William Wolfe
This morning
What to do in London this morning: a Morning Reviver at D.R. Harris, then kippers at The WolseleyThe only coffee shop I’d happily die in: Bar Italia, SohoBest pub on the planet: The Golden Lion, Osmotherley. Don’t tell anyoneShirt shopping is strictly observed in the morningDog-friendly hotel of the week: Chewton Glen (mind the weight limit)The best sausage in London: Jago’s, ChelseaWhat to do in London this morning: a Morning Reviver at D.R. Harris, then kippers at The WolseleyThe only coffee shop I’d happily die in: Bar Italia, SohoBest pub on the planet: The Golden Lion, Osmotherley. Don’t tell anyoneShirt shopping is strictly observed in the morningDog-friendly hotel of the week: Chewton Glen (mind the weight limit)The best sausage in London: Jago’s, Chelsea
no. 26 of William Wolfe’s 100 best British hotels

Chewton Glen

New Forest, Hampshire

CChewton Glen, New Forest, Hampshire

Mr Wolfe’s review of Chewton Glen

  • Privately owned
  • Beautiful location
  • Superb service
  • Dog-friendly

A Georgian country house on the edge of the New Forest, a short stroll from the sea, with treehouses in the woods for those who never quite grew out of Swallows and Amazons. Chewton Glen has been the gold standard of English country hotels for as long as I can remember.

Dogs are welcome, though, rather like luggage on a helicopter, they are subject to a weight limit: the hounds of the Baskerville persuasion should telephone ahead. Small dogs are adored, large ones are discussed, and nobody minds a muddy paw on the croquet lawn.

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