CHEWTON GLEN HOTEL & SPA

There is much to detain you within the confines of Chewton Glen itself, however. The spa here is first-class, with a vast indoor pool, hydrotherapy complex and outdoor hot tub available to enjoy alongside twelve individual treatment rooms. Foodies will delight in the wealth of classes on offer at the cookery school, overseen by the renowned chef James Martin – who also runs the superb Kitchen restaurant.

The appeal of Chewton Glen extends to visitors of all ages. Couples will find a perfect romantic hideaway in one of the estate’s secluded Treehouses, complete with hot tubs on their private terraces and the delivery of a gourmet breakfast hamper each morning. Younger visitors can enjoy their own treehouse experience in the Beehive kid’s club, and a range of family activities include pony pampering, sheep walking and interactive experiences on the farm.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples on a romantic getaway
• Families of all ages
• Foodies and amateur chefs
• Spa aficionados
• Country sports enthusiasts

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Spend some relaxing hours in the spa, enjoying the hydrotherapy area and wealth of nurturing treatments
• Embrace your creative side in a watercolour class or clay workshop with a local artist
• Embark upon family falconry session, or take the children on a walk with the estate’s Teddy Bear Sheep
• Try your hand at axe-throwing, archery and clay pigeon shooting
• Play croquet on the lawn (or simply relax with a glass of Champagne)
• Hone your culinary skills with a private cookery class, tailored to your individual interests and tastes
• Head out on a foraging session to discover the edible flora and fauna on the estate

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Take the short walk to the nearby unspoilt, sandy beach
• Embark upon a mountain biking adventure in the New Forest
• Take a sailing lesson on the Solent, or go kayaking and paddle boarding
• Set out on a day trip to Stonehenge and Bath
• Explore beautiful Winchester and its medieval cathedral
• Hop on a ferry to the Isle of Wight and see Queen Victoria’s beloved summer getaway, Osborne House
• Visit the grand stately homes of Hurst Castle and Highcliffe Castle