Chewton Glen
Whether you choose a Croquet Lawn Room, a Hot Tub Suite, or one of the famous Treehouses suspended high among the canopy, Chewton Glen delivers a truly exceptional stay. The culinary programme celebrates seasonal, locally sourced produce, from fine dining in The Dining Room to hands-on experiences at The Kitchen with James Martin. Blending heritage, coastal beauty and refined luxury, Chewton Glen remains one of the UK’s most remarkable country retreats.
A quintessential English country-house hotel with 72 luxurious rooms and suites, Chewton Glen sits on 130 acres of Hampshire parkland where the New Forest meets the sea. The five-star Relais & Châteaux estate combines timeless elegance with contemporary flair, following a recent multi-million-pound renovation to the restaurants and bars by interior designers Goddard Littlefair. Guests enjoy a strong connection to nature, from the hotel’s walled gardens and bee hives that supply the kitchens, to its woodland trails leading directly to the beach. Facilities include The Kitchen by James Martin restaurant and cookery school, an award-winning spa, tennis courts, a nine-hole golf course and even a private helipad for effortless arrivals.
Ordinary or predictable. Chewton Glen has long inspired imagination; author Captain Frederick Marryat based The Children of the New Forest on his stays here in the 1840s; and continues to enchant guests today.
The property is a Relais & Chateaux, and you’ve never had a bad stay. Plus: you’ve been obsessively watching the Great British Baking Show, and their Breaking Greats course has you salivating (yes, you *would* like to bake a passion fruit yoghurt cake with passion fruit curd.)
After a jog through the woodlands and dip in the spa’s hydrotherapy pool, you’re ready for your treatment: a body brush and cedar and wild blackberry oil rubdown. #Bliss.
The Dining Room – Head Chef Simon Addison and Executive Head Chef Luke Matthews lead a brigade devoted to modern British fine dining. The menu evolves with the seasons, celebrating local Hampshire and south-of-England produce. The Kitchen by James Martin – A more relaxed, informal dining experience, offering dishes that feel comforting yet inspired. Here you’ll find wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, superfood salads, seafood plates, and indulgent puddings, all curated by James Martin and his team. The Kitchen Cookery School – Led by Chef Tutor Gerard Molloy with regular appearances from James Martin, the school offers immersive classes for all levels.