Forest walks, fireside drinks, HH&Co feasting and nowhere else to be
Christmas feels rather good in the forest.
Wrap up warm and head out into the ancient forest, then come back to crackling fires, something warming in your glass and a few nibbles while you decide what to do next. Perhaps a long lunch at Hartnett Holder & Co, where Angela, Luke and the team are busy with all the good stuff of the season, or an afternoon disappearing into the warmth of Herb House spa.
There are muddy boots by the door, free-roaming ponies to spot, tables made for gathering around and plenty of reasons to order another bottle. Bedrooms are cosy, fires are roaring and the forest outside is wonderfully wintry.
Bring the family, gather your favourite people and settle in. Christmas at Lime Wood is all about eating well, staying a little longer and making the most of being together.
Stay with us
Escape to Lime Wood for a Christmas break in the heart of the New Forest. Come for a festive stay in the run-up to Christmas, escape for a few days between Christmas and New Year, or settle in with us for the celebrations themselves.
The house will be dressed for the season from top to toe, with trees, twinkling lights and plenty of festive magic tucked into every corner. Christmas itself is a three-night stay, filled with feasting, fireside drinks, winter walks and plenty of time to switch off at Herb House. We have just one room remaining for the celebrations, but there’s still plenty of opportunity to join us on either side of the big day.
Cosy bedrooms, suites and cottages make a rather lovely place to retreat to at the end of it all.
To enquire about Christmas stays and availability, contact our Reservations Team on Reservations@limewood.co.uk or 023 8028 7177.
Dine with us
Hartnett Holder & Co
This festive season, chefs Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder invite you to experience a thoughtfully crafted menu that celebrates the rich, earthy flavours of winter. Combining their signature culinary styles, they’ve curated a feast that showcases the very best of the season, from wild mushrooms and delicate truffles to locally sourced game, and hearty root vegetables.
Hartnett Holder & Co offers a personal and relaxed atmosphere and is the perfect place to savour exceptional food, whether you’re enjoying an intimate Christmas catch-up, raising a toast with friends, or gathering for a festive celebration.
Join us this December and enjoy a memorable dining experience inspired by the season’s finest ingredients.
Host the Roast this Christmas
This year, we're serving up the ultimate Christmas celebration (Lime Wood style!) with a four-course festive feast in our intimate Backstage kitchen, hosted by Development Chef, Iain. Choose from two carefully crafted menus, created by Angela, Luke, and Iain, each one full of seasonal flavour and designed to make your celebration feel truly special.
Christmas Parties
Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, Lime Wood offers a truly enchanting setting for your celebrations. Surrounded by ancient woodland and tranquil nature, it’s the perfect place to whisk away your team, family, or friends for a memorable festive experience.
Whether you’re planning a family gathering, a Christmas party, or an annual get-together, Lime Wood provides a warm, personal, and relaxed atmosphere. Our private dining spaces, comfortably seating groups from 8 to 16, offer an intimate setting where you can focus on what really matters: enjoying each other’s company.
At the heart of the experience is Hartnett Holder & Co, our relaxed Italian restaurant and bar. Here, you’ll discover a menu inspired by seasonal, local produce, designed to bring people together around great food and drink. After all, Christmas is the perfect excuse to eat, drink, and be merry - and we’ll take care of every detail so you can simply relax and celebrate.
To book please contact our events team by calling 023 8028 7177 or emailing events@limewood.co.uk
New Year's Eve
