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The Bosun's Chair

4.0 star property
Bed & breakfast with free parking, 7-minute walk to New Forest National Park

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Restaurant
Front of property
Superior Double Room
Exterior
Luxury Double Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$207
includes taxes & fees
9 Feb - 10 Feb

Explore the area

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Station St, Lymington, England, SO41 3BA
  • Place, Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Pier Ferry Port
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Comfort Double Room

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Comfort Single Room

Comfort Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Luxury Double Room

Luxury Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Double Room

Executive Double Room

Highlights

Heating
LED TV
Renovated in 2024
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Hairdryer
Free bottled water
  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Lymington

At The Bosun's Chair you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of New Forest National Park and Lymington Sea Water Baths. Highlights at this B&B include a restaurant, free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, a garden and free newspapers in the lobby. Plus you'll find wedding services, luggage storage and a television in a common area. Each morning English breakfast is served between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM. Bring your pet along and take advantage of this property's pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls. .Attractions within a 30-minute drive of this 4-property class Lymington B&B include Beaulieu National Motor Museum and WestQuay Shopping Centre.
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What's nearby

  • JW Day Spa and Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • New Forest National Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Lymington Town Station - 1 min walk
  • Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee Monger's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Brewhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Tudor Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Solento Lounge - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bosun's Chair

Bed & breakfast with free parking, 7-minute walk to New Forest National Park
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Bosun's Chair also features a garden, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a television in common area. Self parking is free. A complete renovation of The Bosun's Chair was completed in January 2024.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Lymington bed & breakfast.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Bosun's Chair offers 8 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water and a hairdryer. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. An iron/ironing board, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - January 2024
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Meal delivery service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 9:00 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: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 15.00 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash.

Property is also known as

The Bosun's Chair Lymington
The Bosun's Chair Bed & breakfast
The Bosun's Chair Bed & breakfast Lymington

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at The Bosun's Chair?

The Bosun's Chair offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at The Bosun's Chair?

As of 3 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bosun's Chair on 9 Feb 2026 start from AU$207.49, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at The Bosun's Chair?

Yep, The Bosun's Chair has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to The Bosun's Chair?

The closest beach to The Bosun's Chair is Colwell Bay Beach (7.6 km).

What makes The Bosun's Chair a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at The Bosun's Chair.

Does The Bosun's Chair serve breakfast?

You bet, English brekkie is on offer daily between 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Bosun's Chair?

No, The Bosun's Chair does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at The Bosun's Chair?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Bosun's Chair?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at The Bosun's Chair?

Dogs are welcome at The Bosun's Chair, with food and water bowls on offer.

The Bosun's Chair Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sara-Jane

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

Well worth a stay!

Boutique style decor with super comfy bedding. Great room (the old building let them down a bit, but they coped well around it). Staff really attentive & friendly, super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and excellent breakfast. Superb location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great friendly, great breakfast, great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms over a pub. Stayed here for convenience of getting to the Isle of Wight ferry. Very helpful staff. Good food and drinks Traveling with heavy luggage, beware- No elevator. Staff will help carry it! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

MICHAEL

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

Bosuns Chair

Staff at the Hotel very welcoming and friendly. The yogurt was the best ever, locally produced with the fruit. The main dish was cooked to our choice and very tasty. Also the pizzas were exceptional and good choice of beverages. I will say although all the rooms were refurbished and clean you had to put your please clean the room card out or tell reception after breakfast otherwise it would not be done. The situ of the pub was ideal for walking around Lymington and Parking as well.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean modern rooms. Excellent location. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mrs D A

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

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

Great breakfast & service, bit noisy to stay

As others have said, great breakfast, very good service, comfortable bed and decent shower, as well as being very convenient for the town centre, quay and station. But room quite noisy both early in morning (6.30am) and later at night (past 10pm). First floor room was compact and the stairs a bit tight (partly spiral). Watch out for the pigeon dropping on the car if parking under the trees...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room, comfortable bed
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely service and a handy location. Great if you are a goth. Skull wallpaper a bit upsetting.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As maturer visitors, we found that having only one handrail on the stairs was challenging. An extra handrail would help. Other than that it was a great stay. If we are to return to the area the Bosuns Chair would be our first choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

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

Excellent hotel

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Not quite what I expected

I needed to go elsewhere to eat. The. 6X was only average. The bath was lovely. The bed was fine.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Julian

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

Very good room

A very good room which was clean, had a good bed and bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff. Lovely room and a very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

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

Kind and efficient staff

The best thing about this hotel was the staff. Absolutely first class and couldn't be more helpful. Being elderly we found the stairs to the bedroom rather difficult. We had originally been put on the second floor but when the young lady checking us in saw our problem she immediately tried to get us moved to the first floor. We were very grateful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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

One night stay

Great staff, very clean and lovely breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

morag

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rapid early check in to drop bags and collect key as attending wedding nearby. Clean, large room. Very comfy bed. Only downside was very hot room but fan was provided.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great located hotel close to the railway station amd town centre. Breakfast was 1st class. Great pub. Rooms clean and tidy although the kitchen extractor ynit was directly outside my window.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stuart

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