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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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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Justin couple gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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elena solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-09 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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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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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
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Linda couple gb
8
Very enjoyable
Pros:

good choice and tasty

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Maurice couple gb
7
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Sharon solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Warm welcome. Friendly and attentive staff. Good food. Comfortable bed. Good location for Christchurch or Bournemouth.
Bear theme carried through the hotel.
Plenty of parking

Cons:

There wasn't anything to dislike

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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kay couple gb
9
great hotel with amazing staff good breakfast
Pros:

front of house was so lovely she made us feel special all stafff very proffesional would definatly come back

Cons:

room was very warm but we were experiencing extreme hot weather

2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Amanda family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Barbara solo_traveller ch
10
2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Elton couple gb
10
Great rooms, people and food.
Pros:

Just a pleasant place to spend time and relax.

Cons:

Lots of stairs.

2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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IAN couple gb
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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Wallington solo_traveller gb
8
Lovely stay
Pros:

Staff were very helpful, polite and friendly
Good breakfast

Cons:

Couldn't open the windows
Car park needs resurfacing

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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Louisa solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-01 via Nuitee
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Miles couple gb
9
A great find.
Pros:

Everything. Lovely room with lots of nice touches. The staff were so helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious with lots of interesting choices on the menu with plenty of fresh fruit.

Cons:

We did visit on the hottest day of the year and the room was exceptionally hot. We were given a fan and there was an air conditioning unit in the room but it just couldn’t cope with the build up of heat. This really wasn’t a complaint and we will return at a cooler time of the year as we enjoyed our stay enormously.

2026-06-30 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
A stay here is a must
Pros:

Simply beautiful. Gorgeous inside and out. Beautiful bear themed pub. We will be back ☺️

Cons:

Nothing at all

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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MikeRow family_with_children gb
8
Great hotel/pub. We'd definitely use again.
Pros:

Faciliities and breakfast were great. staff were brilliant and accomodating. Warned us in advance of the air con being broken during the heatwave. Called us due to the delays on booking.com messages. The lad loved the bears. Good selection of in room drinks. Shower was great.

Cons:

It was warm due to the air con being out of action, but that was out the hotel's control. They supplied dyson fans to ease the pain.

2026-06-29 via Nuitee