The location is super, one door down from the Ferry…read more Staff was very helpful, and building is well maintained Food has been excellent. Lunch was terrific and well served. I'd stay here again Claud Bi

A wonderfully old hotel, situated right on the bay, with views overlooking the water, if you book…read moreearly enough. Whilst the restaurant in the hotel, where my partner and I went for dinner, was nicely decorated and rumoured to have a great reputation, I left disappointed. The food was pleasant, not amazing, despite being rather pricey - up to £15 for the main meal, and £7 for a starter. The choice wasn't extensive, and for someone who doesn't like pates or terrines, that ruled out a sizeable chunk of the menu. I think I could have tolerated this had the cheapest bottle of wine not been marked up hideously, but the straw that broke the camel's back, for me, was the Molten Brown fraud. As a Molten Brown fan, I know my stuff, and know a bottle of Naranji when I see / smell one. So, what's a restaurant and hotel which apparently justifies its higher prices under the tag of 'luxury' doing, PRETENDING to have Molten Brown products in the bathrooms when, in fact, they were nothing of the sort. Was it a Lidl equivalent in a bit to save costs? Why the lies? I'm still bitter, to this day. So, to summarise: Decent food (and nice fish, freshly caught), good bottle of wine, although pricey. Lovely views out onto the waters. But didn't get a sense of value for money at all, which I felt was a great shame.

Nesting amongst the yacht clubs, the Mayflower is a little gem of a pub with hotel accomodation…read moreabove. There is a large beer garden, fabulous in summer to sit outside with a glass of pimms and some of the potato wedges which come with a mean sweet chilli sauce! The food is average, quality having depleted in recent months, a change of chef possibly??? Bar food is reasonably priced and they also have a resturant which is fairly pricey but clearly better quality food. The pub is clean and modern with a good selection of beer on draught and the inside seating is mainly wooden benches. In the winter there is a fantastic log fire, ideal for warming up around after a walk along the sea wall, that is if you can get anywhere near it!

A very nice pub/hotel. More pub than hotel. Very nicely located next to the solent, with lots of…read moreboats and ferrys. The food is good with an extensive list of specials that change daily. The menu has pasta's,curries, burgers, fish, chinese dishes and traditional British. Something for everyone. There is an okay wine list, bit pricey perhaps. There is a large garden to the rear with a play area for children of all ages. There is also a bbq on offer in the summer months. The mayflower can get very busy in the summer when the sailing crowd descend in their droves. The rooms are decent, but the decor a bit tired.

Food could be good. Steak was quality meat poorly prepared. Requested med rare received well done…read more Crab salad was a small portion and scampi was usual pub fare. Beer exceptional.

Terrible service by barman. Walked in with my parents and my boyfriend to get drinks and then eat,…read moreas my parents had been there a while ago and said the food was great and were raving about it. We got drinks and my dad asked for a tab, the bald barman heavily sighed and and said, "well it's too late now you should've told me that" like... What? That was the first bad sign. Then, we sat down and decided upon a couple of seafood platters which clock in at £70 each, so all ready a hefty bill. We went to order and the barman, without even looking up, said, "NO crab, NO lobster" in the rudest tone you can imagine.. By the way this was written in chalk on the specials board so it could have easily been erased. Sat down again and decided we wanted to find out the pie of the day, but again, he didn't look up at us at all and said, "NO pie." We also overheard him treat another customer the same way when they asked about another special that was on the board, which again, they didn't have. We then tried to get a table at On the Rocks which is just down the street and although they couldn't give us a table, they were so incredibly helpful in saying they could call us if anyone cancelled and even recommended another local restaurant and called to make sure they could seat us. Spend your money there instead.

Gorgeous hotel on the edge of the New Forest. The main reception rooms are set in a beautiful,…read morehistoric building - although most of the guest bedrooms seemed to be much more modern. Rooms were clean and very comfortable, if rather 'chintzy'. There's a gym etc and spa - with swimming pool, sauna, steam room and whirlpool. Breakfast is served in a room overlooking the beautifully manicured grounds and consisted of a cold continental buffet and then waiter served hot food (choice of full English, kippers, porridge etc). The hotel is very near the ferry terminal for Isle of Wight ferries and a short drive to Lymington itself. There's a nice pub though on the way to Lymington (called the Waggon and Horses?).

