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 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 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 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

- 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.
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