Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 18 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 41 min drive
Heathrow Airport (LHR) - 107 min drive
New Milton Station - 9 min drive
Christchurch Station - 10 min drive
Hinton Admiral Station - 19 min walk
Restaurants
The Paddle - 11 min walk
Cat & Fiddle Harvester - 3 min drive
Avon Beach Co - 4 min drive
The Walkford - 3 min drive
Toby Carvery - 4 min drive
About this property
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant puts you just a 5-minute drive from New Forest National Park. 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.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
9 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions.
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free uncovered onsite self parking
Free offsite parking within 98 ft
Other information
Caters to adults only
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–9:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Also known as
Lord Bute & Restaurant
Lord Bute Hotel Restaurant
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant Hotel
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant Christchurch
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant Hotel Christchurch
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Genting Casino Bournemouth (15-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant like?
Lord Bute Hotel & Restaurant is a short 6-minute walk from Highcliffe Castle and 11 minutes' walk from Highcliffe Beach.
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
Sep 1, 2024
Good: Attending wedding at Highcliffe Castle and this hotel is literally five minute walk … the breakfast staff were very polite.
Poor: safe not working, no toiletries, Electric sockets unsafe, and parking is pot luck ( we were lucky). Service at breakfast very slow and kept forgetting our simple orders … cause: only one member of staff both mornings and so extremely busy.
Phillip
Phillip, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 8, 2024
Excellent hotel.
Steven
Steven, 3-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
Aug 4, 2024
Juliette
Juliette, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Jul 20, 2024
Average.
Andrea
Andrea, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 14, 2024
Very good location to the area we need to be for a family wedding.
Extremely accommodating in getting room ready early for us to change in as travelled 2.5 hrs to get there.
Friendly staff and very obliging
Nicholas
Nicholas, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2024
Unfortunately we only stayed fir 1 night ... but will definitely return .The hotel is superb ... outside .... inside ... decor .very tasteful and is spotless . The breakfast plentiful and perfect. Our bedroom was lovely ... it was large ... well decorated ... clean ....and the en suite bathroom ... large and clean.
And the staff .... what lovely people ... a special thank you to the receptionist ... "shona" .... thank you for all your help !!!
We can not recommend the lord bute highly enough !!!
Michael
Michael, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2024
Joe
Joe, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 26, 2024
Wonderful stay
Just returned from a great 3 night stay in this gem of a hotel. Perfect location within easy walking distance of Highcliffe Castle and Avon beach. Staff were extremely polite, friendly and helpful in particular Ryan, the Operations Manager. We didn't eat any evening meals here but the breakfst was delicious and well presented with fine-dining crockery and cutlery. Our room was very large with a huge bed and a big light ensuite bathroom. The mattress was a little soft for our liking (just our personal preference) but we mentioned it to hotel staff and were immediately offered an alternative room - excellent customer service. We shall definitely return - worth paying a little more for such a great hotel
Karen
Karen, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2024
The staff were so welcoming
Judith
Judith, 6-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
May 18, 2024
Comfortable with excellent restaurant.
Valerie
Valerie, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2024
Lovely location and staff
Excellent location and very helpful and friendly staff.
Restaurant Excellent
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 16, 2024
Lovely hotel.
Lovely hotel on the edge of the new forest. Easy access to nearby towns and Dorset coast. Staff were helpful and friendly. Rooms were clean comftable. Will be booking again the next time I’m in the area, hopefully within the next few months.
Derek
Derek, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Feb 25, 2024
Ephraim
Ephraim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 18, 2024
Great hotel , comfy and friendly, loved it .
We had just a one night stay and were really impressed with this hotel. Check in was very efficient , full explanation of the facilities. We had a very comfortable room and therefore a great nights sleep. The bedroom and bathroom were spotless. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast in the stylish restaurant.
A good choice of cereals, fruit and yoghurt and a full English beautifully cooked and served . I really do hope to return to this hotel as we really enjoyed everything about it.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 17, 2024
Excellent small personal hotel with great attention to detail
Food delicious
Management on hand to make sure all is up to standard
Bedroom very comfortable and well thought out
Lindsey
Lindsey, 2-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
Feb 15, 2024
Nice hotel in nice location
stayed over for valentines night, parking is limited. the rooms were nice and clean and big bed, nice bathroom easy access to the restaurant.
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Feb 11, 2024
The hotel had a lovely homely feel to it. The staff are friendly and helpful. But unfortunately we didn’t have a very comfortable nights sleep, in fact we didn’t get a lot of sleep!! As the mattress on the bed had springs in that you could feel. It also didn’t help that it was two single mattress put together. Such a shame, the mattress is letting the hotel down.
Avril
Avril, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 9, 2024
Early in freezing cold January 2023, my wife and I were the only guests in The Lord Bute which also had staffing problems due to illness,
The two who cooked and served our breakfast were brilliant; the room was not serviced but that did not present any problem to us.