hotel
New Forest, Hampshire
Where to stay: Lime Wood
Set in neatly manicured grounds on the outskirts of the New
Forest, near to Lyndhurst, Lime Wood is easily accessible from
London. When we find ourselves in this neck of the woods, Lime Wood
hotel is almost always our first port of call. Originally a
medieval hunting lodge, it’s had quite the makeover with a much
talked-about spa, verdant gardens and A-grade cuisine. Take cues
from the talented kitchen team and attend a class at Hartnett
Holder & Co’s on-site cookery school. Suitable for both
beginners and those more advanced, Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder,
the duo behind the hotel’s acclaimed restaurant, will guide you
through. For some R&R after a day spent manning the stoves,
head to a bedroom in the main house – if you’ve booked rooms one or
two, make good use of the tubs positioned beneath wide sash
windows