Picolo recommends · Hotel in New Milton, Hampshire
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
An English country house between the New Forest and the sea, where some guests sleep in treehouses among the trees.
Mist lies on the lawns in the morning, and the trees of the New Forest begin just beyond the grounds. Chewton Glen is one of England's best-known country house hotels, with the coast of Christchurch Bay only a short way off.
Rooms are spread between the main house and the grounds, and the treehouse suites have become the hotel's signature. The spa makes it a place to stay put even on a grey day.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
We chose Chewton Glen for the classic English country weekend done properly: walks in the New Forest, a long spa session and a good dinner without leaving the estate.
This is a polished, formal kind of luxury, and rates match its reputation. If you want a laid-back pub with rooms, or a lively town on the doorstep, you will find better options nearby.
What you get
- Spa
- Treehouse suites
- Walks and rides in the New Forest
- Restaurant on site
- Easy drive to the coast
A day at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
- Morning
- Breakfast looking out over the lawns.
- Midday
- A walk among the ponies of the New Forest.
- Afternoon
- Time in the spa when the weather turns.
- Evening
- Dinner in the main house, then the dark path back to the treehouse.
Location
New Milton, Hampshire, England
Open in MapsQuestions about Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa
What are the treehouses at Chewton Glen?
They are suites raised among the trees in the hotel grounds, with their own space away from the main house. They are the rooms to book for a special occasion.
Is Chewton Glen good for a weekend from London?
Yes. The New Forest is an easy trip from London by train or car, and the hotel works well for a two or three night break.
Is Chewton Glen near the beach?
The coast is close, a short drive from the hotel, so you can combine forest walks with time by the sea.
Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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