On the edge of the New Forest, you'll find The Montagu Arms - a
country house hotel set within a typical English garden. During
your stay, you'll have a £50pp allowance for dinner both evenings -
to dine either at the fine dining Terrace restaurant, or Monty's
Inn, the hotel's classic British pub. Dine on produce from the
surrounding coast and countryside, vegetables from the kitchen's
garden and sample real ales from a local brewery.
There's plenty to do in the local area and including in your offer,
you'll be able to choose between complimentary tickets to either
Exbury Gardens or Beaulieu National Motor Museum. Exbury Gardens is
only a short drive away and here, you'll find a collection of
landscaped gardens and woodland, and you could even ride the
narrow-gauge steam railway. The Motor Museum is ideal for any
classic car enthusiast, with a collection of over 280 vehicles and
memorabilia, including Formula One cars and Land Speed
Record-breakers.
For a bit of downtime, you'll also have access to the hotel's
sister property, Careys Manor, where you can make use of the
swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym at the sleek SenSpa.
From £286 per person** for a two night stay
On the corner of the high street in the New Forest village of Beaulieu, this is a great spot for enjoying the neighbouring Beaulieu Abbey and The National Motor Museum with Lord Montagu's home, Palace House. The towns of Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst are both a 15-minute drive away, and you can head on a river tour from Bucklers Hard maritime museum, which is just a six-minute drive away.
By car: around 2 hours 15 minutes from London and Bristol, and 3 hours from Birmingham. Free parking available.
By train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst takes 1 hour 30 minutes. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the station. Book trains to Brockenhurst.
This is just what you want from a country retreat: large open fires, exposed brickwork, wooden beams and a large light conservatory lounge overlooking a pretty courtyard garden. The Arts and Crafts style Grade II-listed building is covered in wisteria flowers in spring and summer and croquet sets are laid out on the lawn.
A young local team service the hotel with energy and enthusiasm, although beware that if you ring reception, your call may be put through to the sister hotel Careys Manor (not ideal when booking a cab). However, the advantage of the pairing is you can use the SenSpa facilities there. Pets are welcome in selected rooms and areas, including the lounge, conservatory and Monty's pub, but not the Terrace restaurant.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
The rooms and suites are either in the original building, the converted 1920s chauffeurs' garages or a converted barn in the grounds. All have contemporary country chic interiors with botanical pictures, coffee machines, robes and SenSpa toiletries (created by the spa in the sister hotel Careys Manor).
Room types: Snug, Feature, House Suite, Hayloft Suite, Courtyard Retreat and Courtyard Suite
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with The White Company toiletries, bathrobes, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
It's tasting menu in the Terrace restaurant is delicious - choose between a four- or seven-course menu. Each course highlights a locally sourced ingredient; perhaps belly pork or roe deer. In Monty's, it's classic heritage cooking, from hearty Scotch eggs to game pies and a British cheese ploughman's lunch.
The Terrace: Fine dining. Local produce, seasonal menus. Open Sat & Sun for lunch, Wed-Sun for dinner. À la carte menu and tasting menu available.
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