About Us
An English original on the edge of the New Forest
A five-star country house hotel and spa set in 130 acres of Hampshire woodland, gardens and parkland, just a short walk from the sea. Chewton Glen has always had a strong sense of place. Set on the edge of the ancient New Forest and close to the South Coast, the hotel brings together the ease of a privately owned country house, the comfort of a five-star stay and the kind of details that make guests want to return. It is a place with history in the walls and plenty of life in the present: individually designed rooms and suites, Treehouses among the canopy, a spa and country club, The Dining Room, The Kitchen by James Martin, gardens, activities and family-friendly spaces that make the estate feel generous without ever feeling overdone.
Our Story
A house with a past
Captain Frederick Marryat, the naval officer and author of The Children of the New Forest, is believed to have stayed here while visiting his brother, Colonel George Marryat. Chewton Glen remains proud of that connection. The story still appears in subtle ways, from room names inspired by Marryat’s novels and characters to the hotel’s Marryat Suite. Between 1947 and 1966, Chewton Glen had several owners, including the Duval family, who first made the house a hotel. In 1966, Martin and Brigitte Skan helped shape it into the internationally recognised country house hotel it is today. Chewton Glen is now part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, continuing to evolve while keeping its character close.
130 acres to discover
The estate
The estate is an essential part of Chewton Glen’s character: a place where New Forest countryside, coastal air and quietly considered spaces come together, with plenty to explore at your own pace.
What you will find
- 130 acres of woodland, parkland and gardens
- A short walk to the sea
- 9-hole par-3 golf course
- Indoor and outdoor tennis courts
- Croquet lawn
- Walking and nature trails
- Walled kitchen garden and nursery gardens
- Space for estate activities and family adventures
Stay in the house, or among the trees
Rooms, suites and Treehouses
The main house has individually designed rooms and suites, each with its own atmosphere and English country house character. Antique and contemporary furniture, modern fabrics, thoughtful technology and generous bathrooms bring comfort without losing the personality of the building.
Beyond the house, the Treehouses sit high among the canopy in a wooded valley on the estate. Secluded but fully connected to Chewton Glen service, they feature private decks, hot tubs, wide views and a feeling of being tucked away in the best possible sense.
Seasonal, flexible and rooted in the estate
Food and drink
Dining at Chewton Glen can be polished, relaxed, private or wonderfully informal. The Dining Room spreads across a series of distinct spaces, including the Wine Room and Summer House, with menus shaped by the season and ingredients from the kitchen garden where possible.
The Kitchen by James Martin brings a more relaxed rhythm to the estate, combining an informal restaurant with a purpose-built cookery school. It is the place for wood-fired pizzas, grills, relaxed favourites, hands-on classes and the pleasure of learning something useful and delicious.
Time to relax
Spa and country club
The Spa and Country Club is designed for every pace of wellbeing, from restorative time in the water and expert treatments to movement, fitness and time outdoors, with thoughtfully considered spaces to reset throughout the day.
Treatments use leading products, including Natura Bissé and OSKIA, with Chewton Glen’s own Spa & Body Collection inspired by the hotel’s forest and coastal setting.
Events shaped by the estate
Meetings, events and weddings
With excellent road, rail and airport links, Chewton Glen offers a country-house setting that feels both connected and far removed from the everyday. From meetings and incentives to private celebrations and weddings, the estate brings together elegant spaces, gardens, activities and accommodation, with exclusive use available for larger occasions.
For weddings, Chewton Glen offers a choice of ceremony and dining spaces, the beauty of the gardens, the privacy of the Treehouses and the support of a dedicated wedding coordinator to help bring each detail together.
About Iconic Hotels & Resorts
Chewton Glen is part of Iconic Hotels & Resorts, a collection of distinctive hotels with character, heritage and a strong sense of place. Each hotel has its own story and traditions, while sharing a commitment to thoughtful, memorable hospitality.
Iconic Hotels & Resorts is part of L+R, a family-owned global hotel investment and management company with a wide international portfolio.
Your Questions, Answered
Chewton Glen is in New Milton, Hampshire, on the edge of the New Forest and a short walk from the sea.
The hotel is set in 130 acres of woodland, parkland and gardens.
Chewton Glen has 72 bedrooms and suites, including 14 Treehouse Suites.
Yes. The hotel has family-friendly accommodation, activities, children’s dining, The Beehive Kids Club and plenty of space to explore.
Yes. The Spa and Country Club includes pools, treatment rooms, fitness spaces, tennis, golf and wellbeing facilities.
Yes. The hotel has private rooms, meeting spaces, wedding settings and exclusive-use options.
Get in touch
For press, partnerships, events or general enquiries, get in touch with the team and they will point you in the right direction.