Chewton Glen Hotel New Milton

There are many magnificent hotels, but only a few of them can call themselves a true English Original. Chewton Glen is a quintessentially English, privately owned luxury Country House Hotel & Spa on the fringe of the New Forest. With some of England’s most stunning countryside rolling up around us and the calmness of the sea just moments away, Chewton Glen is an idyllic escape.

You wouldn’t know we’re a mere two hours from London, easily reached by rail, air and road when you’re here, in such a tranquil setting. Christchurch, Bournemouth and Southampton are also nearby. We’re full of the unexpected. Here are some more things you may not know about us:

• There are 72 rooms and suites in total with 14 of them being luxury Treehouses, for a one-of-a-kind experience
• We’ve got over 1900 wines on our famous wine list
• In the 12th century the Chewton Glen estate was known as ‘Cheventone’, ‘Chyveton’ or ‘Chewghton’ and the first document mentioning the house appeared in 1732.
• Captain Frederick Marryat used his visits here to write the enduring children’s novel ‘The Children of the New Forest’.
• With over 130 acres of woodland, gardens and parkland the Chewton Glen estate now extends to the edge of the New Forest National Park and down to the Solent coastline.
• In 1990 The Spa was opened, the first of its kind in the UK. The spa currently boasts 12 treatment rooms, a 17 metre swimming pool, fitness suite, dance studio, sauna and steam rooms, Nail Studio, hydrotherapy pool and hot tub.
• The border between Dorset and Hampshire follows the path of the stream that flows through the Chewton Bunny, a valley in the grounds of Chewton Glen.
• We have more than 50 working bee hives of very well behaved bees, cared for by Bee Keeper, Rob Oliver and Estate Manager, Darren Venables.
• A fabulous array of vegetables, fruit, herbs and edible flowers are harvested each year from the Walled Kitchen Garden and Nursery, we even have a team of volunteers now helping our gardeners sowing seeds and potting up.
• With miles of stunning coastline just minutes walk from the hotel, you can enjoy plenty of water based activities.
• POD Charging Point with a universal charging socket. Guests to provide their own charging cable, the charging point offers a 3.7kw – 15 Miles of range per hour of charge.

THE HISTORY
Nestled on the fringe of the New Forest, Chewton Glen is an idyllic retreat with a sparkling history. Historic documents suggest the luxury Country House Hotel & Spa was built in the early eighteenth century, with land and premises known as “Chewton Glen House” appearing in 1732.

Its famous literary link threads through the decades and centuries. Capt. Frederick Marryat stayed for periods of the 1840’s, gathering material for his famous novel “The Children of the New Forest”.

Clearly, the captain was inspired by the hotel’s exquisite location on the edge of the New Forest, set upon 130 acres of beautiful grounds. Accordingly, many of the hotel’s rooms are named after “The Children of the New Forest”, and of the captain’s other novels and characters.

Between 1947 and 1967, Chewton Glen had three different owners. But it was the Duval family who first made Chewton Glen a hotel. No doubt its family-owned influence has sealed it as the family-friendly retreat it is today.

The Skan family purchased it from the family in 1966 and transformed it into its current guise. The Skan family sold the hotel in 2007 to private owners who were previously long standing guests, with a long-standing love of the hotel.

Now, Chewton Glen continues to develop, winning countless national and international awards and accolades. From being an author’s inspiring forest retreat to the “Best Country Hotel in the World”, it has a captivating past, and an exciting future.

MARRYAT SUITE
The Marryat is the largest suite at Chewton Glen and is in fact, the bedroom and lounge of the original 18th Century manor house. Gorgeous views of the lawns and parkland are afforded by the large private terrace, which is often used by discerning guests to host cocktail receptions and private dinner parties.

With a particularly large sitting room and cloakroom as well as a generously proportioned bedroom, the suite named after the pioneering naval author is very much the last word in gracious country living.

COACH HOUSE SUITE
Chewton Glen is the perfect place for a family to spend some quality time together and nowhere is this more evident than in our beautifully proportioned Coach House Suites. Howard style armchairs and sofas transform into beds and up to six people can be comfortably accommodated with plenty of bath and shower room facilities to go round.

Each coach house features a semi-private walled garden that’s perfect for a little fresh air or an al fresco cup of morning coffee. It’s a truly unique experience, as every coach house is a duplex featuring an upstairs and downstairs.

JACOB FAITHFUL SUITE
Where classic country house living meets five-star hotel opulence. The Jacob Faithful is tastefully decorated in a traditional English style and features stunning views of the lawn at Chewton Glen, from its own private balcony. The layout encompasses a generously proportioned bedroom, elegant sitting room and a large bathroom with both a bath and double walk-in shower.

THE YEWS
Consider it the most secluded abode to nestle in the tranquil New Forest; our private Treehouse is a place where you can gather those closest to you and immerse yourself in the trees together for the most extraordinary experience. Equipped with a wood burner in the heart of the living space, beautiful rich tones of green and grey echo the environment beyond the balconies.

We’ve carefully considered the interior design to create a real sense of luxury that still has an essence of earthy tranquillity to complement the idyllic surroundings. Up to four adults and eight children can indulge in all of the deluxe features that this Treehouse has to offer, with an abundance of ways to relax both inside and outside.

Gather inside for some old fashioned games in the warmth or if the sun is shining explore a world of untouched nature outdoors.

Let a personal chef take charge of your dining preferences with a serviced kitchen, however, if you would like to keep it as private as possible stick to our celebrated Treehouse Hampers, where a simple hatch will allow your delicious deliveries to be made in the most discreet way possible. Delight in the potential to make this experience as bespoke as you like, with unparalleled privacy and ultimate indulgence.

THE DINING ROOM
From the typically English to the totally cosmopolitan, Head Chef Simon Addison, Executive Head Chef Luke Matthews and their talented brigade create fine dining at its finest. We’re not great at blowing our own trumpet, so we’ll let the judges at The Tatler Restaurant Awards do it for us.

“The menu is utterly delicious and thankfully avoids the sometimes tortured ‘cleverness of country-hotel dining.” And if you’re concerned about food miles, you won’t be disappointed to discover that many of the ingredients we use have travelled less than 100 yards from our own kitchen garden.

THE KITCHEN
The Kitchen is a relaxed, open-plan, informal dining experience offering you the ability to watch the masters at work. Our menu is heavily influenced by James Martin and produced by his brigade of talented chefs, changing with the seasons and utilising some of the region’s finest fresh fish and shellfish as well as homemade pizzas daily and not forgetting James’s famous pudding selection.

PRIVATE CHEF EXPERIENCE
Gather family, friends or colleagues for an exclusive experience in the cookery school. Hosted by our Executive Head Chef, Luke Matthews, enjoy dinner with 11 guests whilst you sit around the demonstration table and watch as your courses are created.

You will experience an indulgent four course meal, cooked in front of you whilst picking up tips and learning all about the latest culinary trends. A glass of pre-dinner fizz is included with your meal and an extensive selection selection of wines are also available making for a perfect celebration!

The Kitchen provides an informal dining experience with an open plan layout offering you the chance to watch the Chefs at work. The à la carte menu features tapas style grazing dishes, wood-fired pizzas, gourmet burgers, superfood salads and to finish; James Martin’s pudding selection.

Your day starts with coffee and home baked pastries before a sneak peek at what’s growing in the greenhouse. Stroll through the garden into the cookery school and settle into the workstation that is exclusively yours for the day.

Spend time seated around the Chef Tutor’s station, where you will learn new skills before creating your own masterpiece under the watchful eye of the Chef. Day courses with our Chef Tutor run from 9.30 – 3.30pm.

THE AFTERNOON TEA
One of the great English traditions is of course afternoon tea. And where better to take it than in one of England’s very first country house hotels? Named after the celebrated naval officer, Captain Marryat, our afternoon tea uses the loveliest of local ingredients and features sandwiches, cakes, scones, jams and teas that more than do Hampshire proud (although we’re happy to admit that our smoked salmon comes from the slightly further afield crystal clear waters of Scotland).

