The Bosun's Chair

4.0 star property

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Restaurant
Exterior
Interior
Luxury Double Room
Front of property

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is AU$236
includes taxes & fees
25 June - 26 June

Explore the area

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Station St, Lymington, England, SO41 3BA
  • Place, JW Day Spa and Beauty
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lymington Sea Water Baths
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, New Forest National Park
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Southampton (SOU)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Premium Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Single Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 9 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Luxury Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Executive Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Lymington

The Bosun's Chair places you steps from JW Day Spa and Beauty and within a 10-minute stroll of New Forest National Park. 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.

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
  • New Forest National Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 6 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Monkey Brewhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Solento Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Tudor Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lounges Of Lymington - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bosun's Chair

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 25 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 25 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in all accommodation.

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 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bosun's Chair on 25 June 2026 start from AU$236, 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 Milford on Sea Beach (6 km).

Is there a spa on site at The Bosun's Chair?

No, there is no spa at this property. JW Day Spa and Beauty is a short 3-minute walk away.

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

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 80 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 115 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel and room was exceptionally clean the young ladies that were serving were all smiles and very helpful. Breakfast was excellent too.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location Clean very comfortable bed and linen towels lovely staff and a fabulous breakfast Thankyou
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tasteful well equipped rooms. Fabulous breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely rooms and excellent breakfast. Superb location!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room good size and comfortable bed. Great menu for breakfast with excellent speedy service.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good rooms and tasty breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel, highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay with friendly staff. Excellent location to explore Lymington.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely decor clean warm quiet can’t comment on pub didn’t eat or drink in but looked friendly and clean good atmosphere would definitely stay again and would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming to our dog - little gift box. It is £25 for a dog - not £25 as it says on the hotels.com website. Handy location beside the station ( no noise) and parking behind the pub. Excellent breakfast and if in Lymington would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Lymington . Lovely staff . Nice clean room .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The bed was amazing, super friendly, excellently located and they provided face towels!!! Just perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Vici

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, close to the centre of town, really friendly staff, amazing breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room and great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness
A very comfortable overnight stay where the staff were friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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6/10 Okay

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and breakfast, but TV not working and no hot water
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel/pub good location In lymington rooms excellent and clean plenty of parking space
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great location very friendly staff

Great location staff very friendly, comfortable and very enjoyable stay. Breakfast excellent all food at accommodation excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was freshly decorated and generally very clean. Bed was very comfortable. Lighting could have been a little brighter. It was cold near the poorly fitting single glazed window. Breakfast was excellent, served by a delightful member of staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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

Great 2 night stay

Good 2 night stay check in good staff was great room was good for the price breakfast was top class
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good accomodation nice pub
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024