Bear Of Burton

Hotels
9.2 (1530 reviews)
15 - 17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch , Christchurch , gb

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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 1530 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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Elizabeth • couple • gb
9
Spent a lovely 2 nights
Pros:

Lovely interior, nice rooms, friendly attentive staff.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Elzbieta • couple • gb
10
2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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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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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
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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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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
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Annette • couple • ch
10
Pros:

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

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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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
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Jakub • couple • gb
10
Lovely place and great value for money
Pros:

Spacious, clean room with some quirky features. Excellent food and friendly staff.

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Forbes • couple • gb
8
Good location for what we wanted to visit.
Pros:

Excellent meals- - breakfast and dinner.

Cons:

We had to change room after one night due to being kept awake by the sound of running water (air conditioning unit?). Well

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Oana • couple • gb
9
2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
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Carol • couple • gb
10
Fantastic standard of accommodation and service. Couldn’t fault it.
Pros:

Everything! Great rooms, service, breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
9
A lovely break in a charming property
Pros:

Friendly team of staff, very comfortable room. Loved all the bear details. Food very nice.

Cons:

Food and drink slightly on the more expensive side. Whilst the room was on the whole clean some areas could have been cleaner. Dust on curtains and towel rail very dusty but did not effect our stay and we would return.

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Edward • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

The attention to detail was excellent - I left very early in the morning and they provided a superb breakfast in the room fridge

2026-05-18 • via Nuitee
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Melanie • family_with_children • gb
6
Good
Pros:

Room

Cons:

Staff on arrival

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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kevin • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Halcyon • couple • gb
5
Friendly staff, good full English breakfast and convenient for visiting many places.
Pros:

The staff were friendly and helpful. The location was very good as we needed to be either side of The Bear for family. The peacefulness of the area. Car parking was easy and accessible.

Cons:

Staying for 9 nights, having to carry suitcases up and down a narrow staircase. If you didn’t get down for breakfast in the first hour, fruit, pastries etc were not replenished. Dogs being fed at the tables, being stroked by the staff who didn’t wash their hands afterwards and in one case a dog being allowed to put his paws up on the bar!! Surprisingly, I am a dog lover.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Dutch Boy • solo_traveller • gb
10
Goldilocks loved the bear and so did we.
Pros:

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bear of Burton. Great staff, friendly and attentive. Excellent food and a very good selection at breakfast. We usually stay in Bournemouth itself but the area is much nicer and because of the position we found it much easier to travel to new parts of the area.

Cons:

Nothing springs to mind.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee