The 7 Best Pubs with Rooms in the New Forest

The New Forest has everything you could want from a rural escape. The national park is filled with cute wild ponies, there are chocolate-box villages and there is also a picturesque coastline to explore. Easily reachable from London, this is a great option for a weekend escape. Returning to a firelit pub for a local ale after a long day outdoors is a real highlight. So, with this in mind, our hotel experts have gathered a collection of the best pubs with rooms in the New Forest. Ranging from chic gastropubs to quaint traditional stays - why not browse through our collection to start planning your next break?

For luxury

The White Buck

  • The White Buck is an indulgent choice for a country escape. Stylish rooms have a rustic chic feel and the best have in-room free-standing baths. hearty pub fare is served in the restaurant and there are a wide choice of ales. An alluring rural escape.
  • The Mayflower is a smart choice located near Lymington's marina. Spacious individually styled rooms have a cool nautical theme, indulgent bathrooms and the best have a balcony. Complete with an award-winning restaurant, this is a luxurious option.

For a pet friendly stay

The Bell Inn

  • The Bell Inn is a picture perfect Georgian inn set on the edge of the New Forest. Rooms are supremely comfortable and very stylish and the eight ground floor rooms are dog friendly. Complete with a buzzy bar and an AA rosette award-winning restaurant - this is a great choice for a country escape.

For traditional style

The Pilgrim Inn

  • The Pilgrim Inn is a charming thatched roofed pub. Rooms have parquet flooring, cast iron beds and crisp white linen while the atmospheric bar and restaurant is everything one imagines of a country inn - roaring fires, good ales and hearty food.

For a gastropub

The Huntsman of Brockenhurst

  • East End Arms is a genuine village pub that works well both for locals and overnight guests alike, owned by the bassist from Dire Straits. Simple fresh rooms are well designed and comfortable. Expect wonderful seasonal and locally sourced cuisine, the menu changes twice daily depending on what produce comes in and local ales are on tap.
  • The Huntsman of Brockenhurst is a smart gastropub in the popular village of Brockenhurst. Chic rooms perfectly mix traditional and contemporary styles. The bustling restaurant serves British classics alongside excellent pizzas from the wood-fired oven.
  • The Angel and Blue Pig is a smart gastropub set in the centre of Lymington. Stylish rooms are individually styled and feel more like rooms of a boutique hotel than a pub. The seasonal restaurant specialises in seafood and steak and the breakfasts are particularly memorable.

Still not sure where to book?

The 7 Best Pubs with Rooms in the New Forest

East End Arms
East End Arms

Hampshire

Genuine village pub that works well both for locals and overnight guests alike owned by the bassist from Dire Straits. Simple fresh rooms are well designed and comfortable. Hearty British fare is served in the restaurant and local ales are on tap. The New Forest is on the doorstep.

  • Country Escape - Has all the quaintness necessary for a quintessentially British rural experience, plus great walking and a cosy bar.
  • Foodies - Wonderful seasonal and locally sourced cuisine, the menu changes twice daily depending on what produce comes in.
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Beaulieu estate and view the stately home, the Abbey and the National Motor Museum.
  • Great walks - Grab a packed lunch, get your wellies on and head straight out into the New Forest.
from AU$215 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
The Mayflower
The Mayflower

Lymington (Hampshire)

The Mayflower is a smart pub with rooms close to Lymington's marina. Six individually designed rooms, all with a cool nautical theme & one with private balcony. Dinners (AA Rosette standard) feature delicious locally sourced, seasonal fare. A great base for exploring the coast or New Forest.

  • Local exploring - Whether you're a yachtie or land lubber, there's plenty in the surrounding area to keep everyone happy.
  • Birdwatching - Britain's largest colony of Black headed gulls can be found in the North Solent Nature Reserve
  • Sailing - Charter a boat and enjoy a day's sailing off the South Coast
  • Sights nearby - Motor mueum at Beaulieu, plus gardens at Exbury and Furzey
from AU$215 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Bell Inn, Hampshire
The Bell Inn, Hampshire

Hampshire (Hampshire)

A charming Georgian inn on the northern edge of the New Forest. Individually designed bedrooms offer a comfy oasis after a day's exploring. There's a buzzy bar and the AA rosette restaurant champions locally sourced ingredients. Ideal for outdoorsy types or those wanting a quiet country escape.

  • Restaurant - The restaurant has one AA rosette and prides itself on its locally sourced ingredients.
  • Sights nearby - Paulton's Park, Beaulieu Motor Musuem, Marwell Zoo and Exbury Gardens are all close by
  • Great walks - There are endless walking trails on the door step.
  • Full of character
from AU$193 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Angel and Blue Pig
The Angel and Blue Pig

Hampshire (HAMPSHIRE )

A boutique Inn set on the high street in the centre of Lymington. Contemporary rooms are individually styled with bold wall paper, crisp white linen and simple modern furniture. An excellent restaurant has a seasonally changing menu and offers a choice selection of local ales.

  • Country Escape - With easy access to the expanse of the New Forest this is an ideal property for holidays spent outdoors.
  • Great walks - A short drive from the property finds you in the heart of the National Park with miles of walking trails to be explored.
  • Full of character
  • Romantic
from AU$254 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Huntsman of Brockenhurst
The Huntsman of Brockenhurst

Brockenhurst (HAMPSHIRE)

A smart gastro pub in the popular village of Brockenhurst. Chic rooms perfectly mix traditional and contemporary styles. The brightly tiled bathrooms are particularly alluring. A bustling restaurant serves British classics alongside excellent pizzas from the wood-fire oven.

  • Country Escape - The perfect country combination of hearty food and fabulous walks.
  • Great walks - Explore the picturesque countryside of the New Forest on long walks.
  • Romantic
  • Traditional
from AU$224 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The Pilgrim Inn
The Pilgrim Inn

Hampshire (Marchwood)

A charming pub on the outskirts of the New Forest. An atmospheric bar and restaurant is everything one imagines of a country inn - roaring fires, good ales and hearty food. Upstairs a handful of rooms are chicly styled with parquet flooring, cast iron beds and crisp white linen.

  • Great walks - Take long walks across the rugged landscapes of the New Forest.
  • Restaurant
  • Full of character
  • Boutique
from AU$211 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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The White Buck
The White Buck

Hampshire (Hampshire)

A luxurious inn with the garden backing onto the New Forest. Spacious rooms are elegantly styled with softly patterned fabrics, wooden floors, simple furniture and contemporary bathrooms. Hearty pub fare is served in the restaurant alongside a choice selection of ales. Ideal for rural weekends away.

  • Country Escape - A charming inn backing onto the rugged landscapes of the New Forest and easily accessible from London.
  • Great walks - Find miles of trails running through the New Forest starting right from the property.
  • Full of character
  • Restaurant
from AU$189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Katie Harris

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