20 Great Hampshire Pubs with Rooms

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Hampshire is one of England’s most varied counties, with rolling hills, lush green forests, plains of heather, an unspoiled coastline and a great collection of bustling market towns and pretty villages. Plus it’s close to London, so an obvious choice for mini-breakers and weekenders from the capital. What a lot of people planning a visit might not know about the area is that there are loads of great Hampshire pubs with rooms.

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Our Gurus have uncovered great Hampshire pubs with rooms in most of the most popular pockets, but they’ve also discovered some off-the-beaten-track rural charmers. And what better way of seeing this wonderfully traditional county than staying in a traditional coaching inn or friendly local pub? Our recommendations for 20 great Hampshire pubs with rooms all offer comfortable, and often stylish, accommodation, a friendly atmosphere and great food and drink. Many are well located for walking trails, while others are close to the highlights of market towns and cities.

For Great Views

• The Master Builder’s is right on the Beaulieu River in the New Forest, and is where many of Nelson’s ships were built. As well as being an historic treasure, it’s also a great pub, with a choice of eating in an award-winning restaurant or having great pub food in the pub - and in summer there’s also an excellent BBQ. It’s great for families and there’s a good range of rooms, the most reasonable starting from under £100 per night.

For Walkers

• The Woolpack Inn in the tiny, rural hamlet of Totford, is a traditional pub wth seven beautifully designed rooms. The decor is rustic, the food is good - they have a wood fired pizza oven - and the location is perfect for walkers, with great trails right on the doorstep.
• The Greyhound on the Test is an award-winning country inn in a private and idyllic spot on the Test River - so this is an ideal inn for keen fisher-folk too. There are ten, country-chic rooms and good food - including packed lunches if you need them.

• The Peat Spade Inn in the Test Valley, is an ideal spot for outdoor types of all kinds. It’s long been a fishing inn, which is reflected in the decor - think tartan and pictures of fish - but the eight, characterful rooms are perfect for anyone exploring the pleasures of the valley, and there are great walks starting right from the door. There’s also a delicious seasonal menu and a cheery bar.
• Famously owned by the bassist from Dire Straits, the East End Arms is a genuine village pub with five simple, well designed rooms. The focus is on the quality of the local food and ale on tap, and it’s a popular spot with locals. It’s also perfectly located for exploring the New Forest.

For Romance

• The King’s Head in historic Hursley is a wonderful Georgian era coaching inn with eight country-chic rooms, great antiques and oodles of charm. The award-winning restaurant specialises in sourcing ingredients locally and you’re well positioned for all the charms of Hampshire.
• Close to the cathedral in Winchester, The Wykeham Arms is a characterful 18th century coaching inn with 13 individually designed rooms and a romantic feel. The bar is cosy and there’s a fine dining restaurant as well as the pub. No children allowed.

• The Wellington Arms is a charming hotel. Founded on the basis of excellent rooms and delicious food served in the restaurant, it's a great option for couples looking for a romantic, rural break.
• Bel and the Dragon is a charming inn in the village of Kingsclere, with nine elegant rooms with original oak beans and deep bath tubs. The restaurant is gourmet and the hotel bar is cosy.

For Families

• The Old Vine is a great inn in Winchester, with five rooms, a relaxed vibe and hearty meals and fine wines and ales on offer in the bistro pub. Welcoming and close to the cathedral.
• The Mayflower is a smart, nautical themed pub with six smart rooms close to Lymington’s marina. There’s AA Rosette standard dining with a focus on sourcing everything locally - obviously the seafood is a good pick - and you’re right by the Solent and the New Forest.

The Best Country Inns in Hampshire

• The White Hart Overton is a boutique country inn in the pretty village of Overton. The rustic chic rooms are beautifully styled with antique furniture, quilted bedspreads and soft colours, and the bathrooms are contemporary and spacious. And exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant.
• The Pilgrim Inn is a charming pub on the outskirts of the New Forest, with an atmospheric bar and restaurant and everything one imagines of a country inn - roaring fires, good ales and hearty food. Upstairs 14 rooms are chicly styled with parquet flooring, cast iron beds and crisp white linen.

• The White Buck is a luxurious inn with the garden backing onto the New Forest. Its 20 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.

The Best Pubs with Rooms in Hampshire for Foodies

• The Huntsman of Brockenhurst is 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.

The Best Value Pubs with Rooms in Hampshire

• The Bourne Valley Inn is a traditional country pub in the beautiful North Wessex Downs. There are nine cosy rooms and an AA Rosette rating for the restaurant - which also does a great breakfast which is included in the room rate of around £85 per night. There’s also a big garden.
• For around £90 per night you can stay in The Anchor Inn in pretty Lower Froyle - prime fishing and shooting country. This pub has just five characterful rooms - themed around the poets of the First World War - there are eccentric odds and ends, plenty of books and quaint private balconies. The views are wonderful.

