Bear Of Burton

Hotels
9.2 (1540 reviews)
15 - 17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch , Christchurch , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Pets allowed
Fax/photocopying
Non-smoking throughout
Board games/puzzles
Allergy-free room
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable room
Lovely location
Good food
Cons:
Noisy from events
High prices for food
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Had some minor maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns noted in reviews.
Service
9.98
Staff were frequently noted as friendly and helpful.
Location
9.61
Described as having a lovely rural setting with a good atmosphere.
Room Quality
9.56
Rooms were described as comfortable and well-decorated.
Amenities
9.09
Some amenities were praised, but certain critiques in reviews regarding noise.
Value for Money
8.05
Some reviews mentioned high prices for food and drinks.
Food and Beverage
9.1
General satisfaction with food quality, but a request for more vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
9.57
Many guests expressed a wish to return and had positive experiences overall.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:15

Property Description

Individually Designed Bedrooms
Experience unique and stylish bedrooms at Bear of Burton, each thoughtfully decorated for your comfort. Enjoy scenic views of the countryside from your room along with modern amenities like free Wi-Fi and a TV.

Delicious Dining Experience
Savor the flavors of our popular local restaurant offering a variety of mouth-watering dishes. Indulge in a cooked breakfast of your choice, complemented by our famous ‘just right’ porridge, all included in your rate.

Convenient Location
Located just a 5-minute drive from Christchurch and with easy access to the railway station and the airport, Bear of Burton offers the perfect base for your stay. Book now to enjoy a memorable and relaxing experience at our charming hotel.

Important information:

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.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 4 years old to 17 years old stay for £30 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 1540 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.98
Location: 9.61
Room Quality: 9.56
Amenities: 9.09
Value for Money: 8.05
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.57
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Kirsty couple gb
10
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Liz solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Comfortable stylish rooms, great breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller gb
10
Had a lovely stay - in a lovely pub/hotel
Pros:

The Bear of Burton is a lovely pub/hotel
Not far from Christchurch centre
Lovely outside back garden with plenty of tables and chairs

Cons:

Liked it all

2026-06-03 via Nuitee
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Kelly family_with_children gb
8
Family friendly, nice decor, relaxed.
Pros:

Decor, staff and ambience.

Cons:

The air con unit kept my husband awake all night!

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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sarah family_with_children gb
10
Very relaxing & comfortable
Pros:

Room lovely food lovely cocktails lovely

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Caroline couple gb
9
Very good stay, would recommend
Pros:

Very nice clean and comfortable room. Friendly staff and superb breakfast. Lovely view over the fields from the window. We have stayed here quite a few times as we like it so much and it is handy for Avon Beach.

Cons:

A small thing but it was hard to sleep because the air-conditioning unit made a loud rattling every 30 seconds. We needed to have it on due to a heatwave.

2026-06-01 via Nuitee
B
Babatunde couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Views

Cons:

Nil

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Liza solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

So much decorative thought. Beautiful boutique style. Loved it

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Elizabeth couple gb
9
Spent a lovely 2 nights
Pros:

Lovely interior, nice rooms, friendly attentive staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
E
Elzbieta couple gb
10
2026-05-29 via Nuitee
A
Angela solo_traveller gb
10
Perfect. I would stay there again without hesitation if in the area
Pros:

Suited our taste. Good atmosphere and great staff. Close to everything, by car.

2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
8
A great 2 night stay to celebrate our anniversary.
Pros:

Lovely hotel. Room was beautiful and quirky bear theme. Nice touch to have bubbles in the fridge for our anniversary. Food was good but very slow service due to staff shortage. Wonderful breakfast. The majority of staff were very warm and friendly. The hotel is in an excellent location to explore local beaches and the New Forest.

Cons:

Too long for food to come out but didn’t impact our overall enjoyment of our stay

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
8
Pros:

It was lovely

Cons:

The berms in the room and the walk up stairs to the room but room was lovely and bed comfortable

2026-05-28 via Nuitee
S
Stephen couple gb
9
Pros:

Very good breakfast. Location was easy to get to from our home address.

Cons:

Didn't like the bath in the room and found the windows difficult to open.

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
A
Annette couple ch
10
Pros:

very nice rooms, nice location, nice terrace! everyone friendly!

2026-05-27 via Nuitee
A
Adrian couple gb
10
Absolutely stunning , excellent staff
Pros:

Absolutely beautiful hotel

Cons:

Having to leave to come home

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Erica couple gb
9
Fantastic break away, loved the location, deco and staff
Pros:

Great breakfast, staff were helpful and attentive. Location is great and easy parking, pub is peaceful and lovely for a getaway close to lots of amenities

Cons:

Staff worked really hard to cool the room down, the Dyson fan was great but the aircon wasn’t working very well. I think the bathroom could do with a better fan, but it was exceptionally hot this weekend.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Jane couple gb
9
The perfect getaway - had everything we needed.
Pros:

Really happy with our short stay at The Bear of Burton. We chose to stay because of the connection with the poet Robert Southey so we were pleased to see him acknowledged in paintings, room names and quotations on the wall. The food, drink and ambience were very good. As vegetarians, we were particularly pleased with the range of breakfast choices. Glad we went for the classic double room as it felt larger and more airy and spacious. We slept well every night as the bed was very comfortable and the room quiet. The staff were terrific; professional, friendly and helpful. A big car park so easy to park. Thank you!

Cons:

Pleased with everything but if pushed, just that at dinner time, on a couple of occasions, one of the two vegetarian dinner options was not available. However, the food we did have was very good.

2026-05-26 via Nuitee