Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa & The Kitchen

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa – The Kitchen

Overview

Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa is a highly regarded five-star country house hotel tucked on the edge of the New Forest, just outside New Milton in Hampshire. Renowned for its idyllic location and grand comfort, this luxury retreat appeals to couples, families, and food lovers seeking a memorable gourmet break. The expansive estate offers seamless access to both woodland and coastline, making it a base for indulgent stays and fine dining at The Kitchen.

Eat

The Kitchen at Chewton Glen is a vibrant, relaxed restaurant and cookery school with a menu devised by James Martin, which champions local Hampshire produce and a seasonal ethos. Guests can expect bold, comforting flavours—think wood-fired pizzas with tender sourdough bases, generous salads punched up with herbs from the estate’s greenhouse, and a hearty selection of modern British mains. Seafood is a highlight, reflective of the surrounding coast, and the dessert selection shines with playful British classics. With its open-plan kitchen, friendly team and lively atmosphere, The Kitchen crafts its experience as much for families and groups as for couples on a special occasion. Guests can also book places at the adjacent cookery school, where hands-on masterclasses offer a deeper dive into the kitchen’s seasonal ingredients and techniques, including special courses for juniors aged 8 to 17.

Sleep

Chewton Glen offers some of the most indulgent stay options in southern England, spread across stately house rooms, contemporary suites and a renowned collection of luxury treehouses set high among the woodland. Treehouse suites deliver a sense of escapism, blending hot tubs, floor-to-ceiling vistas and sleek furnishings with genuine privacy. Families, couples, and spa enthusiasts will also find elegant manor house rooms and suites with classic English design, contemporary touches, and thoughtful amenities. The entire estate is designed for maximum comfort, with gentle décor, plush beds, and enough choice for every taste.

Retreat

A two-night stay at Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa sets up a quintessential New Forest escape: spa-goers can luxuriate in the hotel’s acclaimed wellness centre, which includes a large indoor pool, hydrotherapy amenities, gym, tennis courts and wellness classes. Wander the 130 acres of gardens and woodland, or hire bikes to reach Highcliffe Beach in under ten minutes. The market town of Lymington and forest trails of Brockenhurst are within 8 miles, and guests travelling by train can reach New Milton from London Waterloo in under two hours, with the hotel a short five-minute taxi ride from the station. Whether you’re looking to sample the estate’s kitchen gardens, indulge in afternoon tea, or explore the wilds of the New Forest, Chewton Glen is a bolthole of rare versatility and comfort.