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Southlawn Hotel At South Lawn you are assured comfort, culinary excellence and tasteful ambience to please the most discerning visitor. This former country house has an award winning restaurant, 24 individually furnished en-suite bedrooms, spacious lounges, beautifully maintained gardens and unbeatable service from internationally trained staff, making this an ideal location in which to relax and unwind.
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  • New Forest & Christchurch
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The South Lawn Hotel is conveniently positioned between the New Forest National Park and the splendid Hampshire coastline. Just 10 minutes from the idyllic market town of Lymington, this country house is now a lovely, tranquil retreat. The majority of our 26 en-suite bedrooms have views over the gardens and beyond.
We have 26 en-suite bedrooms, all very similar and spacious. All rooms include colour tv, tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing board, fan and hairdryer which helps to save you packing those bulky items. Extra child beds and cots are also available upon request at an additional charge. Check in time is from 2pm as this allows for guests from the previous night to have departed and for us to prepare the rooms for you.
Our extensive grounds lend themselves well to team building and outdoor activities, so your event does not have to be all work and no play. Why not choose something a little different for your conference or celebration and enjoy the thrill of the grill? Throughout the summer months, South Lawn can hold private barbecues on the terrace overlooking the gardens, ideal for exclusive conference entertaining or a relaxed team build. Our self-contained Cornwallis Suite is located on the quiet side of the hotel, surrounded by gardens and overlooking the countryside.
We are experienced in offering respectful, compassionate and a caring service to help you mark what is ultimately an important occasion for friends and family. We make every effort to deal with your arrangements with the minimum of fuss to make what can be an extremely stressful process as relaxed and easy as possible for you.
Jaunt-E Super Monkey bikes are a little bit special. They combine cutting edge e-technology with a large dollop of retro style and iconic 1970's 'Chopper' vibes. Hop on board, engage your sense of adventure, and experience the New Forest and its coastline on these fun bikes. Super simple to ride, there's no need to avoid the hills or limit your journey when you have five levels of cheeky pedal assist at your fingertips.
Reviews (19)
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Elaine Pipe
Jun 20, 2022
All of the staff were friendly and very accommodating. of my dietary needs. Our dog was given a welcome pack on arrival. which also contained a letter from the owners dog outlining do's and don'ts. He was also welcomed and acknowledged by every member of staff and received a sausage for breakfast everyday. The hotel was cleaned to a high standard and the room cleaned and restocked daily. It is the personal and thoughtful touches. that helped make our stay so enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel and we will definitely be stopping there again.
Mark Lakin
May 31, 2022
Absolutely stunning hotel. What a joy it has been for us to stay here. Tim & Nicky were fantastic from the minute we arrived until we left. When we arrived we were told the new part of the hotel was now open & we were the first guests to stay in the hotel room & I can honestly say, it is beautiful! Will definitely be returning, thanks so much for a perfect break.
Becky Curry
May 21, 2022
Super friendly hotel in a perfect quiet location for visiting places around the New Forest. First time staying at a dog friendly hotel and we took our dogs. Very well catered for and they even got a doggy gift bag each from Roxy the resident dog . Stayed B&B but had a meal on our last night which was amazing. Oh and you can also buy the best ever fresh strawberries on the front green of the hotel!
Shirley Ellis
May 08, 2022
Warm friendly welcome, lovely little gift for our dog from Roxy the resident dog, which was a lovely touch. room was lovely, huge bed spotlessly clean fab storage. food was superb, staff excellent and very accommodating nothing was too much trouble. thankyou for a wonderful stay.
Martin
May 04, 2022
What a lovely place with friendly staff. Rooms are clean and tidy and the beer and the food is great. Well located for visits and days out. Dogs are welcome and get a welcome pack when they arrive. We have been a few times but will definitely go again.
