The Manor
The Manor descritpion
The recently refurbished Manor Hotel offers unique, individually designed bedrooms and a pub restaurant. The center of Christchurch is just a 5-minute drive away, and the hotel has a 5-star Gold Award from VisitBritain.
Rooms at The Manor have private bathrooms and scenic views of the surrounding countryside. Free Wi-Fi is available, along with TVs, tea and coffee facilities, and hairdryers.
The Manor’s restaurant features an open theater kitchen, with a seasonal menu, wood stone pizzas, The Manor Roasterie on weekends and award-winning Sunday lunches. Full English breakfasts and continental options are served daily.
Christchurch Train Station is just a 5-minute drive away and Bournemouth International Airport can be reached in a 15-minute drive.
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Facilities of The Manor
Outdoors ：Grounds | Terrace | Sun Deck
Pets ：Pets are not allowed.
Food & Drink ：Restaurant | Bar | Restaurant with Dining Menu
Internet ：Free!WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking ：Free!Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
Services ：Baggage Storage | Fax/Photocopying | Honeymoon Suite
General ：Non-smoking Rooms | Heating | All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)
Reviews for The Manor
Review 1：Because of this of year, very quiet with no other guests seen during our one night stay but this was expected do no particular problem here!
Review 2：Booked on a late deal at 37% off usual fee so very happy re facilities & room for what we paid. Would consider staying again.
Review 3：We had the room above the kitchen, it was boiling hot. Couldn't open one of the Windows to cool down as it had swollen shut. Was woken up at 6 am by the chefs singing below us!
Review 4：Room was nice and spacious, bed was comfy.
Review 5：The cleanliness of the hotel and the rooms were appalling. The bathroom and shower were filthy and covered in mould. The staff were extremely rude and unhelpful. Worst experience ever!
Review 6：Nothing at all. Terrible experience!
Review 7：the breakfast was called continental but was poor standard no bread rolls or cold meats cheese or eggs, the yoghurt was good but the pasties were dry and horrible lucky they supplied toast.the cooked breakfast which was extra was very poor quality either full english at one price or salmon and scrambled eggs i asked for scrambled eggs and to replace salmon for mushrooms i got a rough dried forked egg and two mushrooms which were poorly cooked. the room was a little shabby worn but clean bathroom floor a little sticky and the ceiling fan was full of dust but still the room was overall much better than you would get in most 4 star hotels
Review 8：the staff were lovely and friendly the room was a lovely size and comfortable bed good bathroom stayed at a weekend and the sunday they had a carvery which was lovely the meat which there were a choice of 6 were all delicious as i had a little bit of each and the veg was well cooked and fresh roast potatoes
Review 9：Not far from the Bournemouth to London railway line. Quite noisy.
Review 10：The staff were extremely helpful and courteous. The food was of the highest standard. Fantastic lamb shank. The bed was the most comfortable that my wife and I have ever experienced.
Review 11：Need to fix leaking roof as let's dining room down.
Review 12：Staff helpful.bed very comfortable.near to Christchurch but in a quiet rural setting. Very attentive staff despite being only ones staying on a couple of nights
Review 13：Having a 5 star rating made us believe it would be an amazing experience. Sadly the relaxed level of service and overall cleanliness of the bedroom let it down by a star or two. The continental breakfast was also a let down. Yogurts, cereal and a basic fruit salad didn't feel sufficient for the money paid.
Review 14：The restaurant is really nice and we enjoyed a cracking pizza.
Review 15：35 stairs to get to my room, each way. No lift/elevator. Nightmare.Had great difficulty getting my bag up there and then down when I left. Nobody to help. No phone whatsoever in room to contact front desk so it would have required 35 step trek every time I needed anything. So 70 stair trek in total. "Free" WiFi was virtually non existent. Certainly did not work up in the roof where my room was and not good even all the way downstairs. Extremely dark room and bathroom (even with all lights on.) up in the roof. They had not even replaced a dead bulb in the extremely dark bathroom. Bathroom was lethal. Extremely slippy and dangerous shower tray especially when wet. Could hardly stand without slipping. Nearly fell badly on first day. No safety mat provided. Was the same every day. Dreaded having a shower. A dirty old chrome stool was the only place to put clothes etc whilst using shower. They didn't even provide a box of tissues or indeed a spare toilet roll. Dirty throw cushions on bed. Dirty bed scarf at foot of bed. A Fire door at the top of the 35 stairs near my room was kept open the whole time I was there with a wedge of paper which rather defeats the point of a fire door.