• With rooms starting from just under £100 per night, The Bell Inn is great value, as well as being a charming Georgian inn on the northern edge of the New Forest. Its 28 individually designed bedrooms offer a comfy oasis after a day's exploring. And there's a buzzy bar and a AA rosette restaurant whic champions locally sourced ingredients.
• The White Hart is a characterful inn in the pretty town of Stockbridge. Rooms are traditional with a contemporary sheen, the walls are white washed, soft tartan fabrics and chic modern lights stand well beside antique furniture. The food is much the same, classic with a modern twist. Rooms start from around £85 per night.

If you haven’t found your idea of the best pubs with rooms in Hampshire on our Guru’s list of 20 great Hampshire pubs with rooms you could:

• Browse through our list of all the best places to stay in Hampshire?
• Or you could expand your search to include the best pubs with rooms in Berkshire? or our Guru’s recommendations for Great Wiltshire Pubs with Rooms?
• Or you could refine your search to Hampshire's 10 Most Romantic Hotels? or the Best hotels in the New Forest?
• Or you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.

  • Master Builder's Beaulieu (Hants) 26 rooms from €144

    
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    Active Holiday  -  NFA, situated within the Beaulieu Estate, specialise in outdoor activities suitable both for team building and family fun.

    Country Escape  -  A stunning historic and cosy riverside property situated within the 9,000 acre Beaulieu Estate and the New Forest.

    Local markets  -  Make a trip to the quaint Lymington Saturday market and sample local foods and drink.

    Great walks  -  The very location, within the New Forest, makes this ideal walking terrain.

    

    Recommended by  -  I Escape, Sawdays

    Lovely historic property situated on the Beaulieu River. Maritime themed living rooms downstairs whilst bedrooms have a traditional country feel with the addition of colourful Indian fabrics. An award winning restaurant serves modern British cuisine. A host of activities. Ideal for families. See More

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  • East End Arms East End, Hampshire 5 rooms from €127

    
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    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.

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    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. See More

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  • Bel and the Dragon, Hampshire Kingsclere, Hampshire 9 rooms from €133

    
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    Romantic Break  -  A couples haven- with in room tubs, plush bedding, a cosy bar complete with fireplace and an excellent restaurant.

    Country Escape  -  This quaint and charming bolthole makes for an ideal country getaway to the sleepy village of Kingsclere.

    Sights nearby  -  History buffs must be sure to visit the nearby Highclere Castle.

    Great walks  -  Explore the lovely Hampshire countryside on foot.

    

    A charming village inn with a focus on good food and comfortable beds. The elegant rooms are tastefully furnished and feature original wooden beaming and deep bath tubs. Downstairs, there's an excellent gourmet restaurant and the hotel's bar is the perfect cosy sanctuary on a windswept day. See More

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  • Peat Spade Inn Longstock, Hampshire 8 rooms from €126

    
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    Active Holiday  -  Nestled in Hampshire's Test Valley, a veritable Mecca for sporty types with England's best fly fishing, shooting and walking.

    Hideaway  -  A cosy country hideaway with plush beds, roaring fires, cheerful bar and hearty cuisine.

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the beautiful Longstock Park Water Gardens, reputed to be the most beautiful in England.

    Great walks  -  Lovely walks starting straight from the hotel door, and a bar stool awaiting your return!

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    A delightful fishing inn and refuge for country sports enthusiasts in the beautiful Test Valley. Characterful rooms with warming hues, traditional paintings and tartan fabrics. Wonderful seasonal cuisine on the ever changing menu. Situated in a quaint village, it's the ideal country escape. See More

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  • The Mayflower Lymington (Hampshire) 6 rooms from €127

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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  • The White Hart Overton Hampshire 12 rooms from €103

    
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    Country Escape  -  A boutique country inn complete with cosy interiors, hearty food, roaring fires amid fabulous countryside.

    Great walks  -  Take long scenic walks through the North Wessex Downs or the South Downs National Park.

    Sights nearby  -  Take a tour of the fascinating Victorian Whitchurch Silk Mill.

    Full of character

    

    A boutique country inn located in the pretty village of Overton. Rustic chic rooms are beautifully styled with antique furniture, quilted bedspreads and soft hues. The bathrooms are contemporary and spacious. Exemplary pub fare is served in the restaurant. An easy weekend escape from London. See More

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  • The Old Vine Winchester (Hampshire) 5 rooms from €150

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Winchester Cathedral is round the corner.

    Full of character

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    This four star inn is brilliantly placed for people wanting to explore Winchester by foot. The relaxed vibe throughout the hotel makes it great for families whilst charming rooms mean couples will like it too. Hearty meals, fine wines and ales are served in the bistro pub. A welcoming stay. See More

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  • The Pilgrim Inn Southampton, Hampshire 14 rooms from €124

    
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    Great walks  -  Take long walks across the rugged landscapes of the New Forest.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Full of character

    Boutique

    

    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. See More

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  • The Huntsman of Brockenhurst Brockenhurst (HAMPSHIRE) 13 rooms from €133

    
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    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  -  Good for couples.

    Traditional

    

    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. See More

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  • The White Hart, Hampshire Stockbridge, Hampshire 14 rooms from €99

    
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    Country Escape  -  A cosy pub serving hearty dishes with open fires and easy access to glorious countryside.