Malcolm Wright
Apr 08, 2022
Sat 10th had a wonderful meal to celebrate my wifes birthday. Tim and Nikki have done a wonderful job in transforming this run down hotel to something of a jewel in the new forest. Hope the new extension helps you go from strength to strength, best wishes Malcolm and Sue
Julian Greenway
Mar 18, 2022
2 weekend stay at the Southlawn Hotel. The hotel is in a stunning location, a few minutes from seaside and lovely views across to the Isle of Wight. The staff are absolutely exemplary, the room provided everything we required for our short stay. The menu offered an excellent selection to choose from, and the bar is fully stocked. Highly recommend a visit!. Julian and Helen.
Teresa Cox
Feb 20, 2022
We have stayed at the South Lawn Hotel several times over the last few years, except during the pandemic of course. Our recent stay last weekend was just as good as previously. The hotel is lovely and full of character. It's in a peaceful location close to Milford on Sea and makes a great base for touring the area. The rooms are clean, comfortable and spacious with en suite, tv, fridge and tea/coffee making facilities.

The team are very friendly and welcoming. The atmosphere is relaxed and the hotel is dog friendly too. There is a comfortable lounge area and bar. They have an excellent restaurant called The Cedar Tree, which serves breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. The atmosphere is relaxed and the menu varied with something for everyone, and they cater for people with special dietary needs as well.

The food is delicious and reasonably priced with generous portions. The service is excellent and very efficient, yet friendly. The hotel has a meeting room and caters for weddings too. We always look forward to staying here and will most certainly return again and again. We highly recommend The South Lawn Hotel.
Lewis Dwyer
Feb 07, 2022
An enjoyable experience at the South Lawn. Good location. Receptionist was a little direct but effective at her job. Outside of rooms hotel looks a tad dated. Rooms very nice, furnished well, comfortable beds. The highlight of the stay was the restaurant, dinner and breakfast was very good with overall fantastic service. A pleasant overnight stay.
Andy Meighen
Feb 04, 2022
Great hotel to take your dog. Very dog friendly. Relaxed surroundings and friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is being extended att the moment. Plenty of parking and close to milford and keyhaven for great sea walks along the cliffs or around the nature reserve
Steven Brown
Nov 24, 2021
Had a family meal with 8 of us. The Festive menu had a variety of options for our lunchtime meal. Fantastic food with excellent service!
Lesley Franks
Oct 04, 2021
Christmas present from our daughter that we finally got round to using. Our room was massive, spotlessly clean and had everything we needed even a mini fridge. Only stayed one night but would have loved to stay longer. After staying in an awful and overpriced B and B in lymington this was luxurious. Will definitely return.
Paul Spray
Sep 21, 2021
Wonderful welcome for your pet, guests are very welcome too. The whole staff are so attentive to everyone. The food is exceptional.
Niki Evans
Sep 01, 2021
Lovely hotel in a beautiful part of England. We were a large group visiting for a wedding and the owners and staff looked after our family really well. Would definitely recommend.
Martin House
Aug 07, 2021
Popped in for dinner & had great service. The food was good, well prepared & at a reasonable price. Nice family run hotel restaurant with traditional & polite good service. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to the South Lawn Hotel.
Jason Webb
Jul 23, 2021
Lovely bolthole with a 20 min walk to the sea. Great staff, cannot do enough for you. Food is of a very high standard. Would thoroughly recommend
Jean Anne Ellingson
Jul 20, 2021
This has become our favourite escape place to go to, close to the beach and to town. Best of both worlds. Lovely, helpful and friendly staff always ready to assist without a second thought. Will be visiting again soon.
Allan Caldwell
Jul 20, 2021
In a word, delightful. Full of old world charm and a relaxed air about the place so welcome in this busy, troubled world. Dining was especially good with excellent service and a choice of inside/outside tables. Definitely a place to return to.
Mandi Stewart
Jul 16, 2021
Really first class meal. Definitely recommend. We just had lunch but service was friendly and efficient. Dog was welcome as well. She appreciated the fenced off secure Dog field for a run afterwards. Lovely hotel!