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High-concept design hotels are all very well, but sometimes a roaring log fire, pristine floral drapes and G&Ts in a flower-clad garden are what’s really required.
That’s not to say the Montague is all chintz ‘n’ pearls; the Michelin-starred Terrace restaurant serves up elegant cuisine, the chic, cream Library bar is a great spot for a light lunch, and rooms come with yummy White Company toiletries, fluffy robes and wonderfully comfortable beds.
Spa lovers can book treatments at Carey’s Manor, the Montague’s sister hotel, a short drive away.
The Montagu Arms is in the picturesque village of Beaulieu, little more than one street lined with traditional old cottages, and the odd gallery and tearoom.
This is a lovely, scenic part of the New Forest, surrounded by pasture, heathlands and forest; deer are common, and wild ponies and horses have been known to wander along the High Street. The Beaulieu Estate – home to the famous Motor Museum, house and gardens, and 13th-century abbey – is a short stroll away.
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Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)[0.7 miles]
A world-famous motoring museum, boasting the biggest collection of vintage and contemporary cars in the country, alongside iconic vehicles from film and TV.
Best for ages: 4+ | £26
Portsmouth , Hampshire , United Kingdom (UK)[24.1 miles]
One of the world’s most extraordinary historic remains, the Mary Rose offers a unique glimpse into life at sea during the reign of Henry VIII.
Best for ages: 6+ | £24 | 1-2 hours
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Beaulieu, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)[3 miles]
A waterfront hamlet that was once the centre of English shipbuilding. The picturesque row of Georgian cottages is now a living history museum.
Best for ages: 13+ | Free
Exbury, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)[4.1 miles]
Owned by the Rothschild family, this glorious 200-acre garden is home to a world-famous collection of azaleas and rhododenrons, and has its own steam railway.
Best for ages: 4+ | £15
Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)[8.3 miles]
Specialising in species that are native to the UK, the park is home to otters, badgers, bison and polecats, as well as ten different owl species, with regular feeding sessions that guarantee sightings.
Best for ages: 4+ | £14
Brockenhurst, Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)[8.6 miles]
Just outside Brockenhurst, Setley has been producing white, red and rose wine for twenty years, and offers pre-bookable tours and tastings.
Best for ages: 18+ | Free
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Hampshire, United Kingdom (UK)
A magical, highly accessible region of ancient woodland, open heathland and postcard-perfect traditional English villages.
