7 luxury Hampshire hotels – including boutique, historic and spa retreats

Offering a mix of landscapes including ancient woodlands, wetlands and bogs, and coastland, it's the perfect place for all kinds of holiday requirements.

Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat, want to get active outdoors or are in need of some top-notch rest and relaxation, all in stunning surroundings, you are spoilt for choice here.

Here are seven luxury hotels in Hampshire you should consider.

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Audleys Wood Hotel

Basingstoke

Audleys Wood Hotel was built in the built in the 1880s. Picture: Tripadvisor

A much-loved home for most of its life, warmth and comfort continues to flow through Audleys Wood Hotel.

Built in the 1880s, the mansion has enjoyed a rich and colourful history.

Today it is a 68-bedroom, country house hotel surrounded by woodlands and seven acres of private grounds.

What to expect: Classic and Executive bedrooms, interconnecting bedrooms ideal for families, feature rooms and suites along with the Conservatory restaurant offering an elegant space to enjoy dinner and afternoon tea overlooking the grounds

For more information, or to book, visit the Audleys Wood website.

The Jack Russell Inn

Andover

The Jack Russell Inn offers dog-friendly accommodation. Picture: Tripadvisor

The Jack Russell Inn provides luxurious and homely, dog-friendly accommodation.

The hotel serves up local food celebrating great British produce which they say has a "focus on the conservation of the outstanding natural beauty and wildlife of our surrounding areas".

What to expect: Comfortable contemporary rooms, a Tesla Supercharger and canine companions Barnie and Betty.

For more information, or to book, visit The Jack Russell website.

Burley Manor

Burley

Burley Manor combines old style charm with a contemporary eclectic twist. Picture: Tripadvisor

This manor house hotel offers tranquil "grown-ups only" New Forest stays.

It combines old style charm with a contemporary eclectic twist.

What to expect: Food with Mediterranean influences, luxurious spa treatments and boutique rooms and suites.

For more information, or to book, visit the Burley Manor website.

Lime Wood

Lyndhurst

Lime Wood boasts fine food and a natural spa. Picture: Tripadvisor

Lime Wood describes itself as "laid-back luxury at its best" and "the perfect secluded hideaway".

The food ranges from light lunches to hearty Italian feasts and the hotel's Herb House Spa is dedicated to natural well-being, inspired by its forest surroundings.

What to expect: Spacious rooms, breath-taking views, and holistic treatments.

For more information, or to book, visit the Lime Wood website.

Balmer Lawn Hotel & Saltus Spa

Brockenhurst

Balmer Lawn Hotel offers a personalised stay. Picture: Tripadvisor

The luxury country home invites guests whether looking for a romantic getaway or a fun family break.

Located on the outskirts of Brockenhurst, the hotel is within walking distance of various attractions including the scenic Beaulieu Harbour and New Forest National Park.

Their contemporary yet stylish bedrooms range from cosy standard rooms to luxury rooms with a balcony.

What to expect: A range of dining options, timeless design, and personalised experience.

For more information, or to book, visit the Balmer Lawn website.

The Pig

Brockenhurst

The Pig offers a mix of luxury and homely charm. Picture: Tripadvisor

The Pig has an obsessive commitment to home grown and local produce, celebrating the seasons using the best, freshest and most authentic foods, and ingredients.

Their rooms mix a touch of luxury with bundles of homely charm, each one with its own unique features and characteristics.

At the bottom of the garden the Potting Shed and Shepherd's Hut treatment rooms are tucked away, offering revitalising spa treatment in peace.

What to expect: 25 miles of menu, a greenhouse restaurant, a walled kitchen garden, homely drawing rooms, comfy beds, and a couple of Saddlebacks.

For more information, or to book, visit The Pig website.

Chewton Glen Hotel

New Milton

18th-century Chewton Glen Hotel is set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside. Picture: Tripadvisor

This luxury, 5-star hotel and spa on the edge of the New Forest.

Set in 130 acres of Hampshire countryside, the 18th-century luxury Country House Hotel is the idyllic escape, the perfect combination of country and coast.

What to expect: Quintessentially English guestrooms, luxurious suites, and a private Treehouse along with an award-winning spa with myriad relaxing treatments.

For more information, or to book, visit the Chewton Glen website.