
Herbal Beers – The Wild and Seasonal Drink of Our Ancestors
As beer gardens fill up for summer, our resident forager Sammie Longhorn looks back at the origins of brewing in Britain
Lime Wood has just been named number one in the Top 50 Best UK Boutique Hotels Awards, and we are completely thrilled. To be in the mix with the great and the good of the boutique hotel scene, each one inspiring, innovative and at the top of their game was an honour enough, so to go and take the top spot really feels about as good as it can get for us all.

Amongst this immensely competitive line-up of well-respected hotels, we have moved up an incredible 18 places since the 2021 Top 50 Boutique Hotel Awards to take the number one spot this year. We are beyond proud of this recognition.
“We are all completely thrilled for Lime Wood to have the No 1 slot in the Top 50 Boutique Hotel Awards 2022. Our fabulous team's attitude and culture under the guidance of Managing Director Kenneth Speirs, together with Luke and Angela's partnership in the restaurant, is what so many guests remark upon. I am super proud of them all.”
-Robin Hutson OBE - Chairman
The ‘Top 50 Boutique Awards’ follows our recently achieved AA Spa Hotel of the Year. We are always extremely grateful to receive such wonderful recognition and acknowledgement of what we have built over the past 13 years, and we look forward to welcoming many more guests for years to come.

As beer gardens fill up for summer, our resident forager Sammie Longhorn looks back at the origins of brewing in Britain

English wine is having a moment. To celebrate English Wine Week, our sommelier team highlights a selection of standout bottles from our wine list.

Discover how a Bespoke Spa Day at Herb House combines forest surroundings, holistic treatments and nourishing food for a restorative escape in the heart of the New Forest