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Gay Friendly Hotel New Forest The Cloud Hotel Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire  www.cloudhotel.co.uk
On the
fringe of Brockenhurst at the heart of the glorious New Forest sits this
unique hotel. Its pleasingly quirky architecture continues inside with
archways leading to intimate cosy lounges, a beautiful dining room and
the Tiller Bar, which reflects on Avril Owton MBE past showbiz career.
The en-suite bedrooms are all immaculately presented and are equipped
with digital flat screen television, telephone, hairdryer, and generous
hospitality tray. The room styles are romantic four-posters and deluxe
rooms, both with forest views, and ground floor bedrooms many of which
overlook the pretty gardens. Your host
Avril Owton MBE
is a very talented lady with
more awards for her hospitality and business skills than you can shake a
stick at, and my goodness, doesn't it show. Avril and her loyal team of
staff are passionate about providing their guests with the very best of
hospitality, comfort and
service, and it
is this passion that makes everything about this hotel seem perfect,
from the superb bedrooms to the wonderful food. The Cloud Hotel is
without doubt a gem of an hotel amidst the wonderful romantic and
awe-inspiring beauty of The New Forest. |
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Gay Friendly Boutique Hotel,
Restaurant and Bar, Licensed Gay Wedding Venue, Lymington New Forest Stanwell House Hotel, Restaurant and Bar, Licensed for Civil Wedding Ceremonies, Lymington, New Forest, Hampshire  www.stanwellhouse.com Imagine Chelsea House chic with Kensington High Street cuisine and you are nearly there. This hotel is unashamedly lavish, from the reception hall to their finest suites which, by the way, are just to die for. The opulence continues in the fabulous bar that has an air of sophistication reminiscent of "1920s Parisian bar meets private members club". The restaurant at Stanwell House serves fabulous food with the kitchen taking advantage of freshly available produce. The seafood served in the restaurant is sourced from local fishermen, and their fresh caught fish and shellfish are collected in the morning from the quay and served that day for lunch and dinner. The atmosphere of romance flows effortlessly throughout this stunning hotel and amongst all this splendour, not a trace of stuffiness. Robert together with his friendly team of staff look forward to welcoming you to the fabulous Stanwell House Hotel, Restaurant and Bar Licensed for Gay Weddings in Lymington, New Forest. |
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Gay Friendly Hotel, Restaurant and
Bar, Licensed for Gay Civil Wedding Ceremonies St Leonards Hotel, Ringwood Road, St Leonards, New Forest, Dorset  www.st-leonardshotel.com The St Leonards Hotel has the perfect location on the fringe of the New Forest within easy reach of Bournemouth and Poole and is a great friendly base to explore the surrounding areas of the New Forest, Ringwood and Bournemouth. The St Leonards Hotel has 35 fabulous en-suite bedrooms including romantic four-posters, some with garden views. Each room is equipped with direct dial phone, TV, ironing station, hairdryer and generous hospitality tray. For the less able of you there are ground floor rooms. Eating here in the large restaurant is a great experience as you sink into squishy sofas, relax and enjoy a drink whilst choosing from the extensive menu, and the food is delicious. As a point of interest one of the locals showed me the pillars in the bar that are inscribed with names of the brave airmen who flew from wartime airfields dotted around the New Forest and the South Coast. There is a great atmosphere here and the friendly team of staff headed by Sally the host really do go out of their way to make your stay here an experience you would happily repeat anytime. The St Leonards Hotel makes a fabulous location for a gay civil wedding ceremony and reception with the extensive grounds to the rear of the hotel making a perfect back drop for your wedding photographs. Fabulous gay friendly hotel bar and restaurant at St Leonards, New Forest in Dorset. |
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Gay Friendly Hotel,
Restaurant and
Licensed for Gay Weddings
Lyndhurst
New Forest The Best Western Crown Hotel, Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire  www.crownhotel-lyndhurst.co.uk
The Crown Hotel has been a famous landmark in Lyndhurst, New Forest for
over 150 years. The Crown Hotel was a coaching inn and evolved into a
hotel in the early 1600s. Today the Crown Hotel is a beautiful listed
building that is practically unchanged since 1897 and sits in the heart
of Lyndhurst village that brims with quaint antique and craft shops plus
an abundance of New Forest style tea rooms and restaurants. Here at the
Crown. Andrew Moody and his helpful friendly team of staff go that extra
mile to ensure that their guests are welcomed with a friendly smile and
receive the highest standard of accommodation food and service. They
have 38 fabulously appointed en-suite bedrooms including a suite and
romantic four-poster rooms that are just to die for. All of these
bedrooms are equipped with: TV with Sky and Radio stations, Wi-Fi
access, generous hospitality trays, desk with chair and relaxing arm
chair, ironing station, hairdryer and trouser press. The food here at
The Crown is imaginative and seriously good. The Crown has hosted many
civil partnerships weddings and receptions in its two fine suites, both
of which open up onto beautiful water feature gardens, which make a
perfect setting for those all important photographs. A gay friendly stay in The New Forest. |
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Gay Friendly Boutique Hotel and