Review 16：The breakfast - Continental The bed was quite comfy. Good choice of sachet teas and coffee etc in room.
Review 17：Old junk piled up in corner of the car park gives place an uncared for feeling, which is unfortunate.
Review 18：Well located, friendly staff. Let down by junk in car park...order a skip and clear it away! Food is very good and we'll priced and bar, dining area attractive. Room adequate size, modern en suite shower.
Review 19：The lighting in the beach hut wasn't very bright. Softness was nice but not much lighting for making tea or coffee!
Review 20：The general feel of the place was lovely. Friendly staff and the food was amazing!
Review 21：Neighbouring room clients were very noisy, but that is no reflection on the hotel.
Review 22：Receptionist / bar server / breakfast lady was very friendly. Always ready to help. Bed was comfortable, plus free wifi.
Review 23：WiFi OK but needed a bit of location juggling to get logged in in the bar. Not critical though.
Review 24：Friendly staff. Good tasty dinner. Nice room. Simple but adequate continental breakfast.
Review 25：not enough attention /checking of plumbing & heating- basin plug needs attention as it fails to operate Radiator in bathroom could not be turned off
Review 26：That it was just outside Christchurch.
Review 27：Lovely shower/wash room but very surprised it did not have an electrical point for shaving, which I felt was essential in this modern age.
Review 28：Very spacious and comfortable.
Review 29：Wasn't much not to like, just the signal strength for the wifi wasn't very good throughout the hotel. Also, the continental breakfast could have been a little better for choice!
Review 30：Absolutely everything else apart from the 2 bad points above!!
Review 31：shower was not clean, whole place needs a little scrub and TLC. Seems that the clients do not match the building/furnishings. Bit weird, dance music was piped at breakfast! Watered down grapefruit juice. Could have more class if they put in the thought and effort
Review 32：relaxed atmos furnishings were much nicer than expected for the price cheap drinks friendly bar staff evening meal food was nice plenty of parking
Review 33：Staying in a sauna was not expected. The hotel was so hot hardly managed to sleep even with the windows open. To be then told by the staff yeah there's a problem with the pipes and we're waiting on an engineer. They advertise it as breakfast included if you want anything other than continental then it's £9 extra per person they should clearly state it.
Review 34：Location is not far from Christchurch town centre
Review 35：Room was top floor and no lift so difficult with suitcase. Nice room but a little tired as gaffa tape was obviously used in many places and a pretty decoration it does not make. Road can be noisy if situated at the front. Breakfast was limited.
Review 36：Our room was clean and comfortable. Lovely bathroom. Friendly staff
Review 37：The shower was poor, difficult to adjust. My daughter and partner, in Phantom, found it noisy in the morning because of the main road and as it was above the kitchen / dining room. Felt the additional cost for a full cooked breakfast was too high
Review 38：Staff managed to get our rooms ready as needed to get ready for a wedding nearby. My room Fair Lady, twin for my use only was spacious and faced the back so was quiet in the morning.
Review 39：Nothing really just would have been nice to have a full English included in the price instead of just continental but saying that it was still very good!
Review 40：Wished I had found this Hotel last year when we stayed in the New Forest. Lovely location over looking fields, large comfy room, great looking restaurant but didn't use as only stayed one night and was meeting family in Bournemouth. Friendly staff made you feel very welcome
Review 41：We were given the bridal suite which was a lovely room! It was in a very convenient position to a wedding we were going to at the time and the staff were very helpful and friendly.
Review 42：Price for room a touch high considering rather basic continental breakfast
Review 43：Comfy bed, nice room overlooking green fields and the staff and management easy to get on with
Review 44：The lighting in the bathroom was particularly poor but not a major problem. Our room it seems was right above the kitchen, and at 5:30am we were awoken by lots of banging, crashing and door shutting etc etc. It was a nice comfortable hotel, but I think it was very pricey for what it was.
