The Bridge House; BW Signature Collection

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BW Signature Collection by Best Western
8.5 (2786 reviews)
2 Ringwood Road , Ferndown , GB
+44 1202 578828

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly, helpful staff
Good food and strong breakfast offering
Attractive riverside location and proximity to local attractions/airport
Free secure parking
Cons:
Noise (traffic, thin walls, other guests) in several rooms
Small or tired rooms and some uncomfortable beds
No lift and some accessibility/stair issues
Occasional cleanliness/fittings issues (stains, silverfish, dated bathrooms)

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Generally described as clean and well maintained across multiple reviews, though isolated issues were reported (stains on sheets, silverfish in bathtub, some fittings needing repair).
Service
9.4
Consistently praised—friendly, supportive and attentive staff, very helpful and accommodating for groups and guests with disabilities.
Location
8.9
Highly regarded for riverside setting, proximity to Tower Park and the airport; some front rooms affected by road/traffic noise.
Room Quality
7.6
Mixed feedback: some upgraded river-view rooms were enjoyed, but frequent comments about small or tired rooms, uncomfortable beds, thin walls and noisy guests.
Amenities
8.6
Good practical amenities noted (free secure parking, coffee/tea facilities, breakfast service); negatives include no lift and dated bathroom fixtures in places.
Value for Money
8.7
Seen as reasonable and good value by several guests (reasonable pricing, good evening meals), though some mentioned breakfast price/choice concerns.
Food and Beverage
9
Food and breakfast frequently praised (excellent, plentiful buffet, freshly cooked items), with minor notes about limited fruit/choice or breakfast pricing.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall enjoyable and comfortable stays for many guests due to staff, location and food; disturbed sleep/noise and occasional room issues lowered some experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:24

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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2786 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 9.4
Location: 8.9
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 8.6
Value for Money: 8.7
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Mari-Wyn • couple • gb
9
2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Fiona • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Everything clean, comfortable and well organised

Cons:

Quite noisy with traffic, as our room was next to the road

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Clear • extended_group • gb
10
Another excellent stay. We have stayed there for several years for the disability competition m
Pros:

The food was excellent and the staff were very supportive of the disabled members of our party. I love the surroundings and very local to excellent facilities at Tower Park and not far from the leisure centre where the disability competition was held

Cons:

I found the single bed a bit small as I sleep in a double at home.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Monica • couple • gb
8
A lovely 2 night stay in a very comfortable hotel with incredibly friendly staff.
Pros:

Really friendly service, great breakfast and comfortable rooms - lovely location right next to the river .Nothing was too much trouble for any of the staff

2026-10-25 • via Nuitee
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Debbs • couple • gb
7
A good location to meet up with family
Pros:

Welcoming staff, good food and they were very accommodating with our big party.

Our accommodation was good, spacious and a lovely view of the lake. A good selection of team/coffee making facilities
The buffet style was plentiful and nice.

Cons:

The bathroom could do with a little updating. the shower wasn't good enough and it was either hot or cold. Why do we still need a bath, maybe walk in showers are the way to go.

2026-10-24 • via Nuitee
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Phillip • extended_group • gb
8
Good option for a short stay. Clean, tidy and value for money.
Pros:

Evening meals were very good and drinks reasonably priced.
Staff were excellent and very helpful.

Cons:

Breakfast choice was a little limited if you didn't like full English. More fresh fruit options would have been nice.
Hotel is next to a busy road so front rooms would be noisy.

2026-10-23 • via Nuitee
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Alice • extended_group • gb
6
Would stay again- decent place for a night away for work.
Pros:

Very reasonably priced and the staff were very friendly and attentive. Really nice breakfast and the restaurant and entrance was well directed and maintained.

Cons:

The bed was a little uncomfortable and the room was a bit tired looking. Lots of noise from other rooms.

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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christopher • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Food

Cons:

Price of breakfast

2026-10-22 • via Nuitee
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Delia • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great location, friendly staff, good food and secure parking
Pros:

Great sized rooms, good secure car park to rear at no extra cost

Cons:

Nothing, all was great

2026-10-21 • via Nuitee
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Christine • couple • gb
8
A very enjoyable comfortable stay with free safe car park.
Pros:

The breakfast was very good for both continental abd full English. Freshly cooked hot and items replaced quickly if they ran out. Our room was upgraded and we much enjoyed the river view.

Cons:

Nothing really , perhaps a bowl of fresh fruit at breakfast although berries were provided.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Tim • couple • gb
7
2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Kirby • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Clean, comfortable, friendly staff.

Cons:

Thin walls in bedrooms, take earplugs.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Peter • couple • gb
10
Other than the room great staff and lovely and clean property
Pros:

Great location

Cons:

Was in small room would of been better if had a bit more room to relax during the day rather than sitting on the bed

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Gill • extended_group • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Pawla • solo_traveller • gb
9
Stayed many times because of close proximity to the airport and the staff have been extremely helpful on every occasion.
Pros:

Great location for Bournemouth Airport.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Wendy • couple • gb
5
Didn't realise no lift and difficult for 2 60 plus adults getting cases down stairs at 5am.
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast

Cons:

Room so small couldn't open cases trip hazard

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Dan • family_with_children • gb
7
All in all a respectable hotel 🏨 as a base
Pros:

Beautiful location and easy to get too, short hop from airport.

Cons:

Stains on my sheets, silverfish in the bathtub.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Katrina • family_with_children • gb
6
Disappointing
Pros:

Room large, spacious , good outlook to river.
Friendly staff.

Cons:

Slept badly due to noise from guests on decking area.
Room windows not sound proofed, glazing was poor.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Antony • solo_traveller • gb
9
Clean hotel, friendly staff
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Some of the fittings in need of repair.

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee