The White Horse Hotel, Romsey, Hampshire - The Coaching Inn Group in Romsey, England

The hotel's Double AA Rosette awarded restaurant serves British cuisine using seasonal, local produce. The brasserie offers views of the courtyard and provides set menus and tasting experiences. Afternoon tea is available, and the restaurant was named Sustainable Restaurant of the Year 2015.

Each of the 30 rooms is individually styled and named after racehorses, reflecting the hotel's coaching inn heritage. Some rooms retain original period features such as uneven floorboards and historic staircases. Suites include mezzanine layouts with separate living areas and large bathrooms with roll-top baths.

The White Horse sits in the center of Romsey, a short walk from Romsey Abbey and the town's independent shops and restaurants. The New Forest National Park is 10 minutes' drive away, and fishing on the River Test is available one mile from the hotel. Public car parks near Waitrose are a few minutes' walk, with free parking from 4pm to 8:30am.

The hotel's bar stocks real ales, a wide selection of malt whiskies, and an extensive wine list. The courtyard provides outdoor seating for drinks and light meals. Evening events such as tribute nights and live music are held in the event space.

Dogs are welcome at the White Horse, with dog-friendly rooms and a sausage provided at breakfast for canine guests. Family rooms are available, and the restaurant offers a kids' menu. The hotel also provides a games drawer in some rooms and a rubber duck in bathrooms.

Dining: Double AA Rosette awarded restaurant with seasonal local produce

Rooms: Individually styled rooms named after racehorses

Location: Central Romsey near Romsey Abbey and New Forest National Park

Bar: Wide selection of malt whiskies and real ales

Family: Dog-friendly with family rooms and kids' menu