Introducing The Montagu Arms Hotel

At the hotel

The perfect English escape, this outstanding country house hotel in the New Forest dates back to 1742 and has a cosy, homely character and picturesque gardens. Staff offer excellent customer care and personal service.

A country house hotel with food at its heart, The Montagu Arms offers world class service and 3 AA rosette dining set in the New Forest.

Home to the award-winning Terrace Restaurant that showcases the rich larder of forest, coast and country, The Montagu Arms boasts free parking and leafy gardens.

Access to SenSpa health club’s facilities at the nearby sister hotel, Careys Manor, is included in the rate.

AccomModation

Opulent, comfortable surroundings with sink-into sofas inside and glorious, fragrant gardens outside, The Montagu Arms is a quintessentially English country house experience – an escape to a tranquil corner of England where time moves more slowly.

It’s the little touches that make it so special. Arrive to a bespoke scent: a woody, smoky fragrance that reflects the oak panelling and polished herringbone parquet flooring. Flowers placed in your room every day, and freshly-brewed tea or coffee brought to you with our compliments. Scented goodies from The White Company, and fluffy bathrobes for every guest.

In the main house, 22 sumptuous bedrooms and suites combine comfort with sophistication; creating the perfect space in which to unwind. Some have glamorous four-poster beds, others have traditional wood paneling and large lead-lined windows with views of the beautiful gardens.

In the Gertrude Jekyll-inspired grounds, two new Hay Loft suites have been created in a barn dating back to the 1820s. With interior design drawn from the British countryside, the luxury duplex suites feature free-standing baths, walk-in drench showers, Nespresso coffee machines, and a complimentary decanter of seasonal gin. What more could you ask for?

Dining

The award-winning Terrace restaurant in Hampshire is the jewel in the country house crown, with the New Forest larder for ingredients that come together to create extraordinary culinary magic.

The menu changes with the seasons; elegant dishes influenced by produce gathered from the surrounding coast and countryside, and plucked by the hotel's own kitchen gardener.

At Monty's Inn, sample delicious heritage cooking and classic English favourites, including homemade scotch eggs, game pies and British cheese ploughman’s.

The pub grows its own fruit and vegetables in the kitchen garden, as well as using many local suppliers - pork from Pondhead farm in Lyndhurst; real ales from Ringwood brewery; local gin from Lymington; beef from Alderstone Farm near Romsey; eggs from the pub's own chickens and apples from an orchard in Pennington.

Spa

Located just six miles away at its sister hotel, Careys Manor, a visit to the five-star Thai themed SenSpa is a magnificently tranquil and invigorating experience. Guests of the Montagu Arms can enjoy complimentary access to the leisure club at SenSpa which includes an indoor pool, gym, poolside Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna on a complimentary basis. Use of the spa facilities is available at preferential rates.

Inspired by ancient traditions its Thai-trained therapists ease tired muscles, restore inner peace and evoke complete relaxation. Choose from a variety of rejuvenating and hydrating facials, deep full body massages and mineral-rich body wraps using only the purest natural and organic products. You will be transported to a world of pure tranquillity.

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of SenSpa’s world-class hydrotherapy facilities. Recline on underwater benches and feel the gentle massaging bubble jets of the hydrotherapy pool. Cleanse, revitalise and detoxify the skin in the herbal sauna, crystal steam rooms, tepidarium and laconicum. Invigorate your senses in the ice room and experience showers.

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Rooms at The Montagu Arms Hotel

The Montagu Arms has 24 sumptuous bedrooms and suites, combining comfort with timeless sophistication.

Bedroom Facilities:
King or super king size beds
Complimentary Wi-Fi
En-suite bathrooms with complimentary toiletries
Bath robes and slippers
Tea and coffee making facilities
Coffee machine in all suites
Flat screen TV with Freeview
Telephone
Iron and ironing board
Hair dryer
All rooms are non smoking

Hayloft Suites

An 1820s barn within the grounds of The Montagu Arms has been sensitively converted into two luxury duplex suites. The Hay Loft Suites feature interior design inspired by the British countryside combined with beautiful features such as free-standing baths and views of our Gertrude Jekyll-inspired gardens.

Standard Bedrooms

The Montagu Arms has six Standard Rooms, perfect for short breaks in the New Forest. Each room is individually decorated in a traditional country house style.

Each room proudly features a locally hand-crafted bed, most of which are king-size. Each guest can enjoy cotton robes, slippers and a selection or White Company toiletries.

