- Garden
- Swimming pool
- BBQ facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Air conditioning
- Private bathroom
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
About this property
Nestled in the heart of Hampshire's scenic New Forest National Park, Rhinefield House Hotel offers a grand, historic escape. This impressive Gothic Tudor-style mansion, constructed in 1887, sits within 40 acres of grounds and gardens. Explore the great outdoors with walks through the forest spotting wildlife, pony trekking along trails, or day trips to the nearby south coast. Rhinefield House provides luxury accommodation blending period elegance with modern comforts. The sumptuous bedrooms feature elegant decor and quality amenities. Dine on creative regional cuisine using locally sourced ingredients at the acclaimed 2 AA Rosette Armada Restaurant. Indulge in traditional afternoon tea in the refined lounges, modern British dishes at The Conservatory restaurant, or al fresco on the hotel’s terrace. This stately mansion offers an idyllic setting for romantic getaways, fairytale weddings, corporate retreats, and events. Unwind at Rhinefield’s outdoor pool, fitness room, spa treatment rooms and tennis courts. Just 30 minutes from Southampton and Bournemouth, Rhinefield House provides a convenient yet tranquil New Forest base. Complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking are available on-site. Rhinefield House Hotel is part of the Hand Picked Hotels collection of distinctive country house hotels and coastal resorts across the UK and the Channel Islands.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Spa and wellness centre
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- 3 restaurants
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Ramona
United Kingdom
“The hotel is in the New Forest surrounded with amazing nature.They have heated outdoor pool, and an amazing garden.The staff is exceptional, very polite.The food was special, very tasty but princely.” - Ian
United Kingdom
“Everything went very well from the moment of arriving to checking out. It's an excellent hotel in every respect, with an interesting history and lovely grounds and a particularly pleasing ornamental drive leading up to it..” - Karl
United Kingdom
“Bed v comfortable, breakfast good and service good.” - Lesley
United Kingdom
“From the check in to the check out, everything was excellent. We had dinner in the hotel for three nights and the food and service was superb, although a little slow. Not a cheap hotel to stay at, but for a rare treat was worth every penny.” - Gf
United Kingdom
“Location, staff and service quality, excellent food too” - Denise
United Kingdom
“Staff were professional and extremely helpful. Food was excellent and the room was exceptionally comfortable and clean as well as restful. Had a light supper in the conservatory which was delicious. Set in amazing forest so great for walks. Looks...” - Natalie
United Kingdom
“Fabulous hotel with lovely staff and excellent facilities. Perfect for a honeymoon.” - Claudia
United Kingdom
“Super friendly staff, and exceptional surroundings.” - Carol
United Kingdom
“We really liked the hotel and the staff were very friendly” - Lisa
United Kingdom
“The staff, the surroundings, the food, the room….everything. It is a perfect place to stay.”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- Armada Restaurant
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsVegetarian
- The Conservatory
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
- The Lounge Bar
- CuisineBritish
- Dietary optionsGluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.





The fine print
Please note that bookings made on flexible terms need to be cancelled by 12:00 on the day before arrival; bookings made on prepayment terms are non-refundable and non-changeable.
Guests are advised to reserve a table in the restaurant before arrival in order to avoid disappointment.
Rhinefield House Hotel hosts weddings and celebrations throughout the year. The hotel management makes every effort to ensure that disruption is kept to a minimum.
Please note that for rates including dinner, a GBP 35 dinner allowance per person is offered. This does not include a 3-course meal.
When booking for more than 6 people, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The property has a limited number of dog-friendly rooms available, which are offered on a first come, first served basis and are subject to extra fees. Please inform us at the time of booking if you will be staying with a dog. We will confirm the availability of a dog friendly room within 24 hrs of the booking being made. If no dog friendly rooms are available, we will refund your booking. A maximum of 2 dogs per room can be accommodated.
Please inform Rhinefield House Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.