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The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat in the New Forest National Park at this charming hotel where staff go above and beyond to ensure a comfortable stay

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The Bear of Burton welcomes visitors to New Forest National Park with cooked-to-order breakfasts and a lovely garden. Rooms include WiFi, and the bar is perfect for unwinding after exploring. Staff are praised for their helpfulness, and luggage storage makes arrivals convenient.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Room options

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a desk lamp, a window with curtains, and a wall with a nature-themed mural.

Classic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Deluxe Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Junior Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bed with a headboard, a bedside lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Christchurch, The Bear of Burton is in a rural area. Poole Harbour and Sandbanks Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore New Forest National Park and Bournemouth Beach. Littledown Sports Center and Bournemouth Adventure Wonderland are also worth visiting. Visit our Christchurch travel guide
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17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch, England, BH23 7JG

What's nearby

  • A calm water body surrounded by tall grasses and a distant tower.
    Stanpit Marsh
    5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • A row of beach huts along a seaside promenade with a cyclist in the distance.
    Bournemouth Beach
    17 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Christchurch Castle
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Regent Centre
    6 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Hinton Admiral Station
    4 min drive
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    11 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • Costa Coffee
    2 min drive
  • Caffè Nero
    3 min drive
  • KFC
    2 min drive
  • Ye Olde George Christchurch
    5 min drive

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 3 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per stay (maximum GBP 30 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear of Burton pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Bear of Burton?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Bear of Burton?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Bear of Burton located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Christchurch Priory and 1.9 mi (3 km) from New Forest National Park. Mudeford Quay Beach and Mudeford Quay are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Bear of Burton Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 204 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 31 out of 204 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 204 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 204 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 204 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and friendly staff. Good food as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Great place to Stay, lovely room and great food with very friendly, helpful staff. free parking is a bonus these days and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An absolute gem of a place, ideally located for a stroll along the beach with lots of beautiful places to visit close by The rooms are extremely well laid out, the food and service were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room, very friendly helpful staff and lots of parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely staff, well dressed room and food was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rafal

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place, lovely people overall very happy with the stay of
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything you needed in the room it felt nice and cosy. Staff attentive and really enjoyed the breakfast. Will visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing rooms, well presented and comfortable Lovely Breakfast and all Staff very polite
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just brilliant! Lovely staff and lovely room. Breakfast was delicious too
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice spacious room, lots of barking with options for food and drink. Boris was amazing in accommodating and very tentative Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

pauline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had good amenities and it was surprisingly quiet as our room faced the road. Breakfast times were really good and a good selection of choices. The evening meal was very generous, not sure if they changed the menu daily as we ate out the second night.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place, really good staff, excellent food, very nice pub and room and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay in dorset

Great Stay, nice room, nice bar, good restaurant
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Bear of Burton - very nice country style pub and hotel. With a large car park at the rear. Staff - very friendly and helpful. Rooms - very well presented, clean and and tidy. Lots of rooms within hotel. Evening meal - good selection on menu, quick service and fairly priced. Bed - very comfortable, great nights sleep. Breakfast - a decent selection of cold buffet style food (Cerals, Yogurts, Fruit, Pastries, juice, & hot drinks), along with another good selection of cooked food options. Overall - very nice, more than happy to visit again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Staff were amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely pub and very dog friendly. Delicious food, too.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely place with a good vibe. It’s like a homely feel rather than your usual hotel feel. And omg….dipping eggs for breakfast, wow!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay. All staff were welcoming and friendly. Very dog friendly and comfortable. A few dog rules but nothing out of ordinary - Easy to abide by. Car park to rear. Bedroom was clean and well equipped. Bed extremely comfortable. Breakfast choice good. Presented well and very tasty. We also had a very good experience of restaurant meal in the evening. Some wall/ floor areas in the place were knocked and marked but its a bar/restaurant so some wear and tear is expected from customer use. It certainly doesnt detract from the friendly, welcoming and good service that we experienced
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay at The Bear room,staff,breakfast and we even had a few evening meals there as well
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff service was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything superb again, albeit the breakfast was a little well done for my liking. I also think the bar food prices are a little pricey, but the quality of food was good.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was lovely and clean but we found the staff quite rude in general and cooked breakfast was poor, all cooked breakfast was over done. Nice for 1 night but I don’t think we would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolutely perfect

Perfect stay. Staff were friendly and helpful. Room was faultless!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room. Great breakfast. Plenty of parking. Lovely ambience. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025