Limewood Hotel

My wife and I came to the spa for our anniversary, I had an Ayurvedic treatment from Sheena which was the best massage I’ve ever had. Incredibly relaxing and calming. The spa itself is beautiful, not too busy and a wonderful place to wind down. Lunch at Raw & Cured was also spectacular, great vegan options.

Lime Wood is undeniably beautiful. The setting in the New Forest is fantastic, the grounds are lovely and the spa is probably the strongest part of the experience. For me, though, the stay didn’t quite live up to the price or reputation. The food was perfectly OK rather than exceptional, and after a couple of days it started to feel quite repetitive. There are also surprisingly limited options for where and how you eat, so on a longer stay you can begin to feel a little trapped within the same experience. The atmosphere won’t be for everyone either. There’s a slightly self-conscious, rarefied feel to the place and, at times, the clientele can make it feel more like somewhere to be seen than somewhere to completely relax. I’m glad I experienced it, and the spa and setting are genuinely excellent, but at this price point I expected to come away wanting to return. I didn’t.

I had the great fortune of being invited to a "hosted backstage" dinner at Lime Wood, and our entire group had an absolutely wonderful time. The experience was flawless from start to finish, thanks to an incredible team: Chef Alex: Prepared a superb meal and was incredibly friendly, engaging, and interesting to talk to throughout the evening. Dan (Sommelier): Introduced us to wines I would never have chosen myself, but thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks to his wealth of knowledge and infectious enthusiasm, we all learned so much. Charlie: Welcomed us at the start and looked after us all night with great humor and the perfect level of attentiveness. It was an amazing evening filled with laughter, brilliant food, and great company. Highly recommended!

We had a very wonderful stay. All the Staffs are unbelievably kind and nice. Especially thanks to Giorgia and the team for helping us and showing us around which the room itself is absolutely lovely. And the AC is amazing during the heatwave. The bar and breakfast are very good. Very accommodating to food intolerance and Allergies. The food at the restaurant is not bad. Some dishes better than the other. I’d avoid the tiramisu. Spa is on the smaller side but has everything you need. However, lounges can get busy during the day. Overall, would def recommend anyone who needs a break from the city.

I’ve been here 2x for a Spa day! I absolutely love this space. The whole experience is lush. Great healthy food, lovely facilities, relaxing day, peaceful and great massage. In a beautiful place