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Hotel Review
Careys Manor Hotel & Spa, Brockenhurst, New Forest
Carey's Manor is a friendly spa hotel in Brockenhurst in the heart of the charming New Forest. The old manor part of the hotel is truly grand with buckets of character, while other parts of the hotel have been added to over the years giving a more modern feel. The Sen Spa is a destination in itself, with a Thai team of masseuses that work magic on aching limbs, a hydrotherapy pool and full thermal suite, and innovative new treatments - such as the Alphasphere sound and light treatment. Food is top-notch in the French brasserie Blaireau, the Thai Zen Garden and the main Cambium restaurant.
THE DETAILS
Location
We love wandering into Brockenhurst and browsing the little art galleries and gift shops - and stopping for a cake at the Bakehouse.
The hotel is in a prime location for enjoying woodland walks in the National Park.
By car: it takes around 30 minutes from Southampton and 2 hours from London. The hotel offers free parking.
By train: Brockenhurst station is a 10-minute walk from the hotel. The journey takes 13 minutes from Southampton and 1 hour 40 minutes from London Waterloo. thetrainline.com
Style & Character
The hotel suits Londoners looking for a weekend in the country with some serious pampering. The spa has a great ambience, with its Thai-style decor, low lighting and hushed atmosphere.
Service & Facilities
We love that they kept the same table set for us at breakfast so there was never a scrabble to be seated.
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Indoor pool
- Spa
- Wheelchair accessible
- Free breakfast
- Free parking
- 24-hour room service
- Laundry & dry cleaning service
Rooms
The four-poster manor suite is the grandest room in the house with a beautiful bay window. Pittefaux Cottage, located in the grounds, is a self-catering cottage for up to seven people. We love the smart TVs that let you log in to your Netflix so you can watch the next episode in your box-set.
Manor Rooms & Suites, Garden Rooms & Suites, Pittefaux Cottage
Facilities include: king-size locally handcrafted bed, ensuite bathroom with bath & shower, 24-hour room service, tea & coffee-making facilities, bathrobes, iron & ironing board, hair dryer, smart TV, Wi-Fi, in-room safe and fridge
Food & Drink
There are great healthy eating options on the superfood menu created by Spring Green London, and available all day in Zen Garden, Cambium and the bar. We love the enormous breakfast and the dish of rye toast with smashed avocado, poached egg, chilli and lemon available to order.
Cambium: two AA Rossettes, formal, refined British dishes, local ingredients. Open all day. Mains from £15.
Le Blaireau: relaxed, Brasserie-style dining, authentic French cuisine. Open for lunch Friday-Sunday 12-2.30pm and dinner four days a week 6-10pm. Mains from £14.50.
Zen Garden: healthy spa menu, authentic Thai dishes, ethical food policy. Open for dinner four days a week 5.30-10pm. Mains from £14.95.