About Us

Set in the heart of the stunning New Forest National Park, just an hour and a half drive from London, and 20 minutes from the coast, Lime Wood is laid-back luxury at its best – the perfect secluded hideaway.

The 33-bedroom house was five exciting years in the making and is the result of a rich collaboration of creative talent. The architecture was designed by Charles Morris and Ben Pentreath, with interiors by David Collins and, more recently, Martin Brudnizki, Rob Angell and Susie Atkinson.

In the kitchen, Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder combine their much-admired styles at Hartnett Holder & Co, our relaxed Italian restaurant rooted in seasonality and local produce.

At Herb House Spa, nature is never far away. The rooftop gym opens directly onto the Roof Garden, where you can roll out a mat for yoga among the herbs. Inside, the hydrotherapy pools and forest-view sauna look out to the trees, while the lap pool’s floor-to-ceiling windows slide open to the outdoors, leading you through to the steaming Hot Pool beyond. Throughout the spa, the line between inside and out is gently blurred, keeping the forest close at every turn.

The ultimate five-star countryside escape, perfect for weekend breaks, an easy dash from the city, or a restorative retreat from everyday life.

Escape to the Forest!

Our Charity Partners

Hospitality Action

We recognise the importance of the people who make up our team. Hospitality Action provides vital support to those working, or who have previously worked, within the UK hospitality industry.

Their work includes financial, physical and psychological assistance, helping individuals through illness, injury, hardship and isolation. Whether offering grants to those unable to work, guidance for those leaving the industry, or companionship for retired hospitality workers, Hospitality Action provides a valuable lifeline. We are proud to support the incredible work they do for the wider hospitality community.

Action Against Hunger

Action Against Hunger works towards a future free from hunger, tackling both the immediate crisis and the root causes behind it. The charity trains parents to spot malnutrition early, delivers life-saving treatment and supports communities affected by conflict, disaster and climate change. Working alongside governments and local partners, they help provide access to food and long-term solutions for vulnerable communities worldwide.

Hunger continues to affect millions of people globally, preventing children from growing, learning and thriving. Here at Lime Wood, we are proud to support the important work of Action Against Hunger.

WaterAid

WaterAid is the world’s largest not-for-profit organisation focused solely on clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene - things we believe should be basic human rights for all.

Through their work, millions of people now have access to safe water and improved sanitation, transforming health, education and everyday life in communities around the world. We proudly partner with Belu, who donate all of their net profits to WaterAid. By enjoying Belu water during your stay, you are directly supporting WaterAid’s life-changing work across the globe.

The New Forest Trust

Lime Wood is proud to support the New Forest Trust, a charity founded in 2003 to help protect and preserve the Forest for generations to come. Supporting local commoners, conservation projects and education initiatives, the Trust works to safeguard the wellbeing and future of this unique landscape.

The New Forest’s ancient woodland, wildlife and open heathland are at the heart of what makes this area so special. During your stay with us, we hope you have the opportunity to explore and enjoy the beauty of the New Forest and all it has to offer.