Review 45：Nice large room, with huge and comfortable bed. Nice and clean and a good sized bathroom and shower. The bar area is nice, with a nice patio area too, and plenty of free parking. The staff were very pleasant and friendly too.
Review 46：The continental breakfast was a little disappointing. I would recommend upgrading to a cooked breakfast on the day.
Review 47：The room was decorated tastefully with a comfortable bed. The bathroom was modern with a fantastic shower. The views were beautiful too!
Review 48：The fire alarm went of randomly at 22:50 at night for several minutes. This was a false alarm but I imagine if you had children it would have woken them as it was very loud. The traffic was a little noisy on the road first thing in the morning.
Review 49：The room was lovely and spacious and the bed was very comfortable and I slept very . The food in the restaurant was lovely although it was very quiet.
Review 50：There was no one to receive us on arrival. We were disappointed with our superior room but the manager was very helpful and did relocate us. Nice terrace area but no garden and overlooking carpark
Review 51：The manager and staff were very helpful
Review 52：Wi-Fi was unusable in room & weak in Manor Bar. Needs sorting! Also had faulty window in room which did not get fixed after request. Open all night!!
Review 53：The attention & cheerfulness of staff. The setting & airyness of public areas. Would highly recommend The Manor.
Review 54：Full English breakfast was £8.95 but got cheap frozen sausages! Awful scrambled eggs Also no headboard on bed showing filthy greasy head marks on wall..also duvet was very lumpy,the filling was all bunched up. Poor wifi
Review 55：Nice decor, lovely big room Friendly staff Nice location and decking area.
Review 56：I did feel a full English breakfast ought to have been included for the price. It was a little more expensive than I felt was reasonable but still very good.
Review 57：The bar is particularly impressive, so cosy and amazingly well decorated. The building itself was lovely, lots of corridors and the rooms are beautiful. I didn't realise it was so pretty!
Review 58：With the exception of one young girl, the staff were not as friendly as had been on my last visit. There was a pile of laundry bags blocking the landing and causing a fire hazard for almost 24 hours when we first got there. The continental breakfast lacked variety.
Review 59：The room was lovely, beds comfortable, evening meals were fabulous and the location is ideal.
Review 60：Staff could be more attentive, missing spindles on stairs, lots of mould in the bathroom, no baths, freezing overnight, poor lighting in room, impractical furniture in room, breakfast offering was poor.
Review 61：Restaurant and bar were very good. Manager was very good and keen to please.
Review 62：Loft room had me ducking all the time! A desk/table would have been nice. Further out of town than expected.
Review 63：Good restaurant, ample parking, accommodating staff.
Review 64：Bed was 2 singles shoved together. It rained during the night, awoke to find a wet wall in our 'Ivory Tower' top floor room.
Review 65：ample onsite parking, good bar and restaurant.
Review 66：Their idea of breakfast included is a yoghurt, some fruit and dodgy looking pastries, if you want a proper breakfast be prepared to pay £9 per person per day! adding substantially to the cost of the stay. Staff were indifferent towards and the bathroom wasn't that clean for a 5*. It certainly isn't that infact I noticed someone had pulled one of the stars off on the sign on the wall. I think another one off and you have it about right.
Review 67：Nice rooms
Review 68：Our only complaint was we were above the Kitchen and there was either a boiler or a washer humming away for some of the evening
Review 69：Everything, The staff were friendly and wellcoming, the bed was soooooo comfy. The room was really delightful and cosy. The food was amazing and a good choice of wines.
Review 70：Some of the interior paintwork,door frames and door steps need a good clean. Sweet room names but the name plate cheap and falling off. Second breakfast staff girl constantly texting while watching (next to, was she supposed to be helping?) the pregnant young woman lay tables. She needs sacking!!!
Review 71：Style, Manager very friendly and helpful, waitress (due to drop soon!) very good worker and attention to detail. Nice and warm. Countryside views. Quiet. Lovely linens and towels. Restaurant style and ambience great. Didnt eat there though sadly.
Review 72：We liked all aspects but could imagine that the lacking of a cooked breakfast may not suit everyone.
Review 73：Restaurant, well designed with excellent food. Staff friendly and helpful. Over all a nice experience.
