The Bosun's Chair

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

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Restaurant
Luxury Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, blackout drapes
Exterior
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
VIP Access
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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

The Bosun's Chair places you within a 10-minute stroll of New Forest National Park and Lymington Sea Water Baths. This 4-star bed & breakfast has 8 rooms and welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Solento Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Prezzo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lounges Of Lymington - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Bosun's Chair

Bed & breakfast with free parking, 7-minute walk to New Forest National Park
At The Bosun's Chair, guests have access to free WiFi in public areas, free newspapers, and local meal delivery service. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. Front-desk staff can help with luggage storage, and provide local restaurant recommendations. If you like to take your furry friend along on your adventures, this pet-friendly property offers food and water bowls. Additional amenities include a TV in a common area, wedding services, and a garden.
20-inch LED TVs are available for entertainment, and guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries, and beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets. Electric kettles, free tea bags/instant coffee, and wardrobes or closets are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available 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

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 elevator

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Dogs only
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • 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 list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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, 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is available during limited hours. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.

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

Is a free cancellation option available at The Bosun's Chair?

The Bosun's Chair provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

What can I see around The Bosun's Chair?

This bed & breakfast in Lymington is within a 10-minute walk of New Forest National Park and Lymington Sea Water Baths. You'll also find Lymington Pier Ferry Port and SenSpa at Careys Manor Hotel within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at The Bosun's Chair?

Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the bed & breakfast.

Does The Bosun's Chair include a casino on the premises?

No, The Bosun's Chair doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Bosun's Chair?

No, there is no indoor pool at this bed & breakfast.

What amenities will couples enjoy at The Bosun's Chair?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this bed u0026 breakfast, including a meal delivery service and Egyptian cotton sheets in each guestroom with some featuring sea views.

Are there hot tubs at The Bosun's Chair?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this bed & breakfast.

Does The Bosun's Chair feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

Yes, The Bosun's Chair serves an English breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Bosun's Chair allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Bosun's Chair for a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. The property also provides food and water bowls.

Does The Bosun's Chair have connecting rooms?

No, this bed & breakfast doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from The Bosun's Chair?

The closest major airport to The Bosun's Chair is Bournemouth (BOH-Bournemouth Intl.), which is 18 mi away (40 minutes by car). Another top airport is Southampton (SOU), which is located 23.8 mi away (42-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Bosun's Chair?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Bosun's Chair.

Does The Bosun's Chair host weddings?

Take advantage of the wedding venue at The Bosun's Chair if you plan to say "I do" during your trip.

The Bosun's Chair Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 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

Dean

Traveled 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

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