I have just celebrated my birthday with a wonderful stay at the Montagu Arms, and what a fantastic…read morestay it was - happy birthday me!! We chose the Montagu Arms because of it's location in the quaint village of Beaulieu, and because it was home to the Michelin star restaurant, The Terrace (review to follow shortly). The building itself dates from the 17th Century and the gardens that surround it are stunning, even on a grey, rainy March afternoon. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel extremely welcome. The hotel had upgraded us to their suit!! I didn't realise until later that they must have noticed my date of birth on the booking form and did this as a special treat for my birthday, it really was the most lovely surprise. Our luggage was taken up and we were shown around our room, or should I say rooms...! Delightful bedroom with a four poster bed, and dual aspect windows with views over the gardens, a separate living room, and two bathrooms!! I have never stayed in such a big area. The rooms are a little dated in their decor but this just adds to the charm as far as I am concerned. The bar, lounge and dining room are also exquisite and a delight to spend time in, an all the staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a feast with a selection of cooked dishes available, in addition to homemade granola, fruit, pastries, breads and cheeses. I went for the smoked salmon and scrambled egg, on top of all the other treats available, and couldn't eat for the rest of the day! On check out, we were presented with a little paper bag with water and apples for our onward journey. It's simple touches like this that make a stay memorable and ensure repeat customers, although we may need to save the pennies as its not the cheapest option obviously!

My favorite place to stay in the UK. Hands down. A little treasure in the New Forest. The…read moreaccommodations are quaint and comfortable. Every room is different and unique but all are beautiful. The staff is welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the start and after any visits, I feel like a regular. The garden is beautiful. The restaurant is wonderful. Monty's Pub is a favorite. The only downside...occasionally a wild pony or donkey may block the driveway. And I love it!!!

Awesome place, phenomenal service!…read more We spend a couple of days here before getting on a cruise ship, so the tavern and inn need to be reviewed separately. The tavern was a quaint English pub style place with eclectic decor and an amazing atmosphere. We had dinner there one night and breakfast there each day (since we were staying at the Inn). All of the food was outstanding but the fish and chips were the best I've ever had! The servers were friendly and knew their menu well and we enjoyed each meal. The Inn is upstairs and can be accessed via the tavern during business hours or a private outside entrance all of the time. Our room on the second floor was a beautiful corner room with a big bay window and full bathroom. We really loved staying there. Fully stocked fridge that we were free to enjoy too. The only slight downside (and it's not the White Star's fault, so no reduced score for them) is that the bar across the corner got a new sound system and plays it loud until 0200. Every. Bloody. Night. The manager said that the police were going to be checking noise levels after many complaints, so hopefully it's been resolved! But again, that's not White Star's fault and we heard that other rooms didn't have that issue. Regardless, if you're in Southampton, you need to drop in for a pint, a meal or spend the night!

This historic inn/tavern is in the heart of Southampton, the major cruise port of the UK…read more It was formerly known as the Alliance Hotel and is where some of the Titanic passengers stayed before boarding that fateful voyage. The inn feels like an old ocean liner from the early 1900s without the opulence found later. Some of the rooms are named after former ocean liners, and thus named the White Star now for England's most famous line, owners of the Titanic and many others, now called Cunard. We had a delightful dinner. It has a pub atmosphere but a bit more upscale as a restaurant or tavern. To celebrate we got a bottle of the sparkling wine from Kent. It was quite good and went well with the meal I ordered a pheasant croquette on a bed of peas and Brussels sprouts. It was excellent My main was the chicken dish which was very well prepared and delicious. The sauce was good and the preparation better than expected for this type of establishment. The portions are substantial and I was quite full and unable to have a dessert. The waitstaff are cordial and really hustle when the crowd appears. A bit on the pricier end, especially with the wine selection, but the quality is good.

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.

One night here is not enough...there are only a few rooms but all are differant,we had the…read moreDarjeeling' & 'Lord Earl Grey' which had the biggest open fire ive ever seen,low ceilings,rugs and a rocking chair...its sooo cosy and romantic to the max. Breakfast is served till late 11am....thats cool in itsself lol. I recomend the blueberry pancakes and bacon...huge. Look at the website for special offers too.

Perfect in every way! Michelin 2012 food, great staff, very comfy beds, take dogs, pizza oven oh…read moreand it is in the middle of the New Forest (Brockenhurst) just a hop skip and jump from the sea too.. Delicious rooms! Great stay! We want to move in ;-) Josh http://www.joshwardgardendesign.com

We had a one night stay before our cruise. I redeemed Marriott Bonvoy points…read more The hotel is conveniently located near the Southampton cruise terminal. The hotel suggested we take a cab but we managed to pull our 24 inch luggage from the hotel. We cut through the Holiday Inn parking lot. I wouldn't recommend you walking unless you're very mobile. It took us under 15 minutes. We enjoyed the hotel. Very upbeat. We noticed a photo booth on the mezzanine and table tennis. We had a choice of 500 points or food credit $10 per person. I took the food credit as we were going to eat before leaving for the terminal the next morning. Spent about another $12 USD out of pocket. Standard breakfast food options. We also had hotel bar food for dinner the day we checked in after the two fish and chip places suggested by the hotel didn't work out. Ordered: * hubby had chicken wings * I had Mac n cheese balls * BIL had chicken curry * sis had egg rolls We each were given a free cocktail voucher. It was like a fruit punch. Also got local beer. There's a shopping center across the street. It was a Sunday so stores closed early.

Location is fantastic! Easy to get to from public transport, across from the mall, and near the…read moreseaside. The docks, historic sites, and restaurants are just a short walk. The bar on the ground floor is pretty cool and I enjoyed all the decor. We were given a complementary welcome drink, which was greatly appreciated. The room was comfortable and the bathroom was nice. Unfortunately, I only had about 90 minutes of sleep due to going to bed late and needing to get up early to catch a bus back to Heathrow. The bed and pillows were lovely and there was nice lighting, even a motion sensitive light under the bed so you didn't trip over things in the dark. I wouldn't hesitate to book this hotel again. It was nicer than I anticipated and felt "cool" and "trendy." Drink were a bit pricy but there are countless options within a short walk.

My partner and I were blown away with the friendliness of the staff. We were attended to whenever…read morerequired and enjoyed a beautiful stay in a beautiful location Thank you very much Passford.