Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, parking is available on-site and is free of charge. There are limited spaces for parking.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee, approximately GBP 10.00 to 15.00 for adults and children.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Yes, the hotel allows pets in specific rooms only, with a pet fee of GBP 11.50 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in is from 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The hotel offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including accessible parking and facilities. There are also step-free entrances.

Where is the hotel located in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Milford on Sea, within a 10-minute drive of New Forest National Park and Milford on Sea Beach. It is approximately 14.8 miles from Bournemouth Beach and 10.6 miles from Beaulieu National Motor Museum.

What are the policies for guests staying with children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

South Lawn Hotel in Milford on Sea

Average nightly price at South Lawn Hotel by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$121
February	$127
March	$133
April	$135
May	$182
June	$193
July	$196
August	$193
September	$192
October	$145
November	$116
December	$120

What guests think

At South Lawn Hotel, guests praise the friendly staff, very dog-friendly setup with a paddock, spacious clean rooms, and a peaceful location handy for the New Forest and Lymington, with breakfast and dinners often described as tasty.

Several reviews note warm rooms and a lack of air conditioning, plus occasional comments about lighting or limited views. Cleanliness is generally strong, though a few mention dust or bathroom mold and one report of dog mess just outside. While most meals draw praise, there are isolated complaints about a bland burger or breakfast value, and one guest disliked dogs being in rooms. Expect a welcoming, dog-friendly base with comfortable rooms and dependable food near the New Forest.

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Cleanliness

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Service

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Facilities

Ample free parking, a welcoming bar/lounge and outdoor seating, plus standout dog amenities including a dedicated exercise paddock.

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Julie

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Very nice hotel. Room spacious, up together and clean. Lovely breakfast.

10

Julie

Aug 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Good value for money, very clean, quiet, ample parking, staff very efficient.

10

Nick

May 29, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

We all loved the fact that it was very dog friendly. We got a lovely welcome for the dog. The paddock dog exercise area was fantastic, allowing our dog to stretch his legs.

10

Mark

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a perfectly placed central point for easy access to Milton on Sea, Lymington and the surrounding areas. I was upgraded to a King sized room upon check in. The room was very spacious, clean and tidy. The room was warm, but a fan was provided, which was a nice touch. The view out onto the surrounding campsite and countryside was very nice. The bed was very comfortable. There was ample parking. The reception staff were very helpful. I will be looking at this property again for future stays. Excellent.

10

Lynn

Aug 20, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

This hotel is lovely, has ample parking which is FREE and lovely rooms with everything you could need including a small fridge. The staff were lovely and the breakfasts were hot and plentiful. We will be returning and would definitely recommend.

10

Faye

Jun 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Loved this hotel. So friendly. Attentive staff. Exceptionally dog friendly. Fabulous large modern room, well equipped. Ate dinner in hotel both evenings and food was lovely with great portions. Did not have breakfast. Lovely peaceful outdoor areas to sit and relax. Fenced dog paddock was great for exercising the dogs and socialising with other dog owners. The only area for improvement is to have some wire to cover the gap at the bottom of the paddock gate, as our little dog escaped underneath.

10

Stuart

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely staff,very clean,comfortable bedrooms,ideal for dog owners with a dog exercise paddock. The room was very warm. Dinner ok but nothing to write home about. Just convenient if you are staying there. Definitely would stay again.

10

Jane

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay for the weekend, with our dog, Remi Very dog friendly; best I have stayed at with our dog which included a designated dog exercise paddock which was great and he was welcome in the lounge area, bar and restaurant. Room was spacious and comfortable. Food in the restaurant was delicious and being a coeliac, I was able to select from the menu and waiter checked if my choice was GF.

10

Kevin

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good size, clean, comfortable, well appointed rooms with plenty of free on site parking. Check in was fast and efficient. Sandra was first rate, friendly and welcoming. The common areas were clean and comfortable, the bar welcoming and the outdoor seating area large enough to not get crowded.