Review 74：I felt the staff were very welcoming, especially the Hotel manager Nick who very kindly looked after us while enjoying a social drink in the bar. Also, shower was perfect, will highly recommend to friends and family
Review 75：The hotel was stunning and the staff were lovely. Couldn't access the internet upstairs but our room was close enough to the bar we were able to connect to that. Had difficulty finding the hotel due to the road closures. Would definitely stay there again and recommend to friends and family.
Review 76：Our room was a bit noisy, as we were above the bar area at the back of the property, we have stayed at the front before and the noise was fine. Unfortunately like before this property is let down by the cleaning staff.
Review 77：We liked 1.the room price including a continental breakfast. 2. Free wifi 3. high quality fittings 4.Friendly and helpful staff
Review 78：Twin bed pushed together kept splitting and couldn't connect to the wifi which was fine as we wanted a quiet night away
Review 79：Loved the room and the welcome felt right at home and the food was amazing
Review 80：The noise from the banging front door was terrible. The music from below was loud & went on until midnight, so a poor night's sleep. The toast appeared to be cheap sliced bread, not something you would expect from a four star hotel & packaged jam & marmalade is more suited to a seaside B&B.
Review 81：The hotel staff were very efficient & friendly, but could do nothing about our problems.
Review 82：Room not that warm. Our room was above the kitchen and quite noisey until about 10.30pm from slamming doors, banging and loud voices from the kitchen.
Review 83：The restaurant/bar food, friendly staff and area. Lovely food in a lovely setting.
Review 84：I was very disappointed that there were no decaffinated tea bags as I cannot have caffeine. Nobody offered to get any. As I was staying for two days I had to find a shop to buy some.
Review 85：The cleanliness and warmth of the room as it was extremely cold outside.
Review 86：The Wi-Fi was ridiculously slow, the room and restaurant were really very cold, noisy door banging throughout the entire stay.
Review 87：Very comfy beds, friendly and efficient staff.
Review 88：Booked a double room but was given a twin, when I questioned this I was told that all doubles had been booked direct! The room (genius) had a hole in the window which in January is not fun and the heating had been left off, 5 star, maybe once but definitely not now! The food is good but to be asked at 8.30pm if I'm having anymore draught beer as they were about to clean the pipes I found bad as I wasn't the only person there.
Review 89：Location
Review 90：The food hygiene standard is only 3 which is just acceptable. The kitchen is visible and looked dirty with lots of people without the necessary clothing standard. The bathroom was dirty!!! This is definitely not a 5 star property. The wifi does not work, and the staff really are not very helpful. AWFUL PLACE
Review 91：Nothing
Review 92：I didn't like the stairs, I couldn't see the edge of the stair so was unsure of my footing. I think the bathroom needed a little help ie if the door had been fitted to open out it would have helped, it didn't even close unless it was slammed shut, there was nowhere to put anything ie the shower, the floor of the bathroom needed a good clean or even needed replacing. The bed was uncomfortable which is putting it mildly, didn't get to sleep until 5.00am! Definatly won't be returning.
Review 93：For what we needed it was exactly in the right place. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Review 94：no bulbs in bedside lights, so overall lighting poor for reading. Need a warning on bathroom door re step down. Compared to other continental breakfasts at other hotels choice was very limited.
Review 95：Location quiet Staff friendly Meal from Xmas menu was good
Review 96：The room, staff and the food were amazing it was a shame we didn't stay longer . Great location and the caverey looked amazing :) will be staying again
Review 97：Not much really. A few minor things I noticed, were the fact that there is an upright bar missing on the staircase, which could be a problem if a kid fell through. The plug did'nt.work in our basin,but it didn't bother me too much.
Review 98：The staff who went efficiently, quietly and with a smile about their duties. I certainly liked their uniform and the absence of endless, unwanted and mindless chatter which is so prevalent in other places that I have stayed in.
Review 99：Internet was´t working at all. They gave me a simple cash desk bill instead of an invoice for the room. Not suited for business travel in my opinion.
