New Forest Country House hotel with great character, providing comfort along with warm, friendly service. The Balmer Lawn is situated in the heart of the New Forest, an idyllic location.
The area offers ageless beauty and tranquillity with unspoilt paths and walks where you can really appreciate the beauty of the New Forest. When visiting the Balmer Lawn you can delight in the Forest's changing colour, history and wildlife and in particular, enjoy the famous New Forest ponies and magnificent deer that still have the right of way as they freely graze the surrounding area, including the towns of Brockenhurst and Burley.
Many activities can be enjoyed including, walking, cycling, mountain-biking etc. plus the hotel offers its own extensive leisure facilities, swimming, gym, squash and tennis. The hotel is independently owned and prides itself on offering a friendly atmosphere and excellent service to all its guests.
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
If cancelled up to 14 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, a fixed amount of GBP 80.00 will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
15 % VAT is included. Service charge is not applicable. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Free private parking is possible on site.
Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
Wireless Internet Hotspot is available in public areas and charges are applicable. Wired internet is available in some hotel rooms and charges are applicable.
A fixed amount of GBP 80 per room will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
All children are welcome. All children under 2 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years are charged GBP 10.00 per night and person for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 39.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 2.
This room has 1 double bed and bunk beds for the children.
All you need to do is spend a minimum of £100 on dinner in our stunning Beresfords restaurant, inclusive of drinks & VAT, per couple and a Standard Double Room is Complimentary. Why not arrive early and enjoy our delicious Sunday Lunch with live entertainment and then while away the afternoon in our leisure facilities or with a brisk walk in the Forest before your exquisite evening meal. Offer subject to availability. This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not applicable to existing bookings or group bookings.
Beresfords, our restaurant, recognises the flair, skill and dedication of our kitchen brigade. This follows on from when our Head Chef and his team won a national competition at the Hospitality Week exhibition at the NEC in February this year. In the elegant surroundings of the restaurant we are delighted to offer our diners the highest standards of fine food and service with a tempting array of delicious modern English and traditional dishes complemented by our excellent and comprehensive wine list. Wherever possible our dishes are prepared using fresh locally produced food and our menus are designed to mirror the seasons. Booking is advisable, special requests and dietary requirements can be catered for (please let us know in advance of your arrival). Our restaurant can seat up to 90 and we can also provide private dinning facilities for those special occasions and celebrations. In the summer months you can enjoy dinning on our terrace to the front of the hotel for a superb al-fresco experience. Breakfast at the weekend tends to be a relaxed affair with all the delights that you would expect from a historic country house hotel, lunch is served daily and our Sunday lunch represents exceptional value for money.
From London The m25 (80 Miles 2 Hours approximate estimates) From the m25 (j12) join the m3 towards Sunbury and Southampton. From the m3 at (j13) join the m27 West towards Bournemouth, at (j1) of the m27 take the a337 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the a337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the b3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park. From Southampton (16 Miles 30 Minutes approximate estimates) Take the A35 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the A337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the B3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park. From Bournemouth (20 Miles 35 Minutes approximate estimates) Take the A35 from Bournemouth, towards Christchurch, follow the A35 towards Lyndhurst, take the B3055 towards Sway. Once in Sway keep on the B3055 towards Brockenhurst. The Hotel is located on the outskirts of Brockenhurst off the A337. From Salisbury (25 Miles 40 Minutes approximate estimates) Take the A36 from Salisbury to the junction (J2) of the M27. Take the M27 West towards Bournemouth. At (J1) of the M27 take the A337 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the A337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the B3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park. From Winchester (35 Miles 60 Minutes approximate estimates) Join the M3 at (J13) join the M27 West towards Bournemouth, at (J1) of the M27 take the A337 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the A337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the B3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park. By Rail (from London Waterloo 1 Hour 30 Minutes) Brockenhurst Main Line Station is only 1 mile from the Hotel simply turn left on to Lyndhurst Road the A337 and the Hotel will be on your right after approximately 1 mile. Due West from Brockenhurst Station connects Bournemouth, Poole and Weymouth. Due North Southampton, Winchester, Basingstoke and London Waterloo. By Air The two local airports Southampton (Eastleigh) and Bournemouth are both international airports and also offer a wide range of internal flights. The two major International Airports are Gatwick (90 miles) and Heathrow (80 miles). Road Connections to Gatwick and Heathrow are as follows: Gatwick Airport (90 Miles 1 Hour 40 Minutes approximate estimates) From the Airport join the M23 (J9A), head North towards the M25 at (J8) join the M25 (clockwise towards Leatherhead). From the M25 (J12) join the M3 towards Sunbury and Southampton. From the M3 at (J13) join the M27 West towards Bournemouth, at (J1) of the M27 take the A337 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the A337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the B3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park. Heathrow Airport (80 Miles 1 Hour 40 Minutes approximate estimates) From the Airport join the M4 (J4 West towards Slough and Windsor), at (J4B) immediately join the M25, heading South towards Staines and the M3. At (J12) join the M3 towards Sunbury and Southampton. From the M3 at (J13) join the M27 West towards Bournemouth, at (J1) of the M27 take the A337 to Lyndhurst. Once through Lyndhurst remaining on the A337 signed for Brockenhurst and Lymington the Hotel is 4 miles on your left. Turn left onto the B3055 (Balmer Lawn Road) and into the Hotel's driveway and Car Park.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation