The Montagu Arms in Beaulieu, England

The hotel has two dining venues: the Terrace Restaurant, a wood-panelled dining room, and Monty's Inn, a relaxed country pub. An in-house chef creates gourmet cuisine inspired by local produce sourced from the surrounding landscape. Afternoon tea is served in the garden or lounge, using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.

The hotel accommodates dogs at no extra cost, offering a dog bed, feeding bowls, and a welcome hamper with treats and toys. A dog menu is available at Monty's Inn, and dogs get a cooked sausage at breakfast. Pet amenities include dog shampoo, poop bags, and a pick-and-mix treat station in the lounge.

The hotel has landscaped gardens with a fountain, outdoor furniture, and a sun terrace. Guests can play croquet on the lawn or use walking trails, including a path to Bucklers Hard along the Beaulieu River. The garden provides table service for alfresco lunch and afternoon tea.

Accommodations range from Hayloft suites and Courtyard retreat rooms to historic four-poster bedrooms. Rooms include White Company toiletries, tea and coffee facilities, and welcome items like homemade sloe gin and granola bars. Courtyard rooms have underfloor heating, free-standing baths, and private outdoor spaces.

The hotel sits in Beaulieu village in the New Forest, close to the National Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard Maritime Museum, and Beaulieu Abbey. A footpath behind the hotel leads to Bucklers Hard, a 2-mile walk along the Beaulieu River. The area offers cycling routes and golf courses.

Dining: Terrace Restaurant and country pub Monty's Inn

Pet-Friendly: Dog bed, dog menu, welcome hamper at no extra cost

Gardens: Croquet lawn, walking trails, alfresco dining

Rooms: Hayloft suites, Courtyard retreats, four-poster bedrooms

Location: Minutes from National Motor Museum, Bucklers Hard, Beaulieu Abbey

Historic: 18th-century coaching house in the New Forest