Review 100：the room allocation was very sub-standard and disappointing. Lack of facilities, such as wardrobe, dressing table, bedside tables, 2 twin beds pushed together to make a double!! shower room was dark and not very welcoming, shower leaked and towel rail was about to come off the wall. No heated towel rail to dry hand/shower towels. It should be a pub with accommodation and not hotel with pub and did not feel it deserved 4 star for the accommodation and very overpriced too.
Review 101：The staff were very helpful and courteous and the food was good. the layout of the resturant/pub area was good and comfortable..
Review 102：The only observation I'd make, rather than a criticism, was no bulb in the table lamp in Blue Ice room where I stayed.
Review 103：Clean and designer-conscious fittings, excellent and helpful staff, good food and service. Overall very comfortable indeed.
Review 104：The bedside lights didn't work and the Receptionist said the electrician had been called. I like low lighting but it wasn't good enough to put my make up on, so going to an evening Wedding reception in October posed a slight problem. I had to use the Ladies room in the Bar downstairs.
Review 105：The Manor is up a country lane just off the main road but we didn't hear the traffic at all, and looked out onto fields filled with pheasants. The bedroom was small but lovely with a small but perfectly adequate ensuite. The bed and pillows were SO comfy, nice new carpets, all very tasteful in a traditional way. I really liked it. The restaurant and bar downstairs looked very cosy and there was a lovely outdoor eating area which we didn't get the chance to use. I was kind of wishing we could stay in the hotel for the whole evening rather than go out to the Wedding at nearby Highcliffe Castle. I would definitely stay here again but make sure the lights were working in the room first!
Review 106：The price was ok
Review 107：Not a full English breakfast duvet consisted of sporadic lumps with nothing in between and I think in general was overpriced for what it was
Review 108：Friendly staff
Review 109：Bathroom floor could have been cleaner in corners. Had to ask twice for hairdryer as there was not one in the room.
Review 110：Friendly and efficient staff. Excellent white bedding. Tea, coffee facilities good.
Review 111：Cold water tap too close to the hot tap, therefore water was warm. We felt that a full English breakfast should have included in the price.
Review 112：Enjoyed very much, food was very good. We would have stayed longer, but was fully booked
Review 113：We were given the rooms on arrival dispute phoning and explaining we wanted two rooms together. When we final got the correct rooms, there were only 3 coat hangers in each room and they didn't have any more to give us! Continental b/fast consisted of fresh fruit salad and toast, pastries which were stale and they had no marmalade when we asked for it. In fact we went and brought our own! We certainly won't be returning!
Review 114：Rooms were generally good - clean towels and linen.
Review 115：Noisy fire doors. Some sort of incident on 2nd night. Baning in rooms went on for hours. Traffic noise. No coat hangers in room. Room wasn't tidied after 1st night. Tea coffee wasn't replenished. Poor selection of continental breakfast items. Poor service in restaurant.
Review 116：the breakfast was not great, the one included was a few boxes of cereal and some dubious looking fruit in a bowl. We ordered off menu and it came out wrong and was very disappointing even when corrected. We stayed here as it was close to a venue we were going to but I would not come back here as there are many really nice b&b's and little hotels for the same price that are much better quality and just feel a little more loved and a little less neglected.
Review 117：the bed was comfortable and you could tell they were expensive when they were first bought but it just feels like this was a long time ago and the upkeep is not great. There was a dip in the bed, it didn't hamper my sleep at all, it was very comfortable but it just shows the beds are not flipped very often.
Review 118：The hotel seemed "unloved" and in need of regular checks on everyday maintenance matters; especially the general appearance of the outside grounds. Staffing levels appeared inadequate for good service. Stale croissants/pastries with the continental breakfast.
Review 119：Staff encountered were pleasant although seemed to be working without proper management.
