Lime Wood
A Regency country house deep in the forest, with one of England's great spas.
Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire · ££££
A Regency hunting lodge deep in the New Forest, with ponies at the gate and ancient woodland all around, where the service is warm and never stiff. The Herb House spa is the real draw, with its rooftop herb garden, hydro pool, outdoor hot pool and forest-view sauna, and dinner is at Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder's Hartnett Holder & Co.
33 rooms, suites, lodges and cabins, so a small group can take a large share of the house. Book spa time and private dining well ahead for weekend groups.
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