PRIVATE DINING & CELEBRATIONS
The Dining Room at Chewton Glen has a number of mouthwatering private dining options that can be tailored to suit virtually any occasion. We have a choice of five different rooms, the largest of which can accommodate parties of up to 80 people.

So whether you’re hosting a family get together, a celebration or a corporate event, we have space and menu options to expertly cater for your needs. Please see our Plan a Party Section for more information.

SPA & WELLNESS
Pop in for a moment of relaxation or spend the day for a real treat. Nestled by the New Forest and sits just minutes from the sea, radiating all that natural bliss with a myriad of spa treatments. The idyllic setting lends to some really special ‘Me’ time.

With complimentary parking, it has never been easier to grab a moment to yourself and enjoy one of our treatments. Or if just one treatment won’t do, how about treating yourself to one of our bespoke spa days? Tailored totally around you, just bring yourself and we will supply the fluffy robe and slippers.

THE GYM
Our gym is a purposely built light and airy space, with views over our beautiful grounds. We have a fully air-conditioned gym with state-of-the-art Technogym equipment. Entertainment is provided via our multi-channel audio-visual system which includes wifi, iPod docks, and internet access.

Not forgetting to mention that all cardiovascular equipment comes with a personal screen so you won’t even miss your favourite programmes whilst you are working out! We are luckily enough to have 4 fantastic personal trainers who are extremely passionate about what they do. Each with their own varying expertise from weight lifting, martial arts, to dance and nutrition.

STUDIOS
At the Chewton Glen Spa, we have two purpose-built fitness studios with an active class timetable with over 60 classes a week varied from Dance to Pilates, HIIT Training to yoga.

Flex and Stretch is one of our popular classes, designed to improve flexibility mobility and reduce muscular restrictions. This class is mat based, using a series of stretches that target the most common troublesome areas, releasing muscle tension and joint stiffness.

For the more active, Box Fit class combines traditional boxing moves and stances with aerobic fitness and circuit fitness and circuit training, perfect for improving your total body condition.

THE OUTDOOR POOL
Newly refurbished in 2020 is the Chewton Glen 17-metre swimming pool, an award-winning hydrotherapy spa pool with a variety of jets and heated beds. Plus a beautiful outdoor whirlpool – perfect for relaxing and watching the stars on an evening spa experience. The 10 meter heated outdoor pool with stunning views overlooking the grounds, is available to residents only and has no set children’s swimming times.

HEAT FACILITIES
Sauna and steam rooms are located within each changing room plus a communal steam room poolside. Why not set aside 20 minutes of your day to enjoy the sauna and steam experience. We recommend the following program. There are many benefits of using heat facilities such as stress relief, aiding a deeper sleep, and muscle relaxation.

THE POOL BAR & SUN TERRACE
Situated in the heart of the spa with a dual aspect overlooking our stunning pool and the beautiful grounds. The relaxed atmosphere enables our guests to dine in their robes should they wish. The Pool Bar menu varies from healthy flavorsome nutritional dishes to freshly made smoothies & juices to classic bar dishes.

On a cold winter’s day to a warm summer’s evening, the terrace is a tranquil space to enjoy your morning coffee or lazy sun-drenched lunch. The terrace accommodates dining, sunbathing, or a space to read your paper.

TENNIS
Our indoor and outdoor tennis courts offer the perfect location to practise your backhand. Whether you are looking to network with skilled players of similar ability or simply wanting to brush up on your techniques, our courts offer a friendly space where you can practice like a pro all year round.

GOLF
Open to guests from 10.00am every day, weather permitting, our beautifully maintained 9-hole par 3 course consists of well thought out holes and some challenging water hazards to navigate over. In addition, we also have an outdoor driving range so you can practice your swing before teeing off.

