The Old Mill, Lymington, New Forest

The hotel's restaurant serves a menu built from locally sourced British produce, with seasonal dishes that change regularly. The outdoor dining terraces, which seat over 200 guests, are set along the riverbank and provide one of the largest al fresco dining spaces in the area. Afternoon tea at The Old Mill includes local products such as scones and preserves, and breakfast offers a choice of cooked items plus a continental buffet with juice and tea.

The hotel has twelve boutique bedrooms, each furnished with a flat-screen TV, a Roberts DAB radio, and a Nespresso coffee machine. A separate Millers House offers four additional bedrooms that can be booked individually or together as a self-contained group suite. Family rooms are available, with provisions for children's meals and cots, and pet-friendly rooms include a dog bed and treats.

Children have access to a dedicated kids' menu and family rooms that accommodate cots and extra bedding. Dogs are welcome in the hotel's public areas and stay in designated pet-friendly rooms that come with a pet basket, bowls, and treats. The hotel's gardens include a Secret Garden that children can explore, and the riverbank offers a setting for outdoor activity.

The hotel sits on the River Avon within the New Forest National Park, a short walk from Lymington Harbour and the park's walking and hiking trails. The gardens have several terraces with outdoor furniture, a sun terrace, and the Secret Garden, all overlooking the water. Free on-site parking is provided, and Sway train station, 2 miles away, connects directly to London, while Bournemouth Airport is 11.2 miles from the property.

The hotel provides event planning services and has private dining spaces that can be reserved for celebrations and corporate functions. The outdoor dining terraces, which seat over 200 guests, can be used for wedding receptions and parties, with menus adapted for the event. Smaller groups can use the private dining rooms, and the hotel also hosts events such as afternoon tea parties and seasonal dinners.

Dining: Locally sourced British cuisine and afternoon tea with local products

Rooms: 12 boutique bedrooms plus Millers House group suite

Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly rooms with pet basket and treats, dogs allowed in public areas

Family: Kids' menu and family rooms with cots

Grounds: Riverside gardens, Secret Garden, and outdoor terraces for over 200 guests

Location: On River Avon in New Forest, 2 miles from Sway station to London