Name: Bosuns Chair
Address: Lymington, England, Lymington and Pennington, Hampshire, GB
Price range: $94–$150 per night
Rating: 9.19

What guests think

Guests praise Bosuns Chair for its welcoming staff, excellent breakfasts, and central location near the station, ferry and high street, with many noting refurbished, comfortable rooms and a friendly pub atmosphere that adds convenience to their stay.

Common drawbacks include tight, sometimes steep stairs and limited or tight parking. A few guests reported small or dated bathrooms, occasional warmth, or noise from downstairs or nearby equipment. Best suited to travellers who like comfortable rooms within a characterful, well-run pub setting.

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Facilities

On-site pub and a small garden are appreciated. Parking is available but often limited or tight, and several guests found the staircase narrow or steep.

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10

Julie

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pub was in convenient location just 3 mins from high street and harbour ..location quiet. Parking available and nice garden area. Thought it was a great place to stay.

10

Malcolm

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel/pub good location In lymington rooms excellent and clean plenty of parking space

6

Nick

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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...

10

Kelly

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms where large and very clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovrly garden area and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the brisket taco's and the lamb was delightful

10

Paula

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Mark

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Roy

Nov 2, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Would have got 5 stars all around if it wasn’t for a faulty shower, wonky chandelier and limited parking. The staff were extremely helpful and apologetic so could not fault them. The breakfast was lovely.

8

Joan

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

ALISON

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at The Bosuns Chair. Recently refubished room was lovely & spacious, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there, including a plentiful supply of good quality towels, more than ample tea & coffee making facilities, full length mirror, nice smelling toiletries, plus lots of extra thoughtfil touches, in case you needed them (nail kit, shaving kit, additional toiletry items etc). Any street noise from cars had died down by mid-evening and it was very very quiet overnight and in the morning. Although there is a pub downstairs, again there was no problem with noise. Breakfast was excellent! Good choice, speedy service, tasty and well presented. Staff were nice and friendly. Parking was limited and a bit tight, but not a major problem. Excellent central location for Lymington train station, local restaurants and shops. We would 100% recommend The Bosuns Chair and stay there again.

10

Andrew

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, room clean and tidy, central position, free parking, overall great, we will stay here again when we visit Lymington

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Cleanliness

Rooms and shared areas are repeatedly described as very clean or spotless.

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10

Malcolm

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice hotel/pub good location In lymington rooms excellent and clean plenty of parking space

10

Ann

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kelly

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Rooms where large and very clean. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Lovrly garden area and the food was amazing. Definitely recommend the brisket taco's and the lamb was delightful

10

Linda

Aug 31, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely clean modern rooms. Excellent location. Good breakfast

10

Marion

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless . Bath much appreciated. Breakfast excellent. Staff very helpful. Food excellent.

10

Susie

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely, very clean sheets and towels although we noticed the the mirrors were dusty. Bathroom was very small and could do with updating but overall a very nice place to stay.

10

Andrew

Sep 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were great, room clean and tidy, central position, free parking, overall great, we will stay here again when we visit Lymington

8

MICHAEL

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

10

Peter

Nov 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great people try very hard with the business. Clean and comfy rooms. Accessibility an issue if needed but this is a lovely old pub building hence the rooms have beautiful window, Breakfast simple and great quality. Thank you and all the best. Peter

8

Julian

Jul 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A very good room which was clean, had a good bed and bathroom

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Rooms

Refurbished, comfortably furnished rooms with good beds and attractive decor are frequently praised. Some mention compact or dated bathrooms, occasional warmth, or noise from the pub or nearby equipment.

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Nick

Aug 12, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

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...

10

Sara-Jane

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Mark

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

8

Anthony

May 4, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great location, close to the high st. Good breakfast and really comfy bed, nice room (no4) let down by the bathroom though which is small with a poor layout and needs a refurb, we’d definitely stay again with the hope that the bathroom might be sorted.

8

morag

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

4

Stuart

Apr 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was so poorly sound insulated from the pub, that it was almost like having a bed in the bar.

10

Cora

Aug 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely spacious room, comfortable bed

10

Stacey

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely newly refurbished room. Great comfy bed and huge bathroom. All the staff were absolutely lovely and friendly and the breakfast was probably one of the nicest we've had. Will definitely return.