ICONIC EXPERIENCES 
Adapting to change quickly has been fundamental to business success in 2020. Recognising the strength of a team and the contribution of each individual is now more important than ever.

Iconic Experiences is an inspiring and flexible solution for reward, recognition and incentive programmes. This is an innovative way to reinforce group identity and satisfy the human need for live interaction by giving corporate teams and customers a safe and appealing way to enjoy a group travel experience individually.

SPORTING LIFE
Set in Chewton Glen’s attractive grounds a myriad of sporting pursuits can be tailored to suit your time and budget; any one of them will make an entertaining stand-alone activity or can be combined with others for an exciting multi-activity event. Perfect for client entertainment or simply spending time with colleagues, the activities can be offered in a half-day format or for just an hour to enhance your programme.

ON THE WATER
The Solent is a unique stretch of water (the busiest for boating in the UK) and an area steeped in history and natural beauty, with pretty fishing ports and islands, and a wealth of activities in its many harbours and estuaries. Sheltered by the Isle of Wight, it is a perfect stage for a myriad of water-based activities and events. Take to the water for a day of relaxation or exhilaration, or both!

Only a short drive from Chewton Glen Hotel, the local marina provides the perfect base to enjoy one of our many options for getting out and onto the water. Try our Luxury Sailing or Powerboat Charter for a day of relaxation or, for the adrenaline junkies, a Sailing Regatta, Marine Mayhem event or a Rib Blast should do the trick.

WHAT’S COOKING?
Looking for something different? Get your creative juices flowing in The Kitchen, our cookery school in collaboration with celebrity chef James Martin. So why not fire up the ovens, get your spatula at the ready and have a fun filled day under the guidance of our Chef Tutor, Steve. From gin making to a ready, steady, baking challenge there is something suitable for every occasion, and what’s better, you leave all of the washing up to us!

The perfect cookery event to help feed your body and spirit offers an opportunity for teams to enjoy an inspiring class in Chewton Glen’s Kitchen Cookery School where they will create delicious dishes in double portions, donating half to those in need.

During the cookery workshop participants will learn new skills under the guidance of the Chef Tutor and prepare a nutritious and tasty meal, half of which will then be vacuum-sealed and distributed to a local homeless charity in Bournemouth. It’s a fun, hands-on day for you and your team to bond with a truly purposeful outcome.

CONVERSATION & TEA PARTY
At Chewton Glen we offer a special event which combines the fun of baking with the enjoyment and fulfilment of helping to make a real difference to the lives of older people who have become isolated from family and friends.

Working in conjunction with Contact the elderly, the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation amongst older people through face-to-face contact, your group will be challenged to create a tea party for a small group of local people aged 75 and over who live alone.

The day starts when the group meet their Chef Tutor at the Kitchen Cookery School. Participants will learn how to mix, bake, and slice & dice their way to create a fabulous treat in the great tradition of the hotel’s famed Captain Marryat afternoon tea.

Later that afternoon participants will host their older guests in a stylish private dining room with whom they will share the fruits of their labours and make a toast to friendship and fun with a celebratory glass of fizz.

TEAM BUILDING
Get ready to be put through your paces as a team. With various team-building challenges available you will be sure to leave a stronger team than when you arrived!

TABLET TREASURE HUNT 
Tablet Treasure Hunts at Chewton Glen are engaging, fun and competitive. Making the most of the hotel’s extensive grounds and gardens, you will be sent on a mission to complete as many challenging questions and tasks as you can.

Along the way, you may bump into some significant figures from the hotel’s colourful past, so it’s important to keep your eyes peeled! Each team will be issued with a Nexus 7 Tablet pre-loaded with an interactive map, along with customised questions and challenges.

Track the location of the other teams in order to stay ahead of the game and score points for correct answers – but be careful as you will lose points if your answers are wrong. Team scores will be displayed on a live leader board with the winner announced at the end of the allotted time.

GIVING BACK
People love to do things that matter and companies that encourage employees to take time to participate in events which give back to the community create a caring and fulfilling culture back in the workplace.

