Hampshire's 10 Most Romantic Hotels

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Lush, green and peaceful, Hampshire has plenty of strings to its bow. There are rolling hills, an unspoilt coastline, a slew of pretty villages and hamlets and bustling market towns, and the magical feeling New Forest. All excellent credentials if you’re looking for somewhere quiet and romantic to escape to. And our Guru’s recommendations for Hampshire’s most romantic hotels will definitely inspire.

Our Gurus have ‘worked hard’ to find beautiful country house escapes, wonderfully historic properties, great foodie haunts and even a tree house with a hot tub! And they’re all here in the list of Hampshire’s most romantic hotels - divided into hotel type, so there’s a collection of great value romantic hotels, perfect honeymoon hotels and great mini-break escapes.

For a Romantic Country House Hotel

  • Lainston House near Winchester is a 16th century country house set within lovely parklands which has been tastefully converted into a 50 room hotel. The restaurant has won several awards and there’s a cosy bar. Outside there are fragrant gardens and inside there are four poster beds and cosy fires when needed.

For a Honeymoon Hotel

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  • Chewton Glen is a gorgeous country house hotel with a wonderful spa and a collection of tree-house bedrooms with panoramic views - if you’re looking for something unusual. The hotel is surrounded by 130 acres of parklands. Expect five star service and gourmet dining.

Hotels with Hot Tubs

Four Seasons Hampshire

  • The Four Seasons Hampshire is a beautiful country house turned hotel with traditionally decorated rooms, a spoiling spa, sauna and hot tubs, tennis courts and all sorts of country pursuits on offer.
  • Rhinefield House Hotel is a magnificent Gothic/ Tudor country house hotel in the depts of the New Forest. The decor is traditional and the wonderful formal gardens, water gardens and manicured lawns create a wonderful, relaxed atmosphere. There are fifty rooms, some of them quite grand, plus a choice of restaurants and a hot tub which accommodated four people.

If the idea of a hot tub appeals why not consult our Guru’s other recommendations for The 10 Best Hotels with Hot Tubs in Hampshire.

For an Affordable Romantic Hotel

  • The Master Builder’s is a wonderful old property right by the Beaulieu River in the New Forest. This was where some of the finest ships in the Royal Navy were built, including a couple of Nelson’s, but these days it’s a very nice nautical inspired boutique hotel, with a very friendly pub, a stylish restaurant and good food all round. The most romantic rooms are in the original part of the property.
  • The Woolpack Inn is a traditional pub with seven elegantly designed rooms in a tiny rural hamlet. The decor is rustic chic and the food and drink are good. It’s also dog friendly.

If you haven’t found your idea of Hampshire’s most romantic hotels on our Guru’s list of Hampshire's 10 Most Romantic Hotels you could:

Hampshire's 10 Most Romantic Hotels

Lainston House
Lainston House

Winchester

Modernised 17th century country house set in lovely parklands. Large rooms with antique furniture, sash windows and some with four poster beds. Excellent award winning cuisine, cosy bar and fragrant gardens. With plenty of countryside activities nearby, it's the perfect romantic luxury escape.

  • Country Escape - A 17th-century country house escape, set in 63 acres of stunning Hampshire parkland with tennis courts and lovely gardens.
  • Great walks - Wander the charming gardens on the estate, and further afield into the lovely Hampshire countryside.
  • Cooking classes - Make the most of the excellent on site chefs with the in house professional cookery school.
  • Fishing - Hire a ghillie for fishing on the Test or Itchen, a perfect days outing.
from €157 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Woolpack Inn, Hampshire
Woolpack Inn, Hampshire

Hampshire (Alresford)

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.

  • 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
from €121 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Four Seasons Hampshire
Four Seasons Hampshire

Hampshire (Dogmersfield)

A modernised country house estate with extensive additional modern wings attached. Classic rooms feature high ceilings, sash windows and some with in-room free standing baths. An abundance of country pursuits and spoiling spa. Ideal for the quintessential British country experience.

  • Spa breaks - Indulge yourself in the converted old stables, now an extensive spa using world-renowned products Sodashi and ESPA.
  • Country Escape - An indulgent country estate equipped with tennis courts, sauna, hot tub, spa, fine dining and luxurious suites.
  • Tennis - Enjoy the two on site floodlit, all-weather courts.
  • Kids Club - Professionally organised children's programme
from €416 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Master Builder's
Master Builder's

Beaulieu (Hants)

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.

  • 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.
from €151 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Chewton Glen
Chewton Glen

Hampshire

On the edge of the New Forest and close to the sea, Chewton Glen offers five-star luxury to couples and families. Its wow-factor treehouse accommodation is the star of the show, along with the fantastic staff that always go the extra mile. Imitable service, gourmet dining and The Beehive, kids club.

  • Country Escape - A gorgeous country house spa, set in 130 acres of parkland at the edge of the magical New Forest.
  • Tennis - There are both indoor and outdoor tennis courts and coaching with the resident pro.
  • Great walks - Plenty of walking across the 130 acres of parkland, or head into the New Forest.
  • Kids Club - All new The Beehive, available every weekend and school holidays
from €488 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Rhinefield House Hotel
Rhinefield House Hotel

Brockenhurst

Gothic/tudor style country house hotel set in the depths of the New Forest. Beautiful gardens and traditionally done bedrooms. Dining to suit all tastes and leisure facilities including outdoor swimming pool and gym.

  • Swimming Pool - Outdoor and Indoor Pools
  • Great walks - Situated in the heart of the New Forest National Park
  • Restaurant - Award winning Armada Restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes
  • Traditional
from €163 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Kat Parr Mackintosh

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