Best hotels for walking in South East

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Chewton Glen - Spring Staycations Special Offer

New Milton

Readers are ‘unable to fault anything at all’ at this ivy-clad country house hotel on the edge of the New Forest, ‘the ultimate luxurious and indulgent treat’.

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The Feathered Nest - Three Nights for the Price of Two Early Bird Summer Staycation Special Offer

Chipping Norton

An 18th-century malthouse on a hilltop, with spectacular views across the Evenlode valley, is today a village hub, pub and foodie destination.

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The Dog at Wingham - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £99 per Person per night Special Offer

Canterbury

Every Dog has its day, and Marc Bridgen’s canine-friendly gastropub-with-rooms has been garnering awards since his family took it on in 2016.

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Montagu Arms - 'Paddle to the Pub' Special Offer

Beaulieu

Perfectly placed to explore the New Forest, this Victorian Arts and Crafts inn, on the Beaulieu river near Lord Montagu’s home, is a mix of cosy bolt-hole, luxury hotel and fine-dining restaurant, with a pub in a 1920s wing.

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Romney Bay House - Summer Coastal Break Special Offer

New Romney

With a superb sea view amid the elemental landscape of Romney Marsh, haunt of both writers and smugglers, this 1920s mansion was built by Clough Williams-Ellis.

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The Cat Inn - 15% Discount Two Night Stay Special Offer

West Hoathly

‘This is one of the best, if not the best-run inn we’ve ever stayed at.

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Broadway Barn - Free Glass of Bubbly Special Offer

Woking

In the centre of a historic village, Mindi McLean’s B&B is in a ‘beautifully and tastefully restored’ 200-year-old barn that wins praise from Guide readers – not least for the ‘eggs Benedict made right’.

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Gravetye Manor, East Grinstead

Jeremy and Elizabeth Hosking’s beloved and beautiful Elizabethan manor house stands in glorious gardens, amid 1,000 acres of woodland.

Jeake’s House, Rye

Creeper-clad and atmospheric, Jenny Hadfield’s B&B stands on the steep, cobbled main street of this medieval hilltop town.

Cliveden House, Taplow

As you approach this glorious Italianate Thames-side summer palace designed by Charles Barry and set in 376 acres of National Trust grounds, it ‘feels as if you are on the film set of Pride and Prejudice’, says a Guide insider (see also Chewton Glen, New Milton).

The Old Store, Chichester

It may have lost its old store, but a pretty village on Goodwood’s doorstep has an excellent B&B instead.

The Pig in the Forest, Brockenhurst

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the opening of Robin Hutson’s mother Pig, in a New Forest hunting lodge, and it seems ‘on better form than ever’, writes a trusted reader after an annual visit.

The Gallivant, Camber

A trusted reviewer had a ‘great stay’ in 2020 at this ‘very welcoming’ restaurant-with-rooms, a skimming stone’s throw from the dunes of Camber Sands.

The Halfway Bridge, Petworth

In the heart of the South Downs national park, this 18th-century inn is a well-judged mix of friendly local and restaurant-with-rooms.

The Trout at Tadpole Bridge, Buckland Marsh

You can mess about in boats with a fishing rod, sip a pint of bitter in the sunshine or enjoy classic gastropub fare at this cheerful pub-with-rooms beside the Thames, with moorings that are free to guests.

The Crab & Lobster, Sidlesham

Birdwatchers flock to this 17th-century inn turned restaurant-with-rooms overlooking Pagham Harbour Nature Reserve.

Old Whyly, East Hoathly

‘The house is beautiful, the garden is glorious,’ writes a reader this year, after a return visit to Sarah Burgoyne’s Georgian farmhouse, so handy for Glyndebourne.

Lime Wood, Lyndhurst

Designed for pure leisure and pleasure, this Georgian New Forest lodge is run as a glamorous yet relaxed country house hotel for today’s savvy guest.

Belle Tout Lighthouse, Eastbourne

The lantern room at this remote B&B between the Seven Sisters chalk cliffs and Beachy Head commands 360-degree views over the sea and the South Downs.

Daisybank Cottage, New Forest

Deep in the New Forest, Ciaran and Cheryl Maher have created a smart B&B in an Arts and Crafts, Charles Rennie Mackintosh-inspired house.

The Mash Inn, Radnage

It is all about earth and fire at Nick Mash’s red brick 18th-century pub, reinvented as a restaurant-with-rooms, amid a rural community of hamlets.

The Greyhound Inn, Wantage

At the centre of a village at the foot of the Berkshire Downs, Martyn Reed and Catriona Galbraith’s 18th-century pub-with-rooms brims with community spirit.

Deans Place, Alfriston

In large grounds on the banks of the Cuckmere river, this extensively enlarged old farmhouse is a fine base for country walks and cream teas.

The White Cliffs Hotel, Dover

In a tranquil village on St Margaret’s Bay, there’s ‘a very sincere welcome’ and ‘good community spirit’ to be had at Gavin Oakley’s ‘comfortable, quietly efficient’ hotel.