Restaurant, Netley Marsh, New Forest Hotel Terravina and Restaurant, Woodlands, Netley Marsh, New Forest, Hampshire  www.hotelterravina.co.uk New hotels and restaurants usually escape the weighty baggage of expectation, but not for Hotel TerraVina, the vision of Gerard Basset, co-founder of Hotel du Vin, and his wife Nina whose reputations for excellence within the hospitality and food industry are legendary. Between them, they have created a fabulous Hotel Restaurant that is unashamedly seductive with eleven glamorously chic bedrooms and a stylish Californian restaurant that is simply a temple for foodies to delight in the astonishingly good food and savour the excellent wines from Gerard's sensational cellar. This is so much more than a restaurant with rooms: stunning accommodation, breathtaking food and wine, all driven by Gerard and Nina's astonishing eye for detail together with a tenacity and passion for perfection which has surpassed the expectations of the most hardened critic. |
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Gay Owned Bed and Breakfast New
Forest Broadlands Gate Bed and Breakfast, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire  www.broadlandsgate.co.uk This beautiful Victorian house lies in a peaceful corner on the edge of beautiful Brockenhurst village in the heart of The New Forest. John and Brian are smashing guys who have created two stunning suites that are simply fabulous. Both are beautifully decorated and exquisitely furnished. The Master Suite comprises two double bedrooms, bathroom and private sitting room whilst the Junior Suite affords the same luxurious facilities but with one double bedroom. Both suites are equipped to an extraordinarily high standard with just about everything and then some. Whilst the attention to detail here is without doubt simply astonishing, the real emphasis apart from the obvious comforts is the passion for providing everything that is good by the hosts John and Brian: friendly welcoming hospitality, stunning accommodations and wonderful breakfasts. They have a beautiful enclosed garden with loungers just fabulous for relaxing and soaking up the sun with a glass or two of something special, and from the front door of Broadlands Gate there is access to mile after mile of glorious forest walks. Broadlands Gate is so much more than a bed and breakfast - Broadlands Gate is simply priceless and owned and run by a smashing couple of guys John and Brian. |
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Gay Friendly Self Catering Lodges, Holiday Homes,
Camping and Caravan Park New
Forest Sandy Balls Gay Friendly Holiday Centre, Godshill, Fordingbridge, New Forest, Hampshire  www.sandy-balls.co.uk Nestled peacefully in 120 acres of glorious woods and parkland in the heart of The New Forest is where you will find this fabulous holiday centre that has been welcoming guests for over 75 years. Apart from the stunning location, it is the sheer diversity of ways you can choose to stay that makes this holiday centre so very special and unique: unrivalled range of fabulous laid back luxury lodges, luxury caravan holiday homes, a collection of ready tents including teepees, and fully serviced touring caravan and camping pitches. The facilities here at Sandy Balls are sensational and include a country store that stocks almost everything, traditional English pub, bistro, leisure club with swimming pool. All of this is located in 120 acres of beautiful parks and woodland in the New Forest National Park and provide a great getaway whether you want a romantic weekend retreat for two or an action-packed holiday. From woodland teepees to luxurious lodges Sandy Balls Holiday Centre has something for everyone and most importantly for you on your holiday nothing is too much trouble for the incredibly friendly and hard working team of staff headed by Tim Howell. |
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Gay Friendly Hotel, Restaurant and
Spa, Licensed for Gay Civil Wedding Ceremonies New Forest Montagu Arms Hotel and Spa, Beaulieu, New Forest, Hampshire  www.montaguarmshotel.co.uk Simply stunning best describes this enchanting 18th century house. Peering through the abundance of aubrietia from the manicured grounds and gardens, it is simply stepping back to a grander time. The Montagu Arms Hotel is without doubt one of the finest country house hotels in the New Forest. From the suites that appear as large as ballrooms, this is country house elegance at its finest: roaring log fires in the cooler months, beautiful wood panelled rooms and sensational four-poster bedrooms. All this traditional elegance can be found at Beaulieu in the very heart of the enchanting New Forest, and amongst all this country house atmosphere and charm, the conservatory has a wonderful Raffles flavour which just adds to the whole fabulous experience of staying here. The friendly and helpful team of staff are always on hand to provide excellent service that makes staying here at the beautiful Montagu Arms Hotel such a pleasure. We are all in need of pampering sometime. |
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Gay Friendly Country House
Hotel and Spa, Licensed for Gay Civil Wedding Ceremonies New Forest Careys Manor Hotel and Spa, Lyndurst Road, Brockenhurst, New Forest, Hampshire  www.careysmanor.com Careys Manor Hotel and Spa is one of the largest hotels in the New Forest but has a wonderful intimate air of sophistication. It provides a variety of stunningly sumptuous bedrooms, all of which are immaculately presented and equipped to an incredibly high standard, but the Four Poster Manor Rooms and the Garden Suites are just to die for. Here at Careys Manor, dining is a gastronomic delight with three restaurants: the beautiful Manor is a traditional restaurant with a resident pianist that makes such a romantic atmosphere; the Zen Garden provides an authentic Thai dining experience that is sensational; Blaireau's Brasserie provides an informal dining with a very Parisian feel. This has to be one of the most luxurious country house hideaways in the area. Arrive, relax, unwind and simply enjoy this magnificent hotel and all its fabulous facilities together with being pampered by the dedicated and friendly staff. All this in the heart of the glorious New Forest National Park. |
