and food lovely
And very helpful

Cons:

Road noise and the traffic to get in and out was bad most off the time
I thought the price off the breakfast was steep

2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Katrina solo_traveller gb
8
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-16 via Nuitee
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Scott couple gb
3
Won’t be staying again
Pros:

The secured parking

Cons:

Wash facilities, size of room, reported faulty shower gel dispenser and not replaced.

2026-04-14 via Nuitee
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White-Knight-1969 Family Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, Dorset, England
10
A thoroughly pleasant experience right the way through, from booking to paying the bill.
Pros:

We made a very last minute booking for lunchtime on Monday 13th April. We had a very timely (within 15 minutes) confirmation from Samantha D, along with some helpful information. I'm deaf, and all my interactions with staff, either as a result of the information I provided in my email, or as a result of them seeing my hearing aids and lanyard, showed tactful accommodation of my communication needs.

There is a large car park at the rear of the building, with some parking, including accessible parking bays, at the front.

We'd not visited the Bridge House for some time, and took my Mum for her 90th Birthday. We'd not apprised the hotel of the reason for our visit, yet they clearly saw her opening her birthday cards at the table, which lead them to bring out a plate with "Happy Birthday" written in chocolate with a strawberry after our meal; a clear indication of attentive and observant Front Of House staff.

We had two carveries, and one gammon and chips. Food was good quality, well presented, and we feel represented good value for money in exceptionally comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Service was swift, polite, friendly and efficient. As it was sunny outside, we spent time on the decking after our meal, before walking over the bridge to the island, to see the swan.

Overall, a thoroughly pleasant experience right the way through, from booking to paying the bill.

2026-04-13 via Tripadvisor
M
Mark couple gb
9
I have stayed several times and will continue to do so.
Pros:

Great bed and duvet.

Cons:

The shower was a little hard to regulate to a safe temperature.

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Paul solo_traveller gb
7
Bridge Hotel Great Escape place
Pros:

Room was newly decorated with a great bathroom The facilities and staff were terrific and night staff very helpful when I had a problem with the people in the room next door

Cons:

Room walls seem to be very thin Can hear people clearly talking late into the night The night staff did immediately go to the room but people inside would not answer so after 2 and night of disturbed sleep at 1.30 am and 11 pm we came home a night early I was offered another room immediately which I should have took but why should I need to move all my belongings It's not the hotels fault as it did cause me inconvenience

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
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Emma couple gb
10
Perfect for a night
Pros:

Excellent restaurant , room good

Cons:

Pillows too soft , bed small

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Pauline solo_traveller gb
9
The only fault I have with it is I think there could be more items in the bathrooms
Pros:

So ideal for me to visit friends

Cons:

Very clean, very comfortable in the staff very friendly

2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Jo family_with_children gb
9
2026-04-12 via Nuitee
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Paradise40426996239 Solo travel
10
Excellent service and value in an attractive location.
Pros:

Lovely room overlooking the river and simple but perfectly cooked dinner from the specials menu. Also received a free drink as a Best Western reward.

2026-04-10 via Tripadvisor
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James couple gb
10
2026-04-10 via Nuitee
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SJS1204 Family
10
Great stay as usual at our favourite place
Pros:

As always, comfy riverside rooms, tasty breakfast and lovely staff

2026-04-09 via Tripadvisor
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Paul solo_traveller gb
10
Had another good time here, my fourth stay in total.
Pros:

Good location, good service, great facilities

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-09 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
8
Short stay for wedding. Very comfortable
Pros:

Location and food. Staff very attentive

2026-04-08 via Nuitee
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Nicola family_with_children gb
7
Great stay, shame about the breakfast!
Pros:

Parking on site. Room was a great size, comfy bed and facilities ok.

Cons:

The restaurant for a meal got a couple of things wrong, but food was tasty abd took a long time. Even if busy should ve able to cope. Breakfast was overpriced especially when everything was cold...not even warm, apart from the baked beans. Really disappointed at £15 each.
There wasnt a choice of eggs, until we heard someone ask and they were then kept waiting so their food would have been really cold! No fruit, that would have been a great option. No Gluten free options either...would have been good to have had a seperate toaster with GF bread.

2026-04-07 via Nuitee
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Michele family_with_children gb
9
The Bridge House, West Parley.
Pros:

It was a lovely place, the photos don't do it justice. Staff were lovely, place was spotlessly clean and very good value for money. We had a riverview room and it was a pleasure to wake up and see the swans/ducks outside your window. Would definitely stay there again. Thank you to all the staff that looked after us, you are doing an amazing job. 5 ✨

Cons:

If I had a criticism it would be the shower.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Eirlys couple gb
9
Comfortable with stunning views
Pros:

Comfortable and clean. Restaurant very busy but had a lovely meal.

Cons:

No water in our room - have always previously had a bottle.

2026-04-06 via Nuitee
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Gill couple gb
7
Ok for overnight stay . Wouldn’t stay longer unless guaranteed an off road room .
Pros:

Convenient half way stop on our journey
Lovely river views at the back

Cons:

Both times ed have stayed here we have been allocated a room on the road . Double glazing non existent or useless so traffic noise loud and intrusive

2026-04-06 via Nuitee