The Retreat New Forest

Peaceful and lovely energy

Nothing

Perfectly Perfect highly recommend Peace and tranquil

Large room and convenient place to stay for a early flight from Bournemouth airport.

A dog was barking in another room which was disturbing. The noise from the road was loud for rooms that face the front. Shower did not drain.

It was good value for money. The accommodation side felt a bit like staying in a youth hostel. My single room was tastefully decorated and simple but the shared areas of this big old hotel felt worn. A hotel of two halves as the high dining restaurant was very modern and offered to host events.

As above, accommodation needs an update. Didn’t like letting myself in, would have preferred someone on reception all evening. Thought a ‘retreat’ in countryside would be quiet but could hear traffic all night on busy A road. Staff in restaurant a bit abrasive. Had asked bar staff earlier if I could come down for a starter, they’d said yes. I tried to phone restaurant to book this in but got answer phone. Lady in charge of restaurant said I needed a booking - and not being able to get through showed they were busy. Didn’t look busy and I was staying at hotel. They begrudgingly allowed me to sit in bar.