"The entry code system was a joke sadly we had to make contact for the code, after going out to dinner code did not let us in … another phone call. Toilet flushed when we arrived ,but sadly it was only time , we reported it many times from Wednesday evening until we left Friday morning after a cold miserable night, we left a very smelly blocked toilet.. still not flushing ! This was a totally rubbish stay."
"The entry code system was a joke sadly we had to make contact for the code, after going out to dinner code did not let us in … another phone call. Toilet flushed when we arrived ,but sadly it was only time , we reported it many times from Wednesday evening until we left Friday morning after a cold miserable night, we left a very smelly blocked toilet.. still not flushing ! This was a totally rubbish stay."
"This was the 2nd time we stayed here when it was managed under a major hotel chain, this time around felt more personable and is our go to hotel in Bournemouth. Highly recommend"
"This was the 2nd time we stayed here when it was managed under a major hotel chain, this time around felt more personable and is our go to hotel in Bournemouth. Highly recommend"
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The staff Alex, Alex, Elliot, Izabella, Dan, Pedro, Giovanni, Jacopo, Eleanor, Ollie, Carlotta, Beatrice, Jason and last but not least Maddie and Andy the chef that came in early on our last morning to cook us breakfast and serve as we had a coach to catch before the restaurant was open were all so welcoming and warm throughout our stay Thank you from the CWU Grampian & Shetland Branch
The staff Alex, Alex, Elliot, Izabella, Dan, Pedro, Giovanni, Jacopo, Eleanor, Ollie, Carlotta, Beatrice, Jason and last but not least Maddie and Andy the chef that came in early on our last morning to cook us breakfast and serve as we had a coach to catch before the restaurant was open were all so welcoming and warm throughout our stay Thank you from the CWU Grampian & Shetland Branch
The whole experience of our stay was first class. We have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to anyone.
A special thank you to the hosts David and Pumpkin!
The whole experience of our stay was first class. We have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to anyone.
A special thank you to the hosts David and Pumpkin!
Service was amazing from the moment we stepped inside.
We had a drink in the bar before we went out, and we both said we wished we were staying at the hotel for dinner as the service was brilliant. The personal touch made a huge difference.
The room was to the highest standard and certainly did not disappoint.
Only reservation and this is scraping the barrel, however I hope they can be helpful to someone:
We were on the ground floor, and had some heavy footed people upstairs - I...
Service was amazing from the moment we stepped inside.
We had a drink in the bar before we went out, and we both said we wished we were staying at the hotel for dinner as the service was brilliant. The personal touch made a huge difference.
The room was to the highest standard and certainly did not disappoint.
Only reservation and this is scraping the barrel, however I hope they can be helpful to someone:
We were on the ground floor, and had some heavy footed people upstairs - I...
Reception and restaurant staff were really helpful, friendly and Welcoming. Room was comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be returning soon.
Reception and restaurant staff were really helpful, friendly and Welcoming. Room was comfortable and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Will definitely be returning soon.
Helpful and friendly staff. Managed to leave my keys in the hotel room after a 4 hour drive back home. Staff managed to post them back to me, much obliged!
Helpful and friendly staff. Managed to leave my keys in the hotel room after a 4 hour drive back home. Staff managed to post them back to me, much obliged!
Excellent all round. Lovely room, hotel, very good service, location and breakfast, friendly and helpful staff/owners. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
Excellent all round. Lovely room, hotel, very good service, location and breakfast, friendly and helpful staff/owners. We would definitely stay there again. Highly recommended.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and contactable at all times, the accommodation was clean and very comfortable, everything we needed was in the room.
There was plenty to choose from for breakfast whether hot or cold and all hot food was cooked to order.
I would highly recommend this guest house and would definitely stay again.
The staff were very friendly, welcoming and contactable at all times, the accommodation was clean and very comfortable, everything we needed was in the room.
There was plenty to choose from for breakfast whether hot or cold and all hot food was cooked to order.
I would highly recommend this guest house and would definitely stay again.
Brian & Maggie
Reviewed November 21, 2016Reviewed November 21, 2016
We were blown away by how friendly and helpful the staff were, every single one of them , I would highly recommend here and will definitely return , food is amazing , so much choice and large portions , we absolutely loved it .
We were blown away by how friendly and helpful the staff were, every single one of them , I would highly recommend here and will definitely return , food is amazing , so much choice and large portions , we absolutely loved it .
Had a lovely Halloween stay in Burley, such a great location in the New Forest. Really appreciated the friendly staff, lovely welcoming bar, and the superb Halloween decorations which really set the scene and mood.
