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The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property
Hotel in Christchurch with free breakfast and a restaurant

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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

  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Christchurch Castle - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Regent Centre - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Hayloft Gallery - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Christchurch Priory - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Prototype Bailey Bridge - 11 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

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

Hotel near New Forest National Park
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at The Bear of Burton. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free in-room WiFi and a bar are available to all guests.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • A banquet hall, free newspapers, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as bathrobes, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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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

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

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

Property is 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

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 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Christchurch Castle and 1.9 mi (3 km) from New Forest National Park. Regent Centre and Prototype Bailey Bridge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Bear of Burton Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Juliet

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

helen

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the bears everywhere, you get a free G&T each when you stay. The staff are amazing, friendly and efficient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Great little hotel.

Stayed for a business trip. Have stayed before and will again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel right on the edge of the New Forest
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, wish we lived nearer for the food and events. Staff all friendly and professional. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay, beautiful room with all the amenities you could ask for. Exceptional breakfast. Topped off with friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing room very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Gordon

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Amenities
Only comment is more staff required for checking in purposes as other staff working really hard. We were acknowledged but had to wait quite a while also other customers waiting to pay their bills.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, good options, friendly efficient staff comfortable room with good facilities. Some areas of dining space were in need of cleaning. Overall a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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