Forest Park Country Hotel & Inn

“Lovely stay!”

This is a lovely hotel in Brockenhurst. Staff at reception were all very helpful and we had a lovely spacious and clean room. The only slight negative is that there was no air conditioning and it was very hot during our stay. However, they provided multiple fans and the windows all opened out wel… Mais

This is a lovely hotel in Brockenhurst. Staff at reception were all very helpful and we had a lovely spacious and clean room. The only slight negative is that there was no air conditioning and it was very hot during our stay. However, they provided multiple fans and the windows all opened out well to let fresh air circulate. I loved sitting out in the garden on one of the deck chairs enjoying the late afternoon sunshine. We also had a delicious dinner in the restaurant with good service. About a 10 minute walk from Brockenhurst and there appeared to be plenty of free parking on site.

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“Birthday Celebrations and Dinner”

I wanted to express my thanks and gratitude to the friendly & attentive staff at Forest Park Hotel. My friend and I celebrated our joint 70th birthday there with 32 friends and family members, and it could not have gone better, the food was delicious too. Their assistance during the planning stages… Mais

I wanted to express my thanks and gratitude to the friendly & attentive staff at Forest Park Hotel. My friend and I celebrated our joint 70th birthday there with 32 friends and family members, and it could not have gone better, the food was delicious too. Their assistance during the planning stages was invaluable and ensured our day ran smoothly. The hotel and grounds are beautiful, in a great location and we will certainly return for another stay - something many of our friends have also said. Once again, thank you for taking such good care of us. Ian Parsons

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“Great Hotel in the heart of the Forest”

I booked this trip to Forest Park Hotel over a year ago as a pre cruise overnighter for our multi-generational family group of 7 people ages 76 to 9. I had originally chosen this hotel after visiting the Coaching Inn’s Swan at Stafford last year and being really impressed by the beautiful and qu… Mais

I booked this trip to Forest Park Hotel over a year ago as a pre cruise overnighter for our multi-generational family group of 7 people ages 76 to 9. I had originally chosen this hotel after visiting the Coaching Inn’s Swan at Stafford last year and being really impressed by the beautiful and quirky little hotel. I then thought to try Forest Park as one of their Premium Collection in the New Forest about 30 minutes from Southampton. As it’s been so hot this year I was a little worried about the lack of air conditioning in what is quite an old building. There have been some grumpy reviews recently and at one point I considered changing the booking to one of the standard Southampton ‘beige’ hotels with AC. I’m so glad I didn’t cancel. Our approach to the hotel right in the heart of the forest was idyllic, spotting the famous New Forest ponies and foals, donkeys with their cute babies, Highland Cattle etc. all roaming free in the beautiful forest and heath and right up to the hotels’ front door! We were right on time for a 3pm check-in for 4 rooms with all requests met and keys handed over with no fuss. The receptionist was exceptionally helpful, so ignore the previous moaning reviews! The rooms were of similar design to the ones in Stafford, all slightly different but very cosy. No modern beige grey and steel here. The artwork is eclectically bonkers and the ducks in the bathrooms blend beautifully with the Dyson hairdryers! We already had 2 fans in all the rooms and tea, coffee and biscuits galore. The receptionist will supply you with fresh milk on request. All was good. We then all went straight out into the gorgeous gardens which has pathways straight into the forest, where ponies might approach and be petted, kids play area and lots of tables and umbrellas. Then as the drinks flowed we were all excited that this was such an exceptionally good start to the family holiday. We had booked the bed, breakfast and 3 course dinner in their restaurant. However after taking a vote it was so lovely in the gardens we asked if they could serve us dinner outside. Absolutely no problem and the food was really, really good from the choice of bar menu and their fine dining menu. We enjoyed a meal that was universally voted the best we’d ever had. Service in the garden was also excellent. Poor waitresses carrying everything backwards and forwards with huge smiles. Not rushed nor too slow but enough time to enjoy the first cooler evening (23 degrees) we’d had for some time. 3 bottles of really nice wine and some stunning desserts later we all stumbled to bed and I was voted family travel agent of the Year for finding such a wonderful hotel to give our holiday the best start. They all said that they would be back with their dogs as it’s a very dog friendly hotel. After a night where I literally heard no noise whatever, we enjoyed a really great cooked-to order and buffet breakfast. The friendly Italian waiter even serving coffee to one of my group at 6am. Up early due to cruise excitement - he’s 56! Again absolutely no complaints about rooms or breakfast and we were ready and checked out by 9:30 for a stress free drive to the port. Now I can only encourage other people who are impressed to write a review too to balance those who may have had an issue in the past and have left maybe slightly too harsh reviews. I can highly recommend the hotel group and this hotel and all its staff in particular. Well done!

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“Anniversary”

My husband and I came to forest park for our 20 year anniversary as we got married here in 2006 . We have noticed a dramatic change the customer service is terrible the staff shortage is bad one of the girls Emma when we arrived on Friday we was sitting in the garden she was rushed off her feet doi… Mais

My husband and I came to forest park for our 20 year anniversary as we got married here in 2006 . We have noticed a dramatic change the customer service is terrible the staff shortage is bad one of the girls Emma when we arrived on Friday we was sitting in the garden she was rushed off her feet doing everything which was not good the outside bar wasn’t open we also waited 45 min on Saturday evening for our meal I just like to say the hotel is getting a bit run down and not our normal hotel which we love coming to so something needs to be done to get it back to how it was u need more staff . Also we stay in 101 every time we stay we reported the fan not working in bathroom we have returned and it’s still not working. A very disappointing stay thanks mrs Debbie Szydlowski

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