The Bosun's Chair

4.0 star property
4-star B&B near New Forest National Park

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Exterior
Comfort Single Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes
Restaurant
Superior Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes
Front of property

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

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

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

Comfort Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

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

Comfort Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 97 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Luxury Double Room

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

Superior Double Room

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

Executive Double Room

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Lymington

Lymington retreat .Your stay at this Lymington B&B places you within a 10-minute walk of New Forest National Park and Lymington Sea Water Baths. Also, Lymington Pier Ferry Port is within 2 miles (3 km) and SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • JW Day Spa and Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • St Barbe Museum and Art Gallery - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lymington Sea Water Baths - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lymington Pier Ferry Port - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • New Forest National Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Tudor Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Solento Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Bosun's Chair

4-star B&B near 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 a 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 bottled water and hair dryers. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. LED televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, 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 transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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

Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 20-inch LED TV

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

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

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.

Property 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: 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

How close is The Bosun's Chair to the airport?

The Bosun's Chair is 18 mi (40-min drive) away from the Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Dec 28, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Bosun's Chair on Dec 30, 2025 start from $134.97, excluding 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.

Does The Bosun's Chair have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Bosun's Chair.

How close is The Bosun's Chair to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 5 mi (16-min drive) from Milford on Sea Beach and 5.2 mi (42-min drive) from Yarmouth Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Bosun's Chair offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Bosun's Chair, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.00 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a casino at The Bosun's Chair?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Grosvenor Casino (29-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Bosun's Chair?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Bosun's Chair?

This bed & breakfast offers free self parking.

Does The Bosun's Chair have a pool?

The Bosun's Chair does not have a pool.

Does The Bosun's Chair have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Bosun's Chair have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is The Bosun's Chair to downtown Lymington?

The Bosun's Chair is 0.9 mi away from Lymington and Pennington.

The Bosun's Chair Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

10/10 Excellent

Ann

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

Highly recommended

Friendly staff. Room had everything we needed. Everywhere very clean. Super breakfast. Couldn’t fault it. It was our second time of staying the night before going on the ferry Very conveniently situated for us as 2 minutes from the station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Traveled with group
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

10/10 Excellent

Julia

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

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful, assisting with our luggage. Breakfast was excellent. Service from all staff was of a very high standard.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025