More and more people are taking advantage of the staycation trend and booking a sustainable luxury break in the UK.
With so many beautiful places right on our doorstep, a staycation is the perfect opportunity to spend some quality time with family and friends, surprise your special someone, or enjoy a solo retreat, all without the added complications of finding the passports and booking flights to far-flung destinations.
To make your UK staycation break truly unforgettable, a stunning home-from-home is a must. With the New Forest offering some of the best luxury hotels in the UK, you know you’re guaranteed a gorgeous place to return to at the end of the day.
The New Forest Collection hotels are all located in breathtaking locations, with beautiful gardens, ancient villages and the delights of the New Forest literally on the doorstep.
Every hotel also offers complimentary parking, EV charging points and WiFi, with most venues having their own indoor pool. Superb restaurants are overseen by talented chefs proud to showcase the very best locally sourced and seasonal produce on their award-winning menus.
All the New Forest hotels featured here are family-run and totally understand the needs of a family with children. There are always spacious rooms and suites available for families to relax in, with either a fold-away sofa-bunk or space for another pop-up bed or two.
Parent-friendly settings and fantastic children’s options are available in the restaurants too. Guests with children particularly love The Drift, the laid-back and stylish country pub next door to family-favourite Beaulieu Inn, the ideal place for a family-friendly staycation break.
Located just outside the historic village of Beaulieu, this charming and quirky former coaching inn is comfortable and relaxing. Parents love the fresh, elegant interiors at Beaulieu, and the cheeky New Forest ponies grazing outside are always a hit with the kids.
The New Forest Collection hotels offer some of the very best options for couples celebrating an anniversary, mini-moon, or simply enjoying a romantic staycation for two.
Couples seeking the quintessential boutique experience need seek no more, as this is what sophisticated townhouse hotel, Forest Lodge near Lyndhurst, is known for. Its elegant interiors offer plenty of secret nooks to cosy up in, and its award-winning restaurant, 1820, is perfect for a date night dinner.
Another great choice for a couple’s staycation in the UK is Grade-II listed Bartley Lodge in Cadnam, with its heritage-meets-contemporary interiors, and beautiful rooms with uncompromising views. The exquisite Charles Lyell suite has four-poster (perfect for breakfast in bed) and chandeliers, ideal for couples enjoying a luxury staycation.
Nearby Burley Manor is set within a magnificent 800-year-old estate and is hugely romantic. This historic country house hotel is renowned as a luxurious New Forest haven and retreat, and couples love its sumptuous rooms, wellbeing facilities and indulgent signature treatments. Burley is also home to perhaps the ultimate romantic hideaway in the form of the Shepherd’s Hut, tucked away in the forest like a little jewel.
There’s probably no one happier about your decision to enjoy a staycation in the New Forest than your beloved best friend. Less travelling time, no mournful looks as you say goodbye at the kennels, and hundreds of acres of poochy paradise, aka the New Forest, to explore? Cue waggy tails all round.
Plus, let your hotel know their name in advance, and your dog will be presented with their own special mat, bowls and healthy treats on arrival.
So whether you fancy a long weekend break, opt for a midweek stopover or choose an extended stay, it’s never too early to start planning your staycation in the New Forest.
Spontaneity is fun too, and if you feel suddenly inspired, it’s always worth reaching out to your preferred venue as each of the New Forest Collection hotels offer opportunities to book a last-minute break. They’ll be delighted to help, and let you know about all the special offers available.
It’s good to know that whichever one suits you best, each of these stunning hotels in the New Forest is easily accessible from anywhere in the UK, with excellent links via road and rail.
The New Forest is a truly spectacular place to stay at any time of the year. With incredible beaches, rugged coastline and so much fantastic countryside to explore, as well as its historic towns, picturesque villages and even a theme park or two, there really is something for everyone here.
You might not be travelling far on holiday this year, allowing airport noise and check-in queues to be just a vague and distant memory. Instead, you’ll get to enjoy a relaxing staycation in the UK, with any one of these stunning New Forest hotels offering you the perfect place to land.
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