in a mock-tudor, country house surrounded by 5 acres of gardens, this traditional hotel is 1. 2 miles from lymington. complimentary breakfast is served in an informal restaurant, that also offers a menu of international cuisine and a terrace. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. 1 miles from the beach at milford on sea and 3. the classic-style rooms all include en suite bathrooms, and have flat-screen tvs and tea and coffeemaking facilities. many rooms have garden views. free perks include wifi in the relaxed bar and lounge, and off-street parking Southampton Airport 44 min
Fort Victoria (1 hr 11) Remains of an 1855 fort featuring brick cannon casemates, a rooftop walkway with sea views & a cafe. Colwell Bay (1 hr 16) Sand-&-shingle swimming cove with beach hut rentals, ice-cream spots, a bistro & Hurst Castle views. Alum Bay (1 hr 22) Tourist attraction named for its multi-colored sand cliffs & views of the Needles rock formation. The Needles Landmark Attraction (1 hr 17) Family-friendly rides and attractions by sand cliffs with a chairlift to the beach and a lighthouse. Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway (29 min) Expansive woodland gardens with abundant rhododendrons and azaleas, plus steam train rides. Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre (28 min) Coastal nature reserve and conservation area with wild flowers and signs of ancient settlement. Tapnell Farm Park (1 hr 18) Farm-themed amusement park with a petting zoo, plus go-kart rides, sledge slides & play areas. Highcliffe Castle (16 min) Gothic revival mansion dating from 1836, with restored exteriors, plus tearoom and gardens. New Forest National Park (9 min) Wildlife, activities and cultural heritage, plus New Forest Centre, tour bus and regular events. The Needles (1 hr 22) Picturesque set of chalk landforms with a lighthouse, chairlift, boat tours & other amenities. Compton Bay (1 hr 19) Brisk beach backed by sandstone cliffs & grass downs drawing surfers, bathers & fossil-hunters. Palace House (22 min) Private 13th-century country manor with Victorian interiors, offering tours, exhibits & a gallery. National Trust - The Needles Old Battery & New Battery (1 hr 22) A coastal fort dating from 1862 with recreated rooms, a tunnel, exhibition and the original guns. Hurst Castle (58 min) At the end of a shingle spit, a fortress with 38-ton guns, a lighthouse exhibition and cafe. National Motor Museum, Beaulieu (23 min) 250-plus vehicles and World of Top Gear, plus each ticket gives access to Abbey and Palace House. |