Chewton Glen

OVERVIEW

On the edge of the New Forest, just minutes from the sea, Chewton Glen is one of the original Great British hotels, offering country elegance, refined service and a homely atmosphere within the luxury surroundings of an expansive estate. If you fancy playing Lord of the Manor, this hotel might just be for you.

On a break at Chewton Glen you can mount a horse to ride around the beautifully rugged New Forest, play a round of golf on the nine-hole course, challenge your companions to a game of croquet or tennis, or perhaps order a picnic and head down to the beach for a day on the sands of the South Coast. There’s no need to let the stereotypical British ‘summer’ spoil things, either. On rainy days you can book a coaching lesson on one of the indoor tennis courts, swim laps in the indoor pool or hole up with a DVD borrowed from the film library – bonus points if you’ve booked a tree house and can do so in front of your own log burning stove.

The spa here is an absolute gem, with thalassotherapy pools to wallow in – Europe’s largest hydrotherapy spa pool. Aromatherapy saunas and crystal steam rooms are strictly for grown ups, but true to its family-friendly ethos there are a number of treatments available for children, so you can all enjoy the spa together. Kids will love Chewton Glen as much you will, with freedom to roam around the 130-acre estate and its many walking and cycling trails or the choice of bunkering down with board games, age-appropriate DVDs and games consoles

SUMMARY

Rooms: 58

Location: New Forest, Hampshire

Nearest Airport: London Heathrow

Board Basis: Bed & Breakfast, Half Board

6 Reasons to visit Chewton Glen

  1. Prime location between the picturesque New Forest and the South Coast, 15 minutes’ walk away
  2. The staff-to-guest ratio is two to one, so you’ll never need to search for a member of staff
  3. Award-winning spa with six-treatment hydrotherapy pool, the largest in Europe
  4. Frequently voted Best Hotel in the British Isles, thanks to its facilities and services
  5. Heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools – no need to brave the chilly British weather
  6. Choice of contemporary rooms or tree house suites
Our Highlight

Chewton Glen is five-star and family friendly, so if you’re bringing your brood along you’ll be able to borrow from the hotel’s stash of kit especially for little people, including mini wellies for the tiniest of tots.

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Where to stay

The hotel’s 58 bedrooms (growing from a mere eight over the years) embody the ideal characteristics of a homely country manor house. Bedrooms and suites are large and traditional, with classic décor and views over the country estate. Attention to detail is impeccable, down to the stamped postcards. The newest rooms are the Treehouse Suites, which appear to float above the valley.

Garden Rooms
Classic Rooms
Estate Rooms
Junior Suites
Croquet Lawn Rooms
Hotel Suites
Masterman Ready Suite
Poacher Suite
Jacob Faithful Suite
Coach House Suites
Marryat Suites
Treehouse Studio Suite
Treehouse Loft Suites
Treehouse Hideaway Suites
Private Treehouses
Our Highlight

Chewton Glen is five-star and family friendly, so if you’re bringing your brood along you’ll be able to borrow from the hotel’s stash of kit especially for little people, including mini wellies for the tiniest of tots.

What to do

With the beach within tantalising reach, you’ll certainly want to wander down to the shore. Follow the stream through the woods to Naish Beach, and enjoy the spectacular view of the Needles rising from the sea. There are plenty of activities onsite or nearby to keep the most active traveller occupied, from country pursuits like shooting and fishing to gastronomic pleasures (tastings and the like) or unusual activities like falconry and duck herding.

Excursions
Activities
Fine Dining
Wine Gallery
Relax
Picnic
Our Highlight

Chewton Glen is five-star and family friendly, so if you’re bringing your brood along you’ll be able to borrow from the hotel’s stash of kit especially for little people, including mini wellies for the tiniest of tots.

What and Where to Eat

Discover the most delicious food in the south of England in Chewton Glen’s acclaimed restaurants, including homemade honeys, chutneys, jellies and jams, homegrown fruits and vegetables and locally-sourced meat and fish. Dining ranges from informal set lunches to romantic dinners, in a choice of locations including the restaurant to the garden and your own private terrace.

The Dining Room
The Kitchen
Afternoon tea
Kitchen Garden
Our Highlight

Chewton Glen is five-star and family friendly, so if you’re bringing your brood along you’ll be able to borrow from the hotel’s stash of kit especially for little people, including mini wellies for the tiniest of tots.

When to travel

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Temp(C)

Sun(hrs)

Rain(mm)

Jan

7 3 52

Feb

7 4 39

Mar

9 5 35

Apr

11 8 43

May

14 8 50

Jun

16 8 43

Jul

19 8 41

Aug

19 6 48

Sep

17 6 49

Oct

13 5 71

Nov

10 3 63

Dec

7 3 53