10

Fred

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, very relaxing; pleasant staff, beautiful room with many facilities, fridge and bottled water a real treat, we had an evening meal in the restaurant a Sunday roast and it was really excellent. The lounge there has wonderful comfortable chairs and is a real pleasure to sit in. This is a dog friendly hotel which we would not usually book into, but we want to say, the facilities for dogs are above excellent, with a paddock for them and separate part in the restaurant, so was no bother at all to pet less clients like us, no pet hairs at all , superb. We took time deciding whether to put a negative but in the interests of a true review felt we had to, but to make clear, The only reason that we took a star off facilities was the heat in the room, which meant our first 2 nights we hardly slept at all, whilst respecting the reasons for the owners decision not to put air con in the new rooms, and also realise that we had very hot weather during our stay, it was very uncomfortable to say the least, had the hotel itself not been as good as it was, we would have left after the first night. But that apart, it is a great hotel and one that we will definitely return to and recomend to our friends, (but just not in the summer.)

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Cleanliness

Rooms and common areas are generally very clean, with many guests praising housekeeping. A few reports note dust or bathroom mold and one instance of dog mess outside near the entrance.

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Alexia

Aug 27, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Clean, comfortable and safe. The staff were very accommodating.

8

Julie

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Good location. Very nice hotel. Room spacious, up together and clean. Lovely breakfast.

8

keith

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay, top of wardrobe was thick with dust, was going to put my suitcase there out of the way but didn’t. Burger had zero flavour so didn’t eat it. Wasn’t asked why I didn’t eat it so ate out on the third night.

10

Gwendolyn

Jun 15, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A very pleasant hotel with friendly, efficient staff and very clean room. The mattress was a little firm for my arthritic shoulders but that is a personal preference.

10

Sara

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy with everything you need, parking too! short distance from Lymington centre.

10

matthew

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a great weekend spent at this amazing hotel. The staff were so friendly and professional. The room was huge, extremely clean and had a great view of the horses in the neighbouring field. The main selling point for us was that this hotel was dog friendly. Needless to say, we will be returning next year.

10

Cheryl

Jan 17, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very nice. The bedroom was very comfortable as were the beds. The breakfast was very tasty and affordable. Parking was conveniently outside. It was nice seeing dogs in the hotel. But unfortunately I stepped on dog poo on the short walk from the hotel entrance to my car which was not pleasant at all. The brown pebbles made it hard to see. All in all I would come back if I was in the are but careful where you step.

6

Ian

Jan 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was good , bed comfortable but the bathroom was full of mold , shower leaking out , mold around all the seals Breakfast was very good , apart from the bathroom overall was reasonably ok

10

Kevin

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good size, clean, comfortable, well appointed rooms with plenty of free on site parking. Check in was fast and efficient. Sandra was first rate, friendly and welcoming. The common areas were clean and comfortable, the bar welcoming and the outdoor seating area large enough to not get crowded.

10

Calvin

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and clean room. Professional service throughout. Beautiful sceneries and amazing restaurant. Will be coming back again.

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and comfortable, often modern and well equipped, with some including small fridges. Several reviews mention warm rooms and lack of air conditioning, occasional lighting issues or limited views, and minor noise from squeaky floors.

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Jacki

May 23, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was actually much nicer than it looks in photos. Rooms are large and comfortable.

8

Graham

Sep 8, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

A lovely hotel with excellent food and staff. The only reason I can't give it a straight 5 stars is that the lighting in the public areas, and in our room at least , was poor. Lots of bare LED lamps which produced a lot of glare but not much in the way of illumination and lots of shadows. It became quite hard on the eyes.

10

Miss Melanie

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spacious, very clean and very new. Only downfall with the rooms were lack of natural light as window was very small, and with a new build, was very surprised that it did not have air conditioning, although a very small fan is provided. Another plus was the room had a small fridge, and a good selection of teas and coffee. The dining areas were very large, and well laid out. The only thing that was a little off putting was that it was extremely quiet, with the music so low that you felt you had to whisper your conversation as everyone would of heard what you were saying! The service was exceptional from the staff, was very well organised and efficient. The food was incredible, breakfast and dinner, and was very well priced. Overall our stay was a good 9 out of 10, would def recommend this lovely hotel. It would be a 10 out of 10 if air conditioning was to be installed.