Superior Bedrooms

Larger in size than the Standard Rooms, The Montagu Arms boasts seven superior rooms. Some rooms feature super-king size zip and link beds enabling them to be made into a twin room on request.

A variety of bathroom options are also available; choose from rooms with just a walk-in shower or if you love a long soak, choose a room with a bath and separate shower unit. Most of the superior rooms benefit from a garden view and can also accommodate a cot for younger guests.

Four Poster Superior Bedrooms

These rooms really impress with their ornate four poster beds and period feature. Room 20 is particularly striking and features beautiful stained glass windows and a pretty Victorian fireplace. Each room includes cotton robes, slippers and a selection of White Company toiletries.

Four Poster Junior Suite

The elegant Four Poster Junior suite, otherwise known as ‘Laburnam’, offers a significant open plan living space.

An stylish four poster bed with beautiful drapes made from pure silk is the focal point of the room.

The room also features a beautiful Victorian-style cornice ceiling and views over Beaulieu village. Modern premium amenities include a flatscreen TV, coffee machine and iPod docking station.

Four Poster Suite

The Montagu Arms' four poster suites are a popular choice with guests looking for a romantic getaway in the New Forest. Each suite exudes traditional English character and original ornate features such as wood panelling and Victorian fireplaces.

Each room benefits from an exquisite four poster bed and either a view of Beaulieu village or the pretty gardens. The suites blend country house style with modern amenities such as a flatscreen TV, coffee machine and an iPod dock. Extra beds are available for children, in the form of a sofa bed located within the suites' lounge area.

Walnut Suite

The beautiful ‘Walnut Suite’ oozes British charm with traditional wood panelling, Arts and Crafts style wallpaper and large lead-lined windows that boast views over the picturesque Beaulieu village and river.

This suite features a spacious lounge and delightful bedroom area as well as all the necessary comforts needed for you to thoroughly enjoy your stay. There is room to accommodate an extra bed or a cot for younger guests, making it the perfect option for families. Modern amenities include a flatscreen TV in the lounge and bedroom, a coffee machine and iPod dock.

Deluxe Suite

The most luxurious and spacious of all the rooms, the deluxe suite features a locally hand-crafted super-king size bed which can also be made into two twin beds if preferred.

A separate lounge area is home to cosy arm chairs, a sofa bed, flatscreen TV, coffee machine and an iPod dock. There is also a large bathroom with a separate shower room. Views of the Montagu Arms' quintessential English gardens are a birdwatcher's delight, offering sights of goldfinches, wrens, treecreepers and sparrowhawks.

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Location and getting here...

The Montagu Arms Hotel
Beaulieu
New Forest, Hampshire
SO42 7ZL

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Getting here

By road:
From London: Follow the M3, bypassing Winchester and join the M27 westbound, following signs to Bournemouth.
Leave M27 at Junction 2, and turn left at the roundabout, following brown Tourist Board signs for National Motor Museum and Beaulieu (A326).
Continue along the A326 until Dibden Purlieu, and turn right at the roundabout onto B3054 signposted to Beaulieu.

By train:
The closest station is Brockenhurst, six miles away.

By air:
The closest airports are Southampton (18 miles away) and Bournemouth (approx. 20 miles away).

What's on in Hampshire

Exbury Gardens and Steam Railway

A spectacular 200-acre (80 hectare) informal woodland garden site, world famous for the Rothschild Collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, camellias and rare trees and shrubs.

In the north east corner of the gardens there is also the 12 ¹⁄₄ in gauge Exbury Steam Railway that goes on a journey across the pond in Summer Lane Garden, along the top of the rock gardens and into the American Garden. The railway was built in 2000–2001 as an additional attraction.

New Forest National Park

With its remarkable range of plants and animals, ancient tradition of commoning, varied history and distinctive local communities, the New Forest National Park is unique. Careys Manor Hotel is the perfect location to explore the historic forest trails, whether you're walking or cycling.

Highcliffe Beach

Beautifully quiet shingle and sand beaches ideal for bodyboarding and bathing, plus numerous promenades and cliffside paths to explore. Conveniently located close to the centre of Highcliffe village.

Hatchet Pond

Created in the 18th century to provide power for an iron mill, the pond today provides valuable habitats for wildlife as well as being a scenic backdrop for a picnic or wildlife watching.

The largest body of water within the Crown Lands of the New Forest, it's a shallow lake surrounded by semi-natural heathland that's grazed by cattle, ponies and donkeys.

