The Montagu Arms Hotel

We stayed at the hotel for our wedding and my birthday combined, and it was our best ever hotel experience. The setting is glorious, the atmosphere excellent, the service impeccable and the room was amazing. The staff were especially good, being very friendly and attentive to all our needs. Special details like champagne for my birthday, wedding and birthday cards made it all the more memorable. We will never forget our wedding at the Montagu, and intend to return for our first anniversary.

Genuinely dog-friendly, wonderful place to say. Spacious hotel with lots of character. Plenty of outdoor areas to potter about in. Our room exceeded our expectations - amazing bathroom! Staff are welcoming and attentive. The dog bed and hamper for our greyhound were both thoroughly enjoyed. We genuinely really enjoyed our stay and would happily return.

Stayed here for 3 nights, we booked the hayloft room. The staff were all very traditional and attentive, the room was fantastic with upstairs sitting area and a very large bathroom. Complimentary sloe gin and water a nice touch. Continental Breakfast included, was plentiful and excellent quality. Thank you for our stay.

The boutique hotel is located in the centre of the small village of Beaulieu. It is a lovely old hotel and pub located just a few minutes away from the motor museum. The gardens are particularly attractive and well kept. Hotel carpark was secure and capacious. Our room was well appointed and spacious. The bed / linen was very comfortable and in great condition. Tea and coffee was provided, as was free mineral water and snacks. The continental breakfast was included in our package and was excellent (and was comprehensive in foods on offer). |If I had any complaint, it would be regarding the hotel restaurant. The dinner menu, was somewhat limited and relatively expensive. We ate there twice (as there are no alternatives dinner venues in the village) and both of my meals left much to be desired. Food delivery was relatively slow. The burger I ordered on the first night was unappealing and the beef patty quite tough, it was also served swimming in a strong relish of sorts. My second meal was the gnocchi vegetarian; unfortunately the whole dish was badly over cooked and very oily. The restaurant did remove the cost from our bill when informed of my dissatisfaction. It’s a shame as the food service was not in keeping with the overall hotel and its staffing.

A Charming Old Hotel in Beaulieu village , We had a warm welcome and had a feature room. Nice decor with a four posterbed ,super comfy a sofa a chair and excellent easy lighting. Tea and coffee and tasty flap jacks. Aircon in the room. A good bathroom shower over bath but Mr likes a bath . The continental breakfast is very good ,we never felt we needed a hot one ( pay extra for this ) Staff are very accommodating at breakfast. We ate dinner one night in Monty's. We both feel the , choice , quality and high price does not meet the standard you would expect from this kind of hotel. We had a cream tea that was good. A special mention of the lovely gardens and delightful young gardener who was lovely to talk to and answered some questions. |Would stay again , lovely people we met staying there too , what an extra bonus .|Thanks to the lovely staff |

So comfortable, relaxing and extremely dog friendly. Such beautiful gardens to explore that feel magical. I would really like to thank The Montagu Arms Hotel for such a pleasant stay. Especially to Paul, Louise and Olaf. Excellent service! Will be back sooner rather than later.

Great hotel for a special occasion. Excellent customer service, beautiful gardens, large comfortable room and good breakfast (we stuck with continental). Pretty good value if avoiding Friday & Saturday night stays. We are at Monty’s- all was good there.

A very civilised and relaxing experience. We only stayed one night, but it was thoroughly enjoyable. A rare treat these days to have crisp white linen tablecloths and napkins, but this not a stuffy hotel. The staff are extremely welcoming and helpful. Coffee in the beautiful garden after breakfast was a wonderful way to end our stay.

I have just celebrated my birthday with a wonderful stay at the Montagu Arms, and what a fantastic stay it was - happy birthday me!! We chose the Montagu Arms because of it's location in the quaint village of Beaulieu, and because it was home to the Michelin star restaurant, The Terrace (review to follow shortly). The building itself dates from the 17th Century and the gardens that surround it are stunning, even on a grey, rainy March afternoon. As soon as we arrived, we were made to feel extremely welcome. The hotel had upgraded us to their suit!! I didn't realise until later that they must have noticed my date of birth on the booking form and did this as a special treat for my birthday, it really was the most lovely surprise. Our luggage was taken up and we were shown around our room, or should I say rooms...! Delightful bedroom with a four poster bed, and dual aspect windows with views over the gardens, a separate living room, and two bathrooms!! I have never stayed in such a big area. The rooms are a little dated in their decor but this just adds to the charm as far as I am concerned. The bar, lounge and dining room are also exquisite and a delight to spend time in, an all the staff were amazingly friendly and helpful. Breakfast was a feast with a selection of cooked dishes available, in addition to homemade granola, fruit, pastries, breads and cheeses. I went for the smoked salmon and scrambled egg, on top of all the other treats available, and couldn't eat for the rest of the day! On check out, we were presented with a little paper bag with water and apples for our onward journey. It's simple touches like this that make a stay memorable and ensure repeat customers, although we may need to save the pennies as its not the cheapest option obviously!

My favorite place to stay in the UK. Hands down. A little treasure in the New Forest. The accommodations are quaint and comfortable. Every room is different and unique but all are beautiful. The staff is welcoming and made me feel comfortable from the start and after any visits, I feel like a regular. The garden is beautiful. The restaurant is wonderful. Monty's Pub is a favorite. The only downside...occasionally a wild pony or donkey may block the driveway. And I love it!!!

The Montague Arms is all about the little things like welcoming you at the door and showing you to your room while giving a mini tour and history of the place. They exceed customer expectations of always being friendly and attentive yet discreet when needed.They set the bar high! I loved the homemade biscuits, weather updates on our pillows, turn down service and my free newspaper. Not to forget, the brown paper bag of water and apples for our journey as we left. There are two restaurant located in the hotel, the Terrace with one Michelin star and brasserierie style Monty's Inn. The outdoor area is perfect in the warmer periods for high tea or drinks where you can watch the sparrows play in the garden.   Monty's Inn is more informal and suited us fine for the first night. Although we had a few lost in translation moment with our young French waiter, the meal was enjoyable and memorable. You can also use the gym, pool and spa facilities at their sister hotel, Carey's Manor Hotel & Spa in Brockenhurst, approximately 15 minutes away. The gym is airconditioned and if you're lucky, you might be able to join in on some exercise classes in the studio's. Although Beaulieu isn't a big village - a real blink and you'd miss it, it has charm that only a small place could replicate. Make sure to check out the chocolate shop, Patricks Patch - a communal garden and Steff's kitchen located opposite which uses the gardens produce.

Great atmosphere, good service, maybe more sandwich & less cake ... But very nice. Pot of gunpowder tea to go with it ... Great ambience :-)