Spend a cosy couple of days in a tranquil corner of the New Forest at The Montagu Arms, a delightful country house hotel with beautiful gardens.
The hotel has a fine-dining restaurant, The Terrace, where the chefs serve up dishes made using produce from the nearby coast and countryside along with vegetables from the hotel's own kitchen garden.
You'll have a £50pp allowance each night to spend either at fine-dining restaurant The Terrace or the hotel's pub, Monty's Inn. Monty's is a real local gem that serves up classic English pub food along with real ales from a nearby brewery.
With our offer you'll also get free tickets to either Exbury Gardens, an enchanting collection of woodland, herbaceous and wildflower gardens, or Beaulieu National Motor Museum, where you can explore a world-famous collection of vehicles and motoring memorabilia.
You'll also benefit from use of the swimming pool, jacuzzi and gym at the sleek SenSpa at nearby sister hotel, Careys Manor.
From £286 per person** for a two night stay
The hotel is on the corner of the high street in the New Forest village of Beaulieu, in an ideal location for exploring nearby attractions, such as Beaulieu Abbey, The National Motor Museum and Lord Montagu's residence, Palace House. River tours depart from Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum, a six-minute drive away.
The towns of Brockenhurst and Lyndhurst are both a 15-minute drive away.
By car: around 2 hours 15 minutes from London and Bristol, and 3 hours from Birmingham. Free parking available.
By train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst takes 1 hour 30 minutes. The hotel is a 15-minute drive from the station. Book trains to Brockenhurst.
This Grade II-listed Arts and Crafts style building is adorned with wisteria flowers in spring and summer, while croquet sets are thoughtfully arranged on the lawn. Interiors offer everything you could desire: expansive open fires, exposed brickwork, wooden beams and a spacious conservatory lounge with views of a charming courtyard garden.
Managed by a vibrant and energetic team, it's best to note that calling reception might redirect your call to the sister hotel, Careys Manor. However, the benefit of this connection is access to the SenSpa facilities there. Pets are allowed in specific rooms and areas, including the lounge, conservatory and Monty's pub, but unfortunately not in the Terrace restaurant.
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Garden
- Pet-friendly
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
Spread across a converted barn in the grounds and the converted 1920s chauffeurs' garages, all rooms and suites offer modern country-chic interiors, with botanical pictures and SenSpa toiletries (created by the spa in the sister hotel Careys Manor) in the bathrooms.
Room types: Snug, Feature, House Suite, Hayloft Suite, Courtyard Retreat and Courtyard Suite
Key amenities: ensuite bathroom with The White Company toiletries, bathrobes, tea and coffee facilities, TV, free Wi-Fi
The delectable and locally sourced tasting menu at the Terrace restaurant is a real treat, offering a choice between four or seven courses, which might include succulent belly pork or flavorful roe deer. The South Coast sea bass, served with a seaweed potato purée and rich shellfish reduction was our favourite dish. Meanwhile, at Monty's, savour classic heritage dishes, including hearty Scotch eggs, game pies and a British cheese ploughman's lunch.
The Terrace: Fine dining. Local produce, seasonal menus. Open Sat & Sun for lunch, Wed-Sun for dinner. À la carte menu and tasting menu available.
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