The Bear of Burton

3.5 star property

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Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine
Junior Double Room
Reception
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; British cuisine

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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17 Salisbury Road, Christchurch, England, BH23 7JG
  • Southbourne Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Junior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Double Room

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Christchurch

Located in Christchurch, The Bear of Burton is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Avon Beach. .This hotel is 7 mi (11.3 km) from Bournemouth Beach and 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Poole Harbour.

What's nearby

  • Mudeford Quay - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Southbourne Beach - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • O2 Academy Bournemouth - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Bournemouth Beach - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Bournemouth International Centre - 13 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • McDonald's
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toby Carvery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive

About this property

The Bear of Burton

Hotel in Christchurch with free breakfast and a restaurant
The Bear of Burton offers 10 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Christchurch hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 10 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms have deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this hotel include wedding services and a banquet hall.
At The Bear of Burton, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served daily from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include complimentary newspapers in the lobby and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 lift

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Dressing gowns
  • 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

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

Reviews

The Bear of Burton Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 146 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 146 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 146 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lesley

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

Mixed good & bad

Good things: lovely room & bathroom. Drink on them on arrival which was a lovely touch. Only downside was a droning noise at night coming from some power source, which made it difficult to sleep before about midnight when it stopped. It started again at 7.30am. We were in Delcombe room. Mixed breakfasts: my husbands full english he said was very good but my dippy eggs were not runny & my smashed avocado was overwhelmed with tomatoes, so much so that the sour dough toast was very soggy. Howevet i only had to ask for a normal piece of toast & it arrived in replacement quickly. We enjoyed our stay on the whole but wouldnt stay again because of breakfast & the noisy room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good availability for parking, but car park could do with being resurfaced. Easy to check in and room was nice - very comfortable bed, a few quirks in the bathroom with a very low mirror over the sink that has you bent over to use and you can’t open the window to let out the steam. We had breakfast and dinner whilst here. Both meals were excellent- good choice and very tasty. Good selection of drinks as well. Was a good base for a visit to the area and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. The staff upgraded us to a larger room because of the extra stairs we had to climb with our luggage. They did not charge us. Dinner was delicious, and the service wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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

Great Rooms

Great place, stayed one night, really comfortable bed. Really great evening meal, and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with group
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

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for a one night stay. Clean, quiet, lovely staff and a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

A last minute stay for 1 night All good . Lovely room and nice breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer

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

Perfect getaway!

Lovely stay at the Bear of Burton. We treated our sons and their partners to an evening meal and overnight stay. The whole evening was great. The atmosphere was perfect. The staff were all extremely helpful, and our rooms were delightful. I can’t fault the meal, the service, the room or the lovely breakfast. I would recommend a stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Giles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jan

Liked: Staff & service
The staff were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The property is looking tired and could do with a deep clean and some updating/ decorating but overall a very enjoyable stay, would definitely stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

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

Bear of Burton is the Best!

The Bear of Burton was an absolutely amazing place to stay. Was in Ramsdown room which was the most beautiful and comfortable room I have ever stayed in with cute bear details! Easy walking distance from Christchurch train station (1.6 miles) and to sites around the town. DInner and breakfasts were fantastic and delicious! Best gin and tonics. Bed was comfortable and property was quiet. Had the best rest of my trip here and was sad to leave the luxury room and food. Location also holds craft morning once a month with local crafters showing and selling handmade wares during breakfast. Got some Christmas and baby gifts done before heading out. Absolutely wonderful stay, 10 of 10 and I will return in future!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

Nice

Lovely night away. Friendly staff, good food. Will be back, possibly with our little dog.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Ross

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gloria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

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

Great stay

Comfy, clean, spacious room. Breakfast was great, always cooked perfectly. The pub itself is lovely and the room I stayed in was beautifully decorated. I would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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