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The Cloud Gay Friendly 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. You see, your host 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. Everything about this hotel seems perfect, from the superb bedrooms to the wonderful food. A real must stay. |
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Stanwell House, Gay Friendly Boutique Hotel,
Restaurant and Bar 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 their fabulous hotel in Lymington. |
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Little Paddock,
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering
Lodges Exclusively for Adults 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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The Best Western Crown Gay Friendly Hotel Lyndhurst, New Forest, Hampshire  www.crownhotel-lyndhurst.co.uk This historic hotel in Lyndhurst at the heart of the New Forest is a great little stay. Andrew Moody and his helpful, friendly team of staff go that extra mile to ensure that their guests are well looked after. Fabulously romantic four poster bedrooms available, a great little popular restaurant, and the snacks at the bar are also very good. They have a tranquil and secluded garden which is great for a glass of something cold and a bite to eat, and in the colder seasons, there are roaring log fires which add to the olde worlde romantic atmosphere in the bar and lounges. |
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Broadlands Gate Gay Friendly 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. John and Brian are two smashing guys who have created 2 stunning suites that are simply fabulous. Both are beautifully decorated and exquisitely furnished. The Master Suite comprises of two double bedrooms, bathroom and private sitting room whilst the Junior Suite affords the same luxurious facilities but with one double bedroom. The attention to detail here is as near perfect as you can get and the real emphasis, apart from the obvious comforts, is the friendly and welcoming hospitality provided by the two very special hosts, John and Brian. |
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St Leonards Gay Friendly Hotel, Restaurant and
Bar, Licensed for Gay Civil Wedding Ceremonies 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 friendly stay. |
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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 just delight your senses and soul. |
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Leyland Country House Amidst two acres of private grounds near the Lymington river in the New Forest National Park sits this stunning country house. The bedrooms are just fabulous examples of country house chic and lavishly equipped down to the dressing gowns and the Gilchrist and Soames toiletries. Breakfasting is a delight and taken in the superb contemporary dining room. For the more independent of you, there is a converted barn and a pretty cottage available for self-catering. The superb setting and grounds make a wonderful venue for wedding receptions. Liese is your friendly welcoming host.
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Montagu Arms Hotel 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 such a pleasure. Just fabulous.
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Careys Manor Hotel 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 being pampered by the dedicated and friendly staff.
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Gay Friendly Luxury Boutique Hotel and Restaurant Netley Marsh, New Forest  www.hotelterravina.co.uk |
Hotel TerraVina New hotels & restaurants usually escape the weighty baggage of expectation. Not so for Hotel TerraVina, the vision of Gerard Basset, co-founder of Hotel du Vin, and his wife Nina. 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 & wine, all driven by Gerard and Nina's remarkable tenacity and passion for perfection which has surpassed all expectations. |
Gay Friendly Bed & Breakfast and Self Catering Cottage East Wellow, New Forest |
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Princess Caroline Gay Party Ship Solent Cruises 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 on the Solent: Ocean
Village Southampton, River Hamble, Lymington New Forest Hampshire,
Bourne River Bournemouth Dorset and Cowes on The Isle Of Wight.
The
Princess Caroline makes a romantic and enchanting venue for your wedding
and just imagine the wonderful photographs you would have to recall your
very special day: the ship’s ensign gently fluttering and sailing boats
melting with the sunset into the ocean. The Princess Caroline really
does put the C into "Cruising". This Party Boat Ship rocks with so much
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With best wishes from Richard, Justin and Sarah |
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