The village of
BEAULIEU
(whose name originates from the French meaning "Beautiful Place", but is pronounced "Bewley"), in the southeast corner of the New Forest, was the site of one of England's most influential monasteries, a Cistercian house founded in 1204 by King John - in remorse, it is said, for ordering a group of supplicating Cistercian monks to be trampled to death. Built using stone ferried from Caen and Quarr on the Isle of Wight, the
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This country house hotel, set midway between Lyndhurst and Beaulieu, is known throughout Hampshire for its unique isolated forest setting. Many of the bedrooms enjoy views across open forest. The restaurant has a rosette for its selection of traditional English cuisine. Leisure facilities include an... [More]
The Montagu Arms can trace its origins back to the 17th century, including atmospheric period features from panelled walls to beamed ceilings. The 23 luxurious traditionally-decorated bedrooms (some with four-posters!) are a delight. Guests can dine in the cosy atmosphere of Monty's bar and brasseri... [More]