The pond was created about 200 years ago by the damming of the Hatchet stream to power a local mill. Since the pond’s creation, a wonderful array of wildlife now call the pond home, including over a third of all species of wetland plants found in the UK and many freshwater insect species, like dragonflies.

Beaulieu

Set in the heart of the New Forest, Beaulieu is an award-winning family day out where one great value ticket grants you access to multiple locations, from the National Motor Museum and the World of Top Gear to Beaulieu Abbey, the Palace House, grounds and gardens, Little Beaulieu and the Secret Army Exhibition.

Burley Fudge

Located in the heart of The New Forest, Burley Fudge are experts in producing delicious handmade confectionery. From the much-loved clotted cream fudge to the spicy chilli chocolate fudges, there are so many flavours to try, as well as alternative sugar and vegan options.

The Spa at The Montagu Arms Hotel

A visit to The Montagu Arms Hotel in Hampshire just wouldn't be complete without a day at the award-winning Thai spa, SenSpa.

Located just six miles away at sister hotel Careys Manor, a visit to SenSpa is a tranquil and invigorating delight. Guests of the Montagu Arms can enjoy complimentary access to the leisure club at SenSpa which includes an indoor pool, gym, poolside Jacuzzi, steam room and sauna on a complimentary basis. Use of the spa facilities is available at preferential rates.

Inspired by ancient traditions of the Thai-trained therapists ease tired muscles, restore inner peace and evoke complete relaxation. Choose from a variety of rejuvenating and hydrating facials, deep full body massages and mineral-rich body wraps using only the purest natural and organic products. Find yourself transported to a world of pure tranquillity.

Enjoy the therapeutic benefits of SenSpa’s world class hydrotherapy facilities. Recline on underwater benches and feel the gentle massaging bubble jets of the hydrotherapy pool. Cleanse, revitalise and detoxify the skin in the herbal sauna, crystal steam rooms, tepidarium and laconicum. Invigorate your senses in the ice room and experience showers.

SPA FACILITIES

SenSpa boasts 22,000 sq ft of spa with some of the most extensive facilities in the UK.

To upgrade to use the below spa facilities is:

Full Day £37*
Part Day £27*
Evening £22*
*Prices are per person, per day.

Hydrotherapy Pool
Recline on the underwater benches and feel the gentle massaging bubble jets relax your muscles, ease tension, increase circulation and improve joint mobility.

Herbal Sauna
Kept at 80°C, the temperature of the herbal sauna is less intense than traditional saunas. Cleanse, revitalise, detoxify the skin and improve micro circulation.

Crystal Steam Room
Energised by a large crystal of Bohemian Amethyst, the crystal steam room operates at a temperature of approximately 45-48°C, gently opening pores to cleanse the skin and remove toxins from the body.

Laconicum
Operated at a temperature of 48°C with 50% humidity, relax on the benches or lie on the heated floor. The laconicum is ideal for those who prefer gentle heat.

Tepidarium
Relax on heated loungers under twinkling lights. Use this room to relax and prevent you from becoming cold during your hydrotherapy experience.

Experience Showers
Choose from warm tropical rainfall, refreshing cold sea storm or invigorating ice storm to awaken the senses.

Health Showers
Immerse yourself in the hypnotic and invigorating scents with body jets to encourage lymphatic drainage.

Ice Room
Soothe and cool the skin with crushed ice, drench yourself with cold water from the kouble douche (wooden bucket suspended from the ceiling). Following heat with cold helps the detoxifying process by removing impurities from your system.

Vichy Showers
Experience a relaxing series of water jets directed along the spine for a tension easing hydro-massage.

Hammam Rooms
Lie on heated mosaic slabs and experience hydrotherapy treatments combining relaxing body polish with massage.

Rhassoul Mud Room
A luxurious mosaic private steam chamber allowing unique Rhassoul Mud to absorb toxins and deliver nourishing minerals to the skin.

Alphasphere Deluxe
SenSpa is the first spa and wellness destination in the UK to offer the AlphaSphere Deluxe, by the Austrian artist and innovator SHA. A unique sensory experience, AlphaSphere Deluxe uses sound therapy, colour therapy, aromatherapy and vibration to promote deep relaxation and regenerate the body and mind.

Relaxation Room
Deepen relaxation between treatments in tranquil and exotic surroundings.

Quiet Room
Sit back in comfortable recliners, enjoy complete peace and quiet and be transported to a world of pure tranquillity.

Thai Temple Studio
From yoga and pilates to circuit training and body balance, enjoy classes designed to relax and inspire.

