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South Baddesley Road, Lymington, SO41 5ZB, United Kingdom
#10 of 11 hotels in Lymington
Guests' ChoiceReview Score
Based on 1500 hotel reviews
7.6Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.2
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Comfort
8.3
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Location
8.9
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Facilities
7.9
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Staff
8.4
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Value for money
7.2
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Free Wifi
8.1
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Reviewed: June 7, 2024
John
United Kingdom4 Reviews7.0“Cold have been great apart from the sad state of decoration in what had once been a magnificent home”- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Seriously dated & in need of some work the building is beautiful but needs some serious tender loving care
Location & attitude of staff
Stayed in June 2024
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Reviewed: June 6, 2024
Bruce
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Much nicer grounds than we expected.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 4, 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom5 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Feature Family Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Pool and nice surroundings.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 3, 2024
Emma
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Love this hotel - we've been a couple of times. gorgeous grounds, good price, nice pool”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
there were some bugs around the bath
It was a lovely room but quite cold and took a while to warm up when we put the stroage heater on
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 2, 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Good stay. Breakfast was varied in nice surroundings.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The shower head was not good. The spray was very limited and pin sharp. Water sprayed everywhere and was not ideal.
Room large and very comfortable. Nice to have complimentary water, tea and coffee. Breakfast was good and vaied.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: June 1, 2024
Adrian
United Kingdom6 Reviews1 helpful vote7.0“The good outweighed the bad, and we enjoyed our stay. Long walk to town, you might want a car.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
We hadn't realised that the room was detached from the hotel and opened directly onto a communal courtyard. Glass front to the room was the only natural light source, which made juggling privacy and light difficult. Just beginning to need redecoration. Lighting in room not enough to read by - but I find that in many hotels these days. Could have done with a few more hooks for wet coats in room, and for clothes in bathroom. Shower screen not tall enough for a tall person, so floor often wet, but soap too high up to use in bath! Reception staff did not always fix the problems we encountered (internal phone not working, washing machine failed mid cycle).
Both evening meals and breakfasts were good. Wait staff were pleasant, but some better trained than others. Well equipped gym and lovely grounds. Room cleaning crew friendly and worked around our late starts.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Margaret
United Kingdom13 Reviews7.0“This was my second stay and I have no inclination to return”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Catering facility, spa lunch was disappointing, limited range on menu and a number of items on the menu were not available
Swimming pool and spa,
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 29, 2024
Peter
United Kingdom12 Reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Very pleasant.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Feature King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Although it had disabled rooms, if wasn’t disability conscious - it hadn’t thought ‘how will a disabled person cope with this element or that element’.
Very pleasant building and surroundings.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 28, 2024
Alice
United Kingdom3 Reviews8.0“Nice but dated”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Rooms were very old fashioned with lots of marks of wear and tear
Beautiful grounds, friendly staff
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 21, 2024
Patricia
United Kingdom1 review8.0“It was a pleasant stay with beautiful surroundings but a bit disappointed (please see above)”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
We were booked in for two nights and when we booked in for breakfast, we were told that if we wanted to have a cooked breakfast we had to pay the extra. We were confused as we had paid for breakfast. We just had the basic breakfast. The second day when we went for breakfast we just had the basic one and later realised we could have had the cooked breakfast. When we left we did report it to Reception and they confirmed that we should have had the full breakfast. We did feel we had been let down! We didn't use the bath/shower as we felt the bath looked a bit slippery and as we are in our 80's we didn't want to fall! It would have been been helpful to have a mat in the bath.
Helpful staff and liked our room.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 15, 2024
David
United Kingdom5 Reviews8.0“Relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Pool was good
Over all it was good
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Eileen
Isle of Man71 Reviews3 helpful votes8.0“Good location and all staff members are really friendly. Would recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
There was an electrical noise coming from the wardrobe, that would come and go. Quite annoying but I did not mention it to reception but really should have.
Room was a nice size with super king bed and very comfortable. The cleanliness of the room was really good. Supper in the bar was really fresh and tasty.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 14, 2024
Ian
United Kingdom10 Reviews9.0“A great stay in the new Forest, will return.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Check in was a little understaffed for the arrival rush.
Great location. Friendly staff and good sized, clean room. Good sports facilities on offer. Plenty of parking
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 12, 2024
Martyn
United Kingdom13 Reviews2 helpful votes7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The hotel and suites are looking a little tired and in need of some tlc. A lot of staff were very inexperienced which led to some poor service.
The location is superb for the IOW ferry, coast or new forest
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 10, 2024
Roderick
United Kingdom10 Reviews8.0Very Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Executive Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Attention to detail was my only comment .
Breakfast was good but I would have preferred non smoked bacon. Monitoring of food temp in chauffing dishes was poor.
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 7, 2024
Joan
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Good overall”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Bathroom hadn’t been cleaned properly - we complained and were eventually offered a £30 refund and an apology
Location
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 6, 2024
Patricia
United Kingdom4 Reviews8.0“Was a nice time away in a lovely part of the English country side with so much on your door stop if got a car”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast could have been a bit hotter
Clean comfortable well located
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 5, 2024
Barbara
United Kingdom17 Reviews8.0“Comfortable …well organised”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Small bathroom
Good situation …easy for Lymington centre Fabulous setting and gardens Excellent facilities …pool gym spa
Stayed in May 2024
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Reviewed: May 3, 2024
David
United Kingdom2 Reviews8.0“Very comfortable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Relaxed atmosphere
We ate in the bar as the main restaurant was fully booked. However food and service was good.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Julie
United Kingdom5 Reviews1 helpful vote9.0“Beautiful hotel, highly recommend and would definitely stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The room was very spacious and clean. I liked the hotel grounds which was big and beautiful.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 2, 2024
Jane
United Kingdom5 Reviews8.0“Most enjoyabke”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Breakfast cold badly served
Breakfast was my only complaint…
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: May 1, 2024
Olive
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0Wonderful- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Feature Suite
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Some repairs needed to Suite 007
Lovely location
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 29, 2024
Paul
United Kingdom2 Reviews9.0“Relaxing”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Bar prices
Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was good with good choices. Dinner menu was a bit limited but tasty.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: April 24, 2024
Sandy
United Kingdom7 Reviews7.0“For the short time we were there it was good and the fact that you had leisure facilities was good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
our room had a door which wouldn't lock and the room was rather dark. However we were moved to another room immediately we reported the lock problem which was good.
the breakfast was good and varied. fried eggs were bit cold and rubbery but service good
Stayed in April 2024
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