You can organise a great team activity with a purpose and harness the energy and investment expended to deliver added value for your company and your participants. The following activities are both entertaining and empowering and in most cases can be run indoors and out.

BIKE BUILD
This 2.5 hour challenge kicks off with a briefing and presentation from the chosen charity. Participants will learn how the bikes will be used creating a strong incentive and emotional bond for the group.

Teams of 5-8 guests will each be allocated a professional workshop with all the tools and equipment required to build one bike, but before they can start one member of the team has to get The Knowledge.

The Knowledge session provides the designated individuals with the skills required to build the bike which they then share with the rest of their team before coming up with a plan. ‘Curveballs’ will be thrown at them along the way: insufficient budget, missing parts and other challenges to overcome. Teams may need to collaborate to ensure they get their bike is built on budget and on time!

MINDFULNESS
We currently live and work within challenging, fast-paced, busy and uncertain times and practising mindfulness enables us to develop a new set of skills to stay steady in the midst of all this.

Mindfulness is a way of training our minds to be in the present moment, through mind-body meditation practices, rather than dwelling in the past or being caught up in the future. Over time it becomes a way of life, enabling us how to be more compassionate towards ourselves and others.

YOGA
Yoga is an ancient form of exercise that focuses on strength, flexibility and breathing to boost physical and mental wellbeing. So step away from the meeting room and take time for yourself and your team.

GUIDED BEACH WALK
Only a stones throw from the Jurassic South Coast, we are perfectly situated for a leisurely stroll to the beach. Join one of our knowledgeable spa team members for a break away from the hard work.

NEW FOREST
Wild ponies won’t be able to drag you away from the New Forest once you’ve experienced the beauty and peace of its idyllic glades, ancient woodland, open moors and heath-land. Once a Royal hunting ground for King William I and his noblemen in 12th century AD, this 150 square mile area of historic countryside is now one of the UK’s best-loved National Parks.

RAMBLE IN THE FOREST 
A guided walk is one of the most pleasurable ways to explore the Forest’s best-kept secrets and to enjoy the scenery, atmosphere and wildlife. You will get up close and personal with the many animals in the Forest and will experience the splendour of the heath-land and moorland mix.

Your expert guide will introduce you to the woodland fauna and flora, and you will learn about the history and ancient ways of the Forest, along with the modern requirements to sustain its heritage for many years to come.

HIGH ADRENALINE
Join the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull in this fast paced creative challenge that sees teams tasked with creating their very own F1 Car. With only a pre-designed chassis and a list of building regulations, teams must successfully build and brand their car, attract ‘sponsors’ and ultimately race!

Once the car is built, your team can add decorations and logos showing your team sponsors – using whatever materials you can source! Throughout the challenge your teams will compete in a series of head to head tasks, building on communication and logic, and including a riveting pit-stop challenge.

HUNT OR BE HUNTED
This is your opportunity to experience the ultimate activity for adrenaline-focused groups. Delivered by the elite Hunters from the award-winning Channel 4 programmes Hunted and Celebrity Hunted, the event is completely immersive and utterly entertaining. Featuring drones, dogs and booby traps, Hunt Or Be Hunted encourages team work, leadership and problem-solving.

LITTLE VIP’S ACTIVITIES
Calling all little explorers and big imaginations! We introduce you to our kids activities. Sip a G&T, head to the spa and rest in the knowledge that your children are having the time of their lives.

One moment they’ll make artistic creations to show you, the next they’ll head out onto our 130-acre grounds for a treasure hunt. We have plenty of sports and games up our sleeves to keep them entertained so you can enjoy a well-earned break.

THE SOUTH COAST
Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa is located on England’s South Coast in Hampshire, with the beach just a short walk away. Guests can enjoy a leisurely stroll to the beach at Highcliffe-on-Sea, or take a short drive to one of England’s many seaside towns.

Rooms: 70

Price: from 343 EUR per night

Source: www.chewtonglen.com