The Bartley Lodge Hotel is set on the "Gateway to the New Forest", in the stately hamlet of Cadnam. The hotel was built in the 18th century it is clear the craftsmen and designers took about their work lovingly and without care for expense, only using the finest of English oak making the building solid and warm. Upon entering the Bartley Lodge Hotel you will be greeted by into the grand oak panelled hall with its Minstrels gallery and fireplace.
History of Cadnam
The town of Cadnam in Hampshire has a rich and engrossing history dating back to the Iron Age times. Originally named after the local Farmstead owner "Cadda", it is renowned as the place where flame-haired William II, son of William the Conqueror, was killed by an arrow fired by Walter Tyrrell while hunting New Forest deer in the year 1100. The spot is marked the 'Rufus Stone', a local landmark lying just n the boundaries of New Forest.
Things to do in Cadnam
While out and about you will most likely stumble upon one the local pubs for some good home cooked food. There is the thatched roofed 'Sir John Barleycorn' pub, with a true village pub atmosphere and a superb home cooked food. Maybe try your hand at sighting "The Lady of the White Hart", a ghost who haunts the local inn of the same name.
Cricket fans may wish to visit the Cadnam Cricket Club. Established in 1880 one thing has remained the same, they are still playing in picturesque grounds at New Forest.
There?s plenty to do around the hotel itself with eight acres of lush grounds, beautiful landscape gardens, indoor leasure area with pool, mini gym and sauna. Many people make use of the the in-hotel bike hire facilities, spending a relaxing day cycling around the visually remarkable and historic landscape of New forest, which has had its natural splendour protected by its national park status assigned to it in 2006.