Review 120：Unfortunately after check in the stay began to go sour. There's a few things which I feel the hotel management could do with addressing. Firstly, the menu's in the room don't match up to the menu's in the restaurant. My boyfriend and I chose a few ideas for dinner while in the room and were disappointed when we were told they weren't available or on the menu's in the restaurant. Service in the restaurant was very poor. The bartender who was also serving tables was poorly presented as a person, sweaty and ill-fitting clothes - not a nice sight when handling your food and drinks. Orders were forgotten and took over 45 minutes to come out. When they did come out it was thrust assertively in front of us from both sides. We also ended up requesting our cheeseboard be taken to our room as we were ready to retire but the order hadn't materialized. Tired, after a long journey and an arduous dining experience we were ready for a restful sleep. Sadly this didn't come to us as twice during the night the fire alarm sounded for a prolonged amount of time, with no explanation or initiation of an evacuation routine. When checking out the following morning with the ill-presented bartender, nothing was mentioned on this nor was an opportunity given to provide feedback on our stay. It was simply a card transaction with no conversation and no thank you. Not exactly warm and welcoming for another stay. Sadly we will not recommend this hotel to other travelers and we will make a conscious effort to avoid when staying in the area again.
Review 121：The themes of the rooms are great - each one is different and the quality of furnishings is of a good standard. Check in on arrival was welcome and helpful. Food in the restaurant (when it finally arrived) was delicious.
Review 122：I feel like I turned up at a different place to the hotel others have reviewed positively. We arrived to find they didn't have our booking which the receptionist described as 'less than awesome'. After quite some time of silence he took us to a room. Room had unusual decor but acceptable, however the bathroom had not been cleaned (toothpaste spit residue in sinks and scummy floor on bath). We complained at reception and did not stay the night. No apologies from staff, but they offered to find us a room at another hotel. Can't see how this is a 4* hotel.
Review 123：Convenient location.
Review 124：Unfortunately the bed was to soft and the room even with windows open was like a sauna
Review 125：The location to where we needed to be was idea, staff were friendly and room was ideal for the night
Review 126：I only managed to get one Breakfast whilst staying at the hotel as it was not early enough for me. However what i did get was fantastic. I dearly would love to stay again so i can have an evening meal and some more breakfast. The room was lovely, The bed was excellent. I normally do not sleep very well but on this occasion i slept like a log.
Review 127：It is well outside Christchurch so you need a car. I should add that this suited us fine but it could be a drawback
Review 128：Very comfortable in a beautiful setting outside Christchurch. We had an excellent meal in the evening. Very good to 'get away from it all'
Review 129：They don't appear to do a full English breakfast Monday to Friday, only at weekends, so bit disappointed as like a nice cooked breakfast whilst staying in a hotel Although there is a Harvesters not far that now does a great all you can eat cooked breakfast till 11.30 at almost half the price so all was not lost So I was happy
Review 130：Friendly helpful staff, nice relaxing atmosphere Lovely bathroom, great power shower with plenty of shower gel etc supplied bottled water in room as well as the usual tea coffee etc Comfortable bed nice countryside type location
Review 131：Would have been nice to have an easy chair in our double room but otherwise very comfortable. Couple of very minor bits of tlc needed. Window handle loose and bathroom door would not close properly without locking it
Review 132：Easy to find. Although very close to major road very quiet, a good country feel . In good location for visiting beaches and towns, Staff very polite and attentive. Excellent food in restaurant.
Review 133：Alarm going off at 3am and 6am - but no explaination or apology from the staff the next day. Breakfast finishes at 10 which is too early.
Review 134：Clean, good sized room. Very clean.
Review 135：Good location, unusual and interesting historic building, comfortable bedroom, very pleasant dining conservatory, good breakfast, tasty evening meals and excellent Sunday carvery. Made a solo traveller very welcome.
Review 136：Noisy plumbing, bedside lamp didn't work Crome finishes in bathrooms all tarnished. The standard Breakfast choice was very disappointing.
Review 137：Staff were helpful, location was quiet and restaurant food good value
Review 138：Location not ideal for us but couldn't fault apart from that
Review 139：Only booked three days before so the Manor wasn't our first choice as we were ideally looking for somewhere nearer the Jurrassic Coast but they had a double room available at a good price so we booked and am glad we made the choice. Jake the manager and his team were excellent. The room was clean and comfortable and the food at dinner and breakfast was superb and not expensive. The rooms had quirky names too which added to the fun..we were in "Leave me alone" ;))
Review 140：Lumpy Bed, Not comfortable WiFi not brilliant Continental Breakfast/ better off paying the extra £3 for the Full Breakfast
Review 141：Amazing views, Bedroom really good size, Clean, Modern bathroom, Flat screen TV, Excellent Full English breakfast. Friendly staff