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Gay Friendly Bed and Breakfast with Self Catering
Lodges Exclusively for Adults Little Paddock, Bed and Breakfast Holiday Lodges, Matchams, New Forest, Hampshire  www.little-paddock.com After many years of 9-5 drudge in the rat race, Brett and Sue found and fell in love with Little Paddock and decided immediately to run away to the country to build their dream. This beautiful idyll has a romantic adults only bed and breakfast and for the more independent of you, there are eight romantic self catering luxury lodges, exclusively for adults each sleeping two. They are hidden within their own little glen and are perfect for all you romantics who want to relax and enjoy the woodland... The Lodges comprise bedroom, wetroom, lounge-diner with Freeview TV, DVD player, fully equipped kitchen area including dishwasher. Each Lodge has its own decking area for those sunny days and sultry evenings and there is a private “Village Green” with BBQ and garden furniture. The facilities here at Little Paddock are great too, they include an adults only pamper pad with infrared sauna and hot tub, a swimming pool and sun dome. Brett and Sue have even thought of those of you with children, by providing a small Caravan Club Certificated Location caravan site for up to five caravans, motor-homes, trailer tents and there are electric hook-up facilities, wooden gazebos. chiminieres and a spotless toilet block. Brett and Sue look forward to welcoming you to their beautiful romantic country hideway. |
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Gay Friendly Bed
Breakfast
and Self Catering Cottage.
East Wellow, New Forest, Hampshire Camellia Lodge, Whinwhistle Road, East Wellow, Romsey, New Forest, Hampshire  www.camellia-lodge.co.uk On the north-east fringe of the New Forest National Park in the tranquil and pretty village of East Wellow is Camellia Lodge, a house that provides immaculate bed and breakfast accommodation with a wonderful homely and friendly atmosphere. The bedrooms are bright, airy, pretty and shine like new pins, and the en-suites are just simply immaculate. Carol and Richard serve incredibly good breakfasts and also cater for vegetarians and those of you who prefer something a little lighter. Whatever your choice, they are freshly prepared and cooked to an incredibly high standard. For the more independent of you, they have a neat garden cottage in the grounds that is furnished and equipped to the same high standards. Whichever you choose, you will love Carol and Richard's fabulous approach to hospitality at their wonderful New Forest hideaway. |
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Gay Party Ship Lymington Princess Caroline, Berths Lymington, River Bourne, River Hamble and Ocean Village Marina, Southampton, Hampshire  www.princesscaroline.net
Berthed at
Southampton's Ocean Village the Princess Caroline Party Ship provides a
very unique venue to celebrate almost any special occasion: romantic gay
weddings to themed events and let’s face it, who needs an excuse for a
party? The Princess Caroline is a small ship that has been designed for
parties and get-togethers. She has two decks: the Middle Bridge Deck has
a spacious restaurant and dance area, the Upper Deck is versatile and
can be closed in the cooler seasons or opened in the summer months in
minutes and is just simply fabulous for taking in the stunning and
ever-changing panorama. When the decks are combined they provide
comfortable accommodation for 120 guests. The selection of food that can
be served or type of event that can be held on The Princess Caroline is
only limited by your imagination. The Princess Caroline Party Ship is
beautifully turned out and just oozes with a classy nautical ambiance.
Talking of classy, the Ships Captain Jay and his First Officer Andi
together with their loyal and friendly crew are all consummate
professionals. You may board the Princess Caroline for your party or
event cruise at any of the following harbours : Ocean
Village Southampton, River Hamble, Lymington New Forest Hampshire,
Bourne River Bournemouth Dorset and Cowes. |
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Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast Burley, New Forest  www.wayside-cottage.co.uk |
Wayside Cottage What a delightful Edwardian cottage this is, with wisteria clinging to its walls, sitting in the sleepy village of Burley in the New Forest. The atmosphere is incredibly romantic, enhanced by the stunning bedrooms that range from traditional Edwardian to Provencal & feature beautiful walnut and mahogany furniture, a four poster, brass and iron bedsteads and an art nouveau fireplace. The friendly hosts are John, and Janet who is by the way an incredibly talented cook and produces sensational meals. This whole house will simply delight your senses and soul. Just Fabulous. |
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Lymington, New Forest  www.leylandcountryhouse.com |
Leyland Country House Amidst two acres of private grounds near the Lymington river in the New Forest National Park sits this very beautiful country house. The four bedrooms are just fabulous examples of country house chic and lavishly equipped right down to the dressing gowns and the Gilchrist & Soames toiletries. Breakfasting is a delight and taken in the contemporary dining room which is superb. For the more independent of you, there is a fabulous barn conversion and a pretty cottage available for self-catering. The superb setting and grounds also makes a wonderful venue for wedding receptions. Liese is your friendly welcoming host. |
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Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast Woodgreen, New Forest  www.rosecottage-newforest.co.uk |
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