Swimming Pool
Take a revitalising swim in the 14m UV-treated swimming pool overlooking the tranquil Zen Garden. Work up an appetite before lunch, or simply relax poolside with a good book.

Gymnasium
Offering the latest fitness equipment for energising workouts with a team of friendly, well trained fitness instructors to help you reach your wellness goals.

18 Luxurious Treatment Rooms
Lie back, relax and be pampered with the finest treatments in one of our luxuriously tranquil treatment rooms. Includes two double rooms for friends and couples.

SenSpa Boutique
Take the SenSpa experience home with you with a collection of organic skincare products as well as SenSpa’s own Natural Body Therapy Range.

SPA treatments

Massages | £65 -£120

Release your body’s aches and pains with an award-winning SenSpa massage using the best techniques from the eastern and western traditions.

Facials | £25 - £90
An effective, results-oriented collection of facials using the most luxurious and incredibly nutrient rich organic products.

Body | £65 - £85
Body beautifying polishes designed to exfoliate and leave you feeling super soft or luxurious body wraps to nourish and soothe.

Alternative Therapy | £19 - £90
A range of treatments and fitness classes to help improve your quality of life.

Hands & Feet | £25 - £65
The extra touches for the hands and feet to compliment your SenSpa experience.

For Men | £40 - £85
Specifically designed for men, ease tense shoulders with specialised massages, soothe irritated skin with a tailored facial or relieve over-worked hands with a grooming treatment.

Dining at The Montagu Arms Hotel

The Terrace Restaurant

The award-winning Terrace restaurant in Hampshire is the jewel in this country house crown, with the New Forest larder for ingredients that come together to create extraordinary culinary magic.

The menu changes with the seasons; elegant dishes influenced by produce gathered from the surrounding coast and countryside, and plucked by the hotel's own kitchen gardener.

The very best seasonal, regional produce sourced with passion, crafted with care and served exquisitely.

Closed on Mondays
Lunch 12-2.30pm Wednesday to Sunday
Dinner 7-9.30pm Tuesday to Sunday

(Please note that The Terrace Restaurant only accepts children of 12 years of age and upwards)

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Monty's Inn

At Monty's Inn, sample delicious heritage cooking and classic English favourites, including homemade scotch eggs, game pies and British cheese ploughman’s.

Pub is open from 11am to 3.30pm and 6.30pm to 11pm.
Lunch - 12pm to 2.30pm Monday to Friday and 12pm to 3pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Dinner - 6.30pm to 9.30pm every day.

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Weddings at The Montagu Arms Hotel

The Montagu Arms is a luxury wedding venue in Hampshire that offers a romantic and exclusive setting to make your wedding day extra special.

Steeped in 17th century history, this beautiful country house hotel is available for intimate wedding celebrations as well as private exclusive hire for your quintessential English wedding.

Have your wedding ceremony in either the opulent Terrace Restaurant, with views across the elegant English gardens, The Oakwood Room boasting parquet flooring, oak panelling and a cosy crackling fire or an intimate ceremony in the Paris room - a cosy setting for your dream wedding reception and ceremony.

Create a bespoke wedding breakfast menu for a culinary experience you and your guests will never forget.

With over 24 luxurious bedrooms and suites, rich with character, you and your guests can relax in total comfort and privacy.

Enjoy luxurious weddings in the New Forest with The Montagu Arms' tailored wedding package offers.

The Montagu Arms is licensed for civil ceremonies for up to 90 guests and 150 guests for evening receptions but is equally an exquisite venue for a more intimate wedding. Each room is beautifully set creating a delightful atmosphere for your wedding guests.

It can accommodate up to 90 people for a wedding breakfast in the award-winning fine dining restaurant, The Terrace.

Meetings and events at The Montagu Arms Hotel

Meeting Rooms

You don't need to venture far from the capital to discover a peaceful exclusive use venue for your corporate events. Create exceptional ideas and nurture relationships at this luxury rural country house venue.

Encompassing the very best of quintessential England with food and luxury at its heart; host your very own private house party at The Montagu Arms Hotel, with exclusive use of this 17th century country house.

From in-house whiskey tasting to VIP sailing days along the Solent, treat the hotel as a base for your forest adventure and retreat back to one of the 24 luxurious bedrooms after a day of morale-boosting exploration and fun.

Whether your objective is to create, to review or to entertain, this versatile event venue has all you need for a successful business trip. The helpful staff are always on hand to answer any queries that you may have.

The original 17th century country house hotel offers sophistication alongside the well-equipped business meeting facilities, perfect for anything from corporate events to executive dining.