New Forest Luxury Bed and Breakfasts Guide

four or five star, and other luxury B&Bs, inns and guest houses


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individually designed rooms feature cool contemporary luxury with airy colours and plantation shutters in this New Forest Arts and Crafts house

Thatched Cottage

Brockenhurst

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this charming thatched cottage, in the heart of the New Forest, has received rave reviews for its luxurious rooms and the warm hospitality

The Old Mill

Gordleton

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on the eastern edge of the New Forest and near the south coast, choose this idyllic riverside inn with exquisite dining and fabulous rooms

The Beach House

Milford-on-Sea

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elegance and style prevail at this beautiful Victorian house, built in an Arts and Crafts style, situated on the seafront with Isle of Wight views

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this B&B has a choice of luxurious rooms either in the historic cottage or in a modern garden suite, and also has a tea room and a fun gin bar

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homely accommodation situated opposite open heath and forest providing comfortable, well-equipped rooms, some with forest views

Pilgrim Inn

Marchwood

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relax and unwind in the garden in summer or beside a roaring fire in winter at this traditional, thatched pub - rooms are stylish and cosy

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you can dine well in this high quality restaurant, before relaxing in the comfortable communal areas and well-appointed refurbished rooms

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historic New Forest hotel - owned by the same family since 1782 - updated with stylish interiors yet retaining period charm and character

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a former country house hotel set in a forest garden on the village edge, there are stylish rooms, open fires in the bar and home-cooked food

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comfortable, well-appointed pub ideally situated as a base from which to explore Bournemouth, Christchurch and the nearby New Forest

The Huntsman

Brockenhurst

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updated village pub - but dates from the 13th century - providing a contemporary and comfortable base to explore the New Forest

The Shoe Inn

Plaitford

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between Southampton and Salisbury, this historic New Forest inn serves imaginative dishes and has newly refurbished, contemporary rooms

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privately owned hotel - in a quiet spot bordered by forest - offering individually designed rooms and award-winning seasonal dining

The Cloud Hotel

Brockenhurst

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quietly placed on the fringes of the village, a traditional hotel with spacious, classically syled rooms, some with delightful forest views

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a spacious Edwardian manor house with elegantly styled interiors, a restaurant serving seasonal produce and a large, relaxing garden