Have had a timeshare here for the last 20 years. Alway enjoy coming here in November. Great base…read moreand alway enjoy sitting by the fire with a gin and tonic. Always a great selection of places to eat in Lymington at the Stanwell hotel or at the Cloud in Brockenhurst. Fantastic shops in Lymington and a great Market on Saturday.

Absolute bargain through latebookings.com, would have got 4 stars else as normal prices are quite…read moreexpensive. Lovely rooms and a generally cosy and homely atmosphere. The beds are very comfortable and the breakfast was great tasting and substantial. Highly recommended if you can get a good online deal, still pretty good if you can't.

Brilliant family celebration We chose The Manor for my 80th…read moreBirthday Celebration, as we had stayed there before and always found it welcoming and comfortable and good value. My plan was to have a weekend with my partner, my children , grand children and sisters and their husbands (Total 31 people in all) with a lunch on the Saturday with 10 more relations who could make the journey and back in a day. As it happened the numbers were ideal as we were able to use all the bedrooms and have the hotel to ourselves for the weekend, with a few of the people staying a few extra days before and after. The atmosphere was very relaxed and every one had a fantastic time. It was a great opportunity for my grandchildren (teenage or a bit older) to get to know each other and have fun together - some live abroad and others at some distance from each other. The lunch on the Saturday went off very well with everyone very much at ease. The food was very good with a varied menu that I had agreed in advance with Tim the owner and the Dining Room suited our number very well. The next day we celebrated the 60th birthday of my son in law who had driven over with his family from Austria and we had another celebratory lunch, this time there were 17 of us and again we had a lovely meal. The hotel rooms were very comfortable and there was enough flexibility to have a few extra beds for some children. Tim and his team were very friendly and helpful and made everyone very welcome. A special mention to Helena and Angie, and Matt the chef. Highlight for me were the lunches and also the breakfasts where everyone was able to mingle very happily in a totally relaxed atmosphere. For me it was the highlight of my year and I have to thank Tim and his Team for making it such a happy and memorable time

I stayed recently for a weekend getaway and loved the hotel. The rooms were clean, a good size and…read morehad a nice contemporary design. The staff were efficient and a good balance of informal/formal. The food was great. This hotel offers so much with it being in such a great location for outdoor pursuits, however, they have their own lovely grounds if you fancy a bit of a walk. Look out for the summer when I am sure lunch and dinner will be served on the terrace.

A good option for lunch, different than other Southampton lunches. A relaxed yet classy setting…read more Limited menu but good options. Had some pork scratchings while waiting for my friend, they were tasty with ample apple aauce. Shared with my friend a pork roll and toastie. Both were above and beyond the stanrd. Pork roll with large with high quality, not ground pork. The toastie was also two steps above typical fare. Ser ice was both professional and friendly.

The Pig in the Wall is a delight! One of a line of boutique hotels/restaurants in southern England…read morethat offer eclectic rooms and menus. The "Pig" in Southampton is literally in the wall- the medieval city walls that protected Southampton's port area from French attacks. The 12 rooms are well appointed and very comfortable. All are unique. Ours was #12, up under the eaves. Ancient timber beams exposed and dormer windows giving a nice view of the cities cruise port on one side and the city rooftops to the other. Water boiler, coffee maker, glasses and fridge. Very good WiFi in the room and lounge. The lounge/ restaurant has a full bar and very nice cocktail, cider, beer, and wine selection. The dinner menu was small, interesting and delicious. The Chef went over my wife's allergy list and "revised " a menu she could order from just for her. Everything we had was excellent. Service was attentive and helpful. The setting was something we all imagined about dining in a countryside British pub.

Beautiful rooms with incredible views, the scenery is second to none! Had an beautiful meal and…read moredrinks by the fire in an intimate bar lounge it was simply perfect!

Here for a wedding. Beautiful grounds and setting. Great rooms. Spa amenities are solid…read more Be sure to book activities well in advance of your arrival. We failed to do so and so weren't able to do any, but no biggie as there's still plenty of things to do, such as relax and enjoy the scenery. Food here is also excellent. Lots of traditional British dishes that are super tasty. Would recommend also eating meals in the restaurant here.