10

matthew

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a great weekend spent at this amazing hotel. The staff were so friendly and professional. The room was huge, extremely clean and had a great view of the horses in the neighbouring field. The main selling point for us was that this hotel was dog friendly. Needless to say, we will be returning next year.

10

adam

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Great location if you want to explore the New Forest. Very attentive staff. Lovely breakfast. Spacious room! Absolutely stay again!

8

AMANDA

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Was a lovely stay. The only issue i had was the floor in the room was very squeaky

10

Glyn

Aug 3, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great room in size and decor

10

Joanne

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large and had everything. Very comfortable. Booked a room with ‘no view’ … would book again. Didn’t use the dining room or bar. Reception very friendly. Great base for the area. Highly recommend.

10

Fred

Sep 5, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, very relaxing; pleasant staff, beautiful room with many facilities, fridge and bottled water a real treat, we had an evening meal in the restaurant a Sunday roast and it was really excellent. The lounge there has wonderful comfortable chairs and is a real pleasure to sit in. This is a dog friendly hotel which we would not usually book into, but we want to say, the facilities for dogs are above excellent, with a paddock for them and separate part in the restaurant, so was no bother at all to pet less clients like us, no pet hairs at all , superb. We took time deciding whether to put a negative but in the interests of a true review felt we had to, but to make clear, The only reason that we took a star off facilities was the heat in the room, which meant our first 2 nights we hardly slept at all, whilst respecting the reasons for the owners decision not to put air con in the new rooms, and also realise that we had very hot weather during our stay, it was very uncomfortable to say the least, had the hotel itself not been as good as it was, we would have left after the first night. But that apart, it is a great hotel and one that we will definitely return to and recomend to our friends, (but just not in the summer.)

8

Geoffrey

Mar 17, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Ligjting in the room was rather bright, view from the window was poor. But otherwise pleasant.

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Service

Service is a strong point, with friendly, attentive, and efficient staff and quick, smooth check-in. Staff respond rapidly to small issues and make solo travellers and dog owners feel welcome.

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Mark

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a perfectly placed central point for easy access to Milton on Sea, Lymington and the surrounding areas. I was upgraded to a King sized room upon check in. The room was very spacious, clean and tidy. The room was warm, but a fan was provided, which was a nice touch. The view out onto the surrounding campsite and countryside was very nice. The bed was very comfortable. There was ample parking. The reception staff were very helpful. I will be looking at this property again for future stays. Excellent.

10

matthew

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

What a great weekend spent at this amazing hotel. The staff were so friendly and professional. The room was huge, extremely clean and had a great view of the horses in the neighbouring field. The main selling point for us was that this hotel was dog friendly. Needless to say, we will be returning next year.

10

Daniel

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Friendly efficient staff. Large well lit room with a very comfortable bed. Breakfast excellent with plenty of choice.

10

Steve

Dec 20, 2022

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Stayed 19,345 nights

Staff excellent

10

Paul

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ll stay at South lawns could not have been any better, the staff are very attentive, the food in the evening was excellent, the breakfast was outstanding, this is a hotel I would recommend to anyone, and we look forward to our next stay.

10

Paul

Nov 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely stay, as a lone traveler made to feel welcome, all the staff are great, needed a extra day no problem, just a nice place to stay in. No negatives.

10

Sally

Nov 5, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very polite and helpful staff. Even though the hotel was very busy it was quiet. Nice breakfast, good selection. Would stay there again.

10

Kevin

Jun 23, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good size, clean, comfortable, well appointed rooms with plenty of free on site parking. Check in was fast and efficient. Sandra was first rate, friendly and welcoming. The common areas were clean and comfortable, the bar welcoming and the outdoor seating area large enough to not get crowded.

10

Sandra

Jul 3, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

A lovely friendly welcome with all staff members smiling and relaxed when dealing with guests. Dinner was very good and the room was very comfortable.

10

Paul

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Guests are so well looked after, the food is especially well presented and the breakfast is very tasty, staff are very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend and would stay again.

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Location

Peaceful, attractive setting convenient for the New Forest, Milford-on-Sea and Lymington, making a good base for exploring the coast. A few guests note it’s a little far from amenities.