Had a lovely Halloween stay in Burley, such a great location in the New Forest. Really appreciated the friendly staff, lovely welcoming bar, and the superb Halloween decorations which really set the scene and mood.
Anthony
Reviewed November 1, 2026Reviewed November 1, 2026
It was a fantastic little place and very welcoming on arrival. In fact, my partner thought it to be a suitable place to ask to marry him. There is a lovely garden where you can enjoy a nice cup of tea and then breakfast was incredibly generous. Would definitely recommend friends and family to stay and will be staying again myself if in the area:
It was a fantastic little place and very welcoming on arrival. In fact, my partner thought it to be a suitable place to ask to marry him. There is a lovely garden where you can enjoy a nice cup of tea and then breakfast was incredibly generous. Would definitely recommend friends and family to stay and will be staying again myself if in the area:
We had a wonderful stay, a welcoming arrival and any queries we had were dealt with both before our stay and during our stay. There is limited parking at the hotel and involves a bit of tetris parking, however I cannot see how this could be resolved given the location and size of the hotel. The Chocolate Box was one of a few hotels that included some on site parking, there is a paid car park near by as well , you just need to be prepared in advance of the possibility of not getting parked on...
We had a wonderful stay, a welcoming arrival and any queries we had were dealt with both before our stay and during our stay. There is limited parking at the hotel and involves a bit of tetris parking, however I cannot see how this could be resolved given the location and size of the hotel. The Chocolate Box was one of a few hotels that included some on site parking, there is a paid car park near by as well , you just need to be prepared in advance of the possibility of not getting parked on...
Anonymous traveller
Reviewed October 14, 2022Reviewed October 14, 2022
I have to say, this was a perfect stay.
Single traveller.
From arrival to departure, the staff and service were faultless
The cabines are super.
The attention to detail very good indeed.
Coffee and tea making facilities with sealed bottles of milk and water. Complimentary flapjacks...
Large TV, controllable heat and a cooling fan. A window near the bed for those warm nights. Full USB sockets integrated to wall plugs next to the bed as well as a sidelight. Curtains for blackout. A...
I have to say, this was a perfect stay.
Single traveller.
From arrival to departure, the staff and service were faultless
The cabines are super.
The attention to detail very good indeed.
Coffee and tea making facilities with sealed bottles of milk and water. Complimentary flapjacks...
Large TV, controllable heat and a cooling fan. A window near the bed for those warm nights. Full USB sockets integrated to wall plugs next to the bed as well as a sidelight. Curtains for blackout. A...
Initial impressions were how lovely and clean the lobby and reception area was. We were greeted by a friendly happy receptionist with fantastic customer service and a lovely smile. Our bedroom was lovely and clean though looked like the decorator was over enthusiastic painting the wall and blotting it over the ceiling giving a bit of a tacky look. Other than that I really can't fault it.
We ate dinner in the restaurant area, good selection of food and again spotlessly clean and wonderful happy...
Initial impressions were how lovely and clean the lobby and reception area was. We were greeted by a friendly happy receptionist with fantastic customer service and a lovely smile. Our bedroom was lovely and clean though looked like the decorator was over enthusiastic painting the wall and blotting it over the ceiling giving a bit of a tacky look. Other than that I really can't fault it.
We ate dinner in the restaurant area, good selection of food and again spotlessly clean and wonderful happy...
Had a lovely stay in this apartment . It was excellent. Very very clean and comfortable, with everything you could need and a lot of little extras. Just a couple of steps over to the clifftop in Barton on sea. Would definitely stay again.
Had a lovely stay in this apartment . It was excellent. Very very clean and comfortable, with everything you could need and a lot of little extras. Just a couple of steps over to the clifftop in Barton on sea. Would definitely stay again.
Amazing hotel and spa and have been a number of times. Stayed for two nights and had an amazing spa day with two treatments.
Decided to upgrade to a superior garden twin room which was adequate but if I was being extra picky there are a couple of observations that would have improved the room itself.
There was no safe or full length mirror and the wardrobe and draw space were tiny also there was nowhere to sit in front of a mirror to apply makeup and dry our hair.
I want to emphasise non of this...
Amazing hotel and spa and have been a number of times. Stayed for two nights and had an amazing spa day with two treatments.
Decided to upgrade to a superior garden twin room which was adequate but if I was being extra picky there are a couple of observations that would have improved the room itself.
There was no safe or full length mirror and the wardrobe and draw space were tiny also there was nowhere to sit in front of a mirror to apply makeup and dry our hair.
I want to emphasise non of this...
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