Old Swan, Minster lovell

‘Everyone’s idea of a Cotswold pub’, this 600-year-old inn is one of the oldest buildings in a picturesque village of thatched houses on the River Windrush.

The Maytime Inn, Asthall

Recently refreshed, this ‘delightful, friendly’ 17th-century coaching inn retains its authentic country air.

Hever Castle B&B, Edenbridge

The comforts are fit for a queen at this sumptuous B&B, in the Tudor-style Edwardian wings of double-moated 13th-century Hever Castle.

The Bell Inn, Brook

Flagstone floors, old beams and open fires at this 18th-century coaching inn make fine bones for the smart tweeds and bright wall coverings of its updated country interior.

Alkham Court, Dover

Take in stunning sunsets over the ‘beautiful’ Alkham valley from Wendy and Neil Burrows’s much-liked farmhouse – a ‘haven’, say Guide readers in 2020, ‘run by wonderful, engaging hosts’.

Hurley House, Hurley

‘The ambience and superb staff are a feature’ of this modern hotel in the Chiltern Hills, close to a pretty stretch of the Thames Path.

The White Hart, South Harting

Traditional pub values attract locals, ramblers and overnighters to this dog- and family-friendly 16th-century inn, in a peaceful South Downs village close to the National Trust’s Uppark House.

Park House, Hotel & Spa, Midhurst

Now a luxury spa hotel in a ‘magnificent’ setting, this country house was a family home when it first opened its doors to the Cowdray Park set back in 1949.

The Master Builder’s, Beaulieu

Views of the Beaulieu river can be enjoyed from this former 18th-century shipbuilder’s house, which has a ‘lovely setting down quiet lanes’ in a New Forest hamlet of Georgian cottages.

The Old Railway Station, Petworth

Built in 1892 to enable the Prince of Wales to travel to Goodwood Racecourse, Petworth’s railway station has been ‘lovingly restored’ into a ‘remarkable’ B&B.

The Wellington Arms, Baughurst

An emphasis on organic home-grown products, together with spacious beamed bedrooms and a ‘friendly welcome, including for our dog’, characterise this dining-pub-with-rooms.

Wartling Place, Hailshan

Rowena and Barry Gittoes ‘cater for every need’ at their Grade II listed former Georgian rectory, which stands in ‘beautiful’ gardens close to the Pevensey Levels nature reserve.

Paskins, Brighton

Within the East Cliff conservation area, the Marlowe family’s characterful Kemptown B&B has long been a bastion of sustainable living.

Zanzibar International Hotel, St Leonards-on-Sea

‘Splendidly quirky’ and ‘utterly relaxed’, Max O’Rourke’s seafront hotel brims with an ‘interesting collection’ of curios from far-flung lands.

Thurnham Keep, Thurnham

A long drive through landscaped gardens reveals this ‘simply wonderful’ B&B, where visitors are rewarded with a sweet welcome: ‘the best shortbread ever’.

The Milk House, Sissinghurst

A village-hub feel spills out of Dane and Sarah Allchorne’s ‘enjoyable’ pub-with-rooms, a 16th-century hall house updated with a jocund dairy theme.

The Pheasant Inn, Hungerford

Wooden settles, old photographs and, yes, the odd stuffed pheasant add to the appealing character of this revamped sheep drover’s inn, which overlooks a wide spread of the Berkshire Downs.

Burley Manor, Burley

Overlooking a deer park, in an open New Forest landscape, this Victorian verderer’s manor house is today a restful hotel with a popular restaurant and a cosy duo of spa treatment rooms.

Hotels not in the Guide that you may want to consider

White Lodge B&B

Lewes

In secluded gardens and woodland, a low-built contemporary house with sun terraces and spacious accommodation overlooking acres of greenery. There’s an open-plan lounge for relaxing, and communal Aga-cooked breakfasts with a choice of home-made breads are served in a light-filled dining area. Five miles N of Lewes.

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Downsview Guesthouse

Ashford

Glorious views reach far across the valley at this comfortable B&B just outside Ashford, and the Stour Valley Walk is close by – ideal for ramblers and cyclists. Bedrooms are well-equipped; there are books and games in the lounge; and guests may use a small kitchen with a microwave, orange juice, a fridge with fresh milk, and tea and coffee making facilities. In the morning, a good choice breakfast is provided in the spacious dining room.

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Featured hotels with Special Offers

Best hotels for walking in South East

Chewton Glen - Spring Staycations Special Offer

New Milton

The Feathered Nest - Three Nights for the Price of Two Early Bird Summer Staycation Special Offer

Chipping Norton

The Dog at Wingham - Dinner, Bed and Breakfast from £99 per Person per night Special Offer

Canterbury

Montagu Arms - 'Paddle to the Pub' Special Offer

Beaulieu

Romney Bay House - Summer Coastal Break Special Offer

New Romney

The Cat Inn - 15% Discount Two Night Stay Special Offer

West Hoathly

Broadway Barn - Free Glass of Bubbly Special Offer

Woking

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