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Nicola

Mar 26, 2024

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Stayed 3 nights

Lovely hotel, excellent staff, very clean. A little far from amenities. Insufficient toiletries

10

Sara

Sep 22, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Clean tidy with everything you need, parking too! short distance from Lymington centre.

10

Mark

Aug 13, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

This was a perfectly placed central point for easy access to Milton on Sea, Lymington and the surrounding areas. I was upgraded to a King sized room upon check in. The room was very spacious, clean and tidy. The room was warm, but a fan was provided, which was a nice touch. The view out onto the surrounding campsite and countryside was very nice. The bed was very comfortable. There was ample parking. The reception staff were very helpful. I will be looking at this property again for future stays. Excellent.

8

Geoffrey

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

In an attractive location

8

Ashleigh

Jun 4, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location to Milford and Lymington.

10

adam

Sep 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely hotel. Great location if you want to explore the New Forest. Very attentive staff. Lovely breakfast. Spacious room! Absolutely stay again!

8

Ashleigh

Mar 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Good location for Milford and close to Lymington and exploring the beautiful coastline.

8

Stephen

Dec 10, 2022

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Stayed 1 night

Check in was quick and efficient and the room I was given was spacious with a well appointed bathroom. It was generally comfortable with the usual amenities. Generously sized restaurant and bar area and the food was very good. Overall a good hotel in a lovely location.

10

Joanne

Feb 6, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Room was large and had everything. Very comfortable. Booked a room with ‘no view’ … would book again. Didn’t use the dining room or bar. Reception very friendly. Great base for the area. Highly recommend.

10

Rachel

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great all round relaxing room. Friendly staff and fantastic food. Beautiful area.

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Dining

Breakfasts and dinners are frequently praised as tasty, well presented and accommodating of dietary needs. Some feedback mentions a bland burger or missing items and that breakfast can feel overpriced.

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chris

Jun 6, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was first class room ,food ,staff we will definitely stay again . Many thanks for everything

8

keith

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Amazing stay, top of wardrobe was thick with dust, was going to put my suitcase there out of the way but didn’t. Burger had zero flavour so didn’t eat it. Wasn’t asked why I didn’t eat it so ate out on the third night.

10

Miss Melanie

Jul 24, 2023

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Stayed 4 nights

Room was spacious, very clean and very new. Only downfall with the rooms were lack of natural light as window was very small, and with a new build, was very surprised that it did not have air conditioning, although a very small fan is provided. Another plus was the room had a small fridge, and a good selection of teas and coffee. The dining areas were very large, and well laid out. The only thing that was a little off putting was that it was extremely quiet, with the music so low that you felt you had to whisper your conversation as everyone would of heard what you were saying! The service was exceptional from the staff, was very well organised and efficient. The food was incredible, breakfast and dinner, and was very well priced. Overall our stay was a good 9 out of 10, would def recommend this lovely hotel. It would be a 10 out of 10 if air conditioning was to be installed.

10

Paul

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

I’ll stay at South lawns could not have been any better, the staff are very attentive, the food in the evening was excellent, the breakfast was outstanding, this is a hotel I would recommend to anyone, and we look forward to our next stay.

10

TERENCE L

Oct 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Very nice modern Hotel. Good dining experience both Dinner & Breakfast.

10

Jane

Apr 24, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Lovely place to stay for the weekend, with our dog, Remi Very dog friendly; best I have stayed at with our dog which included a designated dog exercise paddock which was great and he was welcome in the lounge area, bar and restaurant. Room was spacious and comfortable. Food in the restaurant was delicious and being a coeliac, I was able to select from the menu and waiter checked if my choice was GF.

10

Lesley

Jan 30, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was lovely and spacious, everything was very clean. Staff very pleasant and welcoming. Rooms priced reasonably but felt breakfast a little overpriced for what is was but all in all a lovely stay.

8

GI

Jun 9, 2023

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Stayed 3 nights

Great location. Friendly staff. Good price. Food very good.

10

Paul

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Guests are so well looked after, the food is especially well presented and the breakfast is very tasty, staff are very friendly and helpful, would highly recommend and would stay again.

10

Calvin

Aug 11, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Spacious and clean room. Professional service throughout. Beautiful sceneries and amazing restaurant. Will be coming back again.

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South Lawn Hotel

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