    Great walks  -  Walk to the top of Farley Mount in pretty Farley Mount Country Park.

    Fishing  -  Go fly fishing on the lovely chalk streams of the upper River Test.

    Sights nearby  -  Visit the majestic stately home and gardens, Mottisfont Abbey.

    

    A characterful inn set in the pretty town of Stockbridge. Rooms are traditional with a contemporary sheen, the walls are white washed, soft tartan fabrics and chic modern lights stand well beside antique furniture. The food is much the same, classic with a modern twist. See More

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  • The Wellington Arms Hampshire 4 rooms from €127

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Twenty minutes drive from Highclere Castle, the filming location of Downton Abbey.

    Great walks  -  The surrounding farmland is great for exploring.

    Minimum Stay  -  Two nights at weekends.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    Right on the border of Hampshire and Berkshire, the 'Welli' is a charming restaurant with rooms. Built on the basis of locally inspired dishes using the freshest ingredients, it's a very popular dining option as well as a romantic stay for couples, in a lovely area. See More

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  • Woolpack Inn, Hampshire Totford, Hampshire 7 rooms from €115

    
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    Active Holiday  -  Being dog friendly & boasting miles of lovely countryside make the Woolpack Inn very popular with shooting parties and ramblers.

    Romantic Break  -  An ideal country escape for two- with log fires, sweeping views, cosy rooms, deep soaking tubs and wonderful traditional grub.

    Great walks  -  There are a wide range of walks for all abilities on the doorstep, bring your pooch!

    Restaurant  -  The Woolpack Inn offers fresh seasonal menus featuring local game and trout

    

    Recommended by  -  Sawdays

    The Woolpack Inn is a classic, traditional pub with beautifully designed rooms in a tiny rural hamlet. Seven elegant, rustic-chic rooms with exposed stone and brick walls. Great food with daily specials and outdoor wood-fired oven for casual pizzas. A real family friendly country find. See More

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  • The White Buck Burley, Hampshire 20 rooms from €112

    
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    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  -  Recommended.

    

    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. See More

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  • The Wykeham Arms Winchester (Hampshire) 13 rooms from €161

    
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    Sights nearby  -  Winchester Catherdral is just a few minutes walk away. Winchester Castle is also worth visiting.

    Great walks  -  Embark on a guided walk through historic Roman and Saxon Winchester.

    Restrictions on children  -  Children not permitted.

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    

    An award winning centrally located pub with comfortable individually decorated guest rooms is well situated, close to the cathedral, for city sight-seeing. Couples will love the cosy romantic feel and friendly, helpful service. See More

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  • The King's Head, Hampshire Hampshire 8 rooms from €127

    
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    Local exploring  -  Ideally located for exploring the surrounding area with its beautiful countryside, including Winchester and Jane Austen's House

    Restaurant  -  Award winning chef Jenny Jones concentrates on traditional British cuisine using locally sourced seasonal ingredients.

    Sights nearby  -  The King's Head provides an ideal base for exploring Winchester and the New Forest

    Great walks  -  The Hampshire downlands are full of lovely walks for all abilities

    

    The King's Head is a Georgian coaching inn in historic Hursley. Eight country-chic rooms with antique furnishings, original fireplaces and oodles of charm. Award winning British cuisine featuring locally sourced ingredients and a traditional skittles alley. A wonderful country escape. See More

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  • Bourne Valley Inn Andover, Hampshire 9 rooms from €143

    
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    Country Escape  -  A proper stay in an English country pub surrounded by some of Hampshire's finest scenery

    Great walks  -  Bourne Valley is one of Hampshire's most picturesque spots and popular for walking

    Restaurant  -  Recommended.

    Traditional

    

    The Bourne Valley Inn is a traditional country pub located in bucolic Hampshire. Rooms are decorated in a cosy yet classic style. AA Rosette dishes are served and the full english breakfast (included in the room rate) and afternoon tea are real treats. Its large gardens are a huge draw too. See More

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  • The Anchor Inn Lower Froyle, Hampshire 5 rooms from €104

    
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    Country Escape  -  A cosy property boasting far reaching views across some of Hampshire's most bucolic landscapes- perfect for ramblers.

    Great walks  -  Wonderful walking starting right from the front door, plus warm fires and hearty meals to greet you on return.

    Fishing  -  The two nearby chalkstreams make for great fishing, so don't forget your rods.

    Sights nearby  -  For a truly Hampshire experience gusets can visit Jane Austen's house.

    

    Recommended by  -  Good Hotel Guide

    The Anchor Inn is a traditional pub located in prime shooting and fishing country. Full of character with books, pictures, nostalgic bric a brac and WW1 poet themed rooms. Featuring eccentricities such as wooden galleries & quaint private balconies each room is unique. A wonderful country escape. See More

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  • The Bell Inn, Hampshire Brook, Hampshire 28 rooms from €114

    
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    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

    

    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. See More

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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

posted Tuesday, 4th July 2023