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The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property
Christchurch hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Terrace/patio
Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Exterior
Reception
In the heart of New Forest National Park, The Bear of Burton offers a warm welcome with cooked-to-order breakfast and a delightful garden. Enjoy WiFi in your room, relax at the bar or take advantage of luggage storage. Guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Meeting room
  • Wedding services
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Limited hour front desk
  • Banquet hall

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
$96 nightly
The total price is $116
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Junior Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Junior Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Double Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
Deep soaking bathtub
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, desk, iron/ironing board

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch, England, BH23 7JG

What's nearby

  • Avon Beach - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Mudeford Quay Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Highcliffe Castle - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Mudeford Quay - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Southbourne Beach - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 11 min drive
  • Southampton (SOU) - 34 min drive
  • Hinton Admiral Station - 4 min drive
  • Christchurch Station - 7 min drive
  • Pokesdown for Boscombe Station - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Saxon Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bear of Burton

When you stay at The Bear of Burton, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Bournemouth International Centre. You can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. A terrace and a garden are other highlights. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
    • Front desk staffed during limited hours
    • This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • One child (3 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Onsite parking available only on request
    • Free onsite self parking
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast each morning 7:30 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Meeting room

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Special features

Dining

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Fees & policies

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)

Parking

  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector on site.
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express

Also known as

Manor Christchurch
Manor House Christchurch
Manor Hotel Christchurch
The Manor
The Bear of Burton Hotel
The Bear of Burton Christchurch
The Bear of Burton Hotel Christchurch

Frequently asked questions

Does The Bear of Burton offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, The Bear of Burton does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at The Bear of Burton?

Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at The Bear of Burton?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Bear of Burton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

Is there an onsite casino at The Bear of Burton?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (14-min drive) is nearby.

What is there to do at The Bear of Burton and nearby?

The Bear of Burton has a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near The Bear of Burton?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers British cuisine.

Does The Bear of Burton have rooms with private hot tubs?

Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.

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The Bear of Burton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Ambience
Bar
Bed
Pub
Restaurant
Bathroom

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, great, excellent, and fantastic with good options. (32 reviews)
  • The property's air conditioning was a welcome feature in the rooms. (3 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Just a wonderful place to stay always
Kristian, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic service, food and drink. Room was fabulous and well resourced. My only very slight issue was that breakfast did not start until 8am, in saying that the continental breakfast the night before for us was excellent.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, great service and accomodation

The Bear at Burton is a lovely hotel, beautiful bedroom with quirky touches. Very clean and comfortable. Service was brilliant, all staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was delicious
Juliet, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful stay with the bears!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and will definitely be back soon. Nice comfy beds and love all the traditional features of the property plus all the bear accents! All the staff were fabulous and friendly. Breakfast was great quality.
Louise, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great Stay Overall

We stayed in the Goldilocks room the room was spotlessly clean and had everything we needed... The bed was clean, but we could feel a couple of springs when lying down. Breakfast first morning was a 6/10 the bread looked and tasted cheap. The bacon was streaky and fatty. Second morning the bread was better quality but bacon still streaky and fatty 7/10. There is lots to do in the local area including the New Forest and a short drive to sea.
Mandy, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

2nd time we have stayed here

This is a lovely quirky place that does a good breakfast and delicious meals will definitely stay again. Rooms are beautiful with lots of added extras.
Kim, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Definitely recommend this hotel

We had an amazing stay. The hotel was as nice as it looked in the pictures. It had a lovely atmosphere and the staff were great. I would definitely recommend
helen, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Love the bears everywhere, you get a free G&T each when you stay. The staff are amazing, friendly and efficient.
Lisa, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great little hotel.

