The Huntsman of Brockenhurst, New Forest

The Huntsman is a trendy inn with rooms on the main road from Brockenhurst to Lyndhurst - a suitcase-draggable walk from Brockenhurst train station, with its regular service to London. We love the fact you can have a car-free weekend break here.

Brockenhurst is the New Forest's largest village, with plenty of independent shops and restaurants.
By car: The hotel is 2 hours from London and Bristol, 2 hours 40 mins from Birmingham and 50 mins from Portsmouth. There is free private parking on-site.
By train: London Waterloo to Brockenhurst takes 1 hour 30 mins. The station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel. thetrainline.com

The quirky design touches, including a display of succulents and moss in the pages of a semi-closed antique book, are a highlight. City-types looking for 'grammable interiors will love it here.

Expect warm, cheery service - the waiting staff aren't shy to offer their opinions and recommendations.

• Bar
• Restaurant
• Heated terrace
• Garden
• Family rooms
• Free Wi-Fi
• Free parking

We love the room design, which makes you feel like you're in the pages of an interiors magazine. Patridge is a suite of rooms above the pub with a twin, double and separate shared bathroom - perfect for families or groups of friends.

Deluxe Double, Superior Double, King, Family Room, Superior Family Room, Suite
Facilities include: ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower, luxury linen, towels and bathrobes, White Company toiletries, free Wi-fi, hairdryer, Smart TV, Nespresso machine

We love the mezze sharer, which comes stacked with halloumi fries with spring onions and gotcha mayo, hummus with harissa chickpeas, marinated olives, quinoa salad and toasted pitta bread. At breakfast, choose from a menu that includes smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on toasted sourdough.

The Huntsman: pub classics, sharing platters, wood-fired pizzas, charcoal-grilled steaks, Sunday roasts. Open daily 12-8.30pm. Mains from £11.50.