10

Susie

Aug 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was lovely, very clean sheets and towels although we noticed the the mirrors were dusty. Bathroom was very small and could do with updating but overall a very nice place to stay.

10

MISS T

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great one night stay at the Bosun's Chair. Welcomed warmly on arrival and the room was really beautifully decorated and comfy and cozy at the same time. Nice size bathroom and lovely welcome touches of biscuits and water. And I would go there just for breakfast - the breakfast was top notch. Good options and wonderfully cooked. Would definitely stay again

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Service

Service is a standout, with friendly, helpful staff, smooth check-in, and assistance with luggage when needed.

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10

Thomas

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great staff, very clean and lovely breakfast.

10

Ian

May 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff were very helpful, assisting with our luggage. Breakfast was excellent. Service from all staff was of a very high standard.

10

James

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 for this property. Staff friendly and helpful. Easy parking. Breakfast was amazing. The property has been recently refurbished, so the room , pub/facilities are superb. Would happily stay here again and recommend.

10

Sara-Jane

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Ann

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Paula

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Joan

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Marion

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless . Bath much appreciated. Breakfast excellent. Staff very helpful. Food excellent.

8

morag

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Kelly

Jul 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very helpful staff. Lovely room and a very nice breakfast

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Location

Central and convenient for Lymington's high street, harbour, station, and the Isle of Wight ferry.

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Julie

Jan 2, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The pub was in convenient location just 3 mins from high street and harbour ..location quiet. Parking available and nice garden area. Thought it was a great place to stay.

10

Vici

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great room, close to the centre of town, really friendly staff, amazing breakfast!

10

Dawn

Sep 29, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Great friendly, great breakfast, great location

10

Dean

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely rooms and excellent breakfast. Superb location!!

10

Ann

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Paula

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Debra

Dec 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The bed was amazing, super friendly, excellently located and they provided face towels!!! Just perfect.

8

Mark

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Kirsty

May 20, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay with friendly staff. Excellent location to explore Lymington.

10

Colin

Sep 29, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location. I have stayed there many times and will again in April. Good breakfast and customer service. Kaylee was exceptional.

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Dining

Breakfast is widely praised for quality, and several guests also enjoyed the pub food and drinks.

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James

Oct 19, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

10/10 for this property. Staff friendly and helpful. Easy parking. Breakfast was amazing. The property has been recently refurbished, so the room , pub/facilities are superb. Would happily stay here again and recommend.

10

Ann

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

10

Paula

Sep 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

8

Mark

Jun 24, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

10

Nick

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent place to stay. Refurbished rooms, very comfortable and well done. Food excellent and most importantly the staff couldn't do more to help. They were outstanding. One word of warning-if you park in the car park, expect the local birdlife to leave you numerous mementoes of your visit.

10

Marion

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spotless . Bath much appreciated. Breakfast excellent. Staff very helpful. Food excellent.

10

Stacey

Jan 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Really lovely newly refurbished room. Great comfy bed and huge bathroom. All the staff were absolutely lovely and friendly and the breakfast was probably one of the nicest we've had. Will definitely return.

10

ALISON

Oct 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent stay at The Bosuns Chair. Recently refubished room was lovely & spacious, nicely decorated and very comfortable. Everything we needed was there, including a plentiful supply of good quality towels, more than ample tea & coffee making facilities, full length mirror, nice smelling toiletries, plus lots of extra thoughtfil touches, in case you needed them (nail kit, shaving kit, additional toiletry items etc). Any street noise from cars had died down by mid-evening and it was very very quiet overnight and in the morning. Although there is a pub downstairs, again there was no problem with noise. Breakfast was excellent! Good choice, speedy service, tasty and well presented. Staff were nice and friendly. Parking was limited and a bit tight, but not a major problem. Excellent central location for Lymington train station, local restaurants and shops. We would 100% recommend The Bosuns Chair and stay there again.

10

MISS T

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great one night stay at the Bosun's Chair. Welcomed warmly on arrival and the room was really beautifully decorated and comfy and cozy at the same time. Nice size bathroom and lovely welcome touches of biscuits and water. And I would go there just for breakfast - the breakfast was top notch. Good options and wonderfully cooked. Would definitely stay again

8

MICHAEL

Sep 5, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

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.

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Month	Average price
January	$119
February	$121
March	$151
April	$129
May	$135
June	$145
July	$143
August	$149
September	$157
October	$120
November	$110
December	$114

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