Chewton Glen, New Milton, New Forest, Hampshire
A top choice for a luxury family holiday or break in the gorgeous New Forest, Chewton Glen is set in 130 acres. This a fantastic area for a family holiday, with so much to do, whatever age kids you have - from hiking and mountain biking, cookery classes to falconry, you will be spoilt for choice. And if you just want to relax and unwind? - there are indoor and outdoor pools and there's a spa, or perhaps you'd like to book afternoon tea. Meanwhile, the kids will have a lot of fun at the Beehive Kids' Club - set in its own treehouse-style clubhouse.
There's a range of good size family rooms and suites in the main hotel and neighbouring Coach House, some with bunk beds or cosy loft rooms that the kids will love. Alternatively, for maximum parental kudos, consider one of the treehouse suites - set high up in the canopy of the woodland in the hotel's grounds - and they have their own hot tubs too.
Location
Chewton Glen is 145km from London, 35 minutes from Southampton and 20 minutes from Bournemouth. The nearest train station is New Milton five minutes away (trains from London take about 1 hour 45 minutes).
Childcare
Children have a wonderful time at Chewton Glen and in particular at The Beehive. This fantasy-like den is tucked away in the grounds and forms the base for the kids' club.
Beehive Kids' Club: this kids' club is for children from 5 years. A fun programme of activities includes things such as arts and crafts, treasure hunts in the grounds, sports and games. Places need to be reserved in advance.
The cookery school has classes for kids and teens.
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Treehouses are one of the choice of suites.
Accommodation
Choose to stay in the main hotel, the Coach House Wing or in one of the treehouses. The choice of rooms and suites includes:
- Estate Rooms and Croquet Lawn Rooms - sleep 2 adults and 1 infant or young child.
- Junior Suites - sleep 2 adults and 1 infant or young child and have a sitting area.
- Hotel Courtyard Suites - sleep 2 adults and 2 children and have private garden access.
- Coach House Suites - sleep up to 6, split over two levels, with a semi-private courtyard garden or balcony. Some have 2 bathrooms.
Treehouse Suites all have a terrace with views of the tree canopy and a hot tub. They also have a wood burner in the living area and a kitchenette with the delivery of a daily breakfast hamper. Suite types include:
- Treehouse Loft Suite - sleeps up to 4 adults or 2 adults and 4 children with two double rooms and a kids' loft room.
- Treehouse Hideaway Suite - sleeps up to 2 adults and 2 children with
- The Yews - Great Yew and Little Yew - sleeps up to 4 adults and 8 children with two double rooms and two kids' loft rooms. Book the whole treehouse or just Great Yew. Private and secluded.
Total: 72 rooms and suites
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All the rooms and suites are stylish and comfortable.
Facilities
Chewton Glen has facilities for the whole family. These include:
- 130 acres of woodland, gardens and parkland
- Outdoor pool (heated in summer)
- Croquet lawn
- Tennis courts
- 9-hole golf course
- Indoor pool (with family swim times)
- Spa with 12 treatment rooms, fitness suite, dance studio, sauna, steam room, hydrotherapy pool and hot tub
- Kids' Club (see above)
- The Dining Room restaurant (family dining 6-8pm - last orders 7pm)
- The Kitchen restaurant and James Martin cookery school (family dining all evening)
- Marryat Afternoon Tea (served between 3-4.30pm in The Dining Room or on the terrace)
- Bar
They also have lots of bookable family activities on offer at the hotel and nearby. These may include:
- Cookery classes for children and adults
- Art classes (3yrs+)
- Walk with their Teddy Bear Sheep (4yrs+)
- Activity hamper - things to do at the hotel, e.g. fly a kite, activity eye-spy and create an Alphabet Adventure Album (contents vary seasonally) (3yrs+)
- Golf
- Croquet (10yrs+)
- Axe throwing (8yrs+)
- Archery (8yrs+)
- Air rifles (10yrs+)
- Clay pigeon shooting (10yrs+)
- Country sports experience - clay pigeon shooting, archery, rifle shooting and axe throwing (10yrs+)
- Foraging (8yrs+)
- Bushcraft (8yrs+)
- Falconry (8yrs+)
- Mountain biking (2yrs+)
Swim, play tennis, explore the New Forest on foot or by bike - there's lots to do.
Join the fun at Chewton Glen.
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