Stayed for a business trip. Have stayed before and will again.
Jennifer, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel right on the edge of the New Forest
mark, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place to stay, wish we lived nearer for the food and events. Staff all friendly and professional. Thanks for a great stay.
Alison, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing room very clean
Sally, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, beautiful room with all the amenities you could ask for. Exceptional breakfast. Topped off with friendly staff
Hannah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a lovely country hotel with beautiful rooms and really great food. Service was friendly and relaxed. Lots of beautiful small details in the room - lovely bathroom products, Nespresso machine, and chocolates to enjoy. The hot breakfast included in the price was really good and lots of choice to cater for all tastes!
Fiona, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations

The room was really lovely. It had a comfortable bed, was clean and very homely. The atmosphere in the bar/restaurant was relaxed and the food was great. Nice theme throughout and lovely touches. We will definitely come back and stay here again.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Short stay

Very well appointed and comfortable room. Great breakfast. Only downside was lack of TV service in the room - you have to stream from your own device (which we couldn’t get to work). WiFi speeds very good.
Andrew, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The whole ambience of the Bear was good. Loved the style & decor of the place. Staff were efficient & friendly. Young grandchildren visited us in the afternoon & games were available for them in the bar. A thoroughly lovely stay - wished it was longer!
Susan, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent room and bathroom. Spotlessly clean and lovely fresh linens. Many amenities in the room. Nespresso, teas, milk, water, chocolates. Room even had air conditioning! Good evening meal and breakfast two. Lovely decor all over.
Suzanne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The biggest problem was the lack of a lift. As we are both mobile but elderly my husband had a heavy case to carry up a spiral staircase to the first floor. The lady did offer to carry it for us but there must have been ‘a man’ in the hotel. We had been previously allocated a top floor room but the lady kindly changed our accommodation to the first floor. We didn’t eat at the Hotel in the evening. We thought for instance the rib eye steak pricey.
Gordon, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Best so far in 2024

I stay away from home a lot and book different venues. This has to be the best room/ensuite I have stayed in so far in 2024 (now in October). Room was lovely, bed was super comfortable. There was a desk to work at in the room, wardrode for hanging clothes, good sized TV on the wall, chairs next to an easy table, wall fitted aircon unit. Ensuite was a great size, with a sensor night light so you did not have to turn on main light in ensuite. Breakfast does not start until 8am, but they do offer a continental breakfast if you have to leave early.
Ian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed one night at The Bear and loved it! It’s a beautifully curated boutique hotel with lots of quirky and bear-themed art and accessories in the rooms and restaurant. Our room was immaculately clean, decorated really well with a Nespresso machine, kettle, air con and Dyson fan and a small table and chairs. It also had the largest bathroom we’ve ever had in a hotel with a huge walk in shower with rainfall head plus a bath! One small and unique detail was a voucher for a complimentary gin & tonic in the bar and chocolates (and the gin collection was quite something!). Staff were very good at check-in and attentive in the bar and at breakfast. Breakfast consisted of a cold buffet of pastries, granola, yoghurt, fresh fruit and juices then followed with a cooked-to-order choice. Food was delicious. Only 5-10 minutes from Christchurch harbour and Highcliffe in the other direction. All in all, our stay here was excellent and we would love to return again and would definitely recommend this beautiful hotel to anyone.
Cheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a comfort room. Great idea to keep some rooms pet free, which ours was.Good range of quality toiletries provided. The curtains were long, thick and lined, so not woken by the early morning light. We live in a village with very little light pollution so bright light in a morning can be a problem. Room has bluetooth speaker so able to play our own music, It also has a coffee maker. Dinner was excellent. Simple food brilliantly executed +served really hot. Breakfast next morning was also wonderful. Plenty of choice + good quality. We stayed mid week, so no issues over noise. The hotel is a wedding venue, so could be an issue at the weekend. Our room overlooked the deck + again may not have been so tranquil in warmer weather if guests were drinking + chatting on the deck until late. All in all would not hesitate to stay there again. One suggestion would be to have a couple of small comfortable chairs in the room. to relax in, as you had to sit on bed. Room had a free standing full length mirror when wardrobe had one too?. Only criticism would be that the tel no on the website gave a message after 6.00 pm saying that the tel is only on 8.00 until 6.00. Transpired the call had gone through to Fullers. Guests should be able to call the hotel direct + talk to reception.
Sharon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We had a brilliant time here. The hotel is beautiful. Our room was huge and had loads of useful things like water in the fridge, a fan, iron and ironing board, air con. We ate dinner there which was lovely and very reasonable. Drinks in the bar whilst playing scrabble was a fun evening too! Breakfast was really good, lots of choice and very tasty. It was super dog friendly and we loved seeing the dogs getting their sausages in the morning! All the staff were really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Will definitely be back!
Matthew, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great friendly staff
Richard, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great breakfast - excellent value
Steven, 1-night trip