The Manor to replaced by The Bear of Burton in £2m refurbishment by Fuller’s

27 January 2020

A hotel and pub near Christchurch acquired by Fuller's last year is undergoing a £2million refurbishment.

The Manor, in Salisbury Road, will be renamed The Bear of Burton as part of the redevelopment.

A Fuller’s spokesperson said: “We are very excited to be in a position to start work on The Bear of Burton.

"We have taken the decision to rename it as a tribute to Robert Southey, author of Goldilocks and the Three Bears, who lived in Burton between 1799 and 1805.

“We will be undertaking a complete refurbishment of the pub with a view to transforming it into a wonderful venue with 10 beautiful bedrooms and delicious, fresh-cooked food at its heart.

"Some of the stand out features will be a Prix Fixe lunch menu, afternoon tea, private dining rooms for groups of up to 26 people, and a Coravin wine system, allowing guests to sample some amazing wines by the glass.

"We will also be looking to maximise the stunning location and views from the property, by transforming the terrace at the rear of the property."

The spokesperson said Fuller's is "aiming for country manor elegance".

"We want The Bear of Burton to become famous for excellent accommodation and a sought-after destination for dining in Dorset," she said.

Some £2m will be spent on the refurbishment.

The restaurant will have 140 covers inside, with a further 100 outside.