Check in was easy. I was greeted at the front entrance after ringing the bell. The front door remains locked and only opened by your room key or from the inside which makes for a safe secure feeling. Parking is free and right outside the main door with ample spaces surrounding a lovely grassed area with wooden benches and trees. There is a cosy bar if required but I preferred to have a drink with my meal at my table. The restaurant had a varied menu with lots of choices. Soft music in the background made for a nice ambience. Having stayed here before, I knew that the bed was comfortable and it didnât disappoint this time either. Although very close to the motorway, the windows make for a soundproof room. The owners here are lovely, welcoming and friendly. Iâve already booked a return stay for my next trip in this area.
Great stay. Lovely room, clean and comfortable. Very friendly owner. We wished we had stayed Tuesday and Wednesday instead of the Monday so that we could have eaten in the restaurant both nights - the food was delicious. The continental breakfast was also amazing - massive choice to suit all tastes.
Greeted in a unprofessional manner re hosts dress attire then found the toilet seat was loose. Booked for 7.30pm dinner but was greeted by male host not too be late as we were the only guests eating in the dining room so they wanted to finish up asap. Then was watched as wanted our food order quickly (re above) then was hovered over by the host commenting "How are we doing" whilst we were still waiting then have you finished. The steak however was very good however a bit more relaxed time to have eaten it would have been pleasant and also to have been asked if we wanted a sweet but then that would delayed then to closer up. Then when we went to relax in the empty bar lounge was told by the host that we could have 1 drink as the bar as would be closing at 9-9.15pm so as this was at 8.40pm didn't feel at all welcomed or relaxed. The surrounding garden was very run down in poor repair so we will certainly not be returning again.
Ideally placed for the New Forest, Southampton and Bournemouth, we stayed 1 night while visiting the New Forest. We were made to feel welcome, which instantly made us relaxed. The room was clean, well decorated, the bed was comfortable. The bed linen and towels felt luxurious. The weekend breakfast was excellent, we started with fresh fruit and yoghurt (cereals were also on offer) then had a full English which was cooked to perfection using good quality ingredients.