Lime Wood Hotel

Lime Wood Hotel is a relaxed luxury retreat set in the heart of the New Forest, where rolling woodland and wild ponies are basically your neighbours. The interiors strike a clever balance between Georgian elegance and modern touches - think cosy fireplaces, bright courtyards, boutique-style bedrooms, and quirky forest cabins and lakeside hideaways that feel more like a home than a hotel. Designers like Charles Morris and Martin Brudnizki have helped give the place its stylish vibe, making it perfect for a weekend escape or a proper countryside treat.

The hotel’s food scene is just as strong. Hartnett Holder & Co, led by celebrated chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder, serves seasonal, produce-led dishes with Italian flair - top-notch dining without the fuss. For a more casual, health-focused option, Raw & Cured at the spa offers wholesome, nourishing dishes that complement the wellness experience.

Speaking of wellness, Herb House is a proper destination spa, perched on the edge of ancient woodland. Spanning three storeys, it offers forest-inspired treatments, indoor and outdoor pools, sauna and steam rooms, rooftop herb gardens, wellbeing studios and a gym. The spa works with top wellness brands and practitioners to create bespoke treatments, classes and retreats designed to restore balance to mind, body and spirit.