The Mayflower
Pub with rooms in Lymington, Hampshire
From £150 per night
Curator's notes:
- Stylishly refurbished coastal inn
- Views over the historic Lymington harbour
- Rooms have the wow factor
- Big garden and terrace; alfresco heaven
Our room was beautiful and cosy – who doesn’t want a huge bathtub in the room?
Rooms from
7 doubles: £150
Good to know
- Accepts all major credit cards
- Disabled access
- Alfresco & private dining
- Parking available
- Dog stay: £15
Water and
waves
Overlooking Lymington harbour, this Georgian port town is renowned
for its sailing and has two marinas.
Outdoor
adventures
Charter a yacht and take to the Solent to find your sea legs, catch
a ferry to explore the Isle of Wight, head to the the New Forest
for walking, cycling and pony riding adventures, or stay in town
and follow the sea wall on foot or bike.
Dog-friendly
Dogs are welcome to stay overnight in the rooms, and can accompany
you to the bar and garden areas.
Rooms
Staying true to the area's seafaring heritage, The Mayflower's seven charming bedrooms are awash with calming coastal tones and nods to all things nautical.
Each room has its unique charms and special touches, from indulgent roll-top baths and reinvigorating rainfall showers to in-room espresso machines for that much-need caffeine fix after a deep sleep in between Egyptian cotton sheets. Four of the rooms (Aston, Kelpie, Windflower, Leopard) have views across Lymington harbour and the local sailing club, and all have wifi, tea-making facilities and natural Bramley bath and body products.
The Aston Suite is a large and luxurious ground-floor bedroom and is perfect for families. It has a well-appointed bathroom with a shower over a Victorian style roll-top bath as well as beautiful views of the terrace, garden and harbour beyond.
Restaurant & bar
With a true passion for food, expect classic pub dishes created from locally sourced ingredients showcasing the best produce from New Forest and Hampshire coast.
There are comfy sofas and leather wingback chairs in the nautically themed bar, alongside wood floors roaring open fires and big windows. If the weather's fine snap up the best seats in the house on the elegant outdoor terrace for an alfresco lunch or a quiet afternoon pint in the sun.
From sesonally changing menus perhap start with pork and black pudding sausage roll with piccalilli, follow with chargrilled tuna, Greek salad, crumbled feta, lemon and olive oil, or steak and ale suet pudding, buttered spring greens and champ mash, leaving room for pineapple tart Tatin with rum and raisin ice cream.
Private dining
The vast garden, some of it under cover, offers great opportunities for private events, whether it be a cocktail reception, work gathering or family party. Indoors, the private dining room is an ideal spot for a coastal party or gathering of up to 20 people.
Experiences
Beaulieu Adventure
Explore one of England’s most fascinating estates — home to the British National Motor Museum, Palace House and Gardens, and the ruins of a medieval abbey in the heart of the New Forest.
New Forest Cycle Ride
Explore the beautiful New Forest on two wheels on this self-guided cycle trip, which includes all-day cycle hire and a night’s accommodation in the Georgian town of Lymington on the coast for two people on a shared room basis.
New Forest Private Hack
Ride out over the beautiful ancient hunting grounds of the New Forest on a 90-minute private hack in traditional English saddle led by an experienced guide.
New Forest Riding Lesson
Learn to ride a horse or brush up on your skills with a 45-minute lesson (for two people) at a British Horse Society approved riding establishment in the New Forest.
New Forest Trail Ride
Meander through the beautiful and varied landscapes of the New Forest on a two-hour group ride in Western saddle, led by an experienced guide. Suitable for beginners,
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