Bear Of Burton

Hotels
9.2 (1579 reviews)
15 - 17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch , Christchurch , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Garden
Pets allowed
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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 1579 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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Nadine family_with_children nl
9
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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Justin couple gb
10
2026-07-25 via Nuitee
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neil couple gb
7
Was a lovely and welcoming place to stay
Pros:

The staff were all lovely very helpful
Breakfast was lovely
Would stay again

Cons:

No plug socket on one-sided of the bed
Been nice to have a little shelf over the bathroom sink

2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple gb
10
Perfect.... it really was
Pros:

It was superb. Arrived for Sunday lunch about 5 pm and it was one of the nicest roast dinners I have had. Wife agreed!
Accomodation was also superb, with a lovely room with aircon. Spotlessly clean and really impressed. Bed was sooo comfy

Staff were very attentive and the breafast( included) was beautiful. Freshly cooked and couldnt fault it. Value for money was amazing. The Harbour Hotel down the road was twice the price. We visited that hotel and had a lovely drink on the patio over looking the sea but other than that .. no comparison. Thank you The Bear of Burton... and will definitely return

Cons:

Nothing. It was faultless

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Marilyn couple gb
5
Room very disappointing so accepted a cheaper room in attic and free dinner
Pros:

Staff, service, food, location near Christchurch but peaceful location

Cons:

Room. Nothing like picture and very small.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
7
Nice staff but expensive
Pros:

As a coeliac, the menu was not adequately labelled and choices for me were limited with staff not properly understanding what was gluten free ( my breakfast arrived with breaded hash browns )

Cons:

Small details, so day two we had no fresh milk in our fridge, some of the younger staff needed more support and not enough staff at breakfast.

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Fotini solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful and relaxing
Pros:

Stylish rooms, very friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was really good and we did enjoy the pub/restaurant with board games provided. Felt very relaxing overall. We will certainly go back.

Cons:

The air-condition in our room was a bit noisy There was a good fan as well so not major issue but in a very hot day it may not be very efficient.

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Linda couple gb
10
Staff knowledge and helpful. Facilities were great
Pros:

Staff were very welcoming, extremely helpful and very attentive. Nothing was too much trouble.

Cons:

Can’t think of anything

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Christine couple gb
8
Lovely break- and reasonably priced.
Pros:

Conveniently situated- nice decked area and great for parking g.

Cons:

Lack of air con- although we were given the option to cancel we proceeded aswe did think there would be more fans available.

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Sue extended_group gb
10
It was a perfect stay and would definitely stay there again
Pros:

Good location short drive to Christchurch plenty of outside seating and nice relaxing seating inside. Great choices on the breakfast and dining menu. Our bedroom was spacious, and had a great walk in shower. Staff were very friendly and attentive.

Cons:

There was nothing to dislike.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sue couple gb
10
2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Mathew Webley solo_traveller au
10
2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Justin couple gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Brian solo_traveller au
9
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful

Cons:

It was a very enjoyable stay ,next time will stay longer ,great restaurant comfortable and spacious rooms

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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elena solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Alicetinker solo_traveller gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Lovely friendly staff.
Great breakfast.
Spotless clean room and comfy bed.
Would highly recommend

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Zaubermaus63 solo_traveller de
9
Pros:

Sehr geschmackvoll, individuell mit ein paar Antiquitäten eingerichtete Zimmer. Großes und bequemes Bett. Kleines Bad, aber mit großer Dusche, aus der viel heißes Wasser kommt.
Im Pub/Restaurant verschiedene Sitzmöglichkeiten, unter anderem in einem als Bibliothek sehr gemütlich eingerichteten Raum. Das Essen dort war sehr gut und das Bier schmeckte ausgezeichnet.
Außerdem gibt es eine sehr große Terrasse, wenn man draußen essen oder trinken möchte.
Zum Frühstück kann man continental essen, aber auch verschiedene andere Möglichkeiten einschließlich full englih breakfast.
Die Lage ist etwas außerhalb von Christchurch und ziemlich nah an einer Bahnlinie, wo aber nur ab und zu ein Personenzug vorbei fährt. Empfindliche Ohren könnten auch die etwas entferntere Hauptstraße hören.

Cons:

Es gab nichts auszusetzen

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Richard couple gb
9
Excellent place to stay.
Pros:

Characterful. Good location. Very clean. Helpful staff.

Cons:

We were warned well before our stay that air-con in our room was not working but the hotel provided a Dyson fan which worked well. (They had tried v hard to get it fixed the day before we arrived. Not their fault).
We were given a generous credit against the restaurant dinner bill.

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Ronald couple gb
10
Brilliant place to stay and/or eat..
Pros:

The Bear at Burton was in a great location in Christchurch in an 18 century manor house with bags of space. We loved it straight away and it only got better. We met friends there and the food was really excellent and my Beef Roast was the best one I had had in along time. We were booked in overnight as we were seeing family next day and our friends were going to book themselves in there for a break. The only downside was there were no lifts, but the staff helped us up with our cases.

2026-07-07 via Nuitee