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. 27 of William Wolfe’s 100 best British hotels

Lime Wood

New Forest, Hampshire

LLime Wood, New Forest, Hampshire

Mr Wolfe’s review of Lime Wood

  • Privately owned
  • Historic building
  • Beautiful location
  • Superb service
  • Dog-friendly
  • Within 90 minutes of London

A Regency hunting lodge deep in the New Forest, where ponies wander past the windows and the interiors are a lesson in expensive informality. Lime Wood is the country hotel for people who own very good wellington boots and rarely use them.

Hartnett Holder & Co serves Angela Hartnett’s Italian cooking with the forest outside, and the Herb House spa is a temple of steam. Dogs are positively encouraged.