Dreaming of a summer escape without the airport queues or passport panic? This year, trade flight delays for forest trails and enjoy a summer staycation at Lime Wood, tucked deep in the heart of the New Forest.
Just 90 minutes from London, yet a world away from the bustle, Lime Wood is a retreat where the air is fresher, the days feel longer, and life slows to the rhythm of nature.
Wake Up Among the Trees
Every room at Lime Wood is designed to reflect the beauty just beyond the windows. From earthy tones and natural textures to generous outdoor spaces in many of our rooms, you’ll feel immersed in the surrounding woodland from the moment you arrive. Throw open the doors, breathe in the forest air, and start your day with the soundtrack of birdsong.
Forest at Your Fingertips
The New Forest National Park is quite literally on our doorstep. Whether you set off on the gentle Forest Ramble from our grounds or venture further afield to discover the forest, the beach or beyond, there’s so much to explore. Pack a picnic, hop on a bike, or join one of our fitness or yoga classes, surrounded by nature’s calm.
Natural Wellness
At Herb House Spa, the forest doesn’t just provide the backdrop. Designed with nature in mind, Herb House is a serene sanctuary of wellness. Relax in the outdoor Hot Pool under the sun or move seamlessly between our indoor Lap Pool and the garden beyond where fully opening glass doors let in fresh forest air and blur the boundary between inside and out. Our Roof Garden is the perfect suntrap, with loungers for soaking up rays post-treatment or sipping a fresh smoothie from Raw & Cured.
Inside, you’ll find three levels of pure relaxation, from holistic treatments and a stunning Hydro Pool with views of the trees, to our air-conditioned rooftop gym and workout studio. On warmer days, the gym’s glass doors open out onto the Roof Garden, letting your workout spill out into nature and adding an energising breath of fresh air to your routine. Whether you’re here to move, unwind, or both, it’s all about tuning in to what your body needs.
Nourish with Nature
HH&Co, our relaxed yet refined restaurant, brings the spirit of Italian dining to the heart of the New Forest. Menus, crafted by Angela Hartnett and Luke Holder, celebrate simplicity, seasonality, and the joy of sharing good food.
Choose to dine al fresco on our sun-dappled terrace, where views stretch across our lawns right up to the forest edge and the warm breeze carries the scent of summer. As golden evening light spills across your table, sip on something cool and crisp, perfectly paired with a plate of handmade pasta tossed with tomatoes picked from our very own patch at Four Acre Farm. Here at HH&Co, we let summer’s best produce take centre stage. It’s an experience that blurs the line between home and holiday; close to home, yet with the soul-soothing feeling of dining abroad.
Looking for something lighter? Raw & Cured, nestled within Herb House, offers a vibrant menu of nourishing dishes. Think fresh salads, energy bowls, kombucha, and cold-pressed juices. Whether you’re coming straight from a spa treatment or just want something wholesome to enjoy in the garden, it’s food that makes you shine from the inside out.
Settle Into Summer
As the sun begins to dip, there’s no better place to unwind than our Courtyard Bar; a light-filled space with a retractable glass roof that lets the last rays of sunshine pour in. Sip a chilled summer spritz as the light shifts to gold and the day eases into evening.
Prefer a quieter moment? Many of our bedrooms have their very own outdoor terrace or balcony area – your own private patch of forest. Retreat to the comfort of your own space and enjoy a tipple in peace, embraced by nature and the slow rhythm of summer.
Why go far, when everything you’re looking for this summer is right here in the New Forest?
With wide open spaces, fresh forest air, and the kind of peace you just can’t pack into a suitcase, the New Forest has it all. At Lime Wood, summer slows down in all the right ways. Think less screen time, more green time – lazy mornings, long lunches, and evenings that melt into golden-hour.
Revitalise in the Herb House with one of our holistic treatments, savour light and seasonal dishes at HH&Co, and retreat to the comfort of your room, wrapped in the golden glow of a summer’s day well spent. Whether you’re soaking in the sunshine or simply switching off, this is laid-back luxury at its best. Come for the nature, stay for the serenity, and let Lime Wood be your home in the trees this summer.
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