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New Forest National Park Hampshire, United Kingdom

Fantastic 8th wedding anniversary

Review of Lime Wood Hotel
5.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 4 Jan 2025via mobile
My wife and I visited Lime Wood for a celebratory dinner on our eighth wedding anniversary, and as always, we were delighted.

We received a warm and welcoming greeting at the hotel reception. We arrived a little early, but this was not a problem, as we were shown to the comfortable lounge area where we enjoyed a glass of wine and relaxed until our table was ready.

When we were seated, the entire dining experience, from appetizer to dessert, was impeccable. The sommelier was also exceptional; he expertly explained the wine list, listened attentively, and offered helpful suggestions without trying to upsell us. Thank you.

The à la carte menu has a strong Italian influence, which was not a concern for us, but it is worth noting. However, an alternative menu is also available with a wonderful selection of dishes.

After dinner, we went to the drawing room for coffee. A kind woman lit the fire for us, and they presented us with a lovely wedding anniversary dessert plate, which was a thoughtful touch.

From beginning to end, the entire experience was truly wonderful. While it is a premium price, it is well worth it, particularly for special occasions. Many thanks to Jack and David, who provided exceptional service and care throughout our visit.
Date of stay: December 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Reviewed 3 January 2025

Faultless in every way. Staff attentive but not intrusive. Apartment excellent bed comfortable restaurant food highest quality. Room service perfect and speedily presented. A memorable stay and good value at this level of quality. Well done

Date of stay: November 2024
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Reviewed 25 November 2024

Simply wonderful. From the moment to arrived to when we left the service was off the scale. Wonderful accommodation, incredible food and service levels which were amazing. Simply the best stay - and we travel a lot and get to stay in some of the best hotels in the world!

Date of stay: November 2024
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Reviewed 24 November 2024

Called in for a glass of wine with my husband after a very emotional visit to a family member in a local nursing home. Told they were too busy to offer that service and suggested we visit the "cafe" in their leisure club!!
Too busy to pour two glasses of wine in an area we could sit and relax? Felt humiliated and very unwelcome.

Date of stay: November 2024
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Thank Maddy S
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Reviewed 11 October 2024

The hotel and grounds are absolutely Beautiful, the staff are very friendly.

There was a problem with the electrics in our room. A socket was loose and most of the others had gaps around them. The electric kept on cutting out so we had to get ready for dinner in the dark. We mentioned it at reception and someone did go and look and came to the restaurant to find us to say we just needed to reset it by taking the key card out for 1 minute and putting it back.

This kept happening and when it did the lights went out so you had to find your way down a tiny curved staircase in the pitch black to take the card out, wait a minute and put it back. Not really what you expect from this level of hotel (or cost we paid for the room).

For dinner I had Lemon Risotto which I'm sorry to say was awful, my husband eats anything and he didn't even like it (thats saying something). I didn't eat it but wasn't asked why so we just left it.

As others have mentioned service at the bar was very, very slow.

Shame as we visit previously and it was very special so we were really looking forward to coming back.

Date of stay: September 2024
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Reviewed 1 October 2024 via mobile

We have not been for a while but the whole lunch experience was outstanding. The food, drink especially complimentary alcohol free cocktails, service and coffee afterwards in front of a log fire made our celebration of my wife’s birthday fantastic

Room tip: Parking a bit tight but drop off easy
Date of stay: September 2024
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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