Portsmouth International Port - 21 min drive - 27.8 km
Southampton Cruise Terminal - 30 min drive - 33.8 km
Getting around
Southampton Botley Station - 11 min drive
Southampton (SOU) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
Ye Olde George Inn - 8 min drive
The Bakers Arms - 2 min drive
Izaak Walton - 8 min drive
The Brickmakers - 6 min drive
Hampshire Bowman - 4 min drive
About this property
The Bucks Head
Bed & breakfast near South Downs National Park
Free breakfast, a garden, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at The Bucks Head. Be sure to enjoy kids' meals at the on-site restaurant. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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Smoking not allowed
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Property payment types
Important information
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
This property is professionally cleaned
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)
Property is also known as
The Bucks Head Southampton
The Bucks Head Bed & breakfast
The Bucks Head Bed & breakfast Southampton
Frequently asked questions
Is The Bucks Head pet-friendly?
Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Bucks Head?
Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.
What time is check-in at The Bucks Head?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Bucks Head?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Bucks Head located?
Situated in Southampton, this bed & breakfast is steps from Meon Valley, and within 6 mi (10 km) of South Downs National Park and Bishops Waltham Palace. Wickham Estate and Wickham Park Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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The Bucks Head Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.2/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10
Lovely place
Priya
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Wonderful place to stay and have a delicious dinner.
Thank you!
Elise
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
10/10
Nice place, good hosts, great breakfast
Katie
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
10/10
True hidden gem - great accommodation, excellent food and a cracking price
William
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
10/10
Really lovely place, cosy atmosphere in the pub in the evening and the food was excellent. Great service and the room was very nicely done, really comfy bed and great bathroom. Just wish I could have stayed longer!
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
We stayed while walking the South Downs way and were given a warm welcome and a comfortable room.
Mim
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
8/10
This was a lovely country pub in a lovely area. It was easily accessible. The room was a good size for a twin and the staff were very friendly. Great for a cosy last minute stay.
Jessica
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
8/10
Comfortable, peaceful, pleasant location.
Room and bathroom was clean, would stay again when in that area.
Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
This is a lovely place to stay run by a great team
The wood fired pizzas were excellent and we thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast menu which was much better than anticipated for the price. The surrounding area is very beautiful too.
Sarah
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
10/10
Quintessential english pub with good food and no attempt to add the optional tip, a distressing feature of so many eateries. Set in superb countryside this place is charming with friendly hosts.
Nigel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
10/10
Lovely place to stay. Friendly staff. Room was lovely. Good food. Thank you
PAUL
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Great place to stay. Close to South Downs way. Great pizzas :-) Pictturesque surroundings
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
A lovely friendly,beautiful gem of a hotel.absolutely loved staying here
Philip
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Great place to stay and convenient for the South Downs Way, I had a very smat bedroom with bath and shower on suite. The food was very good though a bit of a limited menu but enough for most people I would think.
Peter
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
10/10
Lovely old local pub, attentive staff, dog friendly, good food, lovely room, great bath!! 😂
Joanne
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
2/10
Dirt fell from the ceiling onto my head while brushing teeth. Limited facilities in room to make a tea and dirty glasses.
Melissa
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
10/10
Enjoyable stay Luke and his staff were great , helping us out with dietary requirements and keeping meds in a fridge for us. Single beds a bit narrow but room clean and tidy, evening meal and breakfast both good
Ian
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
10/10
This B&B was a great little find for our overnight stay. Room was comfortable and clean with a super comfy bed. Staff were welcoming and very helpful. The pub was busy when we arrived and seemed very popular, if you fancy food or a drink it all looked great.
Breakfast was the highlight, I had the Avacado on toast and my partner had the cooked breakfast.. one of the best he’d ever had he said!!
Abigail
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
10/10
Fantastic service, I think the chaps name was Liam and he was terrific. Really seems to care and very attentive without be false or well annoying.
Great rooms perfect location.
Lucy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
10/10
The pub is set on a country road with ample parking. The rooms are clean and modern, the furnishings are to a high standard. The bathroom is also very clean and modern with some nice touches. The shower was of good power and great temp control. The pub and food was good, nice ambience in the pub and used by the locals for food, so must be good.
julian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
4/10
Staff were disinterested and unhelpful. The room was grubby and needed a good clean, the shower didn't work properly. The countryside views advertised were a road and a car park.
Jean
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
8/10
The place felt clean, but not so great decoratively. Paint issues around one of the windows, missing blind at the same window. Assume these are related, but tissue stuffed in a hole is not the nicest thing to look at.
That said, it served its purpose, the staff were friendly, and the food was great.
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
8/10
Janet
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
8/10
Excellent traditional English inn with lots of charm and character. The comfortable, warm room on a freezing January night was most welcome, as were the open log fires in the bar/restaurant. The staff were friendly, helpful and accommodating and the food was to a very good standard. The Timothy Taylor’s Landlord Bitter was an unexpected bonus !